Its bland, sandstone exterior may look more like an office park or one of the international embassies located nearby, but light, modern style reigns once inside the 153-room Herbert Park Hotel. King beds, luxury toiletries, and Nespresso machines come standard, but guests can select executive rooms for additional amenities, like expanded lounge space and balconies overlooking the 19-hectare Herbert Park. The multi-windowed Pavilion Restaurant also enjoys views of the park, and the veranda is an especially pleasant spot during warm weather. Though it lacks a pool and spa, the hotel does have a decently equipped gym, two onsite bars, and 24-hour room service.
Time Out tip: Pavilion Restaurant is known best for its fresh seafood specials, but the roast Wicklow lamb is a must-try.
Nearby:
Herbert Park Native Tree Trail: For an invigorating walk and dendrology lesson
Girl and the Goose: For creative Irish-French fare in relaxed environs
Searsons: For 1920s-themed debauchery