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RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland, D04 123
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Venue Details
Total meeting space262,542 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity-
Seating capacity6,500
Built1731
Renovated-
Venue typeSpecial event venues
Amenities
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
262,542 sq. ft.
Largest room
50,773.4 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
25
Second largest room
38,534.8 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
6,500
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
262,542 sq. ft.
Largest room
50,773.4 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
25
Second largest room
38,534.8 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
6,500
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hall 1 | 38,534.8 sq. ft. 242.8 x 160.8 sq. ft. | 44.9 ft. | 5500 | 2200 | 5500 | 4500 | 1800 | - |
Hall 2 | 23,680.6 sq. ft. 164.0 x 144.4 sq. ft. | 23.0 ft. | 3500 | 1400 | 3500 | 3000 | 700 | - |
Hall 3 | 11,840.3 sq. ft. 134.5 x 91.9 sq. ft. | 14.4 ft. | 1700 | 700 | 1700 | 1000 | 400 | - |
Hall 4 | 25,295.2 sq. ft. 232.9 x 108.3 sq. ft. | 17.0 ft. | 3600 | 1000 | 3600 | 2500 | 800 | - |
Hall 8A | 20,451.4 sq. ft. 298.6 x 68.9 sq. ft. | 29.5 ft. | 2920 | 1000 | 2920 | 2350 | 700 | - |
Hall 8B | 22,173.7 sq. ft. 318.2 x 68.9 sq. ft. | 29.5 ft. | 3100 | 1100 | 3100 | 2500 | 750 | - |
Hall 8C | 50,773.4 sq. ft. 292.0 x 173.9 sq. ft. | 45.9 ft. | 7200 | 3250 | 7200 | 6500 | 1800 | - |
Hall 8D | 11,076.1 sq. ft. 160.8 x 68.9 sq. ft. | 19.7 ft. | 1500 | 650 | 1500 | 1000 | 330 | - |
Hall 8E | 9,041.7 sq. ft. 131.2 x 68.9 sq. ft. | 29.5 ft. | 1300 | 500 | 1300 | 800 | 300 | - |
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
9.94 mi
Distance from airport 9.94 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( €6.00/day )
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Catering for a wide array of events, from music concerts and sporting competitions to exhibitions, conferences, galas and meetings, the RDS hold a special place in the hearts of people in Ireland as a destination for education, work and entertainment.
The RDS Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The RDS's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does The RDS have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The RDS and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The RDS's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at The RDS developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does The RDS clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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