"For a trip to Dublin, Clontarf Castle Hotel has it all. Close to the city center—the coastal suburb is a 10-minute drive away—check. On site dining worth imbibing—a Michelin-starred chef, a boozy afternoon tea option (hello Bombay Sapphire), and a gastropub that slings a mean prime rib burger are just a few of the offerings—check. Beautiful, comfortable, functional bedrooms—they’re equipped with pillow top mattresses and handmade Irish Soap Company toiletries—check. The only thing this haven doesn’t have is Dublin’s surplus of crowds."