Dublin Racing Festival 2026 Official Guest Partner

Maldron hotel D4

22 mins from Leopardstown

From Only €166 pp

The 4* Maldron Hotel on Merrion Road is one of the best Hotels to stay in for the Dublin Racing Festival. Located just outside the centre of Dublin City on the sea front in the upscale D4 area of Dublin. Only 25 minutes from Leopardstown Racecourse. You can book stays from 1 night to a whole week !!

Our 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 Maldron signature bed(s). Upgrades to Sea View rooms and Suites are also available at additional cost.

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*
  • Guests Pre-Checked in
  • All Local Taxes and VAT

We have discounted group packages for 20 or more guests at this hotel. Please contact us to book.

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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

The fastest and most comfortable way to get to The Maldron Hotel is by taxi, cost will be about €60. Aircoach 702 service stops close to the hotel. Journey time is approx 45 minutes, depending on traffic. For more information please use this link here

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ARRIVING BY CAR

The Maldron Hotel is located on the sea front in the upscale D4 area of Dublin City. Directions from anywhere to The Maldron Hotel, Merrion Road can be found Here The Hotel an underground car park and costs are from €13 per day for residents.

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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 Larger Groups we can offer Private 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 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.

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YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT

Maldron Hotel rooms are all en-suite are generally larger than most Hotels with 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 and all you need for your stay.

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BISTRO & BAR

The excellent Grain and Grill Restaurant serves high quality fayre for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Breakfast can be a healthy option or the more traditional "full Irish". The Bar offers a range of snacks and Casual meals, Barista Coffee and speciality teas and is a great spot apres racing for a cold beer.

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COFFEES & SNACKS

The Red Bean Roastery is a fabulously comfortable place for a casual meal, snack or just a speciality tea or coffee as well as a selection of pastries, gourmet sandwiches, salads, fruit and or breakfast pots. Serving true barista coffee, trust us it is very good, made from beans from Central and South America, Africa and Asia.

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CLOSE BY

The Maldron 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.

+ RACING INFORMATION
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RACING PREVIEW SHOWS

Our Racing Preview shows take place at the Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown on Saturday & Sunday mornings at 10am. If you would like to attend you can book a taxi from the Hotel (cost approx €30 and you can then go racing direct from the Clayton and take the Maldron Coach back to your Hotel after racing concludes.

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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 suggest that you arrive before 11:45am on both days.

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RACE TRANSPORT

We run one coach to and from Leopardstown each day departing at 11:30am on Saturday & 11:00 on Sunday. When you are dropped off it is a 300mt uphill walk from the coach park to the entrance. Return coaches depart from the coach park 40 minutes after the last race. Our Coaches will not wait for you if you are late.

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TICKETS & HOSPITALITY

Please collect your race tickets from our Guest Desk no later than 10:45each 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 back to the hotel if you leave after the coach 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 the Maldron 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