Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin stands at the top of O'Connell Street, Dublin's principal civic boulevard, directly north of the O'Connell Monument and the General Post Office — the site of the 1916 Easter Rising. The location provides immediate access to the north inner city's cultural institutions, including the Hugh Lane Gallery, the Garden of Remembrance, and the Rotunda Hospital buildings. The Spire of Dublin stands a 2-minute walk south. The hotel's origins date to 1817, when Thomas Gresham established the original property; it operated as a grand Victorian hotel for over a century before extensive renovation and subsequent acquisition by the Riu Hotels group. Today the building retains its landmark facade on O'Connell Street while the interiors reflect a contemporary international hotel standard across 288 rooms. The Writers Bar references the hotel's long association with Dublin's literary tradition — the bar was historically a meeting point for Irish writers and journalists, a reputation the hotel maintains through themed events and decor. Restaurant 23 serves Irish and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A fitness centre is available on the property, along with a business centre suitable for corporate travellers. The hotel's position on O'Connell Street provides direct access to Dublin Bus and Luas services, with the Red Luas line at Abbey Street a 3-minute walk and Connolly DART and rail station a 10-minute walk east. For travellers arriving by Aircoach or Airlink from the airport, stops on O'Connell Street are immediately adjacent to the hotel.