Hotel Review: The Mayson, Dublin

The hotel is on North Wall Quay on the River Liffey, around 2km or 25 minutes' walk from O'Connell Bridge and the city centre. The hotel is in the north docklands, beside the IFSC (International Financial Services Centre) and near attractions like the 3 Arena and Dublin Convention Centre.

By plane: direct flights to Dublin from Manchester and Birmingham (1 hour), and London (1 hour 15 minutes). It's a 15-minute drive to the hotel. Paid parking on-site and availabl nearby. Book flights to Dublin.

The public areas of the hotel have a lively, trendy vibe and are split between a red-brick Georgian townhouse which has a pub and restaurant, and a modern glass and steel building with a rooftop restaurant overlooking the River Liffey. The modern building is built into an old docklands warehouse so there's an interesting mix of red brick walls and glass and steel - and some rooms have both.

There are three dining areas - Ryleigh's Rooftop Steakhouse, Elephant and Castle, and The Bottle Boy pub, which also has a barber. There is a huge well-equipped Power Gym, with a spin studio, sauna and steam room, and guests can join a range of classes.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Swimming pool
• Fitness centre
• Free Wi-Fi

The modern building has pod-style rooms and some overlook the River Liffey. The townhouse has seven rooms including two suites which have original features like sash windows and high ceilings, with antiques and classic-style furniture.

Room types: Warehouse Cosy, Warehouse Super, Townhouse Super, Warehouse Suite, Townhouse Suite, Warehouse Penthouse Suite

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, Nespresso machine, Mayson munchie tray, TV, free Wi-Fi

Ryleigh's Rooftop Steakhouse has super views and a great menu of steaks and seafood. Elephant & Castle serves an all-day menu and cocktails. The Bottle Boy Pub has cosy snugs and open fires (serving food from the Elephant & Castle).

Ryleigh's: rooftop steakhouse, open daily, all-day dining and weekend brunch.

Elephant & Castle: casual dining, comfort food, open daily from 12pm.

The Bottle Boy: cosy pub, open daily from 12pm.