Lucan Hotel

Originally part of the legendary Irish cavalry commander Patrick Sarsfield's estate, the Lucan Spa Hotel is a historic country-house hotel with a copper clock tower, situated in a peaceful location, 11 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. This three-floor hotel features 70 traditionally decorated guestrooms with coordinated fabrics and wooden furnishings. All include satellite television, wireless Internet connections, direct-dial phones and tea and coffee- making facilities. Bathrooms are equipped with shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can start their day with a traditional Irish cooked breakfast before exploring the local area. In the evening, guests can relax in front of the fireplace in the lobby, enjoy a drink in the traditional bar or unwind on the patio. Dining options include a grand, wood-panelled restaurant serving traditional Irish fare, and a contemporary bistro offering a carvery or a la carte menus. Families with children can make use of the babysitting service. Guests with business needs will benefit from meeting rooms with audiovisual equipment and conference facilities that can accommodate up to 600 people. Those with laptops can surf the web via wireless Internet access (surcharge). Complimentary parking is available for guests arriving by car. The hotel can organise golfing trips to a number of nearby courses, including The K Club, host of the 2006 Ryder Cup, which is 14 kilometres away. Phoenix Park, one of Europe's largest parks, is 13.5 kilometres away and Temple Bar, Dublin's lively entertainment centre, is 15 kilometres from the hotel. Dublin International Airport is 22 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes. Pets not allowed Check-in time is 2 PM Check-out time is Noon