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Hosted by: School of
Applied Social Science
University College Dublin
BREAKING NEWS
Deadline for Registration: Closing date for Standard Registration is 31st March 2010, after which a late fee of €600 will apply.>>
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Accommodation
Accommodation for delegates has been reserved at a variety of 3, 4 and 5 Star hotels in Dublin plus on UCD campus. Delegates have a choice of hotels nearby the conference venue or in Dublin city centre. The conference venue is O'Reilly Hall, UCD - University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4.
For Hotels: A deposit of one night's charge is required to confirm booking. The balance is payable directly to the hotel. In the event of cancellation, the first night's deposit will be charged. All rates listed will be are per room per night to include service charge, tax and full Irish breakfast.
For Campus Accommodation: All nights are to be paid in advance. The rate for campus accommodation will be per room per night to include service charge, tax and continental breakfast.
You can book and pay for your accommodation as part of the online registration form.
Accommodation Options
Please note that the following hotels are in order of the international star rating. Distance to UCD, the conference venue, is indicated.
Campus Accommodation - UCD Village Belfield, Dublin 4
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All rates listed below are per room per night to include service charge, tax and breakfast.
Accommodation will be provided on the UCD Campus. Mainly in Roebuck Hall from where it is a leisurely 5 minute walk to the main meeting area at O'Reilly Hall.
Rates are per single room per night in a shared apartment. Each apartment consists of six single en suite bedrooms sharing a kitchen/living room. All apartments have wireless internet access. Bed linen and limited towels provided. No twin/double rooms available.
Vouchers for Continental Breakfast will be issued to guests on arrival. 1 no. voucher per day can be exchanged for breakfast in the main Campus Restaurant (3 minutes walk).
Rates: Single Room inc. Breakfast €59. Please note that all nights must be paid in advance.
Budget Accommodation - Trinity College Dubin College Green, Dublin
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Trinity College with its magnificent buildings and beautiful 20-hectare campus is at the heart of Dublin city. The College offers a variety of accommodation to visitors.
Apartment Accommodation (Type A)
Located in historic parts of campus, and renovated in recent years, these apartments have two or three single bedrooms, one bathroom and a kitchen / living room. All bedrooms have individual locks. Bedrooms may be reserved individually or for small groups.
Ensuite Accommodation (Type C)
Located in or close to the historic parts of campus, accommodation consists of single and twin bedded rooms with own private bathroom. All bedrooms have access to a shared kitchen suitable for light catering only.
Rates are for bed and Contintntal breakfast per room per night. All bed linen and towels are provided and rooms are cleaned daily. Please note that all nights must be paid in advance.
Rates: Type A - 1 Room in 2 or 3 Bed apartment €74.50. Type C - Ensuite Single €74.50 per night. Ensuite Twin €110.00 per night.
Ballsbridge Inn 3 Star Pembroke Road, Dublin 4
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In the 3 * Ballsbridge Inn you will find bedrooms with everything you require to make your stay in Dublin comfortable.
In an unusual twist on a traditional hotel we offer a very fine ground floor Food Hall with a number of well known and respected outlets serving everything you need to get you started in the morning or have a filler during the day. Full Bar service from 5pm daily brings a party atmosphere in the evenings making the Ballsbridge Inn ideal for that special visit.
The Ballsbridge Inn is approx. 5 km from the UCD, the event venue.
Rates: Single Room €69. Double/Twin Room €79.
Tara Towers Hotel 3 Star Merrion Road, Dublin 4
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All rates listed below are per room per night to include service charge, tax and breakfast.
The Tara Tower is located 3 km/2 miles from the city centre. It is a modern 3 star hotel overlooking Dublin Bay. A public transport service operates from the hotel to the city centre ~ journey time 20 minutes. The Tara Towers has 113 modern style bedrooms offering a choice of Classic or Executive rooms. It has a good traditional Irish bar and a conservatory restaurant. The hotel has a boardroom and a suite available for meetings. They can cater for 20 to 300 persons.
Rates: Single Room €99 Double/Twin Room €109.
D4 Berkeley Hotel 3 Star Pembroke Road, Dublin 4
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Located on the same site as the Ballsbridge Inn and Ballsbridge Towers, the D4 Berkeley Hotel (formerly the Berkeley Court Hotel) offers discerning guests style, panache, quality service and amazing value for money for a 3 Star Hotel.
Guests can lounge in our Berkeley Bar and choose from an extensive selection, of cocktails and spirits. The hotel offers 184 air-conditioned guest rooms. They are all very elegant, with individual character while being designed for your comfort.
The D4 Berkeley Hotel is approx. 5 km from the UCD, the event venue. Rates include breakfast.
Rates: Single Room €89 Double/Twin Room €99.
Ballsbridge Tower 3 Star Pembroke Road, Dublin 4
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This 3 star hotel is situated in Ballsbridge. It is close to the parks, gardens and main shopping centre. The Tower is an exclusive wing of 100 super deluxe bedrooms and suites, designed to world class standards. The bathrooms are decorated in marble and 24-hour room service is available. The ground floor of this hotel is reserved for the exclusive use of Tower's residents and their guests. This floor consists of a hospitality lounge, large lobby, reading room and boardroom. There is also ample parking.
The Kish restaurant specialises in 'A La Carte' seafood, the Embassy Garden offers international cuisine, and the Coffee Dock has informal dining twenty two hours a day. Please note that children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the hotel.
The Ballsbridge Tower is approx. 5 km from the UCD, the event venue. Rates include breakfast.
Rates: Single Room €79 Double/Twin Room €89.
Grand Canal Hotel 3 Star Grand Canal St, Dublin 4
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This 3 star deluxe hotel boasts a contemporary style whilst providing a traditional welcome and friendly atmosphere. The hotel is located in Georgian Dublin, 3 miles (5km) from UCD. There are a number of buses available to the Campus.
The hotel offers complimentary Car Parking, Wi-Fi, Complimentary Newspapers, Free in-room movies & use of Gym.
Dublin City Centre is only 15 minute walking distance and the DART station is across the road.
Rates: Single Room €97 Double/Twin Room €107.
Stillorgan Park Hotel 4 Star Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4
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All rates listed below are per room per night to include service charge, tax and breakfast.
The Stillorgan Park Hotel is situated in the prime location of Stillorgan and is within walking distance to the conference venue – allow 15 minute walking or a 5 minute bus journey. Each of the air conditioned bedrooms of this four star hotel includes DSL internet connection, cable television, tea and coffee making facilities, trouser press/iron, telephone with messaging service, movie channels, work desk area with reading lamps and luxurious en- suite marble bathrooms.
Rates: Single Room €110. Double/Twin Room €120.
Burlington Hotel 4 Star Sussex Road, Dublin 4
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All rates listed below are per room per night to include service charge, tax and breakfast.
The Burlington Hotel is 4 Star Accommodation and Guest Rooms have all been designed with a particular attention on comfort and space. This hotel is 10 to 15 minute bus journey.
Appealing to a broad spectrum of tastes and budgets across 500 rooms and suites - each of the rooms feature modern amenities like complimentary high-speed Internet access and multi-channel televisions with 24 hour Sports and News from around the World.
Rates: Single Room €105. Double/Twin Room €125.
Herbert Park Hotel 4 Star Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
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Herbert Park Hotel located in Ballsbridge, Dublin's premier business and embassy district is just a short distance from Dublin city centre.
Situated overlooking the 48 acre Herbert Park, the luxury boutique four star hotel enjoys a unique setting in Dublin City.
Modern, bright, hip and spacious in design, Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin is within minutes walking distance of the RDS, Lansdowne Road/Aviva Stadium and DART Station and easily accessible to The O2, UCD and Grand Canal Theatre. Rates include breakfast.
Rates: Single Room €115. Double/Twin Room €125.
Radisson SAS St. Helens (cc) 5 Star Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4
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All rates listed below are per room per night to include service charge, tax and breakfast.
The Radisson SAS St. Helens is conveniently located on the N11 Stillorgan Road, the main route from Dublin City Centre to affluent Southern suburbs. This 5 star hotel is in walking distance to the conference venue – allow 10 minute walking or a 5 minute bus journey.
All rooms come with panoramic views of the hotel gardens, high-quality amenities including high-speed internet access. Bathrooms have power showers, handheld showers, and bathrobes. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. The hotel also has a very popular Italian restaurant, Le Panto.
Rates: Single Room €130. Double/Twin Room €140.
You can book and pay for your accommodation as part of the online registration form.
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