DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
30th & 31st January 2027
4* TRINITY CITY HOTEL
From only €170 per person
The 4* Trinity City Hotel is perfectly located on Pearse Street, just a few minutes walk from the famous O'Connell Bridge and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport. Our packages include luxury Classic Rooms, either with 1 x King Size (Double) or 2 x Separate Beds (Twin). Each air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All rooms include Nespresso coffee machines and tea making facilities. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with power shower and complimentary Handmade Soap Company toiletries.
A friendly welcoming Hotel the Trinity City has a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of foodie options, including the fabulous Courtyard Restuarant and BBQ open area. For a more formal dining experience the well regarded Brunswick Restaurant offers a delicious array of local and international dishes and the Brunswick Bar is a great spot for a cocktail, pint of the black stuff or your favorite tipple after the races. Hotel Leisure facilities include a pool, sauna, gym and fitness suite, located close by in the Trinity College Leisure Centre, open to all Hotel guests. There is also free High Speed Wi-Fi throughout the Hotel.
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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 best way to get to the Trinity City Hotel is by taxi. Costs should be no more than €50 each way. The Dublin Express 784 services are very frequent, with buses up to every 15 minutes during peak hours. The Trinity College Stop is outside The Trinity City Hotel. You can view and book your journey using this link here:
ARRIVING BY CAR
The Trinity City Hotel, is located on Pearse Steet in central Dublin. Directions from anywhere to The Trinity City Hotel can be found Here. The Trinity City Hotel does not have its own car park, they operate a valet parking system. Our valet parking service for Hotel guests costs €25 per overnight stay (2pm-2pm the following day).
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
The Trinity City rooms are air conditioned, all en-suite and have 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, luxury toiletries, and all you need for your stay.
EATING AND DRINKING
There are 2 main food options at the Hotel. The Courtyard Restaurant for a heated al fresco dining experience or the stylish urban Brunswick Bar and Lounge for top quality breakfasts, lunch and dinners and a myriad of drinks and cocktails. Bookings are essential for all meals: Call +353 1 648 1000
HOTEL LEISURE
Guests have complimentary access to The Trinity College Fitness Centre, only a 3 minute walk from the Hotel. Enjoy a full equipped gym with free weights, machines and cardio exercise machines, and a 25 metre swimming pool with a sauna and steam room. Please ask at reception for a membership card.
CLOSE BY
The Trinity City Hotel 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 as is Temple Bar.
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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Exciting Tour Packages
Meet the Stars of Irish Jump Racing
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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What our Guests Say
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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