This hotel enjoys a convenient location in the elegant Georgian quarter of Dublin city, just off Merrion Square, 50 m from the National Gallery and close to business and shopping amenities. It lies in the heart of Dublin and is 50 m from the nearest links to the public transport network and within a few minutes' walk of Pearse Street Dart train station. It is 100 m from the National Library and government buildings and 150 m from the National Museum. The city centre is just 200 m away and guests will find restaurants, bars and nightspots just 400 m away in Dawson Street. The city's main tourist attractions including Trinity College and Grafton Street (500 m) with its shops are also only minutes away on foot and it is 1 km to Temple Bar. Dublin Airport is just 8 km away.

The hotel was built in 1863. 114 non-smoking rooms, including 14 junior suites and 2 suites, are located on 6 storeys and can be reached by lift. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. Additional facilities include a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car (for a fee). Other services include room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. To assist guests with their business and communication needs, the business centre offers a projector.