Classic French, contemporary Mediterranean and international dishes are served in the hotel restaurant, alongside an extensive selection of wines. Guests are seated in a series of separate alcoves decorated with colorful mosaics and frescoes beside open fires. The hotel's Turf Club bar features horse-themed décor and serves a wide variety of drinks, from wines to cappuccinos, to complement the deli- style lunches. The bar also hosts weekly quizzes and live music nights. With hand-woven rugs, warm colors and coved ceilings, the hotel's banqueting suites provide excellent environments for social functions and gala banquets. The Internet corner offers high-speed access to the web and is available for planning a day of sightseeing, with multilingual staff on hand to give advice and assistance on tourist itineraries. Guests can also browse the complementary morning papers by the fireplace in the hotel lobby. Fishing and sailing facilities are available in the nearby port town of Dun Laoghaire (three miles away). Much of the area south of Dublin is occupied by hills and mountains, and a five or ten mile drive from the hotel will reveal a number of excellent walking and hiking trails. Dublin International Airport (DUB) is 45 minutes and 12 miles' drive from the hotel.