How it works
Step 1 - Room Selection
Choose a room tier that suits how you want to experience Dublin. All rooms are reserved exclusively for LEAD attendees, with a minimum 2-night stay covering both conference nights (5–7 October).
Step 2 - Payment
Secure your room with immediate payment at checkout. No holds, no deposits, no follow-up emails. Once you pay, the room is yours.
Step 3 - Booking Confirmation
You'll receive instant confirmation by email with your booking reference, check-in details, and a quick guide to getting from Dublin Airport to the hotel.
Rooms are held for LEAD attendees until 6 October 2026. Limited allocated rooms available.
Venue
Everything you need, under one roof
Location
Ballsbridge — Dublin's diplomatic and embassy quarter. Quiet, leafy, and a 12-minute DART ride to the city centre.
Restaurant & bar
On-site dining at Bridge Bar & Grill, plus a relaxed lobby bar. Walk-in seating, late-night menu, and a strong Guinness pour.
Rooms
Modern, soundproofed rooms with king beds, blackout curtains, rainfall showers, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi — built for delegates who need real rest.
Travel
25–35 minutes from Dublin Airport by taxi. Aircoach Route 702 drops you a short walk from reception.
Conference
Access 3–5 minute walk to every RDS hall — Main Hall, Simmonscourt, and the Laya Arena.
Extras
24-hour reception, on-site fitness centre, secure parking, and concierge support for restaurant reservations and city tours.
Gallery
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge is the closest accommodation to the RDS — the official LEAD Conference venue.
A modern 4-star property in the heart of Dublin 4, it's where delegates have stayed for years to skip the morning commute, network in the lobby, and walk to dinner without booking a taxi. Wake up, grab breakfast, walk to the keynote.
Location
3 minutes' walk to the RDS conference venue
12 minutes by DART to Dublin city centre
25 minutes from Dublin Airport by taxi or Aircoach
Location
Everything you need to know about Dublin
The City
A walkable capital with a strong food scene, two world-class universities, and a creative industry that punches well above its weight. Dublin is compact enough to explore on foot — Trinity College, Temple Bar, and the Georgian squares are all within 20 minutes of Ballsbridge.
If you've got an afternoon free between sessions: the National Gallery, the Little Museum of Dublin, and the EPIC Immigration Museum are all worth the walk.
Travelling
Getting to Dublin
Dublin Airport (DUB) is the main international gateway, with direct flights from most major European cities, the US, and the Middle East. From there, the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge is a 25–35 minute journey depending on your transport choice — full breakdown below.
Travelling
You won't need a car. The DART (Dublin's coastal train line) connects Sandymount Station — a 5-minute walk from the hotel — to the city centre, Howth, and the coastal villages south of Dublin. Dublin Bus routes 4 and 7 stop near the hotel. Taxis are plentiful and affordable. For shorter trips, walking is genuinely the fastest option.
Hotel Clayton
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All rates include breakfast. Minimum two-night stay required.
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