http://www.deerpark-hotel.ie/ The Deer Park (3star) Hotel, in Howth, just outside Dublin Centre(10km) is a hotel that has stunning views that overlook Dublin Bay, and Howth. The hotel was not as grand to look at from the outside as I was expecting, inside the decor is nice, simple and clean. There is free carparking, with good transport links into Dublin centre and a short walk to Howth town. It is advertised as being in the grounds of Howth Castle which it is, but the castle is not open to visitors. I stayed in earyly August 2011, for just under a week. The rooms themselves are nice, neat, tidy and clean with ensuite bathrooms, woth ...  Read the complete review

I am fortunate to spend a fair bit of time working in Ireland. When we have our staff meetings we often stay at the Deer Park Hotel in Howth. I have never stayed in an Hotel which offers such stunning views! Many of the bedrooms overlook the Howth harbour and lighthouse. The views over Dublin Bay and the little island called Irelands' Eye are quite magnificient. The changing colours and moods of the sea are endlessly fascinating to me. I find it very restful to be greeted by the sight every morning when I wake up. If you get up before the golfers start their rounds it is possible to see many different kinds of birds pottering about the greens. You can also see ...  Read the complete review