
InterContinental Dublin
Leafy Ballsbridge, Dublin’s embassy district Spa and fitness centre Afternoon tea in the lounge Walk to the Aviva Stadium and the RDS Spacious rooms and suites
Overview
A grand five-star hotel in leafy Ballsbridge, Dublin’s elegant embassy district. The InterContinental Dublin has spacious rooms, a spa, a classic lounge for afternoon tea and landscaped grounds – a calm, polished base a short taxi or DART ride from the city centre, and next door to the RDS and close to the Aviva Stadium.
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Map & location
Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin
Ballsbridge is one of Dublin’s smartest districts, with Georgian and Victorian homes, embassies and good restaurants. It is quieter than the city centre but well connected.
The RDS hosts the Dublin Horse Show and concerts, and the Aviva Stadium is home to Irish rugby and football internationals. St Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street are about 10–15 minutes by taxi.
- Aviva Stadium about 1.0km
- St Stephen’s Green about 2.6km
- Trinity College about 2.8km
- Temple Bar about 3.4km
- Approx. transfer time from airport about 25–40 minutes by taxi from Dublin Airport (DUB), depending on traffic; express coaches also run into the city centre.
Facilities
Spa, sports & wellness
The spa offers massages and treatments, with a fitness centre for guests.
The hotel’s landscaped grounds make it one of the quietest five-star addresses in Dublin.
Activities
Ideas for your stay:
• A match or concert at the Aviva Stadium
• St Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street
• Trinity College and the Book of Kells
• The Guinness Storehouse
• A walk along Sandymount Strand
Guest services
Guest services typically include:
• 24-hour reception
• Concierge and tour booking
• Room service
• Luggage storage
• Laundry and dry cleaning (extra charge)
• Free Wi-Fi
If anything is especially important to you – accessibility, a quiet room or a special occasion – tell our team before booking and we will check the latest details with the hotel.
Food & drink
The hotel’s restaurant serves modern Irish dishes and a generous breakfast, and the lounge is known for its afternoon tea.
A bar serves drinks and light meals, and Ballsbridge has plenty of good restaurants nearby.
Rooms
Deluxe rooms
Sleeps: 2 adults
Large, classically styled rooms, many with views over the gardens or the city.
Suites
Sleeps: 2 adults
Spacious suites with separate living areas, some with balconies.
*Room types, sizes and views vary; your quote confirms the exact room.
More info
Essentials
• Country: Ireland
• Currency: Euro (EUR)
• Language: English and Irish
• Time difference: Same time as the UK
• Flight time from the UK: about 1 hour 15 minutes from London, with direct flights from most UK airports
Ireland has no hotel tourist tax at the time of writing; your quote shows the full price.
*Hotel information is based on the latest details available, but facilities, services and opening times can change, particularly outside peak season. If anything is especially important to you, check with us at the time of booking.
For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Ireland advice.
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