We will be catching an early morning flight out of Dublin so want to stay near the airport. Will be returning rental car to O'Scannlein and flying out on American. Any suggestions? Besides staying longer!

AirLink bus starts running at 5:15AM (from O'Connell & Abbey). At that time of day it takes less than 30min to the airport. The last time I took it there were about 5 Pax. That may be an alternative to an Airport Hotel.

There are several B&B's in Swords next to the airport or the Tulip inn hotel (like a comfort inn) is pretty reasonable.

I always stay at the Hilton Airport Dublin before my flight out.

It's a brand new hotel. Nothing spectacular, but very nice, clean rooms with all the latest perks.

www.hilton.co.uk/dublinairport

They run a free shuttle to the airport as well as a free evening shuttle to the small nearby town of Malahide.

If I'm staying in Dublin, I usually catch the Airport Bus to the airport the afternoon before, and then catch the free Hilton shuttle from the airport to the hotel.

www.dublinbus.ie

I hit Malahide for evening dinner and couple of drinks.

www.malahide.ie/channels/touristguide.htm

Haven't beenthere yet but we booked at the Travelodge Dublin Airport (http://www.travelodge.co.uk/find_a_h.../DublinAirport) becasue we are arriving about midnight and just want a place to crash. It also has the advantage of providing enough bed space in one room for 2 adults and 2 kids. It is 2KM from airport and only 85 Euro a night

The Grand Hotel in Malahide is pleasant, and maybe 10-15 minutes from the airport.

We stayed at the San Augustine in Swords the last night. Very close to the airport, and a very comfortable spot. Anna Walsh, the proprietor, as a jewel.

We have booked the Holiday Inn Express when we travel in September. They has a shuttle to the airport.

Hi,
We stayed at Botanic View B&B in Glasnevin. It was nice and inexpensive at 33euro pp. We also had a rental car to return and it was very easy drive to the airport.