The name Clontarf Castle calls to mind knights, romance & fairytales. & rightly so, for since its transformation into an award-winning boutique Dublin hotel, this mediaeval castle feels like nothing less than magic. Begin your day with breakfast at the bohemian Indigo Lounge where oversized sofas invite you to curl up with a book. For dinner head to the Fahrenheit Grill, one of the finest restaurants in Dublin, before taking a seat in Knights Bar near the fireplace lit by stained-glass windows. Back in the real world, Clontarf Castle also offers a fitness centre, high-speed wireless internet access (fees may apply) & free parking.