The Arlington Hotel has a casual and informal feel to it. It opened 10 years ago and was bought in 2005 by the Fitzgerald Group, which owns more than 20 pubs, most of which are in Dublin. The exterior is Georgian, which lends the building a traditional look. The spacious lobby is quite welcoming and has a medieval feel to it, being decorated with Norman Arches, wood paneling, and suits of armour. There's also a generous seating area adjacent to the reception desk, furnished with old style brown sofas and coffee tables. On the left side of the entrance door is the bar, where breakfast is also served during the mornings.