The Marker hotel
25 mins from Leopardstown
From Only €230 pp
The 5* Marker Hotel, Dublin 2 is a fabulous place to stay in for the Dublin Racing Festival. Located in the trendy docklands area of Dublin City within easy walking distance of all of the local bars and nightlife. Only a 5 minute taxi ride into Dublin City centre.
Our packages include 30mt sq Deluxe Rooms Rooms, either with 1 x King Size (Double) or 2 x Separate Beds (Twin). All of the rooms include 24-hour room service, TV, capsule espresso machine, Luxury toiletries and a host of other thoughtful extras. Upgrades to larger rooms and suites are available at additional cost. The Marker has an award winning spa, high quality guest leisure facilities and a fabulous choice of dining options. For a more formal dining experince Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins restaurant serves local and international cuisine, while The Marker Bar & Lounge and Rooftop Bar & Terrace offer a comprehensive list of drinks. Alternatively In Room Dining is available 24 hrs.
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.
QUOTE & BOOK
WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Dublin Racing Festival
We have discounted group packages for 20 or more guests at this hotel. Please contact us to book.
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.
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, and most comfortable way to get to and from the Marker is by taxi. The fare from the Airport is usually from €40 and depending on traffic the journey can take from 25 - 45 minutes. Taxis are be available to book for your return journey from the Hotel concierge or reception.
ARRIVING BY CAR
The Marker Hotel, is located on Grand Canal Quay in Dublin City, a newly developed and quite trendy area. Directions from anywhere to The Marker Hotel can be found Here. The Marker offer premium parking options. Guests may choose from: Self-Parking – €32 per night: or Valet Parking – €43 per night:
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.
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 ask your Guest Manager for the latest information.
YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT
The Marker rooms are all en-suite with excellent bathrooms, 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.
EATING AND DRINKING
There are 3 main food options at the Marker. Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins restaurant, one of Dublin's finest, which serves local and international cuisine. The Marker Bar & Lounge and Rooftop Bar & Terrace for drinks and more casual dining. Bookings are essential for all meals: Call + 353 1 687 5104
LEISURE FACILITIES
Race and Stay guests have the use of The Marker Hotel's extensive Leisure facilities including a fabulous Gym with the latest equipment, a 20mt pool, sauna, hot tub and more. Marker staff can also offer wakeboarding on the waterfront, doing yoga on the rooftop, and running through the Docklands.
HOTEL SPA
The Marker Hotel has an award winning spa offering a very wide range of hollistic and massage therapies. Known as one of the very best spa's in Dublin you can find out more about all the options for treatments and luxury experiences and book appointments here: A perfect way to unwind.
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 Marker Coach back to your Hotel after racing concludes.
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.
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.
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 back to the hotel if you leave after the coach 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.
Please note that all information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Your full guest information will be emailed to you on the 15th 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 Marker Hotel please do email us HERE
TOUR PACKAGES
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WE CAN HELP
Just call Us: +353 59 8623998 or Email Us: Here
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