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O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel

User score 3.8 out of 5 See all reviews
At Merrion Square,Dublin, Ireland 2
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Hotel policies

Check-in: 1400
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

O'Callaghan Davenport, Dublin, features 114 guestrooms, all of which have been recently refurnbished to include duvets, luxury Foxford bed throws and plasma TV's. All bedrooms also offer individually-controlled air conditioning, garment care unit, wireless Internet, personal safes, built-in US and European plug sockets, cable TV with pay movies, tea/coffee tray, hair dryers and direct-dial phones

Car parking available for residents at EUR10.00 per 24 hours & EUR 2.00 per hour thereafter. The car park is located within 2 minutes walk of the hotels. Please contact the hotel reception for car park access codes and location details

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1400
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 21, check-out Dec 24

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The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Overall score

3.8 out of 5

(25 reviews)

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Hotel address: At Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland  2  

 
 

Area served

Dublin.

Area airports

Dublin International Airport.

Description

Dublin is ultimately a vibrant city of contrasts and leaves an indelible memory in the minds of many visitors. The O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel is located in Dublin City's Georgian Merrion Square, ideal for Dublin shopping as it is within strolling distance of the renowned Grafton Street area.

Amenities

  • Internet Access
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Wireless internet
  • Conference Facilities
  • Concierge
  • Business center
  • High Speed Internet

Dining

Restaurant

This charming Dublin restaurant is named after a famous architect, Sir Charles Lanyon. Like the historic façade of this Dublin hotel, Lanyons exudes an old world, traditional charm. This is a very stylish restaurant, serving top class international cuisine. A real favourite among local Dubliners.

Bar

Presidents Bar is a very popular choice to relax and enjoy a drink from the bar or a snack from bar menu available all day.

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Twin room or double room

The room offers 2 single beds or 1 double bed which includes air conditioning, ironing board, trouser press, tea and coffee making facilities, personal safe, hairdryer, wired and fixed broadband, North American and European built in plug sockets and cable.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1400
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 21, check-out Dec 24

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Overall score

3.8 out of 5

(25 reviews)

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Score

4 out of 5

Great Location - Good Value

Non-Irish Scott Sep 15, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Davenport is in a great location, near Grafton Street, Temple Bar and St. Stephen's Green but far enough to be quiet. ... Hotel room was large by European standards, basically the size of a US hotel room. Staff was helpful enough. Only negative was that the restaurant service was horribly slow, but we only ate there once.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
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3
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5
Hotel check-in:
4
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4
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5
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Hotel Staff:
3
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4
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Traveler type: Couples


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3 out of 5

Trip hint

Novel but not worth the price. . .

Traveling_Chica123 Aug 24, 2009

It has a pretty good location right in the center of Dublin, only a couple blocks away from Trinity college and St Stephen's ... Green. The fee for using the internet is a little pricey, about $18 per day, but the room I had came with an American outlet, so if you forgot your power converter, you are covered. If you are expecting something similar to stays in American hotels, look elsewhere, it is definitely not an Americanized hotel.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
1
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
2
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Family

Time savers hint

Street signs in Ireland are hard to find or simply not there. When in Dublin, look on the sides of buildings at the street corner and farther out in the country at major cross streets there is usually a big post with half a dozen road and direction signs.


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3 out of 5

It was ok

mandapanda0713 Aug 24, 2009

The room was nice and very clean. Room service was great, but some of the staff was rude and unhelpfull. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
2
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4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
2
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family


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Time savers hint

Street signs in Ireland are hard to find or simply not there. When in Dublin, look on the sides of buildings at the street corner and farther out in the country at major cross streets there is usually a big post with half a dozen road and direction signs.

--Traveling_Chica123, Macomb, Michigan Aug 24, 2009

Entertainment hint, Short Walk

Recommend the comedy club at the International bar and a great Italian dinner at Pacino's on Suffolk.

--rbgator, Jacksonville, Florida Aug 24, 2009

Shopping hint

remember to ask about vat tax

--johnnie q, scranto,pa Aug 21, 2009

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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

3.8 out of 5

(25 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

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4 out of 5

Great Location - Good Value

Non-Irish Scott Sep 15, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Davenport is in a great location, near Grafton Street, Temple Bar and St. Stephen's Green but far enough to be quiet. ... Hotel room was large by European standards, basically the size of a US hotel room. Staff was helpful enough. Only negative was that the restaurant service was horribly slow, but we only ate there once.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
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5
Room cleanliness:
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Hotel Staff:
3
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4
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Traveler type: Couples


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3 out of 5

Trip hint

Novel but not worth the price. . .

Traveling_Chica123 Aug 24, 2009

It has a pretty good location right in the center of Dublin, only a couple blocks away from Trinity college and St Stephen's ... Green. The fee for using the internet is a little pricey, about $18 per day, but the room I had came with an American outlet, so if you forgot your power converter, you are covered. If you are expecting something similar to stays in American hotels, look elsewhere, it is definitely not an Americanized hotel.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
1
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
2
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Family

Time savers hint

Street signs in Ireland are hard to find or simply not there. When in Dublin, look on the sides of buildings at the street corner and farther out in the country at major cross streets there is usually a big post with half a dozen road and direction signs.


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3 out of 5

It was ok

mandapanda0713 Aug 24, 2009

The room was nice and very clean. Room service was great, but some of the staff was rude and unhelpfull. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
2
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family


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4 out of 5

Trip hint

NICE STAY

rbgator Aug 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Hotel was in a great neighborhood, close to museums, Trinity college and bus stops. Coffee shops across the street so you ... don't need the hotel breakfast. If you don't bring a computer, the lobby has one available for use. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Entertainment hint, Short Walk

Recommend the comedy club at the International bar and a great Italian dinner at Pacino's on Suffolk.


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

supercalafragicexpealidocious

johnnie q Aug 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

THIS was our first trip. . I put this together for us..THE HOTEL WAS FANTASTIC...CENTRALLY LOCATED TO ALL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ... VIA HOP ON HOP OFF OR WALKING TOURS....THE SHOPPES ON NASSAU ST WERE PERFECT AND THE DISCOUNT AFFORDED BY THE DUBLIN PASS AND VAT TAX ON LARGE PURCHASES AFORRDED ME MANY DISCOUNTS SHOPPING THE HOTEL WAS THE BEST. MY ONLY COMPARISON IS TO THE CLARENCE HOTEL WHERE MY WIFE AND I ATTENDED A HIGH TEA..WHILE THE CLARENCE IS ALSO CONSIDERED A LUXURY HOTEL IT DOES NOT COMPARE TO THE DAVENPORT IN BEAUTY OR CLOSENESS TO WALKING TO GRAFTON ST..ST STEPENS SQ..GAIETY THEATER..TRINITY COLLEGE...NATIONAL MUSEUM AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS. THE SERVICE PROVIDED BY MY HOTEL IN BOOKING AN EXTRA SIDE TRIP TO THE RING OF KERRY WAS EFFICIENT. I WOULD ONLY ADD ONE THING THE HOTEL SHOULD ADVISE THEIR GUESTS THAT A DART STATION IS CLOSE BY AT PEARSE ST AND THAT THE FARMERS MARKET AT HOATH IS AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS AND FOR 8 40 EURO FOR TWO PEOPLE IS WELL WORTH THE 30 MIN. TRIP OUT AND BACK..MY THANKS TO MARTIN,JOHN,JENNIFER AND ESPECIALLY TO GARETH FOR MAKING MY STAY EXTREMELY WONDERFUL..TO MY FRIENDLY CAB DRIVERS TOM MAGUIRE,BRIAN KELLY,JOHN HARRISON,DAVE O CONNELL,SHANE MURRAY,THOMAS CAFFERTY THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS...ONE LAST THING WHILE IN DUBLIN IF AnYONE HAS THE OPPURTUNITY AND YOU LIKE JAZZ PLEASE TAKE TIME TO VISIT JJ SYMTHES CLUB AND SAY HIGH TO EAMON FOR ME....JOHN HEALEY

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Shopping hint

remember to ask about vat tax


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Score

3 out of 5

Trip hint

Good Location-but smoky hotel!

Vacationista Aug 4, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. However the hotel hallways and rooms smell of smoke even in the non-smoking ... areas. The hotel offered free internet (lifesaver) and it is close to pubs, restaruants, shopping, bus lines, and a cute little park to walk or exercise at. Overall it is a pretty good hotel- especially if you are only there to sleep.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Friends

Entertainment hint

Make sure you check out Temple bar area but stick to the pubs in other areas- they are just as fun and much cheaper. Also take a day trip to Belfast, Londonderry, and the rope bridge (paddywagon trip)--- skip the trip to Wicklow- its not that thrilling.


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Score

4 out of 5

Dublin

Kaz Aug 3, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

First time to Dublin, loved the location! ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
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3

Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

Trip hint

Good Times in Dublin for all...

DEK Aug 3, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Davenport made for a great central location that allowed us to leave our things as went about our day trips around the ... countryside.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Walk

Local Coffee (West Cost Coffee) house is a much better option then the hotel's Irish Continental Breakfast


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Terrific hotel choice for Dublin

Dabs Jul 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Davenport was a perfect place for me to stay, it was far enough away from the Temple Bar madness but close enough to ... transportation and sights that I could walk most places or get there easily with transport connections. The room was comfortable and spacious, quiet at night. I was able to check in early and the staff was helpful with my questions about getting around. There was even free internet access, not something you see a lot in hotels these days.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Single

Time savers hint, Short Walk

If you take the Air Coach from the airport and are pressed for time on the way back, walk to the Suffolk Street or Dawson Street stops and save yourself 20+ minutes as the bus is still dropping off passengers at the Merrion Square stop


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Great location, good beds

Dad Jul 24, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The location was excellent. Within walking distance to everywhere. Good Pubs near by. Great resturants nearby. Free use ... of the computer was terrific. My husband like the workout room. An excellent all around hotel.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Walk

A wonderful hotel to stay in after a long flight. No stess with check in, wour room was ready and a welcome sight.


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5 out of 5

absolutely great!

student attending conference at Trinity Jul 22, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They were even able to check me into my room when I arrived at 11am, even though ... the normal check-in isn't until 2. Very clean, quiet, and had every amenity I needed. Rooms were very spacious. They wanted to charge 12euro/day for internet access, but it's free from their lobby or business center computers so I just used that. Only other downside was how expensive the hotel restaurant was; even the breakfast buffet was 17euro so I ate elsewhere. Other than that, not a single complaint. I would definitely recommend this hotel!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Business


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Score

4 out of 5

worked well for us

katk Jul 18, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

the service was great - we arrived much earlier than the regular check-in time but we were able to get into our room ... immediately, which was a huge convenience. would have liked a place to keep food as it was expensive to eat there. but it was very comfortable and a great location - close to the train and w/in walking distance of everything else.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
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Hotel Staff:
5
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4
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Traveler type: Family


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Score

2 out of 5

Over rated ...

Disappointed Jul 15, 2009

Would not select this hotel again ... questioning using Orbitz again. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
2
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
2
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel Staff:
2
Value:
2
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2

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

4 out of 5

Nice place

Vlad Jul 6, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Nice hotel with very friendly staff. It has free parking which is a plus but you have to pay for the internet which is a ... minus. Walkable distance to all major Dublin attractions. Room was a little small but very nice.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
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4
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4 out of 5

Nice Hotel

traveler 1 Jul 1, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel was in a wonderful location, the staff was very helpful. Needed to change rooms as the AC was not working and they ... were more than happy to accomodate!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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Score

3 out of 5

Good experience

Larry Jun 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Big, bright rooms with most amenities, in great location. Expensive WiFi., 2 faucet bathroom sinks (I guess you mix the ... water in the sink) Overall nice. 10 minutes from Trinity College and shopping/pubs area. Would visit again

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
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3

Traveler type: Business


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Score

4 out of 5

A good value in a great city.

Rich C May 31, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

While a little off the beaten path, the hotel is a lovely property with an extremely friendly staff. We had requested early ... check in for our 11 am arrival. Since we had 2 rooms I called to say that check in to one room on arrival was fine. We were checked in to both rooms and were able to rest up for a few hours after our overnight flight which permitted us to enjoy a late afternoon and evening out and about. Free internet in the lobby. Food is okay, but we found that to be the case in most places. I think it is a difference of cuisine rather than quality. The beds are great ! It is not way out of the way, but a cab ride from the heart of things. I can say that the interaction with the Dublin cabbies was an absolute pleasure and made the additional cost all the more tolerable. We had 6 or 7 seven different drivers and each provided insight into the city and country in a wonderfully entertaining and friendly style.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family


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Score

4 out of 5

Trip hint

Excellent hotel, with a terrific locatio

Irish traveler May 15, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Touring Dublin from the Davenport was very simple. The hotel is nicely located, lovely rooms, gracious staff. The best of ... the three hotels on our trip.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Friends

Time savers hint, Short Walk

Definitely try the Hop On/ Hop off Bus for an overview of Dublin...it stops at the next corner from the hotel!


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Score

4 out of 5

Quite a wee hotel

Frank May 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Good location, nice friendly hotel, good price. Right next to Trinity College,parks and shopping. ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Friends


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Score

5 out of 5

Trip hint

Ideal accomodation

First timers to Dublin May 8, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Very much enjoyed my stay here, and felt that I got a bargain for the price that I paid. The building itself was very ... striking on the outside. Inside, the hotel was very nicely decorated and felt luxurious. Front desk staff were very gracious, courteous and helpful. Our room was very spacious and comfortable, a great place to relax after a long day of sightseeing. The room was in very good condition, and housekeeping kept the room tidy. We didn't use the gym facilities that were available. Also did not eat in the hotel - thought the price of breakfast was rather pricey. Found a couple of places to have tasty and inexpensively priced breakfasts nearby on Nassau Street - Cafe Crepe and tne cafe on the second floor of Kilkenny Store. In general, found the price of food to be quite expensive in comparison to the US and even London. Hotel is very convenient to nearby attractions - Merrion Square is right across the street, and #29 Fitzwilliam, National Gallery of Art, National Library, National Museum of Archeology, Trinity College and Grafton Street are all within a five to ten minute walk. There is an Aircoach bus dropoff point right around the corner, which made the arrival from Dublin Airport very easy. However, the pickup point back to the airport is a ten to fifteen minute walk in front of the Tourist Information center - could be a hassle if you have lots of luggage. Did not use the bus system - it didn't seem to have routes that were convenient, nor could we make sense of the bus maps. But because so much of what we wanted to see was within walking distance of the hotel, that worked out fine. The hop-on, hop-off buses stop a block away, which we used one day to get out and see the remote attractions like the Kilmainham Gaol. We also liked the hotel's location away from the Temple Bar area, so it was very quiet at night. Also took a day trip using Bus Eireann to see Powerscourt, Glendalough and Wicklow - the bus terminal was an easy fifteen minute walk across the Liffey river. We would definitely recommend this hotel as a base for sightseeing in Dublin.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Dining hint, Short Walk

Good, tasty and reasonably priced meals can be found at the cafe in Kilkenny Store on Nassau Street and the Food Hall and Rooftop Restaurant in Marks and Spencer on Grafton Street. Note that on weekends and holidays, eateries seem to open much later or not at all. We ended up eating breakfast at McDonalds on Grafton Street on the Bank Holiday, because it was the only place open early enough for us to get breakfast before we headed to the airport.


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Time savers hint

Street signs in Ireland are hard to find or simply not there. When in Dublin, look on the sides of buildings at the street corner and farther out in the country at major cross streets there is usually a big post with half a dozen road and direction signs.

--Traveling_Chica123, Macomb, Michigan Aug 24, 2009

Entertainment hint, Short Walk

Recommend the comedy club at the International bar and a great Italian dinner at Pacino's on Suffolk.

--rbgator, Jacksonville, Florida Aug 24, 2009

Shopping hint

remember to ask about vat tax

--johnnie q, scranto,pa Aug 21, 2009

Entertainment hint

Make sure you check out Temple bar area but stick to the pubs in other areas- they are just as fun and much cheaper. Also take a day trip to Belfast, Londonderry, and the rope bridge (paddywagon trip)--- skip the trip to Wicklow- its not that thrilling.

--Vacationista, Los Angeles, CA Aug 4, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

Local Coffee (West Cost Coffee) house is a much better option then the hotel's Irish Continental Breakfast

--DEK, Chicago, IL Aug 3, 2009

Time savers hint, Short Walk

If you take the Air Coach from the airport and are pressed for time on the way back, walk to the Suffolk Street or Dawson Street stops and save yourself 20+ minutes as the bus is still dropping off passengers at the Merrion Square stop

--Dabs, Chicago IL Jul 25, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

A wonderful hotel to stay in after a long flight. No stess with check in, wour room was ready and a welcome sight.

--Dad, Helena Montana Jul 24, 2009

Time savers hint, Short Walk

Definitely try the Hop On/ Hop off Bus for an overview of Dublin...it stops at the next corner from the hotel!

--Irish traveler, Oregon May 15, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

Good, tasty and reasonably priced meals can be found at the cafe in Kilkenny Store on Nassau Street and the Food Hall and Rooftop Restaurant in Marks and Spencer on Grafton Street. Note that on weekends and holidays, eateries seem to open much later or not at all. We ended up eating breakfast at McDonalds on Grafton Street on the Bank Holiday, because it was the only place open early enough for us to get breakfast before we headed to the airport.

--First timers to Dublin, San Francisco, CA May 8, 2009

Money savers hint, Short Walk

Pub across the street served great fish and chips for 6.99 euros

--Andrea, Boca Raton, FL Apr 22, 2009

Dining hint, Short Walk

The Chamellion Restaurant

--Beebs, Toronto Ontario Canada Apr 22, 2009

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