SCHOOLHOUSE HOTEL, Dublin

Schoolhouse Hotel - Historic 1861 boutique property with gastrobar and garden terrace in Ballsbridge

Housed in a former school building from 1861, this 4-star Dublin hotel features 31 individually designed deluxe rooms with modern amenities and ensuite bathrooms. The Schoolhouse Gastrobar offers indoor and outdoor dining spaces, including a garden terrace and The Dome - a private dining pod accommodating up to 6 guests with 360° views. The property's historic bar area showcases a gallery under a church-like ceiling. Room amenities include flat-screen TVs, high-speed WiFi, air conditioning, and tea/coffee facilities. Business travelers can access meeting spaces including the Deane & Woodward Suite for up to 16 people. Located in leafy Ballsbridge, Schoolhouse Hotel sits near the Grand Canal, with Trinity College and Grafton Street within walking distance. The Aviva Stadium and RDS are just minutes away, while an Aircoach stop provides direct airport transfers every 15 minutes.

Pros

Historic 1859 school building with preserved architectural features

Garden terrace offers secluded outdoor dining surrounded by greenery

Private dining pod available for intimate gatherings

Aircoach stop at hotel entrance with frequent airport service

Cons

25-minute drive from Dublin Airport depending on traffic

No on-site parking facilities