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"A boutique haven for history buffs, this early‑1900s former nurses’ residence flaunts architect A. E. Murray’s ornate façade of Ruabon brick and buff terracotta—materials that became known as Murray’s Mellow Mixture—and a cocktail bar, The Ruby Room, named for Miss Ruby Stokes, a 1920s matron whose old office and bedroom once occupied the very spot. After a 2019 redesign by Grainne Weber Architects, the 72 rooms sit in Dublin 4 within easy walking reach of the Grand Canal, Sandymount Strand, and Herbert Park. Dine at The Eddison, toast at the Dylan Bar, and linger on The Nurserie Terrace, a south‑facing courtyard dressed with Victorian plants; time your visit for the holidays and the hotel turns storybook. For extra indulgence, book an in‑room massage." - Liam Hess, Nicole Kliest