Best Western Ashling Hotel
Location. The riverfront Best Western Ashling Hotel is 300 metres from Phoenix Park and 500 metres from the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland. The Luas red line tram stops outside the hotel. Dublin International Airport (DUB) is 14 kilometres away.
Hotel Features. Built in the 19th century and overlooking the River Liffey, the Best Western Ashling Hotel is a three-storey building with a 1960s facade and a more modern five-storey wing. During summer, the plant- filled rooftop patio is open to guests.
Cobblestones is an intimate restaurant with neutral decor, framed photos and stained-glass windows. It offers full Irish breakfasts, carvery lunches and an evening menu with Irish and international dishes. The informal bar is decorated with Greco-Roman-design printed fabrics and Art Deco-style windows. It serves coffee and pastries, drinks and bar food all day.
The Best Western Ashling Hotel has several meeting rooms, wireless Internet access throughout and high-speed Internet access in the lobby (surcharge). Complimentary onsite secure parking is available for up to 150 vehicles.
There are several golf courses in the area, including Elmpark in Donnybrook, six kilometres from the Ashling Hotel.
Guestrooms. The Best Western Ashling Hotel's 150 guestrooms are decorated in subtle tones, with patterned fabrics, prints and arched entrance halls. All have cable television, tea/coffee making facilities, bath/shower combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Expert Tip. Phoenix Park is a 1752-acre open space just 300 metres from the Best Western Ashling Hotel. It contains Dublin Zoo and the official residence of the President of Ireland. There are free guided tours of this 18th-century building every Sunday.
Renovation Notice:
Please note that older sections of the hotel will be undergoing renovation work starting from the 14th January 2008, and lasting for approximately twelve months. As a consequence, the hotel entrance will move to Montpelier Hill, at the rear of Parkgate Street. Please contact the hotel directly for further information.
Surrounding Area
HISTORIC AREA OF DUBLIN
Room Information - Best Western Ashling Hotel
Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Single Room Long Description: One double bed or one twin bed. Bright décor with mahogany or cherrywood furniture. Private bathroom. Cable TV, coffee/tea maker, direct-dial phone. Bed Type: Short Description: Family room Long Description: One double bed and two twin beds. Bright décor with mahogany or cherrywood furniture. Private bathroom. Cable TV, coffee/tea maker, direct-dial phone. Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds. Approx. 35 square metres. Summery decor in soft shades of yellow and green, with patterned curtains, brass fittings, arched entrance hall, and Jazz Age-influenced art prints. Cherry-wood or mahogany furnishings, including table, two chairs, desk and wardrobe. Cable television, direct-dial phone, trouser press, tea and coffee making facilities. Bathroom with marble-effect floor tiles, dark-wood panelling, chrome fittings, and polished granite counter, equipped with shower/tub combination, heated towel rack, and Dove toiletries. Bed Type: Short Description: Standard room with king bed Long Description: null Bed Type: Short Description: Standard Double plus Single Long Description: null
Property Information
Limo/Town Car service available
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk
Star rating: 3
Area Activities
Phoenix Park - 300 metres
Guinness Storehouse - 500 metres
Jameson Distillery and Chimney Viewing Tower - 800 metres
Kilmainham Gaol (museum) - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)
Museum of Modern Art - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)
Olympia Theatre - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)
Dublin Castle - 1.5 kilometres (1 mile)
Christ Church Cathedral - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Gaiety Theatre - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Financial district - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Temple Bar - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Grafton Street - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
O'Connell Street - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Trinity College - 2 kilometres (1 mile)
Driving Directions - Best Western Ashling Hotel
From Dublin International Airport (DUB):
Distance to the Best Western Ashling Hotel is 14 kilometres, approximately 40 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Number 747 and 748 Airlink buses connect the airport to Dublin city centre, and depart every 15 minutes. Tickets can be bought from the driver and the single fare is about 5 EUR. A 24-hour service to central Dublin and Dublin South is offered by Aircoach. Local bus services regularly depart from the arrivals terminal, connecting to destinations throughout the city and its suburbs. Taxis cost about 18 EUR-20 EUR to the city centre. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. The riverfront Best Western Ashling Hotel is 300 metres from Phoenix Park and 500 metres from the Guinness Storehouse. Dublin city centre and Temple Bar's cobbled streets can easily be explored on foot. Dublin's extensive double-decker bus system and tram network operate throughout the city and the suburbs. Taxis are available at ranks, and can also be hailed on the street. Parking in the city centre is limited and expensive, but a car is recommended for exploring further afield.
Driving directions. From Dublin International Airport exit in the direction of the M1 motorway.
Join the M1 motorway southbound in the direction of Dublin.
Once on the M1, take the next exit for the M50 motorway.
Join the M50 in the direction of the N2/N3/N4/N7 (southbound).
Continue on the M50 until the toll bridge.
Go through the toll bridge (1.80 EUR) and take the next exit off the M50, immediately after the toll bridge, and turn left at the M50/N4 junction, heading towards the city centre.
Continue along the N4 for approximately 6 kilometres until reaching Heuston Rail Station on the left.
Follow the road around the station, crossing over the River Liffey.
Once over the bridge, turn right and stay in the left- hand lane, looking out for a left turn sign-posted 'The Ashling Hotel'.
Take this turn, continue for 20 metres and turn left at the traffic lights.
The Ashling Hotel and the car-park entrance are on the right-hand side.
