Created from two 18th-century Georgian town houses, this award-winning hotel is a small, elegant alternative to the large upscale hotels in this area. The hotel is named after Richard Longfield (also known as Viscount Longueville), who originally owned this site and was a member of the Irish Parliament 2 centuries ago. Totally restored and recently refurbished, it combines Georgian decor and reproduction-period furnishings of dark woods and brass trim. The standard-size rooms are on the small side; the best doubles feature four-poster beds. Like the eye of a storm, The restaurant, simply known as Nº 10, is beloved by foodies.
A quiet haven for the discerning visitor, this upholder of the traditional hospitality is an ideal base for forays into the capital's prime, fashionable shopping streets, for bargain hunting in antique shops, for cinemas, theaters, art galleries and museums. It is situated within easy walking distance of St. Stephen's Green, Grafton Street, Trinity College, the city's main cultural attractions and the 'entertainment' quarter of Temple Bar.