The Harcourt Hotel is set in Georgian buildings that were originally home to playwright George Bernard Shaw. The hotel is located in one of Dublin's most fashionable areas, within 500 meters of St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street in the city's shopping district. The 105 guestrooms are furnished in a classical style. All include sofabeds, direct dial telephones, coffee makers, hair dryers, trouser presses, Internet connections, complimentary newspapers and satellite television. Guests can enjoy live Irish music every night in an informal setting in Barney's Bar or in the D Two Bar, which also has a hot serviced buffet and serves bar meals. Alternatively, guests can choose from an Italian and international menu in the hotel's restaurant, or enjoy late night barbecues and alfresco dining in the beer garden with its water feature. The hotel also offers babysitting and dry cleaning services and a limited room service. From the hotel, guests can easily explore Dublin, with the Guinness Brewery, St. Patricks Cathedral, National Art Gallery and Natural History Museum all within 2 kilometers. Dublin Airport is approximately 30 minutes driving time and distance of 12 kilometers (7 miles. The type of bedding in the standard double twin room cannot be guaranteed especially on Rugby weekends. Guests need to be aware that there is limited twin availability.