Situated on two acres of gardens, InterContinental Dublin is the city’s only true five-star urban resort, blending traditional luxury with old-school glamour.
InterContinental Dublin is set on two acres of gardens in Ballsbridge, one of Dublin’s most affluent addresses. Ideally located for exploring Dublin, the hotel offers convenient access to major attractions including The RDS, the Aviva Stadium and Grafton Street.
Guests can enjoy a range of dining experiences including The Lobby Lounge, The Reading Room, Simmons Restaurant, and The Whiskey Bar, overlooking The Garden Terrace.
For business and leisure, the hotel offers Dublin's largest and most spacious Guestrooms and Suites, alongside a dedicated Wellness Area featuring a 14-metre pool, Thermal Suite, relaxation area, and award-winning Spa. Conveniently located just a 7-minute drive from downtown Dublin, with onsite carparking, InterContinental Dublin also boasts the largest dedicated meetings and events facilities of any five-star hotel in Dublin, catering for gatherings from 10 to 600 delegates.
Five-Star Rooms & Suites:
InterContinental Dublin's 215 guest rooms and suites are among the most spacious in the city, ranging from generous Classic Rooms to expansive one bedroom suites.
All bedrooms feature modern comforts including Nespresso coffee machines, Byredo bath amenities, luxurious marble bathrooms, and garden or city views.
A selection of rooms offers interconnecting and interleading options, providing flexibility for families and groups. Whether choosing to relax on property or explore the surrounding neighbourhoods of Ballsbridge and Sandymount, guests are assured a comfortable and memorable stay.
The Lobby Lounge:
Effortlessly stylish, The Lobby Lounge is the heart of the hotel, perfect for catch-ups with friends and family.
Enjoy a chilled glass of champagne or your favourite cocktail crafted by our expert mixologists and experience sophisticated service in this inviting setting.
The Reading Room:
Overlooking the Garden Terrace, The Reading Room provides an elegant setting for Afternoon Tea. Settle in by the fire and enjoy handcrafted pastries created by Head Pastry Chef Orna Larkin and her team, alongside a selection of teas and seasonal favourites.
The Whiskey Bar:
A central meeting place within the hotel, The Whiskey Bar is open to both residents and non-residents and offers an extensive whiskey collection of over 100 labels, including 69 Irish whiskeys.
Guests can enjoy cocktails, fine wines, or a perfectly poured pint of Guinness while overlooking the Garden Terrace.
Whiskey tastings can be arranged with the hotel’s Whiskey Sommelier, who can also recommend pairings for any occasion.
Simmons Restaurant:
Simmons is a contemporary Irish restaurant designed with sociability and a sense of occasion in mind. Taking its cues from the glamour of classic European grand cafés, the interiors combine rich Calacatta Viola stone, mahogany joinery, leather banquettes and warm terracotta tones to create a polished, characterful Dublin dining room. At its heart, a striking central bar provides a natural gathering point for cocktails and conversation. The menu celebrates contemporary Irish dining with a focus on seasonality and quality produce, in a setting that feels equally suited to dinner with friends or a special celebration.
Meetings & Events:
From intimate festive dinners to large-scale Christmas parties and gala celebrations, InterContinental Dublin offers an impressive collection of event spaces complemented by five-star service and exceptional dining.
The Shrewsbury Ballroom, the hotel’s largest event space, provides an elegant setting for Christmas celebrations of up to 480 guests for dinner, with its own private pre-function area ideal for drinks receptions and arrival entertainment.
The Ailesbury Ballroom, the hotel’s junior ballroom, offers a more intimate setting for up to 190 guests for dinner. Filled with natural daylight and with direct access to a landscaped garden and outdoor terrace, it provides a distinctive backdrop for Christmas parties, private dinners and seasonal celebrations.
Private Dining & Intimate Celebrations:
For smaller Christmas gatherings, the Hibernia Suites offer three individual spaces suited to private dining and more intimate celebrations. Hibernia I can accommodate up to 48 guests for dinner, while Hibernia II caters for up to 60 guests. For smaller gatherings, Hibernia III provides an intimate setting for up to 30 guests.
With spaces for celebrations large and small, dedicated event support and five-star hospitality throughout, InterContinental Dublin offers a memorable setting for bringing colleagues, clients, family and friends together during the festive season.
Celebrate Christmas at InterContinental Dublin:
Christmas at InterContinental Dublin brings together festive traditions, warm Irish hospitality and plenty of reasons to gather in the heart of Ballsbridge.
From 23 November to 3 January, enjoy Festive Afternoon Tea by the welcoming fire in the Reading Room, or meet friends for drinks and seasonal catch-ups in the Lobby Lounge and Whiskey Bar.
New for this Christmas, Simmons Restaurant brings contemporary Irish dining to the festive season, with dinner served Tuesday to Sunday. From dinner with family and friends to end-of-year client gatherings, Simmons offers a lively, elegant setting in which to celebrate.
Throughout the hotel, festive décor and a warm, welcoming atmosphere set the scene for the season, whether joining us for dinner, drinks, Afternoon Tea, a Christmas celebration or a luxurious residential stay.
