What most people said
- For Shannon, most point to the Park Inn by Radisson, a few minutes' walk from the terminal; Ennis and Bunratty are nearby alternatives.
- For Dublin, many like an airport hotel with a free shuttle (Clayton, Crown, Hilton, Premier Inn), especially with an early flight.
- Others prefer a nice town close to Dublin Airport: Malahide, Swords, Howth, Portmarnock or Skerries all get mentions.
- A few say just stay in the city centre and take the bus or Dublin Express out in the morning.
What people said
- The Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport, 300 m walk across the car park to the check-in desks, no shuttle bus needed, maybe an umbrella if it's raining.
- I would stay in a hotel closer to the airport so you don't have to fight rush hour traffic in the morning. And you don't have to buy food for breakfast and clean the Airbnb before you check out.
- Malahide - great village, 20 mins tops from the airport.
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