InterContinental Dublin occupies a purpose-built luxury hotel in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, the city's traditional diplomatic and embassy quarter. The RDS (Royal Dublin Society) showgrounds, venue for the Dublin Horse Show and major concerts, are directly adjacent to the property. Embassies and diplomatic residences line the surrounding streets of Ballsbridge and Donnybrook, with the Aviva Stadium a 10-minute walk and the Lansdowne Road DART station within the same radius. The Grafton Street shopping district and St Stephen's Green are 20 minutes away by taxi or a 35-minute walk along Baggot Street.
The hotel presents a formal luxury positioning with consistent attention to detail throughout: a grand entrance lobby with high ceilings, around-the-clock concierge service, and room categories that extend from Superior through Deluxe and Junior Suite up to the Presidential Suite. Ballsbridge's leafy residential streets give the property a sense of urban calm unusual for a five-star city hotel. The Seasons Restaurant is the main dining venue, serving modern Irish cuisine with European influences and Irish artisan produce sourced from across the country. The adjacent lobby bar is a popular meeting point for Dublin's professional and diplomatic community.
The spa offers a full treatment menu including massage, skin treatments, and hydrotherapy, supported by an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness centre, and steam and sauna facilities. Meeting and banqueting rooms accommodate events from boardroom-scale gatherings to large corporate receptions and gala dinners. The hotel is the preferred choice for visiting international delegations, sports teams attending Aviva Stadium events, and business travellers requiring a luxury address in Dublin 4. Valet parking is available.
Room types
- Superior
- Deluxe
- Junior Suite
- Presidential Suite
Amenities
- Spa
- Restaurant (Seasons)
- Bar
- Indoor pool
- Gym
- Concierge
- Terrace
Location
Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 N5C3
53.3284, -6.2312 View on map
Highlights
- Five-star luxury in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4's embassy district, directly adjacent to the RDS showgrounds
- Full-service spa with indoor pool, steam, sauna, and hydrotherapy — one of the most complete wellness facilities in Dublin
- Seasons Restaurant serving modern Irish cuisine, with a lobby bar frequented by Dublin's diplomatic and professional community
Tips for visiting
- Request a room on the upper floors facing the rear garden for a quieter experience away from Simmonscourt Road
- The RDS hosts the Dublin Horse Show in August — rates peak sharply during this week and rooms book out months in advance
- Lansdowne Road DART station connects to the city centre (Pearse, Tara Street) in under 10 minutes — a practical alternative to taxis