Martin Crummy explores Dublin City for a weekend with his wife and two daughters.
Dublin in the summer offers a vibrant blend of culture, outdoor activities, and festivals but it can be somewhat daunting for families to consider it for a weekend break.
Is there enough to do for the kids? Where should stay? What will we do about the car?
The deal that The College Green hotel on offer, really stood out to us. It is a summer deal that children under 12 can stay and dine for free.
In terms of accommodation The College Green Hotel in the heart of the city have an unbeatable deal for families looking to explore the city and we, as a family of two girls (aged six and 10), were invited to try it out.
With their "Kids Stay and Eat Free" promotion, parents can enjoy a luxurious stay while their little ones enjoy complimentary accommodations and dining. Located in the heart of Dublin, the hotel is just steps away from major attractions like the GPO Museum, Dublinia, and EPIC. Families can easily access great shopping, entertainment and top sights right from their doorstep.
The package includes a stay in generously appointed rooms, with entry-level family rooms featuring two double/double beds to accommodate kids. Each room offers modern comforts and special touches, such as luxury bathrobes, slippers, bed linens, Italian marble bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs, and Amouage amenities
Families can start their day with a delicious breakfast at Morelands Grill, and children under 12 can enjoy complimentary lunch or dinner in the restaurant or Atrium Lounge when dining with their parents.
The offer is valid for up to two adults and two children aged 12 and under,
During our recent stay, we enjoyed dinner at Morelands Grill, where the kids dined for free as part of a special offer. The children's menu is impressive, featuring a variety of options such as burgers, crispy chicken goujons, classic fish and chips, and pasta served with either butter or red sauce.
To top off the meal, the chocolate brownies were a hit, making for a sweet ending to our dining experience.
The staff were really attentive and no special request was too special. Our youngest didn't fancy anything on the dessert menu, but did want some marshmallows and so appears a little tub. Perfect.
There is lots to do with kids in Dublin and the central location of the hotel allows you to explore it all with ease.
You are just beside the excellent wax museum and Trinity College, and with the New York Poral, Spire and GPO within a very short walk. The Luas is also an option to get to these places and further afield like the zoo.
For heaps of ideas of what to do with the kids this summer check out - 60 things to do this summer in Ireland.
The Details
We were invited to try out the 'kids stay free and eat free' special as guests of the hotel for purpose of review. You need to use Promotional Code: ZJ6 when booking online. More details of the special can be found here.
For more staycation inspiration, check out our family reviews of Westport Adventure Park and The Conrad Hotel.
