The St George Hotel is a Georgian property. The building dates from 1750 and is the work of John Ensor, famous Dublin architect, who designed the entirety of Parnell Square. It became a well-known landmark in 1888, as Conarchy's Hotel. In 1907, it was renamed the St George following the wedding of one of the Cornarchy family to a member of the St George family. The hotel had fallen into disrepair by 1979, but the present owners restored it and have returned to Dublin a fine Georgian house open to the public. The lobby has a wooden reception desk and, behind it, a huge, white, arch-shaped door decorated above with a stained glass window. The guest lounge, on the left, features original plasterwork, and is enhanced by details such as crystal chandeliers, antique mirrors and marble fireplaces. The hotel also features a carpeted period staircase, which leads to the guestrooms and an elevator. There’s also a breakfast room which can accommodate 50 people at a time. The hotel has 54 guestrooms in total, including 2 family rooms, 1 quad room, and 3 triples. Each room is individually styled and features direct dial telephone, multi-channel television, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities. Ironing facilities are also available on request. The rooms are spacious, carpeted and decorated in a traditional style, but do not have air conditioning or double glazing. The hotel also offers private car parking at a rate of €10 per night.