If you’re planning your next large in-person conference, sales kick-off event or gala dinner be sure to check out our list of recommendations for some of the most well known conference venues Dublin has to offer. These large capacity venues in Dublin are perfect whether you need a room for a 200+ guest presentation or seminar, a 300+ guest gala dinner or a large 1,000+ guest conference, exhibition or corporate event.
Location: Le Pole Square, Dublin 8
Conference Room: Douglas Hyde Suite
Guest Numbers: 800 (Theatre Style), 550 (Gala Dinners), 1000 (Standing Reception)
Located on Le Pole Square, Dublin 8 in the heart of Dublin City, the Douglas Hyde Suite at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre is a sleek, fresh canvas with space to host up to 1000 delegates for conferences, presentations, awards ceremonies, exhibitions and gala dinners. This stunning space features hi-tech screens and inbuilt projectors, with air conditioning throughout. There is a spacious lobby for registration and/or arrival drinks receptions. Neighbouring (and connected to) the Dublin Royal Convention Centre is the stunning Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, where overnight guests can truly unwind in one of their 234 utterly luxurious bedrooms.
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Location: Jones’ Road, Dublin 3
Conference Room: Hogan Suite
Guest Numbers: 750 (Theatre Style), 520 (Gala Dinners), 2000 (Standing Reception)
Home of Irish sport, the Hogan Suite in Croke Park Stadium on Clonliffe Road in Drumcondra, Dublin 3 is one of Dublin’s largest conference venues. With tonnes of natural light, guests are invited to register their attendance or enjoy drinks reception in the foyer, before moving into this expansive state of the art room. Ideal for conferences, awards ceremonies, and presentations the Hogan Suite is equipped with superlative audio and video facilities, 5 metre high ceilings, outstanding wi-fi connectivity, LED lighting, a customisable stage and HD projector screens. The Hogan Suite can comfortably host up to 2000 guests for standing receptions, 750 seated theatre style or 520 for gala dining. The neighbouring Croke Park Hotel offers 230 bedrooms for multi-day conferences. The airport is conveniently located less than 20 minutes drive away for any international visitors. With over 110 additional event spaces in the stadium, there’s plenty of choice if further breakout rooms are required.
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Location: Fenian Street, Dublin 3
Conference Room: The Orient
Guest Numbers: 400 (Theatre Style), 320 (Gala Dinners / Banquet), 200 (Cabaret)
The Orient at The Alex on Fenian Street, Dublin 2 is a super inviting and open space in Dublin City Centre, near Merrion Square. Extremely spacious with state-of-the-art AV, high-tech facilities and air conditioning, The Orient lends itself well to large-scale events including conferences, exhibitions and presentations for up to 400 guests seated (theatre style). For those searching for a gala dining space, this room can transform into the perfect banqueting hall for up to 320 guests seated. With its central location in the heart of the city, three additional breakout rooms, 103 luxurious bedrooms on site (more in sister properties located opposite) and only 30 minutes from Dublin Airport it’s the perfect conference venue in Dublin for domestic and international companies.
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Location: Golden Lane, Dublin 8
Conference Room: Goldsmiths Hall
Guest Numbers: 400 (Theatre Style), 280 (Gala Dinners / Banquet), 500 (Standing Reception)
The Goldsmiths Hall in the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel on Golden Lane, Dublin 8, is a substantial conference space within the newly refurbished hotel. Just a hop and skip from South Great George’s Street in the centre of Dublin, this sumptuous event space features floor to ceiling windows soaking the room with daylight. It’s the perfect venue for large-scale events such as gala dinners, meetings, award ceremonies and conferences of up to 400 guests (theatre style) or 500 reception style (including the pre-function area). There’s 15 additional breakout meeting rooms and for overnight guests, the on-site hotel offers 233 sleek rooms which exemplify luxurious comfort and is located approximately 20 minutes from Dublin Airport.
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Location: Clontarf, Dublin 3
Conference Room: The Banking Hall
Guest Numbers: 250 (Theatre Style), 180 (Gala Dinners / Banquet), 300 (Standing Reception)
The Banking Hall in The College Green Hotel places your conference smack bang in the city centre in one of the most beautiful 5-star venues Dublin has to offer. Located on Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 beside Trinity College, the mesmerising Banking Hall encompasses a regal, 19th-century style dining hall with modern technology making it an incredible space for conferences, corporate events and gala dinners. Overnight guests can stay in the lap of luxury with 191 bedrooms on offer with the utmost of comfort.
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Location: Burlington Road, Dublin 4
Conference Room: Conference Centre
Guest Numbers: 1200 (Theatre Style), 1000 (Gala Dinners)
Located in leafy Dublin 4, just 5 minutes from the heart of Dublin City Centre, Clayton Hotel Burlington Road is the largest conference hotel in Dublin with 502 on-site bedrooms. The main conference room covers an impressive 2100sqm, hosting up to 1200 delegates theatre style or 1000 for extravagant gala dinners. There’s also a further 20 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, ideal for breakout spaces if needed. This conference venue is always in high demand and early booking is essential.
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Location: Point Square, Dublin 1
Conference Room: Stratocaster Suite
Guest Numbers: 300 (Theatre Style), 200 (Gala Dinners / Banquet), 140 (Classroom)
With its scenic location on the North Dock at Point Square, Dublin 1, The Gibson Hotel is home to the stylish Stratocaster Suite. This unique conference room on the third floor of the hotel offers a birds-eye views out over Dublin port. With floor-to-ceiling windows and triple height ceilings it’s rich in natural daylight, offering a prime location for your next conference, award ceremony, presentation or gala dinner. A quick 15-minute drive from the airport, this space gives travelling guests an easy commute with 252 bedrooms onsite for overnight stays, with a further 6 other breakout meeting rooms if needed.
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Location: Dublin Docklands, Dublin 2
Conference Room: Grand Canal Suite
Guest Numbers: 220 (Theatre Style), 160 (Gala Dinners / Banquet), 132 (Classroom)
Host your conference, presentation, or gala dinner at the elegant yet vibrant Grand Canal Suite in Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, centrally located on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2. The Grand Canal Suite is generously sized, accommodating up to 220 people theatre-style and comes equipped with a large-format LED screens, 4K projection screen and Zoom event streaming. Private dining or gala style events can be accommodated for up to 160 guests. Stay the night in one of the hotel’s 304 bedrooms and for international guests Dublin Airport is located only 12kms away. There’s also a further 6 breakout spaces and meeting rooms available if needed.
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Location: Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Conference Room: The President’s Area
Guest Numbers: 750 (Theatre Style), 1200 (Gala Dinners), 1200 (Standing Reception)
The President’s Area and Terrace at the Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, is perfect for standing and seated events such as conferences, presentations and gala dinners. The impressive President’s Area is a light and airy space with an adjacent outdoor Terrace for additional day light. The Atrium offers space to host welcome drinks or conference registration before entering the main room. The expansive President’s Area conference room can accommodate up to 750 guests seated theatre style or up to 1200 guests gala dinners or standing receptions. There’s a plethora of nearby hotels also should any guests wish to stay overnight.
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Location: Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Conference Room: Thomas Prior Hall
Guest Numbers: 250 (Theatre Style), 170 (Gala Dinners / Banquet), 300 (Standing Reception)
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge is a delightfully modern 4-star hotel set on expansive grounds in the heart of leafy Dublin 4, just minutes from the city centre. The hotel’s stunning conference space; ‘Thomas Prior Hall’ dates all the way back to 1880 and offers the perfect historic backdrop for events for up to 250 guests (theatre style), 170 for seated dinners or 300 for drinks receptions. With its own private entrance and access to the beautifully landscaped lawns it offers a tranquil space away from the hustle and bustle of every day life. There is 355 bedrooms on-site and a further 7 meeting rooms which can be used as breakout spaces.
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Location: Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin (South)
Conference Room: Carlisle Suite
Guest Numbers: 500 (Theatre Style), 490 (Gala Dinners / Banquet), 750 (Standing Reception)
Located on the scenic coastline of Dún Laoghaire in South Dublin, the historic Royal Marine Hotel dates back to 1865 and combines stunning sea views with refined elegance. With 228 bedrooms and only 20 minutes from the city centre this venue offers a tranquil setting to host your company’s next conference. The Carlisle Suite is one of the largest conference rooms in South Dublin with a floor area spanning 594sqm, howsting up to to 500 delegates theatre style for presentations and up to 490 for fully seated gala dining. It’s particularly popular for exhibition style events. The hotel also boasts plenty of breakout spaces, the largest of which known as the Martello Suite, hosts up to 150 delegates.
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Location: Stillorgan, Dublin 4
Conference Room: The Pembroke Suite
Guest Numbers: 350 (Theatre Style), 250 (Gala Dinners / Banquet)
The Pembroke Suite in the Radisson Blu St Helen’s in Stillorgan is the most idyllic conference venue space with views of the meticulously landscaped gardens. As part of a historic Irish site, this 18th-century building adds an extra touch of class to any conference, presentation, or gala dinner. Inside, the Pembroke Suite, the space can host up to 350 guests (theatre-style) in a room with decadent chandeliers, rich tapestries, and overall classic luxury decor. 250 guests can be accommodated for gala dinners. Located just 30 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from Dublin city centre, the estate also has 151 bedrooms for overnight guests.
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Location: Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Conference Room: Shrewsbury Ballroom
Guest Numbers: 500 (Theatre Style), 520 (Gala Dinners / Banquet), 600 (Standing Reception)
Step into magnificence at the Shrewsbury Ballroom at the 5-star InterContinental Hotel Dublin in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The award-winning venue offers a vintage-feel ballroom for your conferences, product launches and gala dinners for up to 500 guests (theatre-style) or 520 banquet style. The pre-function area with 4 adjoining meeting room spaces is ideal for breakouts and networking. Stay overnight in one of their 215 premium guest rooms, with the venue located only 25 mins drive from Dublin Airport.
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Location: Clontarf, Dublin 3
Conference Room: The Great Hall
Guest Numbers: 600 (Theatre Style), 400 (Gala Dinners)
The Great Hall at Clontarf Castle in Dublin 3 is a stunningly spacious, high ceilinged room which is perfect for conferences and seminars for up to 600 guests (theatre style) when fully open, or half that capacity when the room is divided. 400 guests can be seated banquet style / gala dinners. Located in leafy Clontarf, this beautiful conference venue has 111 guest bedrooms on site should any of your guests have travelled some distance to attend. The hotel is also conveniently located only 5kms (10 minutes) drive from Dublin city centre and just 10 kms from Dublin airport. The Great Hall is equipped with blackout facilities and an integrated screen, a data projector and a PA system with a microphone. Five additional breakout suites and meetings rooms are located at this historic property, should they be required.
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Location: Portmarnock, North Dublin
Conference Room: Moyne Suite
Guest Numbers: 300 (Theatre Style), 220 (Gala Dining)
Located on the sprawling coastline of ‘The Velvet Strand’, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links in North Dublin is a stunning hotel with an award-winning golf course and spa. The venue’s Moyne Suite is a popular choice of conference venue hosting up to 300 delegates (theatre style) or 220 for banquets / gala dining. With 131 on-site bedrooms and only 15 mins from Dublin airport it’s equally popular for domestic and international conferences.
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Location: Dublin Airport, North Dublin
Conference Room: Killarney Suite
Guest Numbers: 400 (Theatre Style)
The Killarney Suite at Radisson Blu Dublin Airport is an impressively large conference room, hosting up to 400 delegates theatre style, complete with separate registration and refreshment areas for the utmost comfort and ease for guests. The ample space, 233 on-site bedrooms and proximity to Dublin Airport just two minutes away, as well as motorways to take you into the city or other counties outside Dublin, make this the perfect venue for international and domestic conferences, product launches and company presentations.
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Location: Stillorgan Road, Co. Dublin
Conference Room: Shelbourne Suite
Guest Numbers: 500 (Theatre Style), 400 (Gala Dinners)
Located on the N11 road in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, only 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre and easily accessed by public transport, the Talbot Hotel’s ‘Shelbourne Suite’ is its largest conference room, offering state-of-the-art facilities to host events, large meetings, gala dinners, exhibitions, presentations and more for up to 500 guests (theatre style) or 480 for seated dining. There’s also plenty of free parking on-site (something you don’t often get with Dublin based venues), as well 150 bedrooms and 13 breakout spaces.
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Location: Gormanstown, Co. Meath
Conference Room: Somerville Suite
Guest Numbers: 700 (Theatre Style), 380 (Gala Dinners), 220 (Classroom)
Although technically in Co. Meath, the CityNorth Hotel is located only 15 minutes from Dublin Airport and within easy reach of Dublin City. The hotel offers an expansive conference space for up to 700 delegates (theatre style) or 380 guests for gala dining events in their stunningly spacious Somerville Suite. With plenty of parking and 128 bedrooms on-site, domestic and international guests are easily accommodated overnight. There’s also a further 15+ breakout spaces if required.
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This article was updated on 25 March 2025