If the run up to Christmas has been all about preparations and giving, make sure those after-days become a little more selfish. What could be more special than a seasonal trip to the races? The Merrion Hotel offers race goers the perfect overnight stay in a luxurious double or twin room, with full Irish breakfast and two reserved enclosure tickets to Leopardstown Christmas Race Festival. Enjoy a day of excitement, then return to the warmth and welcome of Dublin’s most elegant surroundings.

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