Rooms at The Royal Marine
Staying at the Royal Marine Hotel is a comfortable and luxurious experience, thanks to the wide range of available room types and the high standard of décor and materials used throughout the hotel’s accommodation. This historic 4 Star Dublin Hotel is home to 228 guest rooms, of which 74 are Executive Rooms and 15 are Suites. It even boasts a listed building among its 3 luxury accommodation wings.
All Guestrooms Feature:
- Full Air Conditioning
- Crisp Cotton Linens
- LCD Televisions
- Mini Fridges
- Free Broadband
- Laptop-Sized Safes
- Executive Chair & Desk
- Stand-Alone Showers
- Ensuite Baths
The décor ranges from bright & vibrant autumnal colours, to warm brown and cream tones in the luxury suites in the listed McCurdy Building, where the old world feeling of the rooms and corridors was maintained throughout the recent extensive refurbishments. Rooms in this section feature high ceilings, intricate cornicing, large sash windows and each hotel room here is individually designed.
Spoiled for Choice!
Whether you want to enjoy Afternoon Tea overlooking Dun Laoghaire Pier, savour a Pre-Theatre Supper or bring the family out for a fun Sunday Carvery Buffet Lunch, the warm friendly atmosphere of the recently refurbished Royal Marine Hotel offers something for everyone.
Food & Beverage facilities include Dún Restaurant, Hardy’s Bar, Laurels Bar, Pavillion Bar, The Atrium and the Bay Lounge.
Tea, Coffee and Drinks are served and choices of menu are available throughout.
The right mood, the right food ... the Royal Marine Hotel is dedicated to great food, quality, service and an enjoyable atmosphere.
About Dun Laoghaire
Dun Laoghaire is a major ferryport located on the east coast of Ireland. Just 11km southeast of Dublin's City Centre, from a practical point of view, Dun Laoghaire is part of the city.
Dún Laoghaire's focal point is a splendid harbour and the town is surrounded by spectacular rolling hills. There's lots to do and a wide range of top quality accommodation, services and amenities on the doorstep. It's easy access to Dublin city and transport links nationwide makes it an ideal place to begin or end your journey through the Emerald Isle.
Dún Laoghaire gets its name from the Irish translation Fort (Dún) of Laoghaire. It was once the seat of King Laoghaire, the ancient High King of Ireland before the Vikings sailed from Scandinavia and established themselves in Dublin.
The following locations are in close proximity to Dun Laoghaire
Dublin City Centre (20 minutes)
Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. It is situated on the east coast of Ireland, where the river Liffey enters the Irish Sea. Although one third of the country's population lives in the Greater Dublin area, the city still retains the charm and intimacy of the small town that was the birthplace of Wilde, Yeats and Beckett. The low-rise landscape features distinctive Georgian public buildings, streetscapes and parks. The city offers visitors wonderful shopping, vibrant theatre and entertainment options and, of course, the traditional pubs that are famous the world over.
Dublin is a lively cosmopolitan city brimming with culture. You could spend your time strolling the streets soaking up the atmosphere, relaxing in its cafes and bars or you could check out its myriad historical, literary and cultural delights. The 8th century illuminated manuscript, the Book of Kells, must be viewed. It is on display at the impressive Trinity College, Ireland's first university (founded 1592) in the heart of Dublin. For the rest of your time, it is up to you how much you want to pack in. Phoenix Park, twice the size of New York City's Central Park, Georgian Dublin around Stephen's Green, the National Botanical Gardens, National Museum, Kilmainham Jail and the Hugh Lane Municipal Art Gallery are all highly recommended stops on your tour. Then there's the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery. A visit to Dublin's Temple Bar to experience the lively Dublin pub culture is a must, though many of Dublin's best bars can be found outside this area in the streets and laneways around Grafton Street, the shopper's street of choice.
Glendalough (1.5 hours)
Glendalough ("The Glen of the Two Lakes"), is the site upon which St. Kevin founded a unique monastic settlement in the 6th century. Most of what remains of the settlement is in ruins but the Round Tower at Glendalough, built as a refuge from marauding Vikings, is over a 1000 years old and is remarkably well preserved. The site itself is set next to two clear water lakes beneath the sheer cliffs of a deep glacial valley. It is one of the most serene and beautiful places in all Ireland and it is easy to see why the monks picked it for a place of prayer and contemplation. There are a myriad of walking trails throughout the area making it a truly invigorating place to spend the day.
Powescourt House & Gardens (1 hour)
One mile long and lined by over 2,000 beech trees, even the avenue leading to the Powerscourt House echoes the magnificence of the whole estate. In addition the 47 acres of gardens are remarkable for their grandeur of scale, at the same time combining great delicacy and refinement of detail. The house was gutted by fire in 1974 but recently has been reborn as an exceptional tourist destination. An exhibition brings to life the rich history of the estate, while the double height Georgian ballroom has been restored and hosts weddings and corporate events. The house is now home to the best of Irish design in gifts, clothes, and furniture in the Avoca Stores and the Interiors Gallery. You can also treat yourself to a dish from the Avoca Cookbook in the Terrace Cafe.
The gardens at Powerscourt were laid out in two main periods. When the house was rebuilt in the decade after 1731, the surrounding grounds were also remodelled. The design reflected the desire to create a garden which was part of the wider landscape. To the north formal tree plantations framed the vista from the house, while a walled garden, fish pond, cascades, grottos and terraces lay to the south. Walks wound through the wooded grounds and a fine tree lined avenue was created. A century later the 6th Viscount Powerscourt instructed his architect, Daniel Robertson, to draw up new schemes for the gardens.
