The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 46, October 30, 2005, Article 14

TRAVELOGUE: THE MINT BAR, DUBLIN, IRELAND

Michael Savinelli writes: "I am on a business trip and staying at
the Westin Hotel in Dublin, Ireland. I always like to explore the
hotels that I stay at when I first arrive. This hotel has a restaurant
called The Exchange, and the bar is called The Mint Bar. Being
curious, I asked about the numismatic connection to person of
authority-- the guy working in the gift shop. He said that the
hotel building is a former bank. The Mint Bar (which is in the
basement of the hotel), is the old vault of the bank. Additionally,
the larger rooms of the hotel are named for old Irish currencies,
such as the punt. My meeting is being held in The Banker's Hall
at the hotel, which is a large, very ornate room which served as
the main banking room for the public. I am sure there are other
hotels in the world with numismatic connections. Do any
E-Sylum readers know of any?"

[The hotel's web site has a nice picture of the building and
has this to say about its history: "Behind the historic-listed
facade of the former Allied Irish Bank built in 1863, The
Westin Dublin is the new landmark in Ireland's capital,
occupying a city block opposite Trinity College."
Westin Dublin

Another web site has this to say: "The building housing The
Westin Dublin has been carefully restored and incorporates
the stunning architecture of two of the city's landmark buildings,
dating back from 1863. A major feature of the hotel is the
magnificent Banking Hall, timelessly restored to its original
19th century splendour, which serves as the main conference
and banqueting room accommodating up to 160 for a seated
banquet. Opulent marble pillars, tall mahogany doorways
and magnificent detailing on the walls and ceiling together
with state of the art technology, positions the venue as the
most luxurious and unique ballroom in the city."
Full Story

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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