The Clarence

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Style: Cutting-Edge

Atmosphere: Happening

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Let’s get the obvious out of the way: yes, the Clarence is owned by Bono and the Edge, of U2 fame. And yes, the Clarence is more or less the official stopover for actors, musicians and the like—but we’d argue that this has little to do with the owners’ marquee value, and everything to do with the fact that, at bottom, it’s simply a well-designed and thoughtfully conceived hotel.

This 1852 Regency building stands at the side of the River Liffey, in the heart of Dublin’s gentrified Temple Bar district, a once-dodgy neighborhood turned carouser’s paradise. The penthouse suite, in fact, quite spectacularly overlooks the river, with panoramic views over the city from the outdoor terrace, complete with what must be one of Dublin’s only outdoor rooftop Jacuzzis.

In contrast with the Regency architecture, the Clarence’s interiors are all modern, decorated in a spare yet luxurious style, all earth tones and smartly informal Shaker-style furnishings. The guest rooms are individually styled, most furnished with massive super-king beds and fine Egyptian linens, and all equipped with such necessities as satellite television and high-speed internet.

If you’re a proper rock star, you’ll be entertaining guests in the penthouse around the baby grand piano, while the rest of us mingle in the remarkably sedate Octagon bar. The owners have never been much for hedonistic rock star excess, and this, fittingly, is more the sort of place you’d chat with your writer friends than dance on the tabletops. The Tea Room serves a surprisingly capable Continental cuisine, bathing in sunlight from the double-height windows.

Kids:

Guests over the age of 18 are considered adults. Some rooms accommodate 3 or more. The "Deluxe Rooms" room sleeps up to 3 guests. For crib/cot, must book "Deluxe Rooms" room or larger. For 2 adults + rollaway bed, must book "Deluxe Rooms" or larger. For 2 adults + 2 kids beyond crib age, must book "Two-bedroom Suite" room or larger.

Cribs are available and may be subject to an additional fee. Roll-away beds available for an additional fee of €70. No additional charges for kids beyond crib/roll-away.

Babysitting services provided by screened hotel personnel at €20 per hour. The restaurant is kid-friendly with high chairs.

Emergency amenities include Bottle warmer, Kids movies, Bottle steriliser, Baby bath and Baby monitor.