The Oxbow Hotel

Set in a redbrick building with a low-rise annex, this trendy hotel is a 4-minute walk from the riverfront Phoenix Park and 2 miles from Route 53. Decorated with regional artwork and handcrafted furnishings, the relaxed rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screens, record players and minibars. Suites add separate living rooms with futons. Room service is available. There's a buzzy bar/restaurant with regular live music and DJs. Other amenities include a lobby vinyl collection, plus a garden with hammocks, and a furnished courtyard with fire pits. Canoeing and kayaking trips on the river are offered. Breakfast and loaner bikes are available.