Four Seasons Dublin being renovated during my HONEYMOON! What to do?!

Date: 6:40 PM, 12/08/05

Four Seasons Dublin being renovated during my HONEYMOON! What to do?!

Melissa5 · Guru

Anonymous, it's your honeymoon, you should NOT just "deal with the situation". I wouldn't like dealing with construction even if it WASN'T my honeymoon!

But it was nice of them to tell you about the construction.

Now I haven't been to Dublin yet...others will have to advise you. But I'm planning our first trip to Ireland for next summer, and I've looked at a lot of Dublin hotels on the internet. Have you considered the Merrion? Don't take my word for it, as I said I haven't been there yet, but see what others think.

Good luck and don't settle for less than what you want, it's your honeymoon!

Also, I never like the first floor in big hotels. It's usually the noisest floor with more foot traffic going by your room, and also no beautiful view.

See what Michele thinks. I think she has inspected the Merrion and other places in dublin.

Another idea for you. Are you sure you need to be in Dublin? Tthere are a number of cool castle stays available in Ireland, but not right in Dublin. At the price you're paying you could stay in a castle!

Date: 8:59 PM, 12/08/05

Yes, we'd like to stay in Dublin. We are actually arriving on Dec 29 and staying at the O'Callaghan apartments (owned by same group that has The davenport and the Alexander) until Jan 2nd, then staying at Four Seasons the 2, 3 & 4 and then back to the apartments until Jan12. Also, we're not renting a car. We did that last year and rambled all over Ireland, it was great. This time we just want to stay in one central place and relax, maybe do a few day trips, etc...

Michele Erdvig · Host

Anonymous,

I think you should check with the following hotels to see what is available.

Conrad: http://conradhotels.hilton.com/en/ch/index.jhtml

Westin: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=1314

Westbury: http://www.jurysdoyle.com/index.php?hotel_pid=41317

Merrion: http://www.merrionhotel.com/

Fitzwilliam: http://www.fitzwilliamhotel.com/

Be glad you found out about the problem in advance and have time to remedy the situation. I hope you find just what you are looking for. Have a wonderful wedding and honeymoon!

Michele

Date: 2:46 PM, 12/09/05

Thank you all for your advice. I actually phoned this morning and was told the reservation manager would call me. He called me within the hour and was WONDERFUL and very sympathetic. They upgraded us to their PREMIUM suite for all 3 nights plus threw in the "romance package" with a 4pm check out along with comped breakfasts and dinners. All in all, a value of about $8,000! So, needless to say, we are more than happy. He also followed up with an email confirming all of the new changes and rates.

I have to say how kind he was and how he stressed that they want this to be a special time for us and will do whatever we need to make it perfect. I could tell in his voice that he was very genuine.

I have to say that this has made me respect the company, knowing that they have given such a wonderful upgrade and the fact that he called AND follwed up with a comfirmation email.

Thanks again for the advice!

Michele Erdvig · Host

I am glad to hear that everything has been resolved to your satisfaction. Have a wonderful wedding and honeymoon!

Michele