SEARCH & BOOK THE WORLD'S BEST HOTELS
Search form
NEED ASSISTANCE?    1-(888)-5STAR-11
SEARCH EXCLUSIVE LUXURY HOTELS OFFERS
Region
Country
City
Check in
Check out
 

LUXURY HOTEL INSIDER

IntroIcon

The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance.
Named one of Tripbase's Best Luxury Travel Blogs for 2011, below are Five Star Alliance's newest articles featuring exclusive information on luxury hotels worldwide including special offers and deals at the world's best hotels.

| By: Rachael Weir

Situated in the Irish countryside along the River Liffey, The K Club is a luxury retreat in County Kildare, about 40 minutes from Dublin City and the Dublin International Airport. The five star property offers luxurious accommodations with original paintings and antiques within each room, hand painted murals in the bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, separate bathtubs and showers, Nespresso machines, and aromatherapy toiletries. Learn more about the Barton Suites and exclusive Five Star Alliance Perks. 

The K Club in County Kildare

Guests of the resort can choose from an array of guest rooms and suites, including the Barton Suites. Ideal for families seeking additional space, the Barton Suites have views of the River Liffey, a King Bed, and a spacious living room with a pull-out sofa bed upon request. The suites can accommodate up to two adults and three children (12 years of age or younger), and each of the Barton Suites have two bathrooms, headboards with built-in reading lights, air conditioning, and U.S. and European electric sockets. Learn more about exclusive Five Star Alliance Perks & Suite Privileges below the photo of the Barton Suite. 

Barton Suite at The K Club

FIVE STAR ALLIANCE PERK: Guests booking the "5 Star Signature Package" rate will also receive daily breakfast, a $100 food and beverage credit per room/per stay (excludes alcohol) and an automatic room category upgrade at the time of booking based on availability. 

Plus, this property offers exclusive 2019 FIVE STAR ALLIANCE SUITE & VILLA PRIVILEGES that can be combined with the FIVE STAR ALLIANCE PERK (if requirements are met). 

2019 FIVE STAR ALLIANCE SUITE & VILLA PRIVILEGES: Guests booking a stay of 2 or more nights in a villa or suite receive $100 USD Hotel Credit, once per stay. This offer is valid for stays of at least two nights through December 31, 2019 in the Barton Suite, Kildare Suite, Presidential Suite, The Viceroy Suite, The Imperial Suite, and the Straffan Manor House.

Book a stay at The K Club


| By: Rachael Weir

Situated in the Dublin Docklands, The Marker Hotel mixes a sleek urban aesthetic with elements of nature from the Irish landscape, for a luxury hotel with a contemporary style. Guest rooms and suites feature unique geometric layouts, there is a chic ground floor cocktail bar and brasserie, and the wellness spa includes a 23-meter indoor infinity pool. Read more below the photo.

Indoor Pool at The Marker Hotel Dublin

From the hotel's Rooftop Bar & Terrace guests can enjoy panoramic views of Dublin City amidst a a modern, geometric-infused setting. There's a variety of handcrafted cocktails, as well as shareable plates for snacking and socializing. Plus, the rooftop hosts Saturday morning yoga sessions (reservations required).

Rooftop Terrace & Bar at The Marker Hotel Dublin

Located on Grand Canal Square, the hotel is in the midst of the city's new business and cultural hub. The 3Arena (formerly the O2) is a short stroll from the property with an array of live music performance by international artists, as well as EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Trinity College, the National Gallery of Ireland, and the National Museum of Ireland. While Aviva Stadium is a short drive or public transit ride away.

Check availability at The Marker Hotel


| By: Rachael Weir

Destination Spotlight: Dublin

From distilleries to art museums, there's plenty to see in Ireland's capital city. Set at the mouth of the River Liffey along the country's east coast, Dublin was originally a Viking settlement. During the 17th century, the city prospered, and Georgian style architecture flourished. "The Fair City" became a cultural center and destination for artists and writers.

Today, the charming and bustling city offers an eclectic mix of Victorian pubs, modern buildings, and historical attractions such as manuscripts at The Book of Kells at Trinity College, the Jeanie Johnston Famine Memorial Ship, and the Kilmainhaim Gaol where visitors learn what life was like in Ireland's prisons. Literary enthusiasts will want to discover Dublin's writer haunts, cyclists can venture the Three Rock Cycle Loop in the Dublin mountains, and those that seek fresh sea air can explore nearby coastal towns like Howth. And no visit to Dublin would be complete without some shopping along Grafton Street, the Guinness Storehouse, and a visit to a few local pubs in Temple Bar. 

Plus, there's an array of events happening throughout the year including the Dublin Film Festival every February, the St. Patrick's Day Festival on March 17, soccer matches, concerts, and performing arts events. 

To compliment Dublin's activities and cultural options, Five Star Alliance offers a selection of luxury hotels that will appeal to a range of travelers including Irish Classics, Contemporary Properties, and Country Estates. 

Explore all Dublin Luxury Hotels

 

Irish Classics

The Merrion

Drawing Room at The Merrion Hotel Dublin

Set within four restored Georgian townhouses across from the Government Buildings, National Museum of Ireland, and the National Gallery of Ireland, The Merrion is within walking distance of Grafton Street's shops and restaurants. Featuring an extensive 19th and 20th century art collection, the hotel offers an "Art Tea" where edible works of art inspired by the property's paintings are served on fine china in The Merrion's Drawing Rooms. Overlooking classical gardens, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is the country's only Michelin two star restaurant, and the Tethra Spa has private treatment rooms, fitness center, and an 18-meter indoor infinity pool.

Check rates at The Merrion

The Shelbourne Dublin 

The Shelbourne Dublin

Across from St. Stephen's Green, The Shelbourne Dublin provides a luxurious setting with a geneology concierge to help guests trace their Irish ancestry, and a leisure club offering an indoor pool and signature spa. Built in 1824, the iconic hotel is infused with Old World charm and historic details.There's elegant dining at The Saddle Rock and Lord Mayor's Lounge, and opulent guest rooms have plush beds, flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms. Close to Trinity College, the National Museum of Ireland, and the National Library of Ireland, the property offers a central location for exploring the city. 

Learn more about The Shelbourne Dublin

The Westbury Hotel

Afternoon Tea at The Westbury

From custom Irish wool carpets to an iconic afternoon tea, The Westbury Hotel Dublin offers a classic Irish experience. The hotel's restaurant, Wilde at The Westbury celebrates the country's finest produce in much-loved local dishes and classic international cusine, in a setting that fuses greenery with 1930s glamour. The Sidecar offers a classic cocktail setting, and the hotel is steps away from the upscale boutiques, shops, and restaurants along Grafton Street. 

Check rates at The Westbury Hotel Dublin

 

Contemporary Properties

The Marker Hotel

The Marker Bar at The Marker Hotel Dublin

A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, The Marker Hotel offers an urban retreat with contemporary style. Guest rooms and suites are set in unique geometric layouts, and there's an elemental style running throughout the hotel from the lobby to the rooftop garden. Situated between the River Liffey and the Grand Canal in the Dublin Docklands, there property has a spa and wellness center with a 23-meter infinity pool and fully-equipped fitness center. 

Learn more about The Marker Hotel

The Clarence

The Clarence Hotel

Contemporary, yet exuding Irish charm, The Clarence is located steps away from Temple Bar's pubs and restaurants. Owned by Bono and The Edge of U2, guest rooms and suites offer simple modern furnishings, such as white linen bedding, Shaker oak furniture, and leather seating. For dining, Cleaver East serves fine Irish and international cuisine at approachable prices, with a unique "Not Afternoon Tea" menu that features a creative spin on tea time with savoury and sweet bites and a rocking cocktail menu. 

Check rates at The Clarence

The Gibson Hotel

The Gibson Dublin

Close to the 02, The Gibson Hotel Dublin is located in the city's new cultural hub. Featuring a contemporary design with calming water features, towering bamboo trees, and creative accents throughout. Guest rooms and suites feature clean lines and modern furnishings, and the bar offers healthy dining options along with a contemporary Asian-inspired outdoor courtyard.

Learn more about The Gibson Hotel

The Fitzwilliam Hotel

Executive Room at The Fitzpatrick Hotel Dublin

Situated in the heart of Dublin, between St. Stephen's Green and the Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, The Fitzwilliam Hotel features contemporary Irish decor. Providing a friendly and modern feel, guest rooms feature a color paletted of lime greens, aubergine, and white, with window seats, upholstered headboards, laptop-friendly safes, and Murdock bath amenities. The Spirit Beauty Salon offers a range of services, along with facials, waxing, massages, and nail treatments. There are two on-site restaurants, and a modern afternoon tea within the hotel's Inn on the Green. 

Check rates at The Fitzwilliam Hotel

 

Country Estates

The Powerscourt Hotel

The Powerscourt Hotel

About 30 minutes outside of Dublin, The Powerscourt Hotel is located on the famous Powerscourt Estate with a historic house, landscaped gardens, and a famous waterfall. The Great Sugar Loaf Mountain can be seen across the valley, and the seven-level hotel features Palladian-style architecture. There are two championship golf courses on-site, a signature restaurant, luxurious ESPA spa, and an Irish Pub. Plus, guests can enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, horse riding, fishing, cooking classes at the Ballyknocken House, off-roading experiences, hiking, and river walks. 

Learn more about The Powerscourt Hotel

The K Club

The K Club

Less than an hour from Dublin, The K Club is set amongst 550 acres of County Kildare Countryside.  The River Liffey runs through the resort, and guests can experience a range of activities including the on-site falconry, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding, and tennis. The Ryder Cup venue has two Arnold Palmer-designed championship golf courses,  golf academy, and proshop. Within the original house, there's a wine cellar where visitors can enjoy informal tours, or schedule a gastronomic experience that begins in the cellar and ends with a feast. There's also Irish Whiskey tastings in the Vintage Crop Bar, plus a full-service spa for relaxing.

Check rates at The K Club

The Ballyfin

The Ballyfin Dublin

Step back in time at the elegant Ballyfin. The estate is situated amongst 600 acres in County Laois. Less than two hours from Dublin, the lavish Regency mansion has just 15 rooms, each individually appointed with historically-influenced furnishings designed to mirror the style of the home, with canopied beds and marble bathrooms with bathtubs, walk-in showers, and luxurious toiletries. Plus, modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, minibars, and iPod docking stations. The estate's activities include fishing on the lake, clay pigeon shooting, croquet, tennis, archery, and falconry. 

Learn more about The Ballyfin

Discover all of our Dublin luxury hotels

 

Would you like to receive emails with Destination Spotlights? Sign up for our newsletter.


| By: Five Star Alliance

Among the outdoor activities offered at Ballyfin are coarse fishing on the lake, which has a large stock of roach and pike, croquet, clay pigeon shooting, tennis, archery, and falconry. There are several miles of hard surfaced paths as well as miles of mown grass paths offering a gentle stroll or the exhilaration of mountain biking. The gardens and park lands are a delight to explore and picnics are offered to enjoy in the grounds.

Ballyfin

Book a stay at Ballyfin >>


| By: Five Star Alliance

The Marker Hotel's Rooftop Bar and Terrace reaches across the cityscape to the wild natural beauty of the mountains and the sea. Watch the evening sun set behind the city skyline, before settling back for an evening under the stars. Carrying the elemental theme right through each floor, this rooftop landscape completes the architectural vision, taking inspiration from one of Ireland's most untamed regions, The Burren. Grasses and indigenous flora are planted between the seated areas to create a natural vista, complimenting the contemporary seating and mood lighting.  

The Marker Hotel

Book a stay at The Marker Hotel >>


| By: Five Star Alliance

The luxury Heritage Golf and Spa Resort is nestled in the quaint village of Killenard,
53 miles from Dublin, near Portlaoise, Co. Laois in the heart of Ireland. It is a dream that
has been realised in truly remarkable detail. This unique resort comprises of a luxury hotel,
conference and exhibition centre, the Seve Ballesteros and Jeff Howes co-designed 18-hole
championship golf course combined with the Seve Ballesteros "Natural" Golf School, a luxury
spa featuring Pevonia Botanica spa products, floodlit walking and jogging track, health club, 
and the international indoor Bowls Stadium.

Heritage Golf Resort and Spa

Book a stay at Heritage Golf and Spa Resort >>

 

Posted in: Dublin

| By: Five Star Alliance

Located on its own city block in downtown Dublin opposite Trinity College, The Westin Dublin is in the perfect location to explore Ireland’s capital city. Formerly the Allied Irish Bank, this historic building has been transformed into a luxury 5-star hotel.

The Westin Dublin

Book a stay at The Westin Dublin >> 

 


| By: Betsy LeTourneau

O'Callahan Davenport HotelWe at Five Star Alliance work tirelessly to ensure we bring you the best luxury hotels selection and information regarding amenities, location, and highlights so you are confident that the hotel you choose will exceed your expectations and serve your needs. Sometimes, however, you are left with a few questions that go unanswered, and that’s why we're here. Be sure to explore our new blog series Your Questions Answered to find answers to real questions submitted to us by our clients regarding traveling with kids, pets, the best beach hotels, and much more.

QUESTION: What parking arrangements are available at O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel?

ANSWER: 
The O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel is located at Merrion Square, within walking distance of Trinity College and Saint Stephen's Green, and approximately eight miles from Dublin International Airport. Located in an 1863 building that once served as a gospel hall, the hotel is 200 meters from Pearse Street train station, 700 meters from Saint Ann's Church, and one mile from Dublin Castle.

The O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel and O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel have shared parking between them at Alexander Court. You will receive a code at Front Desk and the cost is currently 12EUR per 24 hours for hotel guests.

View rates, details, and more images of O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel >>

All rates are based on double occupancy and extra person charges may apply. Please be advised that the rates, availability, as well as any extra person charges are subject to change depending on the hotel’s policies.


 


| By: Five Star Alliance

The Shelbourne Hotel Dublin
The Shelbourne Hotel
was founded in 1824 by Tipperary man Martin Burke, when he acquired three adjoining townhouses overlooking Dublin's St Stephen's Green - Europe's largest garden square. Burke named his grand new hotel The Shelbourne, after William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne.

In May 1922, The Shelbourne played host to its most historic meeting – the drafting of the Irish Constitution. Bunreacht na hÉireann was drawn up in room 112, under the leadership of Michael Collins. This room is now The Constitution Room.

 

 View rates, details, and more images of The Shelbourne Hotel >>


| By: Five Star Alliance

Dunbrody Country House Hotel

Dunbrody Country House Hotel
 is a small luxury hotel in Wexford located on the dramatic Hook Peninsula on Ireland's south coast.  The hotel's award-winning restaurant The Harvest Room is less of a hotel dining room and much more of a stylish, atmospheric restaurant. The Harvest Room Restaurant has been the recipient of numerous awards. Emphasis is always on the freshness of the ingredients and the enhancement of them through the simplicity of combinations. All the ingredients are locally sourced with many of the fruits and vegetables and all of the herbs from their own kitchen & herbs gardens.

Located just opposite Dunbrody Country House where the restaurant has received numerous awards the simple philosophy of under-stated but delicious food follows on in the Dunbrody Cookery School. Dunbrody Cookery School has been designed to cater for all levels of cooks, from budding enthusiasts (Back to Basics) to the experienced gourmet (specialised courses). 

View rates, details, and more images of Dunbrody Country House Hotel >>


Pages