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The Radisson SAS St. Helens Hotel, standing on magnificent formal
gardens overlooking Dublin Bay in the distance, is one of the newest
and finest hotels in Dublin. The hotel was formerly one of Ireland's
most historic houses and has been meticulously restored and adapted
with a new wing to provide luxury accommodation. The original house
was built in 1750 as a home for Thomas Cooley, a local barrister
and Member of Parliament. The home was purchased by Viscount Hugh
Gough in 1851 and renamed St. Helen's.
The ballroom lounge with its distinctive marble
central fireplace, pillars, unique minstrels and impressive chandeliers,
is a relaxing retreat and an ideal location for afternoon tea.
Guests can enjoy a drink in the Orangerie Bar set in a Victorian
conservatory or sample some fine international food in the Lepanto
Restaurant. Guests can relax in their beautifully appointed bedrooms,
which offer every modern facility expected from a luxury hotel
and are located in the newly constructed bedroom block which has
been tastefully developed in Portland stone.
Dublin is one of Europe's most vibrant cities
and is steeped in history and culture. The many museums and art
galleries reflect the city's rich cultural heritage, whilst the
famous Trinity College has represented the seat of Irish academia
for centuries. You will find the finest designer shops alongside
a range of traditional Irish shops and a multitude of pubs, bistros
and restaurants. The many things to see include the Guinness Brewery,
Christchurch Cathedral, Templebar, Grafton Street and the Phoenix
Park, home to the Irish President and the largest enclosed park
in Europe.
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