Monday, November 9, 2009

Why to Visit Molly Malone in Dublin

By Matt Spock

One of the great sites in Dublin is Molly Malone. If you plan on visiting Molly Malone, you may want to stay at one of the nearby Dublin hotels.

Molly Malone is a famous statue located just opposite of Trinity College. There is a famous Molly Malone song that tells the legend of the fishmonger. Whether or not the song is based on an actual woman, legend has it that the beautiful young woman died from a fever. The statue was unveiled in 1988 during the Dublin Millennium celebrations and some regard the song as an Irish anthem.

Trinity College is located right beside Molly Malone. It is another of the most popular tourist attractions in Dublin where you can see the Book of Kells. They are just two of many interesting tourist attractions in Dublin, which are all easily accessible by foot or by public transport from the City Centre.

If planning a visit to Dublin, you might be looking for one of the centrally located Dublin hotels. The Grafton Capital Hotels is ideal for tourists interested in seeing many of Dublin's finest attractions. In addition to its great location, the Grafton Capital Hotel has spacious rooms which include all modern amenities.

You will be able to avail of free internet access in the public areas of The Grafton Capital Hotel. Should you prefer to relax in your room; the comfortable and stylish interiors provide an ideal environment to wind down.

Another of the Dublin hotels you might also consider is the O Callaghan Alexander Hotel. This again is ideal for tourists looking for a central location for which to explore the city, as it is walking distance to many of the most popular attractions. The hotel offers babysitting services on request if you are travelling with children. The rooms include cable TV, coffee and tea maker, hair dryer, ironing board and both wired and broadband internet connection. Another of the main attractions of the O Callaghan Alexander Hotel is the modern gymnasium.

There are so many recommended tourist attractions in Dublin's fair city, many of them within walking distance of one another. Once you've chosen your accommodation, then the challenge is deciding where to visit first and how many attractions you can fit in during your stay. However, the great thing about staying in a central location is that you are in an ideal location to visit most of the attractions by foot.

You're sure to receive a thousand welcomes which ever of the Dublin hotels you choose to stay in. Whatever the purpose or duration or your trip, all your needs will be catered for.

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