For every literary fan, The Merrion presents the ultimate package for bookworms to indulge and celebrate the masterful prose of James Joyce�s Ulysees, often hailed as the greatest novel of the 20th Century. Go back in time to retrace the steps of his character Leopold Bloom, who made an historic journey throughout Dublin on 16th June 1904, nearly a century ago. After your day of exploring the historic and literary elements of Dublin, The Merrion provides the perfect setting to completely unwind in unique Bloomsday style.
The Bloomsday Package, which costs �120 (approx. GBP�86) per person sharing, offers guests overnight accommodation in an award-winning double or twin room, complete with full Irish breakfast the following morning and free car parking. Included in this package is an exclusive gift of the more manageable Cliff notes version of Ulysees as well as a map of all the various places mentioned in Ulysees to visit during your stay.
The Merrion is situated in the heart of the Dublin city and is the prime location to explore Bloom�s haunts or pay a visit to The James Joyce Centre which is dedicated to the promotion of the life and works of this most famous Dubliner giving a unique, personal view of his work and his minutely-observed origins. Alternatively enjoy a leisurely shopping trip to nearby fashionable Grafton Street. To soothe away the strain of your busy day simply relax in the perfect setting of the hotel or visit The Merrion�s Tethra Spa which offers an 18m swimming pool, an Italian marble steamroom, a state of the art gymnasium and a wide range of tempting bodycare and beauty treatments to fully relax your mind and soul.
This exclusive offer is valid for 13th � 18th June 2003, is inclusive of value added tax at 13.5% and there is no service charge at The Merrion. A range of other packages are also available at The Merrion, Dublin. For further information and reservations please contact The Merrion directly on +353 1 603 0600, facsimile +353 1 603 0700, email [email protected] or alternatively via the website - www.merrionhotel.com. At time of going to press: GB �1 = �1.4.
Background on The Merrion: Opened in October 1997, The Merrion � a recipient of several awards, including Five Red Stars from the AA and the 2003 Gold Ribbon Award by RAC Hotel Services - was created from an historic row of Georgian townhouses and the eighteenth century architecture and design have been preserved throughout the hotel. The 145-room property includes twenty suites, and features state-of-the art technology thoughtfully incorporated into the period-Georgian d�cor. For gourmands, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud with it�s two Michelin stars provides a superb dining experience or guests can chose the newly opened Cellar Restaurant, which offers the finest Irish ingredients, expertly prepared. Bars include the intimate cocktail bar, No 23 or The Cellar Bar set in the original wine vaults.
For more information contact:
Magellan PR on Tel: 020 8875 2850
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