A part of the Dublin scene since 1852, The Clarence Hotel was purchased in 1992 by two members of the rock group U2, Bono and The Edge. They took on the task of restoring The Clarence, creating their own vision of the ideal place to stay.
Its design merges the traditional and the contemporary to create an environment with its own unique and welcoming personality. Arts and crafts style frames the basis of the interior with a subtle palette of the finest natural materials: Portland stone, American white oak, Italian limestone, leather and velvet.
Location - The Clarence
The Clarence Hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin city, approximately 8 kms from Dublin Airport and 0.5 kms from Heuston Station. It lies within walking distance of some of Dublin's greatest landmarks, including Trinity College, Christchurch, The Irish Financial Services Centre and the Temple Bar district.
It is also within close proximity to many of Dublin's restaurants, theatres, art galleries, museums and shopping areas. Their front-facing bedrooms, suites, meeting and private dining facilities overlook the River Liffey, making The Clarence the perfect location for business and pleasure.
Hotel Accommodation, amenities and services
Bedrooms & Suites
The Clarence Hotel has 49 bedrooms: 44 king-size double rooms, 4 suites and 1 penthouse. Each room has been individually designed to provide accommodation that is simple, elegant and refined. Twin rooms are available but the majority of rooms have super king-size double beds. Each of the hotel's rooms and suites, no two of which are alike, are decorated in one of five signature colors: crimson, royal blue, amethyst, gold and chocolate. Shaker-style furniture and specially crafted beds with Egyptian linens create bedrooms that are calm and comfortable. Spacious white tiled bathrooms with pedestal sinks, oak cabinets, fluffy white towels and robes add to the comfort of your stay. Absolute attention to detail is unveiled in all rooms and suites, each of which is equipped with satellite television, VCR, modem connection, 2 telephone lines, voice mail facility, private bar and safe.
The Penthouse
Complete with its baby grand piano, panoramic rooftop terrace and outdoor hot tub, the Penthouse at the Clarence Hotel simply epitomizes luxury and offers total privacy and seclusion. The Penthouse comprises of two floors including the gallery, the living room, dining room and a kitchen fully equipped with Alessi appliances and Christofle cutlery.
The master bedrooms are located at either end of the entry level, and, like other guest rooms in the hotel, they are decorated with custom-designed oak furniture and heavy cotton velvet drapes in one of the hotel's five signature colours. The carpet and leather club chairs are custom-dyed to match the bold colours.
With its superb views of The River Liffey below and the cityscape fanning north and south-east toward the horizon of the Dublin mountains, The Penthouse at The Clarence is the perfect hideaway for those guests seeking luxury and a friendly but unobtrusive service.
Guest Services at The Clarence
The Guest services at The Clearance Hotel include concierge, 24-hour room service, 24-hour laundry and dry cleaning, valet parking, valet service, business services, foreign exchange, theatre and concert tickets via concierge, babysitting service on request (charged hourly) and other child amenities, complimentary daily newspaper, private dining facilities, fitness room, wireless internet access in all public hotel areas, beauty treatment room, secretarial facilities and disabled access.
2 Dual line telephones with direct dial, voicemail, high speed broadband internet access, desk, in-room safe, minibar, Neos TV - interactive TV & entertainment system, DVD/CD player, Egyptian cotton bed linen, bathrobe, slippers and luxury amenities, hairdryer. The Hotel also provides a fax machine upon request.
Tea Room
Situated in the original dining room of the hotel, The Tea Room restaurant occupies a light, spacious room with a soaring, coved ceiling. Double height windows face south, flooding the room with natural light and providing a direct link between the calm of the restaurant and the hustle and bustle of Temple Bar outside. Undoubtedly the most talked about award-winning restaurant in Dublin, The Tea Room features traditional dishes with a continental twist. Antony Ely has recently commenced working in The Tea Room and he will bring in a new style of cooking, which will be an exciting, new concept using only the best, fresh Irish produce.
Valet parking also available.
The Octagon Bar
Featuring an octagon-shaped dome, The Octagon Bar has remained a favorite Dublin watering hole throughout the hotel's history. Filling up with its eclectic mix of residents and locals, The Octagon Bar is a popular meeting place that is available for lunches, pre-dinner drinks, and cocktail receptions and dining.
The Study
The Study is a wonderful room in which many of the property's original features have been retained. Residents can relax and enjoy full food and beverage service 24 hours a day by a large open wood fire. In The Study guests can unwind and enjoy time on their own with highly personalized service which gives The Clarence the feel of a private home.
Beauty Treatment Room
The Clarence offers Therapy room and spa for beauty treatment. The highly trained therapists provide facial and body treatments using custom blended organic products.
Fitness Room
The Fitness Room offers a work-out area within the hotel. The Fitness Room is equipped with a state-of-the-art Running machine, Cross-trainer, Bike, Abdominiser and work-out mat.
Weddings at the Clarence
The Clarence also arranges for small-medium sized Weddings at the Hotel. They provide accommodation and stay for guests and reduced rates for the Penthouse on the wedding night. A variety of drinks and canape menus are available and their in-house chefs are available to bake unique wedding cake creations. The Hotel also provides resources for services like Limousine transfer, floral arrangements, photography, videography, entertainment and wedding consultants.
Special Packages
The Clarence also offers special bed and breakfast packages and also special shopping packages and a 'City & Wilderness Retreat Package'. |
