Dublin Racing Festival 2026 Official Guest Partner

lawlors hotel

35 mins from Leopardstown

From Only €177 pp

The 4* Lawlors Hotel is one of our most popular Hotels to stay in for the Dublin Racing Festival. Ideally located in Naas town, just 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and the same from Leopardstown you can stay from 2 nights to a whole week.

Lawlors Hotel is a friendly welcoming place to stay, and the fabulously comfortable en suite Classic rooms include all the amenities you need. Upgrades to Superior rooms with Air con or Junior Suites may also be available. A oasis garden bar is a delight in the warmer months or enjoy a fabulous meal in the Bistro or upscale Vi's Restaurant. If you are not racing, afternoon tea in the very comfortable guest lobby is a great experience too. Naas Town is the social hub of the area with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment each night, all within easy walking distance of Lawlors Hotel.

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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+ YOU NEED TO KNOW

WHATS INCLUDED

Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Dublin Racing Festival

  • Your choice of stay with breakfast
  • Transport to and from the Races
  • Racecourse Admission Each Day
  • Preview Show Admission*
  • On Site Guest Managers
  • All Local Taxes and VAT

Our preview shows are held at the Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown. Admission and Transfers are FREE.

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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 28/12/26. When you book you will be automatically emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.

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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.

+ TO AND FROM THE HOTEL
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FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT

Getting to Lawlors Hotel is easy from Dublin Airport: You can take the airport coach which drops off close by, an Airport Taxi (cost approx €100 each way) or book a Private Airport transfer with one of our transport partners from €130 each way. For groups of over 7 Please call us for more information.

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ARRIVING BY CAR

Parking for hotel guests at Lawlors Hotel is free but the car park will be very busy for this race meeting. The car park is located underneath the hotel where there is a lift available for all guests. Please remember to get your exit ticket from Hotel reception when you check out. Driving Directions are available here

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PRIVATE TRANSPORT

Private Transfers are available to and from Dublin Airport with our travel partner, Platinum Driving Services. You can view charges and book online HERE. For Groups of 7 or more guests we can offer Private return coach transport from €250 each way, depending on guest numbers.

+ HOTEL INFORMATION
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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.

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OUR GUEST DESK

Our Race and Stay guest desk is located a short distance from Hotel reception. Our staff are based there from 09:30 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.

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YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT

Lawlors Guest rooms are all en-suite are very comfortable and feature signature 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.

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EATING AND DRINKING

There are 3 main food options at Lawlors. The Bistro restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Atrium for casual dining and Vi's Restaurant for a more intimate dining experience. The Random Inn serves Beers and Spirits with entertainment at weekends. Bookings essential for all meals: Call + 353 45 906444

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THE RANDOM INN BAR

The Random Inn is a great spot for a drink and to enjoy the Racing TV replays of the days action on the big screen. Very busy at weekends and a locals favorite too the Bar is open from 5pm until late. Great Cocktails, a wide selection of beers, wines and spirits and there is always entertainment on at weekends too.

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NAAS TOWN

Naas Town is the social hub of the local area with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment each night, all within walking distance of Lawlors Hotel. A few suggestions are Haydens Bar, McCormacks, and Kavanaghs. All have entertainment at weekends. Tommy Fletchers for an old style Irish Pub experience

+ RACING INFORMATION
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RACING PREVIEW SHOWS

Please do join us for our Racing Preview shows on Saturday & Sunday mornings at The Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown starting at 10am. Enjoy a light hearted infomative preview show with our special guests. Our coaches depart at 09:00 each morning, admission and transport is free, and you can take the Clayton coach to the races afterwards.

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THE RACES

Dublin Racing Festival features 4 Grade 1 races each day and a number of high value supporting contests to enjoy. Racing starts at 13:15 on Saturday and concludes at 16:45. On Sunday the first race is due off at 12:40 and the last race is at 16:25. We try to ensure we have all guests inside the racecourse and comfortable no later than 12 noon each day.

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RACE TRANSPORT

We run two coaches each day to Leopardstown departing at 09:00 for guests that want to enjoy the preview shows and at 11:00 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 starting after the last race and run for 90 minutes after the last race.

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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.

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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.

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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.

+ TICKET UPGRADES
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PREMIER LEVEL UPGRADE

€ 120

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.

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1888 RESTAURANT

€ 250

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 for the day.

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PAVILION HOSPITALITY

€ 220

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 for the day.

GUEST INFORMATION

Please note that all information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Your full 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 or staying at Lawlors Hotel please do email us HERE

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TOUR PACKAGES

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Dublin Racing Festival Tour Package with Race and Stay

6 NIGHT TOUR 1

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

WITH 4 DAYS RACING

2 Days racing at Dublin Racing Festival, 2 Days Race and Stay Suite Hospitality at Punchestown & Fairyhouse with Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott Stable tours ++

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6 NIGHT TOUR 2

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

WITH 4 DAYS RACING

2 Days Racing for the DRF and 2 Days Suite Hospitality at Punchestown & Fairyhouse with Henry de Bromhead, Jessica Harrington and Gavin Cromwell tours.

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4 NIGHT TOUR

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED

WITH 3 DAYS RACING

2 Days racing at Leopardstown with our Private Suite Hospitality at Punchestown on Monday overlooking the finish with transport, tickets and all you need included

WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

" 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