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The RDS

RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland, D04 123
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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

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
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.

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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.
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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:
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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?
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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.
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