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Dublin’s finest hotel may seem unimpressive from the outside, but inside it is the embodiment of Georgian elegance, with ornate plasterwork, antiques, Irish fabrics and marble bathrooms. The modern world hasn’t been forgotten – there is also a swimming pool, gym and business facilities.

All pale walls and beechwood furniture, the Morgan encapsulates the contemporary style of the Temple Bar area with its minimalist design. It can be noisy on the streets, so try for top-floor rooms.

This historic 19th-century pub-restaurant hosts gourmet nights every month and always features fine local seafood, meat and poultry.

This bustling restaurant within a Victorian country house hotel offers fine modern Irish cuisine and an excellent wine list. Stylish, but not pretentious.

A smart bar with plenty of space to sit, and the large windows onto the street make the place light and airy. The feel is sophisticated but the atmosphere remains relaxed.

Facing the bustling harbour, these two Georgian townhouses have been voted one of the “Top 100 places to stay in Ireland” every year since 1990.

This centrally located pub-restaurant (which has twice been given the Irish Pub of Distinction award) has a friendly atmosphere and serves excellent steak and seafood.

This hotel is in a 19th-century limestone building. Enjoy the restaurant’s mix of classic and progressive cooking, while looking out over the 11-acre garden and Kenmare Bay. The hotel has a spa and is adjacent to an 18-hole golf course; salmon fishing and riding are available nearby.

A historic venue filled nightly with young Dubliners dressed to impress. “European Designer of the Year” Ron McCulloch planned the interior. The PoD’s VIP bar is one of the city’s most popular celebrity haunts. Features all-star DJs on a regular basis.