4★ Clayton Leopardstown

The Clayton Hotel is located at the foothills of the Dublin mountains, 7 miles outside the Dublin city centre and less than a mile from Leopardstown Racecourse. Conveniently located beside Central Park Luas stop, this tram connects you across to Dundrum shopping centre and straight into the city in 25 minutes. The hotel also has a mini-gym, free WiFi, the Brasserie Restaurant, Bookmakers Bar where you can watch sports and a lounge with a deck overlooking the mountains.