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RDS, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland, D04 123
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Venue Details
Total meeting space262,542 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity-
Seating capacity6,500
Built1731
Renovated-
Venue typeSpecial event venues
Amenities
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
262,542 sq. ft.
Largest room
50,773.4 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
25
Second largest room
38,534.8 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
6,500
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
262,542 sq. ft.
Largest room
50,773.4 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
25
Second largest room
38,534.8 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
6,500
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hall 1 | 38,534.8 sq. ft. 242.8 x 160.8 sq. ft. | 44.9 ft. | 5500 | 2200 | 5500 | 4500 | 1800 | - |
Hall 2 | 23,680.6 sq. ft. 164.0 x 144.4 sq. ft. | 23.0 ft. | 3500 | 1400 | 3500 | 3000 | 700 | - |
Hall 3 | 11,840.3 sq. ft. 134.5 x 91.9 sq. ft. | 14.4 ft. | 1700 | 700 | 1700 | 1000 | 400 | - |
Hall 4 | 25,295.2 sq. ft. 232.9 x 108.3 sq. ft. | 17.0 ft. | 3600 | 1000 | 3600 | 2500 | 800 | - |
Hall 8A | 20,451.4 sq. ft. 298.6 x 68.9 sq. ft. | 29.5 ft. | 2920 | 1000 | 2920 | 2350 | 700 | - |
Hall 8B | 22,173.7 sq. ft. 318.2 x 68.9 sq. ft. | 29.5 ft. | 3100 | 1100 | 3100 | 2500 | 750 | - |
Hall 8C | 50,773.4 sq. ft. 292.0 x 173.9 sq. ft. | 45.9 ft. | 7200 | 3250 | 7200 | 6500 | 1800 | - |
Hall 8D | 11,076.1 sq. ft. 160.8 x 68.9 sq. ft. | 19.7 ft. | 1500 | 650 | 1500 | 1000 | 330 | - |
Hall 8E | 9,041.7 sq. ft. 131.2 x 68.9 sq. ft. | 29.5 ft. | 1300 | 500 | 1300 | 800 | 300 | - |
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
9.94 mi
Distance from airport 9.94 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( €6.00/day )
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Catering for a wide array of events, from music concerts and sporting competitions to exhibitions, conferences, galas and meetings, the RDS hold a special place in the hearts of people in Ireland as a destination for education, work and entertainment.
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The RDS's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does The RDS have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The RDS and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to The RDS's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at The RDS developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does The RDS clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
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