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The perfect place for your VIP (Very Important Pet)

Pack your pooch and head to Hilton Dublin Kilmainham for a great pet experience they won’t forget.

Hilton Dublin Kilmainham is promising to double all money collected in a raffle for a one-year pet health plan with VillageVets, donating the proceeds to DSPCA.
Hilton Dublin Kilmainham is promising to double all money collected in a raffle for a one-year pet health plan with VillageVets, donating the proceeds to DSPCA.

Furry friends are family, too. This is why Hilton Dublin Kilmainham, as a pet friendly destination, is welcoming four-legged guests with open arms and belly rubs.

Located in front of the historical Kilmainham Gaol, just outside of Dublin City Centre, Hilton Dublin Kilmainham offers complimentary hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, state of the art gym and a pet friendly, heated terrace for alfresco dining for guests.

The hotel has 130 spacious rooms with modern design flourishes and views of Kilmainham Gaol, the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and the Phoenix Park, each of which are pet-friendly parks.

The hotel also offers a variety of pet amenities, including pet toys, special welcome cards, pet treats, disposable bags for pet waste, and even bowls and beds upon request.

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Furry friends receive a warm welcome on check-in, with drinks and snacks for both owners and VIPs - Very Important Pets.
Furry friends receive a warm welcome on check-in, with drinks and snacks for both owners and VIPs - Very Important Pets.

As part of the Hilton Global ‘Travel with Purpose Week’, the hotel recently partnered with VillageVets to offer our furry friends a free check up by VillageVets nurse Alan Gallagher, arrival drinks and snacks for both owner and pets, and a goodie bag designed especially for the VIPs – Very Important Pets.

VillageVets has generously donated a one-year free pet health plan to be raffled to one lucky winner, with all collections and donations by pet owners being doubled by Hilton Dublin Kilmainham and donated to DSPCA.

VillageVets nurse Alan Gallagher gives a guest pet a free check-up at Hilton Dublin Kilmainham.
VillageVets nurse Alan Gallagher gives a guest pet a free check-up at Hilton Dublin Kilmainham.

The Hilton Dublin Kilmainham is the perfect pet friendly destination for exploring the historic Dublin 8 area. One of the jewels of Dublin 8 is of course, Kilmainham Gaol, one of the most popular attractions in Ireland.

The hotel is located beside the Irish Museum of Modern Art, in the former Royal Hospital Kilmainham, which is also a pet-friendly park to visit while staying at the hotel.

Enjoy views of pet-friendly parks i close proximity to the hotel.
Enjoy views of pet-friendly parks i close proximity to the hotel.

However, Kilmainham is not just a magnet for history buffs, it’s also adjacent to the bustling shopping districts of Smithfield and close to the famous Grafton street with their superb mix of places to explore for a night out on the town. Not forgetting the Guinness Storehouse, just a short 15-minute stroll from the hotel.

For a family or couple looking for a pet friendly experience in Dublin with lots of green spaces to explore and walk for your pets, Hilton Dublin Kilmainham is the place to stay!

Some of the happy pets who've enjoyed their stay at Hilton Dublin Kilmainham.
Some of the happy pets who've enjoyed their stay at Hilton Dublin Kilmainham.