The Chancery Hotel

Dublin, Ireland

New to Dublin’s hotel scene, The Chancery is the property the city has been waiting for. Tucked discreetly along quiet Ship Street Great, its location strikes a rare balance – just a five-minute stroll from George’s Street Arcade and the energy of central Dublin, yet wonderfully removed from the main tourist track.

A sleek, stylish lobby with friendly staff sets the tone for the stay. Throughout, discover art pieces that take inspiration from the city’s layered history and unique geography, elegantly combined with Philippe Starck furniture and Irish Connemara marble. Rooms are pared back and spacious, some gazing directly on to Dublin Castle, while higher-tier suites expand the experience with open terraces and skyline views.

Technology and sustainability are The Chancery’s calling card. You can adjust room settings with a touch of a button, while knowing the hotel’s efforts are LEED gold certified – a hallmark of the best sustainable practices.

The hotel’s best kept secret, however, is found in the basement: the exclusive wellness centre, with steam room, sauna, spa pool and treatment rooms. Book a massage with gifted therapist Emily Kane, who eases tight knots expertly, ideal after a night exploring Dublin’s legendary pub scene.

Fawn, the in-house restaurant, comes to life in the evening and is as inviting as it is intimate. The menu is a celebration of Irish produce with a distinctly Italian accent, a tribute to the area’s Italian migrant heritage dating back to the late 1800s. Go for the fat, juicy Dingle Bay prawns paired with a smoky romesco sauce. Cap the evening with a cocktail at the bar, where Siobhán shakes and stirs with equal parts flair and finesse. By day, the area serves decent coffee and buttery pastries, a fitting farewell and best enjoyed before a final stroll along the River Liffey.

Words by Megan Dickson. Doubles from £260, including breakfast. +353 15554 2900, thechanceryhotel.ie