Conference & Events at the RDS

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) in Dublin, Ireland, is a renowned event venue and cultural institution that hosts a wide range of events, including concerts, exhibitions, and the famous Dublin Horse Show. Established in 1731, the RDS is dedicated to promoting arts, agriculture, science, and industry, making it a key part of Ireland's cultural and social landscape. 

The Mespil Hotel is located on the banks of the Grand Canal at Baggot St Bridge, and offers an unbeatable location that puts you within walking distance of the RDS.

We are proud to be among the top 10 Dublin hotels on TripAdvisor and are dedicated to maintaining our high standard of service to ensure a warm welcome and comfortable stay for all our guests.

The Mespil hotel features 260 bright, spacious, and non-smoking guest bedrooms, each with complimentary unlimited 1GB high-speed Wi-Fi access. We offer a range of amenities to make your stay even more enjoyable.

Many events are happening soon at the RDS, so stay close and join in on the fun:

RDS Visual Arts Awards - Fri 21 Nov 2025 to Sun 25 Jan 2026

Dublin Loves Christmas - 15 Nov to 23 Dec 2025

Gifted - 3 – 7 Dec 2025

MBA Talk Series - 3 Dec 2025

Our Lady’s Choral Society Christmas Concert – 7 Dec 2025

RDS Singers Christmas Recital – 18 Dec 2025

Stripe Young Scientists & Technology Exhibition – 7-10 Jan 2026

Megacon Live Dublin – 17-18 Jan 2026

Holiday World Dublin – 23-25 Jan 2026

I Wish STEM event – 5 Feb 2026

Hardware Show – 15-16 Feb 2026

Dublin Mind Body Experience – 27 Feb-1 Mar 2026

Battle Cancer Charity Event – 21 Mar 2026

Irish Poker Open – 26 Mar-06 Apr 2026

Art Evolve 2026 – 27-29 Mar 2026

Pregnancy & Baby Fair – 28-29 Mar 2026

CIPD Ireland Annual Conference – 16 Apr 2026

Credit Union School Quiz – 19 Apr 2026

The Energy Show 2026 – 22-23 Apr 2026

Spring Ideal Home Show – 24-26 Apr 2026

Dublin Tech Summit – 27-28 May 2026

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Contact Us

For more information on our accommodation and services for corporate guests, please contact us at corporate@leehotels.com.

Our team is dedicated to ensuring your stay is comfortable and enjoyable

Travelling frequently? Sign up to our Corporate Loyalty Club and earn a complimentary night stay in both Mespil Hotel & Sligo Park 

We look forward to doing Business with you!