North Star Hotel, Dublin

Hotel Description

Located in the city centre opposite Dublin Connolly railway station, the hotel offers an excellent standard of 3-star deluxe accommodation with bright, spacious rooms.

Just 3 minutes’ walk from O'Connell Street and 8 minutes’ walk from Temple Bar, the North Star Hotel is a 3-star deluxe 175-bedroom hotel. All of the en suite rooms are well equipped with modern comforts and facilities, including TVs, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities. As well as spacious, comfortable accommodation, the hotel boasts a restaurant, a bar with a beer garden and a smoking area, a gym and a sauna.

The hotel’s convenient central location and good access to Dublin’s transport network make it a great base whether you are exploring the city as a tourist or visiting the area on business. You can see the sights and enjoy the theatre, nightlife and restaurants of Dublin and Temple Bar (Dublin’s “Left Bank”).

The North Star Hotel is just a few minutes’ walk from some of the city’s major landmarks such as the historic GPO and O’Connell Street. The hotel also caters to business travellers, as it is centrally located near the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The nearby train station offers fast, easy convenient access to any part of the city. Business services and facilities such as Wi-Fi wireless internet access and fax services are available.

The North Star Hotel brings old and new together in a fine balance. Where the new expansion at the back shows a sleek and modern city skyline with all its modernity, the front remains a traditional Georgian building with its historic atmosphere. In fact, the newer building at the back of the hotel remains mostly unnoticed by the guests, as the corridors discreetly blend the ages.

The professional, dedicated staff try their utmost to make guests feel welcome and aim to offer you a pleasant and memorable stay.

8/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: Valet Parking, Luggage Storage, Safety Deposit Box.
• Services: Fax/Photocopying, Internet Services, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

Restaurants and Bars

The North Star Hotel has a long tradition of offering personal service, excellent cuisine and comfort. The hotel’s Bianconi Restaurant is no exception, offering a fine display of cuisine to please even the most discerning palate. The restaurant offers the best of both international dishes and traditional Irish delights, while friendly and welcoming staff offer excellent service.

McCoy's Bar is the hotel's own traditionally styled Irish bar. Enjoy a drink here before embarking on your evening or simply relax and soak up the great atmosphere in this fine pub. You could also take advantage of the impressive bar menu. Sample some of Ireland's traditional beers and draughts served up by some of the country’s hardest working barmen. Who could leave Dublin without first sampling a perfectly poured pint of Guinness, fresh from the St James Gate Brewery just a few minutes up the quay.

The bar's classic menu features traditional Irish food served daily. In addition, menu highlights include tempting pasta, poultry and beef specialities.

McCoys' newly opened smoking lounge under the arch gives guests every opportunity to enjoy their social habits without fear of flouting Ireland's recent pub smoking ban. Designed to incorporate both traditional and modern influences, with customer comfort as a priority, the heated lounge also boasts digital TV and music via an impressive sound system.

Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Cards accepted at the hotel: Visa, American Express, MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wired internet is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge. Wireless internet is available in public areas and charges are applicable.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Private parking is possible on site and costs EUR 7.00 per day.
• Extra Charges: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Important Information

As of 1 July 2008, the North Star Hotel only has non-smoking rooms. Certain rooms have balconies and terraces where smoking is permitted. Except for the hotel’s beer garden, all other public areas are non-smoking in accordance with Irish law.

Directions

By Air:
The hotel is approximately 6.5 miles (10.5 km) from Dublin Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport and the journey from the airport to the hotel should take about 20 minutes. Several buses run regularly from the airport to the city centre. Recommended are the Airlink 747 and 748. Airlink tickets can be bought in the airport at the Bus and Rail Information desk, the Dublin Tourism Information desk or on the bus. The number 41 and 41B regular buses are reasonably direct, but take longer due to more stops. The bus stop for the hotel is around an 8-minute walk from the hotel. Other buses go to the city centre, but these may take much longer due to their routes and are not advisable.

By Train (DART/LUAS):
The hotel is directly opposite Dublin Connolly railway station. Trains run regularly between Connolly station and Sligo, Belfast and Wexford/Rosslare. Heuston station is the second train station for the rest of Ireland and has direct connections with Connolly Station by LUAS, bus, or taxi. DART is the Dublin Area Rapid Transit system, a suburban railway. LUAS is a modern light rail transit system comparable to a tram or above-ground metro.

By Boat/Ferry
Ferries to Dublin arrive at Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire Port. Dublin Port is a 3-minute drive from the hotel and the city centre. Those arriving at Dun Laoghaire can take the DART, a bus or a taxi into town.

By Bus (from Busaras Bus Station):
Busaras Station, just a 2-minute walk from the hotel is where most, if not all, provincial bus services from Dublin depart and arrive.

By Taxi:
A taxi rank is located directly opposite the hotel at Connolly station. Taxis have meters and upon request they will give you a receipt.

By Bus.
Amiens Street is the nearest bus stop to the hotel and is serviced by the following bus routes 130, 151, 20b, 27, 27b, 27c, 42, 42a, 42b, 43 and 90. Please note that bus numbers in both directions are the same. Only the end destination name will indicate in which direction the bus is going. Bus stops are not called out or visible on a screen. However, you can ask the driver to give you a warning when your bus stop is up.

Parking:
The hotel’s own park is available for guests. Please note that the hotel has also have arranged for guests to use the Connolly car park directly opposite the hotel at the same charge. The entrance to the car park is on Lower Sheriff Street, directly opposite. A right turn into Lower Sherrif Street is not allowed.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation