New Shuttle Bus at Sandymount Hotel

Event-goers will be delighted to hear that Sandymount Hotel now has a shuttle bus going to and from The O2 and Grand Canal Theatre! The hotel is very close to both of these Dublin venues but we wanted to make it even easier for our guests to get to and from events when staying with us. A return ticket to the Grand Canal Theatre is €4 and a return ticket to The O2 is €7, and bookings can be made at our Reception.

Heineken Cup at Sandymount Hotel

Guest Post from our Resident Rugby Fan, Eoin

The Heineken Cup knockout stage weekends are among the most eagerly anticipated dates in the rugby fan’s diary. Last weekend was no exception. The pick of the ties on this blockbuster weekend was the Anglo-Irish clash between Leinster and Leicester Tigers at the Aviva Stadium; a replay of the 2005 competition’s quarter-final which took place in the same venue, albeit then trading as Lansdowne Road.

The Aviva Stadium isn’t the only establishment in the vicinity welcoming old friends under a new moniker; only a stone’s throw away, the Sandymount Hotel, which rugby fans from these shores and beyond will recognise as the Mount Herbert Hotel, a focal point for rugby fans on match day, was gearing up for it’s first quarter final weekend since rebranding.

Rugby fans from all over the world agree that there’s no place like Dublin on game day. On Saturday afternoon I, along with many supporters, began the day in the shadow of the Aviva Stadium’s South Terrace - in the Sandymount Hotel. The place was bustling with fans from both sides of the Irish Sea, grabbing a pint and a burger, and whetting their appetite for the afternoon ahead by taking in the action between Perpignan and Toulon in the bar. With the pre-match atmosphere soaked up and only a short stroll down Herbert Road ahead of them to the stadium, the anticipation of this eagerly awaited clash began to build. The stadium came alive at 5pm, easily the most fire-up crowd I’ve experienced since the stadium reopened its doors.

If the crowd was fired up, the players were at fever pitch. An open, expansive game of rugby this was never destined to be, but what it lacked in width, it more than compensated for in physicality. It was a cagey but bruising affair and no quarter was asked nor given by either side. Shades of the 2009 final were appearing and the Tigers, while clearly lacking the creative spark of times gone by, proved they had the character and work ethic to push a more talented Leinster side all the way. You got the feeling that one try would do it for either team, and it did. We had to wait 46 minutes but it was worth the wait. A poor clearance from Ben Youngs gave Leinster the chance to counter attack. These days every time Isa Nacewa gets the ball you expect something special and when Shane Horgan fed him the ball he duly delivered. A breathtaking solo effort deserving of the decisive score, it ultimately gave Leinster the breathing space they needed to get them home, in spite of a late Tigers onslaught.

Back in the courtyard of the hotel, under the gaze of the “Sandymount Lineout”, supporters from both sides reminisced on the evening’s result into the small hours. We watched Rory McIllroy extend his lead in the US Masters - the harsh reality of his final round at that stage still 12 hours away.

Leinster fans will now be looking ahead to the visit of Toulouse in two weeks time, another huge day for Leinster rugby and another mouth-watering weekend of Heineken Cup rugby in Dublin.

Mother's Day at Sandymount Hotel

We are offering a lovely treat for mums this Sunday that the whole family can enjoy, with our Mother's Day Family Banquet!

Share an appetizer platter to start, a banquet style roast with all the trimmings, and choose from a variety of delicious desserts. Our Mother's Day Family Banquet is just €23.95 per person and we also have a kid's menu available for €8.50.

Call us on 01 6142000 to make a booking.

Sandymount Line Out

An exciting new addition to Sandymount Hotel has just been unveiled by two very special guests, Donncha O'Callaghan and Denis Leamy. Come along and see our "Sandymount Line-Out" sculpture for yourselves and put your pictures up on our Facebook page!

Ireland v England at Aviva Stadium

Ireland are playing England in their last match of this year's RBS 6 Nations on Saturday, right next door to us at Aviva Stadium! The atmosphere here at the hotel is sure to be absolutely amazing on the day.

Enjoy a bite to eat or a drink before or after the match, and if you don't have tickets come along and watch it here! We'll be showing the day's 6 Nations matches on 2 large screens in a marquee in our front grounds, where you also have a view of the stadium itself!

We'll be serving a range of food throughout the day from 12pm and will have live music playing from 9.30pm in our Tritonville Bar & Terrace.

Come on Ireland!

St Patrick's Day Dublin

The 2010 Festival highlights above will give you a taste of what to expect if you're going to be celebrating St Patrick's Day in Dublin!

Our St Patrick's Day Offer includes a complimentary Guinness in our Tritonville Bar & Terrace, an overnight stay in one of our stylish rooms, full Irish breakfast in our Cordyline Restaurant and complimentary secure parking. And we are just a few minutes by DART to the city centre and the Parade! Call us on 01 6142000 for more information or to make a booking.

Valentine's Day at Sandymount Hotel Dublin

Valentine's Day is less than a week away and love will definitely be in the air at Sandymount Hotel with our fabulous Valentine Break and Sumptuous 6 Course Valentine Dinner! We still have places available if you're looking for last minute ideas on how to treat your special someone.

Our Valentine Break is €59.50 per person sharing and includes chocolate-dipped strawberries and a glass of bubbly, romantic six course Valentine Dinner in our Cordyline Restaurant, overnight stay with complimentary upgrade to an Executive Room (subject to availability), and full Irish breakfast the next day.

Our Valentine Dinner will be served in our Cordyline Restaurant, with six sumptuous courses (including a miniature Maraschino cherry ice cream cone to finish your meal off) for just €29.50 per person. Options for Coeliac and Vegetarian Diners will also be available.

See our Facebook page for ideas on other romantic things to do in Dublin.

To book our Valentine Break or Dinner call us on +353 1 6142000.