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Your Team’s Ideal Base in Dublin
Team Facilities for Your Pre or Post Match Visit
Ideally located just 9.4km from Dublin Airport and 2.6km from the National Sports Campus, Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown is a trusted base for elite and professional sports teams visiting Dublin. With secure coach parking, excellent access to the M1 and M50, and 288 on-site car spaces, we provide a seamless and stress-free experience from arrival to departure.
We are proud to have hosted world-class teams including the All Blacks, Irish Senior Rugby Team, Irish Senior Football Team, Polish Athletics Team and Ireland’s 2024 Olympians.
Sports & Training Enquiries
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Why Teams Choose Us
Crowne Plaza® Dublin Blanchardstown
Accommodation
Our 188 spacious bedrooms are designed to support both comfort and recovery. We offer 124 King Rooms, providing generous space for individual rest, alongside 64 Twin Double Rooms featuring two double beds, ideal for shared stays.
Whether you are planning a pre-match stay, post-event recovery or an extended training camp, our team provides quick and personalised quotations with competitive group rates. Every detail is carefully considered to ensure your squad enjoys a restful and uninterrupted stay.
Meeting Facilities
Our dedicated Conference Centre offers 450sqm of versatile first-floor event space, accommodating up to 600 guests theatre style. In addition, we provide 14 fully equipped meeting rooms supported by a spacious breakout area, creating a self-contained and professional environment for team briefings and tactical sessions.
To support your operational needs, we also offer access to dedicated team facilities including a kit room, massage room, private dining space, briefing room and staff office. Exclusive use of dining and meeting areas can be arranged upon request, ensuring privacy and focus throughout your visit.
National Indoor Arena
Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown is conveniently located just 2–2.5 km from the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown, one of Ireland’s premier sporting destinations. Only a 5-minute drive from the hotel, the Sport Ireland Campus is home to world-class facilities including the National Indoor Arena and the National Aquatic Centre, attracting athletes, teams, and spectators from across Ireland and beyond.
Whether you are attending a competition, training event, or sporting tournament, our hotel offers a comfortable and relaxing base nearby. With easy access to the campus and spacious accommodation to unwind after a busy day, Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown is an ideal choice for visitors travelling to Abbotstown.
National Aquatic Centre
We are located just 3 km from the National Aquatic Centre in Abbotstown, one of Ireland’s leading venues for swimming, diving, and aquatic sports. Only a 5–7 minute drive away, the centre regularly hosts national and international competitions, training camps, and major sporting events.
Whether you are visiting for a competition, attending an event, or supporting family and friends, we offer a comfortable and convenient place to stay nearby. After a busy day at the pool, guests can relax in our spacious rooms and enjoy dining at the hotel while remaining just minutes from one of Dublin’s premier aquatic facilities.
Dining Options
Nutrition plays a vital role in performance, and our dining offering reflects this. We provide flexible team menus alongside bespoke, nutrition-led options tailored to your squad’s specific requirements. Our dedicated performance chef works closely with teams to support dietary plans, recovery meals and match-day preparation.
For added convenience, 24-hour room service is available, ensuring players and staff have access to quality food whenever required.
Team Amenities
We understand the practical requirements that come with travelling teams. Secure storage is available for kit and equipment, and laundry services can be arranged to support your schedule.
Guests also have access to our fully equipped fitness centre and sauna, providing the ideal space for preparation, recovery and relaxation. With complimentary secure coach parking and excellent transport links, your team can move efficiently and focus entirely on performance.
WHY SPORTS TEAMS CHOOSE CROWNE PLAZA BLANCHARDSTOWN
Our location and facilities make us a natural choice for professional and elite teams visiting Dublin. Situated just minutes from the National Sports Campus, 6km from Phoenix Park and less than 10km from Dublin Airport, we offer both convenience and connectivity.
With secure coach parking, ample on-site car parking and direct access to Dublin’s primary road networks, we provide a reliable and performance-focused base for every visit.
Our Sporting Partnerships & Hosted Events
Crowne Plaza® Dublin Blanchardstown
Major Teams & Events
We are proud to have supported a wide range of elite and national sports teams over the years, across multiple disciplines and events.
- Paralympics Ireland – partners since 2015; hosted the Para Athletics Team Event (2017)
- Polish Junior Athletics Team – December 2021
- Volleyball Ireland – Annual Awards Dinner, May 2019
- New Zealand All Blacks – November 2018
Gymnastics Ireland – multiple events including:
- National Series: March 6, May 15, and November 29, 2024
- GymSTART: April 12, 2024 and March 5, 2025
- Elite Competition: September 8, 2024
- Northern Europeans: September 18, 2024
- Team England Training: September 20, 2024
- Pre Camp Paris Olympics Home base: July-August 2024
- Cricket Ireland – hosted the England Men’s Team (Three T20 Internationals, July 2015)
- Federation of Irish Sport – Volunteers in Sport Awards (2024, 2025, 2026)
- Special Olympics Ireland – partner since 2012
- Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) – partner since 2009
Other Visiting Teams
We’ve also proudly welcomed teams in: Diving, Hockey, GAA Football, Badminton, Tennis & Swimming.
What Our Guests Say
Crowne Plaza® Dublin Blanchardstown
“Thank you for all the support you gave to Team Ireland in the lead-up to Paris 2024.”
— Nancy Chillingworth, Olympic Federation of Ireland (July 2024)
“A wonderful event and a great celebration of volunteers in sport.”
— , Volunteers in Irish Sport Awards (2024)
“Everything ran professionally with great hospitality from start to finish.”
— Michelle McCarthy,, Federation of Irish Sport (2024)
“All the feedback from our officials and athletes has been excellent — rooms, food, and service were top class.”
— Dearbhla Foley, Fencing Ireland (2023)
Testimonial Booklet
For a more detailed breakdown of previous organisations experience with the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown please view our PDF Booklet below:
Crowne Plaza® Dublin Blanchardstown
Book Your Team Stay
Experience a sports-friendly hotel in Dublin that understands athletes’ needs. Our dedicated Events & Meetings Team manages every detail — from logistics and dining to meeting setups and transport — for a smooth, stress-free stay.
Contact our Events Team today to plan your next sports camp or team stay at Crowne Plaza Dublin – Blanchardstown.
