Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Historic Dublin hotel, open since 1817 On O’Connell Street near the Spire and the GPO Luas tram on the doorstep Restaurant and bar Fitness room
Overview
One of Dublin’s oldest hotels, welcoming guests on O’Connell Street since 1817. The Gresham is a big, classic four-star with modern rooms, a restaurant and bar, and a location on the city’s grandest street – a short walk from the GPO, the Spire, the Gate Theatre and the Liffey.
Map & location
O’Connell Street, Dublin
O’Connell Street is Dublin’s main boulevard, lined with monuments and the GPO, the headquarters of the 1916 Rising. The Gate Theatre, the Hugh Lane Gallery and the Garden of Remembrance are around Parnell Square, a few minutes north.
Cross O’Connell Bridge and you are at Trinity College and Temple Bar in about 10 minutes.
- GPO and the Spire under 500m
- Temple Bar about 0.7km
- Trinity College about 1.0km
- Guinness Storehouse about 2.0km
- 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
There is a fitness room; there is no pool or spa.
Being on O’Connell Street, most of Dublin’s sights are walkable.
Activities
Ideas for your stay:
• The GPO Witness History museum
• A show at the Gate Theatre
• Trinity College and the Book of Kells
• Temple Bar pubs and live music
• The Guinness Storehouse
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 Irish and international dishes and a full breakfast, and the bar is a classic spot for afternoon tea or a pint.
Restaurants and pubs on both sides of the Liffey are a short walk away.
Rooms
Rooms
Sleeps: 2 adults (family options available)
Modern, comfortable rooms in the historic building.
Superior rooms and suites
Sleeps: 2 adults
More space, some with views over O’Connell Street.
*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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