Mount Juliet is an 18th Century Georgian Manor House, set on its own 1,500-acre estate of lush rolling fields and woodland, ten miles from Kilkenny City. The manor echoes with the opulence of a bygone era, with period furnishings filling public areas decorated with fine antiques, paintings and china.

Each of the bedrooms at Mount Juliet have been individually designed, in keeping with the Georgian splendour of the house and are lavishly spacious, offering an exceptional level of comfort and the highest standards of luxury accommodation. Many of the rooms enjoy captivating views over the River Nore across the grounds. Stylish accommodation is also offered with informal sporting ambience in the Hunters Yard Club Rooms. Guests may also choose to stay in one of the Rose Garden Lodges, which are ideal for larger groups, families and longer stays. The Lodges are situated two minutes from the Hunters Yard and enjoy all hotel services.

The Lady Helen Dining Room offers delights all round from its panoramic views, its original detailed stucco walls and its culinary excellence. A variety of international dishes, using fresh produce, hand picked from the estate are served for a true gourmet experience, complimented by an extensive list of fine wines and spirits. The Hunters Yard complex is at the hub of golfing activities and offers a relaxing bar and superb dining option in Kendals Restaurant. Kendals is a stylish venue serving mouth-watering contemporary Irish cuisine, with a Mediterranean twist. Full wine list also available.

Mount Juliet is renowned as the finest sporting estate in Ireland with an amazing array of facilities. Playing over 7000 yards from the championship tees and covering over 200 acres the 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus suits all levels of golfers. Designed to take advantage of the natural beauty of the landscape, Mount Juliet Conrad also offers a three-hole Golf Academy and golf practice area, including driving bays.

Mount Juliet also offers an extensive range of other activities with the house’s other famous pursuit; horse riding, at the Iris Kellett Equestrian Centre and fishing, on the waters of the River Nore. The exclusive Spa offers a full range of health and beauty treatments and is complimented by a 15metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym.

The K Club is set in 700 acres of magnificent countryside on the banks of the river Liffey. From the moment that you walk through the doors, you are met with the highest standards of gracious living. Opulent, classical surroundings with warm and attentive service, the hotel is handsomely furnished with fine antiques and artwork, including the magnificent Jack B. Yeats collection.

All rooms pride themselves on views overlooking the gardens and the river or the golf course and driving range. In total the hotel boasts 69 guest rooms made up of the following categories, Superior, Deluxe, River Room and 12 Suites. Each room is decorated in it''s own unique style and all with exquisite hand painted bathrooms offering every conceivable luxury.

Treat yourself to dinner in the elegant Byerley Turk Restaurant, acclaimed as one of the finest restaurants in the country or why not try the stylish Legends Restaurant in The Palmer Clubhouse, which offers a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the 18th green and lake.

The Restaurante Monza is located in the Smurfit Clubhouse. Italian and Irish traditional fare, are brought together in this fantastic restaurant while private dining for groups can be arranged in one of the elegant private rooms overlooking the gardens, the River Liffey or the 18th green and lake.

As is expected of a hotel of this calibre, the K Club offers innumerable facilities, including a fully equipped gymnasium, swimming pool, saunas Jacuzzi and Spa. Coarse fishing is available on one of the estate''s seven stocked lakes, while you can fish for salmon and trout on the one-mile private stretch of the river Liffey. The Palmer Course at the K Club is home to the Ryder Cup in 2006 and has hosted the Smurfit European Open since 1995. 2003 saw the addition of the Smurfit Course, a truly superb inland links style course, which hosted the 2004 European Open. The hotel is conveniently located near the Curragh, Punchestown, Leopardstown and Naas racecourses, while Dublin City, located just a short drive away, is a haven for shopping and sightseeing.

This five star deluxe hotel is located in the heart of Dublin''s city centre combining the standards and luxury expected from a fine hotel brand with the unique charm of this city. Located on Earlsfort Terrace, directly opposite the National Concert Hall and around the corner from beautiful St. Stephens Green the Conrad Dublin is only minutes walking distance from fashionable shopping on Grafton Street. Trinity College, The National Art Gallery, The National Museum and Georgian Dublin are in the immediate vicinity.

All 192 guest rooms, including sixteen luxurious suites at the Conrad Dublin offer contemporary elegance and a welcoming atmosphere complemented by an array of modern guest services that include goose down duvets and oversized pillows, spacious bathrooms with generous tubs, CD players and multi-channel televisions, everything the discerning traveller could need.

Conrad Dublin is home to one of Dublin''s finest restaurants. Specialising in seafood, Alex Restaurant offers contemporary, seasonal menus with a selection of dishes that ranges from the familiar to the innovative all served in stylishly and warm surroundings. Alex ######## Bar, which adjoins the restaurant, offers a wide choice of wines as well as a selection of delicious #########. Its warm, yet airy atmosphere and relaxed furniture makes it an ideal location for a pre-dinner drink, or light refreshment.

The hotel''s traditional Irish Pub "Alfie Byrnes" is as popular with the locals as it is with hotel guests. Named after one of the city''s much-loved Lord Mayors the pub is well known for its extensive pub lunch menu as well as the excellent range of pub food available each evening, making it a favourite after-work venue amongst the local business community.

The Conrad Dublin offers a Fitness Centre with a fully equipped gymnasium, exclusively for the use of guests staying at the hotel. Guests can also enjoy 18 holes of golf at the K Club, or take up the unique challenge of picturesque links at Portmarnock - both just 30 minutes away.

The six-storey red brick Four Seasons Hotel is situated on the show grounds of the historic Royal Dublin Society. Set among the ivy-covered residences of Ballsbridge, in a period-style ambience beautifully in tune with the historic neighbourhood the Four Seasons offers extra-spacious luxury accommodations from which to explore the city''s museums, music and warmth – close enough to feel Dublin''s vitality, yet with meditative views of the mountains and sea.

With 259 elegant guest rooms and suites the Four Seasons offers an extensive selection of accommodations. Thoughtfully appointed Superior Rooms and similarly sized Deluxe Rooms provide views of the Georgian homes in the surrounding neighbourhood, the stunning courtyard adjacent to the show grounds and the Hotel''s landscaped gardens. Premium rooms are significantly larger, offering more space for work or leisure, and overlook the ornate courtyard and Hotel grounds. Expansive Four Seasons Executive Suites feature the privacy of a separate living room for working or entertaining, with sweeping views of the cityscape or Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains.

Located in the hotel the Seasons Restaurant is an elegant dining room with views of the magnificent garden courtyard. The cuisine is contemporary European focusing on the best of the Irish produce. Seasons offers a new dining experience in Dublin, going first to the finest purveyors of Irish foods and then creating cuisine to rival that of the best kitchens in Europe. The restaurant offers an intimate private dining room, ideal for hosting small gatherings to celebrate family, social and business occasions.

The Spa at Four Seasons offers a selection of massage, skin and body treatments that are inspired by the magic of the Irish landscape. Separate male and female saunas and steam rooms, or the lovely atrium pool with its adjacent whirlpool, offer additional places to unwind pre- or post-therapy.

The hotel is just a short stroll from the shores of Dublin Bay or picturesque Herbert Park. Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square and Grafton Street, Dublin’s vibrant and spirited pedestrian area, are all within a mere 15 minutes of the Four Seasons.

The 5 Star Westbury Hotel is situated in one of the smartest locations in Dublin, just off Grafton Street in the very heart of the city.

The 204 Suites, Executive and Classic Bedrooms at The Westbury are the ultimate in luxury. Well-proportioned custom-designed with hand-made furniture and luxurious carpets are complemented by pure silk curtains and bedcovers for the most sensuous indulgence.

The Russell Room offers fine dining in contemporary surroundings and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For chic, informal dining, there is The Sandbank Bistro. Guests can also visit The Terrace Lounge, one of Dublin’s favourite places for afternoon tea and there is also The Terrace Bar, which has a rich club-like decor and ambience.

The fully equipped gym is exclusively available to in-house guests. Or why not go for a stroll or run in St Stephen''s Green, a green oasis in the centre of Dublin city? This famous park is right on your doorstep when you stay at the Westbury Hotel.

This gracious hotel is just a short stroll from Dublin’s elegant shops, theatres, museums and galleries.

The 5 star Merrion Hotel comprises four meticulously restored listed Georgian townhouses and a specially commissioned contemporary garden wing, arranged around two private period gardens. The interior of the hotel had been sympathetically designed to complement the Georgian exterior wit the use of period colours, antiques, and 18th century style furniture and fabrics.

There are a selection of elegant rooms and suites on offer at the Merrion Hotel. The contemporary Garden Wing, houses classically styled and decorated rooms to reflect the Georgian style. In the Main House, original rooms and suites capture the grandeur of the Georgian Era with delicate rococo plasterwork and magnificent original fireplaces. Timeless luxury is created with crisp linen and opulent marble bathrooms.

Guests can relax in comfort in the hotel''s drawing rooms and examine the glittering French chandeliers and the priceless Irish paintings from the hotel''s private art collection while for the fitness enthusiast, the magnificent Tethra Spa offers an 18-metre swimming pool, steam room, gymnasium and luxurious treatment rooms.

The Cellar Restaurant in the Merrion Hotel is open for lunch and dinner, serving traditional Irish cuisine beneath its beautifully vaulted ceiling. One of Irelands most award winning restaurants, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is situated in the stunning surroundings of The Merrion Hotel with magnificent views overlooking The Merrion''s gardens.

The Merrion Hotel is close to Dublin’s many fine buildings, numerous sites of interest and main shopping areas. Trinity College, which is home to the world-renowned Book of Kells, is a five-minute walk from the hotel while the National Gallery and National Museum are two minutes away.

One of the most attractive capital cities in Europe, Dublin is a Georgian paragon and curator of one of the world''s greatest medieval treasures, The Book of Kells, housed in Trinity College.

Within a few minutes walk of Dublin''s famed Grafton Street, Temple Bar and Trinity College, Brooks'' is a four star boutique hotel catering for guests who value difference and for whom ambience, décor and quality of service are important. Designed to the highest standard this contemporary hotel enjoys superb facilities throughout and offers guests a haven of peace within a bustling capital city.

The bedrooms at Brooks Hotel range from classic to deluxe and executive suites in a range of styles. All are spacious and well appointed to give ample space for guests and nothing has been overlooked in an effort to ensure that your every need is catered for.

Francesca''s Restaurant, modern and stylish in design is right up there with the best, specialising in innovative Irish and International cuisine and featuring the best of local and organic produce while The Jasmine Bar is an upbeat and stylish meeting place, perfect for pre-dinner or a relaxing post-dinner drink.

The historic, 19th-century facade of the former Allied Irish Bank hides the all-new interiors of The Westin Hotel. The hotel is centrally located, facing Trinity College and just a few minutes walk from Temple Bar and Grafton Street. From outside the hotel is impressive, and moving inwards you will not be disappointed.

Guest rooms at the Westin Hotel are spacious and comfortable and feature traditional mahogany furnishings, rich, warm colours and golden mirrors. While few rooms are identical each is elegantly decorated in a blend of old and new. Most rooms command stunning views some of the Atrium and others of the neighbouring Victorian landmarks, such as Trinity College.

You are spoiled for choice with the dining options at the Westin Hotel. Sit beneath clear skies by day and a canopy of stars at night in the Atrium Lounge an open-top venue for you to relax and enjoy continental cuisine. The Exchange Restaurant offers a menu of stylish simplicity amidst an abundance of natural light and cool wood finishes while The Mint Bar is one of Dublin’s most popular places to enjoy fine food and drink in a relaxed setting.

The Fitness Centre, open 24 hours per day, offers a variety of the latest cardiovascular fitness equipment and in-room massage treatments are available.

The Westin’s superb location makes it the perfect place from which to explore all that Dublin has to offer with Grafton Street and St. Stephan’s Green just a stroll away.