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The location for P-Con V is the Central Hotel in Exchequer Street, Dublin 2

Established in 1887, Dublin's Central Hotel is aptly named, designed by Richard Millar and William Symens of Kildare Street and built by Ross & Walpole. The entire hotel is made from reinforced cast iron which was a super structure with an outer skin and inner skin, which was unique in its day. Located in the heart of Dublin, the hotel was totally refurbished in 1998 by the current owners.

The hotel is situated one block from Trinity College, the Book of Kells, Temple Bar, Grafton Street and Dublin Castle. We are also within walking distance of Saint Patricks Cathederal, ChristChurch, Grafton Street, home of the famous Bewley's Cafe, and Saint Stephens Green. Not too far away is the Guinness Hop Store and on the far side of the Liffey is the Jameson Distillery.

Accommodation:

Central Hotel offers 70 guest rooms & suites, all En suite, with custom-designed Irish furnishings throughout. All guest rooms are equipped with the following facilities:

• En suite bathroom
• Direct Dial phone
• Remote controlled cable television
• Alarm clock
• Coffee maker
• Hairdryer
• Newspaper delivery
• Ironing board available
• Rollaway beds available
• Non-smoking rooms available

Bar & Restaurant:

The Library Bar, a quiet bar on the first floor with elegant furnishings, serves morning coffee, afternoon tea, pre-dinner and evening drinks. The Dining Room is old-fashioned elegantly furnished restaurant, open for lunch and evening meals. The restaurant serves the finest meats, game, fish and the best of Irish vegetables direct from Ireland's natural environment. Private Dining suites can also be booked. The area around South Great Georges Street & Temple Bar is an excellent area for restaurants, cafes & bars. The hotel claims that there are 20 restaurants & 50 pubs within walking distance.

Services & Facilities:

Central Hotel offers the following services and facilities:

• Complimentary Full Irish breakfast
• Concierge
• Safe deposit box
• Library Bar
• Dining Room
• Laundry/valet service
• Secure overnight car parking available nearby at a reduced rate

Location:

Central Hotel is situated on the corner of Exchequer Street and South Great Georges Street, a very short stroll from Grafton Street and Temple Bar, Trinity College and Dublin Castle. There are several cafes, bars, pubs & restaurants in the area, and there is great shopping on Grafton Street and Exchequer Street/Wicklow Street.

How to get there:

The hotel is 5 minutes walk from Trinity College or Grafton Street.
From the Airport, take the Blue Airport Coach to Trinity College (or any bus that goes to Trinity College or Dame Street), then walk up Dame Street, taking a left onto South Great Georges Street. The hotel is a couple of minutes walk further, at the corner of Exchequer Street on your left.
From the Airport by car: Take the M1 to Dublin city centre, continue straight onto O'Connell Street, over o'Connell bridge and follow the road round, with Trinity College on your left. Then veer right to go up Dame Street, and watch out for a left turn onto South Great Georges Street. The hotel is at the next main left, onto Exchequer Street.

Earliest check in: 2pm Latest check out: 12noon

Rooms:

When booking please specify whether you require a room with bath or a non smoking room. All room rates include Breakfast and Taxes

• Single Room B&B: Single Bed, En suite, for 1 person.
• Double Room B&B: Double Bed, En suite, for 2 people.
• Twin Room B&B: Twin Room with 2 Twin Beds, En suite, for 2 people.
• Triple Room B&B: Double Bed & Single bed, En suite, for 3 people. Alternatively, 3 Single Beds.

Where to stay - this is a partial list of hotels in the Dublin area. Please note that I do not stay in hotels in Dublin, I cannot recommend one hotel over another. If people who have visited Dublin before wish to make suggestions, I'll will mention these.

What to see - a list of some of the many sights and attractions to be seen in Dublin (not that you will have time that weekend as you will be too busy enjoying the convention.