Legend and lavish surroundings have ensured that Ireland’s castles never fail to capture the imagination.  Ranked by Condé Nast Traveler readers as one of the top ten hotels in Ireland, historic Clontarf Castle was a dream come true to experience firsthand living in a piece of Ireland’s history.

Located just ten minutes from the heart of Dublin’s city center, this unique 12th-century castle is considered an important landmark in Ireland and offers the perfect blend of Irish history and tradition with all the modern luxuries of the 21st century. Its castle grounds have witnessed generations of celebrations over the years, and just imagine how many love stories the walls of Clontarf Castle have seen! 

From its grand castle lobby to its newly remodeled bedroom suites, offering the ultimate in castle luxury; each room decorated in striking textile patterns with romantic four poster beds and bespoke art pieces.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Linda Cooper´s post The Fairytale Charm of a Dublin Castle Hotel.