DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
30th & 31st January 2027
4* MALDRON PEARSE ST HOTEL
From 160 per person
The 4* Maldron Hotel on Pearse Street is one of the best Hotels to stay in for the Dublin Racing Festival. Located in the centre of Dublin City with all the locals bars, nightlife and attractions close by and only 25 minutes from Leopardstown Racecourse. You can book stays from 1 night 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 for this event below.
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 Executive rooms and Suites are also available at additional cost. The Grain and Grill restaurant is a popular place for workers, locals and guests alike and you'll enjoy some of the best coffee and pastries in Dublin from the coffee dock.
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WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Dublin Racing Festival
The Dublin Racing Festival takes place at Leopardstown on the 30th & 31st January 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 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
The fastest and most comfortable way to get to The Maldron Hotel is by taxi, cost will be about €60. Aircoach Dublin Express service stops close to the hotel. Journey time is approx 45 minutes, depending on traffic. For more information please use this link 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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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