DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
30th & 31st January 2027
4* CLAYTON HOTEL
From only €170 per person
The 4* Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown is THE Hotel to stay in for the Dublin Racing Festival. Less than 20 minutes travel time from the City and from Dublin Airport. Only a 5 minute stroll away from Leopardstown Racecourse you can stay from 2 nights to a whole week. If you are looking for a unique and exclusive experience please do check out or 4 and 6 night Tour Packages below.
Our 2 or more night packages include luxury Classic Rooms, either with 1 x King Size (Double) or 2 x Separate Beds (Twin). All guest rooms are designed to maximise your comfort and they include a well appointed luxury en-suite bathroom, flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi, plenty of hanging space and very comfortable Clayton signature bed(s). Dining is a pleasure with casual and more formal options in three locations, as well as a coffee and snack bar. For the evening the excellent Bookmakers Bar serves cocktails, beers, wines and spirits where there is entertainment on each night.
To get your fast quote simply select the Package you want, then the Number of Guests you wish to book for and the TOTAL PRICE will be displayed for you. If you would then like to book just click the Green Button and a secure booking form will open where you can fill out your personal and card details.
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WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Dublin Racing Festival
Arrive on Friday and Book for 3 or more nights and get FREE Dublin Airport Shuttle Transfers
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 20/12/26. 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
Race and Stay run FREE Return Airport Shuttles for guests staying 3 or more nights, arriving on Friday . If you arrive on any other day there is an Aircoach direct from the Airport to and from the Clayton. More info HERE. Taxis are freely available from the Airport and hotel, cost should be about €70.
ARRIVING BY CAR
Parking for hotel guests at Clayton Hotel Leopardstown is available at a special overnight rate of €10 which can be paid on check out. The car park is located underneath the hotel. The car park is accessible by elevator to the Hotel lobby and then all floors. Driving Directions are available HERE.
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 5 - 50 Guests travelling together You can view charges and book online HERE
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 early 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 Clayton rooms are all en-suite are very comfortable and feature signature Clayton 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 and all you need for your stay.
EATING AND DRINKING
There are 3 main food options at the Clayton. The Bay and Sorrel restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Atrium for casual dining and the Bookmakers Bar, serving cocktails, Beers and Spirits with entertainment over the weekend. Bookings are essential for all meals: Call + 353 1 293 5000
RACE AND STAY PREVIEW
Race and Stay have exlusive use of our own room during the Dublin Racing Festival. A place for our guests to enjoy the two racing previuew shows each day before racing. Hosted by the Racing Post's David Jennings with special invited Trainers, Jocks and Racing Personalities to mark your card
HOTEL LEISURE
The Clayton Hotel has a small fitness suite, located on the lower ground floor which is free to use for all hotel guests over 18. Weights, running machines and more are all available for you to use from 08:00 until 20:00 each day. Please note that this hotel has no in house pool or spa.
SATURDAY @ THE RACES
The first race is due off at 13:15 and the day features: The Nathaniel Lacy & ovice Hurdle (Grade 1), The Gannon's City Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1), The Race and Stay at Leopardstown Handicap Hurdle (Listed), The Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Steeplechase (Grade 1), The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1), Barberstown Castle Handicap Steeplechase (Listed), The Paddy Power Podcast INH Flat Race (Grade 2)
SUNDAY @ THE RACES
The first race is due off at 12:40 and the day features: The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle (Listed), The Ladbrokes Novice Steeplechase (Grade 1), The Tattersalls Novice Hurdle (Grade 1), The Ladbrokes Dublin Chase (Grade 1), The O'Driscolls Leopardstown Steeplechase (Grade 3), The Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1), The Padel Handicap Hurdle (Listed), The Coolmore N.H Sires INH Flat Race (Grade 2)
RACE TRANSPORT
We run one coach each day to Leopardstown departing at 11:30 on Saturday and 11:15 on Sunday. Direct to the racecourse. When you are dropped off it is a 300mt uphill walk from the coach park to the entrance. Return coaches depart from where you were dropped off 40 minutes after the last race. Your guest manager will be on hand to make sure you get to and from the races safely
TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
Please collect your race tickets from our Guest Desk no later than 10:45 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 LEOPARDSTOWN
Both days will be very busy but great fun. There are several food and drinks outlets outside and inside the grandstand. Entertainment will be on during the afternoon and after racing so if you want to stay on, please do, you can get a taxi or just walk back to the hotel if you leave after the last shuttle has departed.
WHAT TO WEAR
There is no formal dress code at Leopardstown 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.
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Race and Stay are Ireland's leading Horse Racing Tour company, we are proud to have looked after over 80,000 happy guests since we opened our doors and we are the only official guest partner for Horse Racing Ireland , the Dublin Racing Festival and all major Irish Racecourses.
Racing in Ireland is embedded in our culture with our top Horses, Trainers and Jockeys enjoying great success worldwide. We are rightly proud of our industry, and love showing it off to our valued guests on our fabulous 4, or 6 night exclusive Dublin Racing Festival tour packages. We have some great value exciting guest tours lined up so why not join us, and our Grand National winning Ambassadors Patrick Mullins and Daryl Jacob, on a great value Irish Racing Break this year. Just perfect for Couples, Single Guests and Groups to enjoy.
Our tours allow you to visit some of Ireland's top Racecourses, stables, stud farms and Trainers Yards with all of the transport and tickets arranged for you. Each of our tour numbers are limited so you really get the opportunity to get behind the scenes of Irish Racing and you can tailor any package to perfectly suit you and your budget. If you do not see what you want, just ask us and one of our friendly guest managers will get back to you.
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Please Note
All information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Some items, especially on tour packages may change according to Weather, Stable availability, or any other reason outside of our control. Should any changes be required after you book we will get in touch and inform you of the change. Your final guest information will be emailed to you during the second week of January which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Dublin Racing Festival please do email us HERE
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TESTIMONIALS
" Once again I would like to thank you and your team for another wonderful festival experience, with a special thank you to Amanda, the way we are treated from arrival to departure is second to none & speaks volumes for your professionalism & dedication to your guests. " Brynn
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