IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
4* TRINITY CITY HOTEL
From 170 pp
The 4* Trinity City Hotel is perfectly located on Pearse Street, just a few minutes walk from the famous O'Connell Bridge and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport. Located in the heart of Dublin City, only 25 mintes from Leopardstown and 45 mins from the Curragh. Our packages include luxury Classic Rooms, either with 1 x King Size (Double) or 2 x Separate Beds (Twin). Each air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms include Nespresso coffee machines and tea making facilities. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with power shower and complimentary Handmade Soap Company toiletries.
A friendly welcoming Hotel the Trinity City has a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of foodie options, including the fabulous Courtyard Restuarant and BBQ open area. For a more formal dining experience the well regarded Brunswick Restaurant offers a delicious array of local and international dishes and the Brunswick Bar is a great spot for a cocktail, pint of the black stuff or your favorite tipple after the races. Hotel Leisure facilities include a pool, sauna, gym and fitness suite, located close by in the Trinity College Leisure Centre, open to all Hotel guests. There is also free High Speed Wi-Fi throughout the Hotel.
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WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Dublin Racing Festival
Racing takes place at Leopardstown on the 11th and The Curragh on the 12th September 2027
WHEN YOU BOOK
Over 80,000 happy guests have booked with Race and Stay and when you book with us you can chose to pay a €100 deposit or Pay In Full. Either way your payment to us is fully refundable anytime up until 10/08/27. When you book you will be automatically emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.
AFTER YOU BOOK
Our booking terms are very fair and easy to understand, for both you and us. After you have booked you can email us to change anything, add extras or cancel your booking in full and receive a full refund anytime up until 31 days before you arrive. From 31 days through event no refunds are possible but you may be able to change some minor details.
FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT
The best way to get to the Trinity City Hotel is by taxi. Costs should be no more than €50 each way. The Dublin Express 784 services are very frequent, with buses up to every 15 minutes during peak hours. The Trinity College Stop is outside The Trinity City Hotel. You can view and book your journey using this link here:
ARRIVING BY CAR
The Trinity City Hotel, is located on Pearse Steet in central Dublin. Directions from anywhere to The Trinity City Hotel can be found Here. The Trinity City Hotel does not have its own car park, they operate a valet parking system for Hotel guests costs €25 per overnight stay (2pm-2pm the following day).
PRIVATE TRANSPORT
Private Transfers, cars and coaches, are available to book online to and from Dublin Airport with our travel partners. For up to 4 guests travelling together You can view charges and book online HERE. For Groups of 7+ we can offer Private return coach transport from €250 each way, depending on guest numbers.
CHECKING IN
Please go to Hotel reception and check in. If you arrive before check in time (3:30pm) you may not have access to your room. In this case the Hotel will store your luggage for you until your room is ready. The Hotel will be 100% full during this event so please be prepared for a longer check in time than normal.
OUR GUEST DESK
Our Race and Stay guest desk is located a short distance from Hotel reception. Our staff are based there from 10:00 each morning and this is where you will collect your race tickets from each day. We are there to help you have the best time possible. Please check our screens for the latest information.
YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT
The Trinity City rooms are air conditioned, all en-suite and have very comfortable Beds and Pillows. You'll have plenty of hanging space for your clothes, with in room safe, tea and coffee station, hairdryer, flat screen TV and channels, iron and board, fluffy towels, luxury toiletries, and all you need for your stay.
EATING AND DRINKING
There are 2 main food options at the Hotel. The Courtyard Restaurant for a heated al fresco dining experience or the stylish urban Brunswick Bar and Lounge for top quality breakfasts, lunch and dinners and a myriad of drinks and cocktails. Bookings are essential for all meals: Call +353 1 648 1000
HOTEL LEISURE
Guests have complimentary access to The Trinity College Fitness Centre, only a 3 minute walk from the Hotel. Enjoy a full equipped gym with free weights, machines and cardio exercise machines, and a 25 metre swimming pool with a sauna and steam room. Please ask at reception for a membership card.
CLOSE BY
The Trinity City Hotel on Pearse Street is located within walking distance of the trendy bars and restaurants of the Docklands area and also to the best bars and nightlife in the city centre. The main shopping areas of Grafton Street and O'Connell Street are just a few minutes away as is Temple Bar.
RACING PREVIEW SHOW
You are welcome to join us for our Racing Preview show at The Clayton Hotel on Saturday Morning at 10am. Enjoy a light hearted infomative Irish Champions Festival Weekend racing preview show hosted by the Racing Post's Dave Jennings. Admission is Free for all race and Stay guests.
THE RACES
The Irish Champions Festival features Group 1 races each day and a number of high value supporting contests to enjoy. Racing starts at 14:15 on Saturday at Leopardstown with a 9 race card. On Sunday at The Curragh the first race is due off at 13:30 and the last race is at 17:35.
RACE TRANSPORT
There is a dedicated coach to and from Leopardstown Racecourse departing at 12 noon where the coach drops you off is where you'll catch the coach back to the hotel after racing. On Sunday we run one coach to and from The Curragh which departs at 12 noon and departs the Curragh at 18:15pm.
TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
Please collect your race tickets from our Guest Desk no later than 11:30 each morning. When you arrive at the racecourse entrance you will have your ticket scanned and you are free to enjoy your day. Premier Level and Hospitality guests will be escorted by our staff to the area they are booked into.
AT THE RACES
Both days will be very busy but great fun. At both Leopardstown and The Curragh there are several food and drinks outlets outside and inside the grandstands. Entertainment will be on during the afternoon and after racing and if you'd prefer to stay on for the evening entertainment just let us know.
WHAT TO WEAR
There is no formal dress code on Irish Racecourses but no sportswear or anything offensive. For the Ladies, if you want to “glam up for the day” please do so, but do also dress for the weather. For the Gents, smart casual always works in all areas but the main rule is to be comfortable and warm in what you are wearng.
PREMIER LEVEL UPGRADE
LEOPARDSTOWN €120pp
Premier Level will have access to the third floor of the grandstand. This level has additional Bars and a Restaurant and Tote outlets. Package also includes a reserved grandstand seat overlooking the racecourse.
1888 RESTAURANT
LEOPARDSTOWN €260pp
Located on the first floor of the grandstand with the racecourse on one side and a balcony overlooking the parade ring on the other. 3 Course A la Carte Lunch, race card and reserved restaurant seat.
PAVILION HOSPITALITY
LEOPARDSTOWN €230pp
Located in the new Pavilion Building with panoramic windows with great views. You also have access to the Grandstands and facilities. 3 Course Buffet Lunch with race card and reserved restaurant seat.
RACE & STAY SUITE
THE CURRAGH €290pp
A VIP Curragh Hospitality package designed by us at Race and Stay. Located on the top level of the Grandstand with panoramic views includes Premier Badge, 3 course lunch, racecard, cash bar and more.
IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL
Exciting Tour Package
Check out our fabulous 4 night Tour below.
STUDS, STABLES AND RACING NEW
4 NIGHT TOUR
10TH - 14TH SEPTEMBER 2027
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Friday 10th September. Join us for our Welcome Dinner and Preview show and, of course, the top class racing at Leopardstown on Saturday and The Curragh on Sunday. On Monday you can enjoy the fabulous experience of visiting the racing stables of Joseph O'Brien , in County Kilkenny before moving on to lunch at Saddlers Restaurant, then a VIP tour of Coolmore Stud, the world's most succesful breeding operation with access to the Legacy Room. A fabulous tour with everything you need included.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
" Good morning Just would like to say thank you for an amazing trip. All the team were so helpful and fun. Will highly recommend to racing friends if they want a stress free brilliantly organised trip. A few more winners would have been nice though. Thank you again for looking after my dad and I so well. " Gavin Pugh
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