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 View up the River Liffey
near Clarence Hotel by SabrinaSummerville
The Clarence is owned by U2, hence the real reason for the tip title, and in fairness to them and to their wonderful staff, they have built it to greatness.
It is situated in a rather unfortunate area in that the main entrance is directly from the quays by the River Liffey. Because of this security downstairs is particularly tight and the entrance area and checkin desk are less than impressive. However, to the left of the entrance door is a huge reading room with an enormous open firse and that, in itself, makes up for the disappointing entrance.
In addition to this, the bar downstairs is a delight and the staff are friendly and helpful. Returning from a days shopping, the barstaff will be straight over, fussing over you, admiring your purchases, bringing warm drinks and very tasty and filling bar food. Given that this is a five star de luxe hotel, the prices for bar food are very reasonable.
As the hotel is almost directly across the road from Ireland's Four Courts, you will see many well known lawyers and journalists in the bar here.
The rooms are tastefully furnished, but don't expect old fashioned glamour in this hotel. The look is functional and quite modern, using a lot of wood and unusual colours. My room, the last time I stayed, was furnished in bright purple and mustard colours. The down side to staying here is that it can be noisy because of its location right on the Quays and, because it's a renovated old hotel, there is no effective air conditioning and you may well suffocate with the heat on a warm Summer night.
This hotel is the hangout of the supermodels when they are in town, and the penthouse suite has seen many a glitzy party.
U2 themselves have even made one of their music videos on the roof of this hotel.
This hotel is slap bang in the middle of the fashionable Temple Bar area and, when you consider that it's owned by the greatest rock band in the world, you can conclude that it's a great hotel. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than average
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I wasn't lucky enough to stay here. The Clarence, located in the heart of Dublin, on the River Liffey in the trendy Temple Bar District, is owned and run by the band U2. Theme: HotelPhone: 353 1 407 0800Website: theclarence.ie
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 The Clarence Hotel by SprucebeerTheme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensivePhone: +353-1- 407 0800Directions: Overlooks the River Liffey, near Temple Bar area.Website: www.theclarence.ie
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