Best Western Academy Hotel

The Academy is a modern 3 star hotel that combines a personal service and relaxation of a country hotel, while maintaining the lively atmosphere of Temple Bar.

Location
Academy Hotel is situated just off O'Connell Street in Findlater Place, right in the heart of the capital. It is just a short stroll from the city's International Finance Services Centre (IFSC) and business district. Furthermore it is within walking distance of some of the city's most popular shopping areas, dining and entertainment venues, galleries, famous city sights and Dublin's cultural quarter, Temple Bar.

Transportation including bus access and DART and rail services is close by.

Airports: Dublin 4 miles (7 Kilometres)
Railway Station: Connolly 500 metres Heuston 1 Kilometre
Bus-Coach Station: Central Bus Station 1 Kilometre
Public Bus Service 50 metres
Airport Coach transfer 50 metres Airlink Bus Timetable
Dart: Connolly station 500 metres
Motorway: M50 6 Kilometres

Driving Directions from Dublin International Airport
Follow the M1 motorway towards the City Centre.
The M1 will continue into Drumcondra Road, to O'Connell Street.

Distance from airport is 6 miles.

Tourist Attractions near The Academy Hotel
The hotel has a number of tourist attractions in its surroundings and major area attractions like The Trinity College, Dublin Castle, National Gallery, National Library, National Museum and the Mansion House are just 5 minutes away from the hotel.

The Academy Hotel is also within easy reach of Dublin's famous Rugby, Soccer and GAA stadiums. There are seven Golf Clubs within a short drive from the hotel, the more famous ones being Portmarnock and Royal Dublin. The hotel reception staff can pre book golf tee times.

Accommodation and facilities at the Academy Hotel
There are 285 well appointed air conditioned bedrooms which provide all comforts and facilities for the modern traveller. The guest rooms are presented in simple color schemes and include the following facilities:

• Guestlink Television with message minder
• Wake-up call
• In-house movies
• Sky TV
• Thermostatically controlled heating & air conditioning
• Direct dial telephone
• Modem compatible lines for laptop use
• Fax and PC Modem facilities
• Guest safe
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Iron & ironing board
• Hair dryer.

The hotel offers a number of other facilities to its guests, that include a bar, conference facilities and a restaurant.

The Fado Fado Bar
The Fado Fado Bar is a traditionally styled meeting point for visitors and Dubliners alike. You can relax in Fado Fado Bar and join in on the "craic" and sing along with the Traditional Irish Music at the weekends. The bar also offers a fine food service each weekday at lunchtime and snacks throughout the day.

Oscars Restaurant
The elegant Oscars restaurant at the Academy accommodated both individuals as well as small parties. Oscars Restaurant offers superb breakfasts, lunches and table D'hote menus and is renowned for its local and international cuisine. The menu includes various new styles of cuisines along with many traditional Irish specialties. An extensive wine list is also available to compliment your meal.

The O'Connell Suite
The hotel has extensive meeting room facilities and conference equipment that are capable of catering for 2-50 delegates. The conference equipment and facilities include 35mm carousel projector and stand, VHS video and TV monitor. Other equipment can be made available on request. Daily delegate packages are available upon request. The hotel has free parking for up to twenty vehicles.

Staff at the Academy Hotel assures you of the best attention at all. You will experience world-class service at the hands of the hotel's friendly staff.