This hotel is in an absolutely wonderful location, so convenient and close to pretty much everything in Dublin, so you can really walk to so many places in a short time and for places a bit farther away, there are buses everywhere within a 5-10 minute walk. If you arrive earlier than check-in time, (or leave later than check-out) they will hold your luggage for no additional charge. The hotel decor is a bit dated but I guess this adds to the appeal. My room was spacious and comfortable and it had all the standard features including a hair dryer, tea kettle, and a fan, which will come in handy in the warmer months. I am not a fan of the double faucets in Europe as it is difficult to wash your face when you have hot and cold separate. There was an issue with the light switches and bedside lamp that the hotel was quick to come and fix, but it would have been nice to have a note by the switches that showed which switch was for which light. Very confusing turning them on and off trying to figure them out. One of the absolute best things about my stay was the shower pressure. OMG - absolutely the best shower I think I've ever had. The products in the bathroom are very good quality as well and smell amazing. There are no washcloths, but I came prepared with my own. The hotel has live music in the lounge every night and the "Celtic Nights" dance shows. I didn't see the show but I did enjoy the live music while having dinner and/or drinks a couple of nights. I'd definitely recommend this hotel for a stay in Dublin. read more

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We got a family room and it was very roomy. Bathroom was also very roomy and had bulk bottles of shampoo and soap. Room was clean but some stains on floors. Bathroom was clean. Our room's window was facing the street so you could hear everything that was happening outside. So if you're a light sleeper, I'd probably ask for a room farther away. It was pretty loud during Friday they Sunday nights but less loud during the weekdays. No A/C but they do supply a fan. No business area (no access to computers). Windows can be opened but there's no screen so bugs can come through. The location is good to restaurants, bars and shopping area. Near buses. read more

3 Stars = average hotel, not bad at all, but nothing special. For the price it is a great location. It is walking distance to Temple Bar and Trinity College, and near lots of bus stations, visitors information, shopping, and food/bars nearby. The room was clean but very outdated (no A/C, broken iron, lights flickering, old carpet). When we were looking for where to stay, this was one of the few places with a king-size bed. There were hangers in the closet and a hair dryer but no shampoo/conditioner (only body soap). It was loud at night, we kept the window open because it was summer and there was noise from drunk or homeless people in the alley. The hotel is beautiful from the outside, and the staff was friendly and professional. We didn't book dinner/show but heard good things about it. read more

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Hotel was pretty good, stayed there for two nights. The breakfast was good and had lots of choices, also the actual restaurant was nice and had different options (the "appetizer" of chicken wings was fairly big) the room itself was very confusing though, lots of light switches didn't do anything or had a very confusing pattern that didn't make sense. There was a smaller lamp that was also attarched to another lamp above the bed that didn't work on either side. The sink in the bathroom also had two separate faucets one that only had hot water (left) and one that only had cold water (right) meaning you couldn't get warm water and would only have cold or hot water at a time making it hard to wash your hands, wash your face or do anything else. Otherwise the pillows were pretty hard making it uncomfortable to sleep or lay on your back too. read more

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I hate to even give this dump a one star rating!! We had two rooms and I had the smaller room, a tiny room, and nothing inside worked! The 'radiator' for heating didn't work, the TV didn't work and the shower dribbled out a minimal amount of water. My sister's room had a giant hole in the carpet 2 feet from the door. This hotel is well worn out.. I called reception, who sent up a maintenance man, who said, 'give me 5 minutes to talk to the manager.' A half hour later, I called back down stairs and the MM said, 'I'm talking to the manager now...' I went downstairs as my room was freezing, 45 minutes after the MM visited, and asked for the manager. I saw the MM there and he quickly went over to the manager and started telling her about my issues!! So, he lied about talking to her... The manager said she was going to check everything out and get back to me in '5 minutes.' Apparently that is a standard response...I told her we were going into the hotel restaurant for dinner and she came to our table about an hour later. She said they fixed the radiator and they were trying to find the USB drive for the TV and, regarding the shower, it is on the 3rd floor and the water pressure just can't reach that far....my sister's room was on the 3rd floor and her shower was fine! She asked what I had for dinner and I said a personal pizza and two glasses of wine. She said she was going to pick up dinner. I said that's nice of you, thanks. She didn't pick up the whole tab, just my pizza and ONE OF MY GLASSES OF WINE!!! The shower wasn't fixed, the TV never worked and the radiator was so hot I had to leave the window open about 6 inches in 45 degree weather to offset the heat. All this for $200 a night!!! Never again!! read more

The hotel is well situated in Dublin, but it needs some upgrades. The linens were clean and that is about all I can say on the upside. The furniture was damaged and dingy, the carpet filthy, and walls were grimy. The curtains were absolutely filthy. The fixtures in the room were bare bones. The hand towels hang within centimeters of the commode. No wash cloths were provided. Water pressure was uneven with the hot tap often going dry if turned on after a toilet flush. The view from the window was of the apartments and ally. There seemed to be some shady activity out there as well. This hotel would not be my first choice if I visit Dublin again. read more

This is a review for the restaurant attached to the hotel, only. It was our first full day in Dublin, and we were getting our bearings by wandering the streets, as we do. After exiting the train station, we picked a direction and moseyed until our stomachs started to protest. We passed plenty of restaurants on our walk, and the majority of them had some truly fantastic scents emanating from their interiors. But, my husband was laser-focused on finding an Irish Breakfast, and after summarily rejecting a couple spots based on a criteria I didn't even try to understand, he stopped at the Arlington. They weren't busy at all when we got in, so we snagged a table towards the middle of the room and settled in. The bartender/waiter came by to give us some menus and take our orders for two pints of Guinness. Bonus points to him for not even batting an eye, given it wasn't anywhere close to noontime. He came back with the perfect pints, and we placed our orders for the Full Irish each. The Full Irish came with black and white puddings, sausage links, bacon, potato cakes, baked beans, mushrooms, an egg and a roasted tomato. Phew! "Hearty" isn't the right word to describe this meal. After eating almost everything on my plate (and downing two pints of Guinness), I had no need or desire to eat anything else the rest of the day. My husband was also full, but managed to work up an appetite much later in the evening, much to my dismay. I do believe the Arlington had some of the best black pudding I've ever had, though I didn't enjoy their white pudding as much. The sausages were good, but a bit too "beefy" for my liking, and the bacon was just dry enough to fall apart with a slight tug of a fork. The roasted mushrooms were flavorful and cooked to perfection, and the roasted tomato added a nice acidity to the overall plate. I didn't eat the beans - I'm not a big fan of baked beans as a rule - and the egg was a tiny bit too soft for even me. Still, as I said, it stuck to the ribs and filled us up right, which we needed for the day of walking we had ahead of us. The waiter/bartender was friendly and efficient, even as the restaurant started to fill up with the lunchtime crowd. It was a good first stop on the last leg of our trip. We did contemplate stopping in once more before we left, but wanted to experience as much as of the city as possible. read more

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Yelp 100 Challenge 2018 - #77/100 This review is only for the Celtic Nights dinner and show which is located in the basement of the hotel- So on our last night in Dublin, my friends took me to the Celtic Nights dinner and show. The 3-course meal was alright, but the excitement of our group made the experience a lot more memorable. We were singing and cheering for the singers and dancers alike. We had so much fun that the 3 hours went by quickly. It's a must visit when in Dublin, Ireland. read more

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Great location in easy walking distance of everything. Staff is super helpful and friendly, and Bartholomew Moose (affectionately known as Barry) keeps watch over the lobby read more

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Great location and well appointed for a family. We greatly appreciated having a bed for each kid in our room, which was also spacious enough for our family of four to rest after walking around Dublin. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again next time we come to Dublin read more

This hotel is fine. The location is excellent and some the of staff are exceptional, specifically Shane and Carmel. The rooms were clean but dated. The shower didn't drain properly and one of the windows was stuck open. I would recommend staying here for a short stay in Dublin, as the location and price can't be beat. However, for a longer stay I would not. The hotel restaurant is completely hit or miss. The first night, the food and service were excellent, so we returned for a second night and the food was not as good and the service was abysmal. Overall, clean and budget friendly with a convenient location and better than a hostel but not luxury by any means. read more

Avoid this place. Every night at 11 PM, inexplicably, the hotel locks its front door and forces its guest to wait outside until a surly, old man named Derek feels like answering it. It took him at least 10 minutes to answer the door the first time we arrived. The second night we came back, he arrived at the front door looking for a fight due to his displeasure with the number of times we rang the doorbell (which would not have been necessary had he answered it in a timely fashion). He attempted to refuse us entry from the hotel entirely (in spite of the fact that he knew we were paying guests) and physically assaulted my partner, leaving a bruise. For what it's worth, we were not intoxicated either night. Derek was not disciplined for his actions. The hotel claims this was for security purposes when in reality all they do is ask for a room number that any stranger could utter. If this hotel had bothered to invest in even the bare minimum technology (a lock on the front door activated by a keycard, for example) or hold their staff somewhat accountable for this terrible experience, this situation could have been avoided. Colm, the manager, is a nice guy, but clearly a coward and ineffective leader to let such a situation happen. read more

Great location!!! Friendly staff and good restaurant. The Irish dance show was closed for end of Covid outbreak. Rooms are comfortable, clean, and has some charm. Not an upscale room, but more than adequate. Would stay again and recommend. read more

Rooms were nice and comfortable. They also included breakfast which was nice. Just didn't get much of a view sadly.

We did not receive what we paid for. We originally made the reservation for a Triple since that was the only room size available on-line. However, when we arrived, they said they had a King size room. They downgraded the room size themselves and we accepted it. We did not ask for it. We did not cancel the Triple. They offered the change and so we agreed. And, the person at the desk said they would credit us for the difference in price. So we did not 'cancel' the Triple. They changed the room size, not us. We only want to pay for what we received. It is only logical and fair to pay for what we received, and that is the King size room. After moving us to a King room, they then were able to resell the Triple and while we were supposed to pay for the same room, but staying in the King. What if you reserved a Penthouse Suite but they downgraded you to a single room? Don't you think you should get a refund of the difference? The difference between the Triple and the King, at the time of the reservation, was $122.84. read more

We booked the show at the Arlington Hotel and went with the friends we were traveling with in Ireland. The seating is funky. Mostly all community seating. If you don't make a group reservation they won't guarantee seating together. Make an early reservation so you get a good seat. They have tv monitors so that everyone can see,but it's a live show so ... The show was good! Singing, dancing and a little comedy mixed in. Dinner is served before the show begins. It is very organized. The food was ok for a dinner show. They bring each person a dessert sampling at the end of meal. Was delicious! I was a little nervous about the exit situation as the show is performed in a basement area basically. There were 2 or 3 exits on the opposite side of the room from where we were sitting. There had to be over 300 people at the show. All and all good experience. Reasonably priced and entertaining. read more

The only reason for the 1 star is because the staff at reception and in the bar were great! That being said I wanted to leave right after we got into our room. I sat on the twin size bed and it almost rolled out from under me, tv was the size of a laptop computer screen, the toilet when flushed sounded like an airplane engine taking off, the window didn't open much for air circulation, dirty sheets were not changed (we had a spill) just looked over and made the bed. The shower was so bad. At first the water pressure was the only issue and it changed every 20 seconds. The temp was so hard to regulate. You have to be precise. The Hot was scalding hot then it would go freezing cold in 15 seconds. There was no way to shower before our long flight home. Perhaps our next visit to Dublin will be farther out from the Temple Bar area. read more

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Unfortunately I don't think they like Americans . We were given the cold shoulder from the minute we arrived. So disappointed. The Irish have always been welcoming to us. From the singer to the Manager we were ignored and disrespected( the exception was the waitress.). Proud Americans beware #gowhereyouarewelcome read more

We visited Ireland in May and stayed at the Arlington O'Connell Bridge Hotel. The rooms were very nice and the price was reasonable. The staff at the hotel were excellent. They were friendly, courteous, and extremely helpful. When we had trouble with our rental car the staff at the hotel helped when the car rental agency didn't have anyone available to assist us. If I'm ever in Dublin again I would be certainly stay at the Arlington O' Connell Bridge Hotel. read more

Had dinner in the hotel. Requested tap water and was told to order bottled cause the pipes weren't working well and the water was yellow. 3-8oz water was 11euros. Bit of a rip off considering the water in the bathroom sink was perfectly clean and clear. Curry was tasty but very sweet, lamb stew was good but cold. So little disappointed read more

Ok, so here we are...Ireland, Dublin, wow! Our first stop is the Arlington Hotel Temple Bar. Not far from theatre, cafes, pubs (yea, ok this IS Ireland) and attractions. The central location does not alter the fact that the place is out-dated and well used. Furniture is worn but serviceable and the shower Is a complete enigma. This hotel is in sore need of a make-over. The staff was friendly, letting us into our room several hours earlier as we were obviously tired and e found out later that they rushed housekeeping up there to get the room ready - that is a big plus in my book. The location really makes this place although I am interested to try their restuarant..... read more

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We were looking for an authentic Irish breakfast and we found it at the Arlington Hotel. Our waiter Michael was excellent. We also had Caominah and Anthony. Both had great personalities and were good at their jobs. We enjoyed the "Full Irish" breakfast which included an egg, potato, beans, ham and toast. So delicious and a great Irish Bar. Highly recommend! read more

I cringe every time I walk past this joint, the diddly do Irish jig music makes me realise that the rest of the world truly think that we are from Darby O'Gill and the little people. But since I am on my, I will make myself go to the places I have always scoffed at phase, I reduced my size and jigged in the door. If you want to sample a cod Irish night then you could do worse then heading here. Irish dancing and music most nights with decent food at reasonable prices. They also do cocktail specials. It is very 'oirish' though - once in a lifetime is probably enough. read more

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Service - 5 Value - 2 The service is fantastic; however the rooms were a disappointment for the price... I've paid less and received a lot more within walking distance of this hotel. The room TV was a joke... Th screen on my laptop computer is larger; however I'm not in Ireland for the TV, but when watching the news in the morning, I had to sit really close... The bathroom was worse than the TV... It was a disappointment... The toilet sounded like a jet engine trying to start up 4 times... It was hilarious at first, and it got old at 3am... The bed, sheets and pillows were bad too... They do not change the sheets everyday, just make the bed... The stain on the sheet was there during the entire time... Gross... Lucky I had a few pints and didn't give a crap at 1am... The bar downstairs is great... The people and staff make up for the bad room... If they update the rooms, they could charge a lot more and Id stay there every time I'm in Dublin... Great location for the hotel, just sad when putting my key in and trying to get a good night rest on the horrible bed and thin hard pillow. Please update your hotel!!!! Please!!!! read more

The staff was friendly and helpful. I got into DUB early and they locked up my bags for me, while I went for a walk and got a bite, plus soak up some Irish beer. That's the only reason I give them a 3rd , because they were entirely helpful and friendly. They had a half-way decent wi-fi connection in the lobby. But it was much too loud to try using VOIP. The room... Tiny, cramped, just I mean you get what you pay for I guess. Since I was travelling solo, it didn't matter to me. But if you're going with family, this isn't the place. Mayyybe with the lady because of the convenient location and budget. So it's acceptable overall, but not the best. read more

Stated at the Arlington with my family, wife and 2 children 13 and 10 years old. PROS: Location very convenient to many attractions. Hop on/off bus has a stop right in front of the hotel. Hotel provides huge "family rooms" with a king and 2 single beds. Comfortabe beds. The Celtic Nights dinner/show is great fun and super entertaining. Breakfast is good and provides a wide variety of food to make everyone happy and to fuel up for a busy day in Dublin. Hotel staff is super friendly. CONS: Needs a serious renovation. Receptionists are not knowledgeable of local restaurants or attractions. Lobby is tiny and not very inviting or comfortable if your room isn't available upon arrival. It's a loud hotel... The hotel "family rooms" are on the first floor DIRECTLY over the bar where they have live (loud) bands playing until 1am. A KISS tribute band was playing during our visit and they might have well have been performing in my room. Getting my kids to sleep was impossible. Also, the family rooms all face the alley across from a hostile and there are people coming and going all night, as well as cars and trucks moving about all day and night. Also the alley is where the bar patrons stand outside to smoke and talk/debate during set breaks. The hotel has no AC so the room windows are open to the alley and this creates more sleeping issues. Overall I would stay here again if my room was in a different location. Not exactly a good design to put the family rooms on that side of the hotel. read more

We didn't stay at the hotel, however we did eat breakfast in the restaurant downstairs. We were searching all over Dublin for an hour trying to get a full Irish breakfast, but everywhere we went either didn't serve it or was packed. The last place we went to said they don't even do much "full Irish breakfasts" here in Dublin. Well we kept walking a little further and saw the sign outside of Arlington advertising for their full Irish breakfast. It's not the most charming of places, looking like a basement bar, but the breakfast was delicious. It is served in a buffet and you choose the items you want. So glad to have found this place. read more

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Nice pub attached with live music. Food was good and the location made it easy to get around town from the hotel. Room a little small, but clean. read more

This is a lovely hotel in Dublin, but the rooms need some upgrading. It's located right by O'Connel Bridge, which is perfect for anything you need to do in Dublin. Everyone at the service desk is kind and welcome (which is why I give this place 4 stars). The rooms are more 2-3 stars. The beds were comfortable but the shower alternated between cold and hot water during my entire shower...so that was a bit unfortunate. You can tell the hotel itself is older and needs some updates soon. We also went to the Celtic Nights show next door which was a fun treat at the end of our stay in Dublin. This is definitely a budget option in Dublin but I'd be happy to stay here again, simply because it had a wonderful location for it's price and the staff was great! read more

There was a constant whining noise from the a/c units, in spite of the fact that the rooms don't have a/c. The bathrooms are very poorly designed and desperately in need of an update. There was no mini fridge in the room. The real reason I'm upset is because they will give your room number away to anyone who asks at the front desk. I gave two stars instead of one because the staff are very nice and the laundry service is excellent. read more

Wow the entertainment at this place is something pretty spectacular. I loved the Irish songs and dancing, very enjoyable. The food was great too. The location is right by the river wow, i really loved Dublin and all it has to offer. The weather was cool but i love the cold, was refreshing to see our breath because it was that cold. Lot's of history. read more

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I cannot rate the hotel as I have never stayed there however I was at the Arlington for the Irish Traditional Dancing and music evening at the pub there and really enjoyed it. I am generally not a fan of tourist traps and was quite skeptical to begin with. Whilst it does cater to the tourist crowd the musicians were really good and the dancers were not too bad. The three course meal was traditional pub food and not too bad. They pour a decent pint of Guinness and the service is also hood. Value for money was great. Would go back for this when we have more visitors from overseas :-) read more

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Never have I ever wanted to LIVE in a hotel. There is usually something impersonal and uncomfortable while on holiday at hotels. But NOT the Arlington Hotel. From the time you are greeted at reception until the time you unfortunately have to end your stay, you are treated and greeted with smiles and the utmost of courtesy and helpful staff I have ever encountered. I want to make a personal mention here of Maggie (Mags). She is always professional, cheerful and will go out of her way to make sure all of your needs are met. Whether it be something with your room, dining, suggestions, finding out information on your stay she makes you feel YOU are doing her the service, rather than the other way around. I do not believe I would have stayed for so long, had it not been for Mags and I will never stay in another hotel while in Dublin. To add a personal note, Mags knew I had to be on a plane out of Dublin but wanted a quick bit of soup before leaving the hotel. I had just missed breakfast and was too early for lunch, however she made sure I had a hot bowl of soup before I left. Can you say service!? Ciara, who works in Sinatra's is just lovely. She is cheerful, tends to your dining and drink needs and keeps the atmosphere cheerful. She will engage in conversation and in the rare occasion where you need a moment she is mindful of your privacy. Her company in Sinatra's is worth dining in Sinatra's nightly or at least going to have a drink or two to enjoy her company. The show at the hotel was excellent. The band that plays before and after are definitely a treat. They will take requests and keep everything cheerful and engage the crowd. The Irish Dancers are DEFINITELY worth seeing! The show is one not to miss. The best part about the bar area/venue aspect is that you do not need to pay to see the show. You will not get a front seat and the pleasure one of the heartiest and delicious preset menus in Dublin, for merely 29 Euro, but you can have a drink at the bar and stand/sit/watch and enjoy. The hotel, itself, is in a fantastic location. Right there at Bachelor's Walk on the Liffey, the Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge is the perfect spot! It is charming from the time you walk in. It has an old style feel with warm colors and welcoming feel. The rooms are nice and spacious enough, because you won't want to be in them while in Dublin because of all there is to see and do. You also cannot beat the great value! Make sure you include breakfast in your stay because it is wonderful as is the hostess who somehow remembers everyone and all of your personal requests! Be sure, if you want to get to sleep early you request a room above the first floor, as the hotel bar is open late and does have the show until 11 PM. It can be noisy. But, if you ask me, it is worth staying up those extra hours to take part in all of the fun! read more

Yet another of those pubs that is deceptively small from the outside but opens into a veritable football ground of a pub when you venture inside. I am yet to witness the Irish dancing spectacular that is this pub's specialty, so I am unable to comment on its Oirishness or otherwise. I've only ever been inside soon after opening time, when it's been empty to the point of desolation. It is a very very big pub to drink in if you're the only people partaking of a beverage. The staff are very personable and always up for a chat (well, they are when the place is dead, that's for sure). There is also free wireless so if you're ok with using your computer in the semi-darkness of this establishment, then go right ahead. read more

The Arlington needs to hire competent people to answer their phones and provide correct information. They also need some help choosing entertainment for the lobby. Since the Arlington was sold in 2017 and is under new ownership, everything has gone down hill. We had friends visiting from out of town who are ballroom dancers. We had previously taken them to the Arlington in years past because they used to have live dance music in the lobby on Friday and Saturday nights. We called to see if there was music Friday night. We called four times. The first three times we were put on hold, no one ever answered the phone, and were then disconnected. On the fourth call, someone finally answered. We were told there was live music from 7-11 PM. We asked the name of the band and the girl didn't know. We asked what type of music and the girl didn't know. We asked if the music was appropriate for ballroom dancing and were told "yes". We were given completely wrong information. We drove two hours to get to the Arlington. We arrived at 6:50 PM. We sat and waited, and waited, and finally the music started at 7:40 PM. Sadly, the acoustics were beyond terrible, the band (Eastbound Down) was awful and they were playing country music. There was no way our friends could dance to any of that music. The only nice thing was the friendly waitress. Also, the drinks were small and expensive. All in all, a very disappointing experience, a wasted evening, and a waste of time and money. read more

Great location. Nice rooms. Great staff. Free Irish dancing stage show twice daily!! Great place to bring out-of-towners for a show and pint. read more

Came here for dinner and the famous Irish dancers show. The food was great!!! The show was awesome!!! More of a folk dancing show than what I expected but now I know that is what irish dancing means...haha!! Man, we got front row and I swear I was about to kicking in the chompers more than once but they know what they are doing and I made it out of there with all my teeth... haha The show really was amazing and if you get a chance, it's a must see while in Dublin!! read more

We stayed here for four nights during our trip to Ireland in April 2012: the first three nights were were in Ireland and the last night before we flew back to the States. I was satisfied with my entire stay at this hotel. Location: this hotel is located on Bachelor's Walk in the Dublin's city center. While at first the location was overwhelming to get to (I am new to the navigating Dublin), once we were settled in the location unfolded itself as being perfect. Being centrally located like this in Dublin means everything I wanted to see in the city was well within walking distance. I was able to explore the whole city, and any time I needed to stop by the hotel it was so easy to swing by because of the easy location. This hotel is a five minute walk from Trinity College, many places to shop, and awesome pubs and restaurants. It's a ten minute walk to Jameson distillery and Guinness Storehouse. If the place you want to see isn't within walking distance, a bus to take you there is. Staff: The staff here is super friendly. Genuinely! One of the staff members who stands out the most for me are Carly who works at the front desk. She was always very attentive to our needs and very professional. On our last night in Dublin, we let her know that we needed to leave for the airport at 5:30am. When we told her this she let us know that the parking garage we parked in is not open until 7am. After she informed of this, she immediately came up with a solution that allowed us to still leave at our original time. She called up a coworker and arranged to have our car moved to the car park below the hotel. Normally this doesn't happen but she understood we didn't have another choice short of turning the rental car back early by a day, taking a cab back to Dublin and then using Arlington Hotel's shuttle service. While that was an option it would have taking a lot out of our last day in Dublin, so her solution was super fantastic. Thank you Carly for helping us out with that. All of the staff that worked in the restaurants, especially the breakfast staff were also friendly, attentive, and chatting us up on how our day has been or what we were up to if it was still the beginning of the day. Food: We had three breakfasts, one dinner, and one lunch at Arlington. The breakfasts were delicious. Fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, brown bread, toast, muffins, cereal, juices, baked beans, scrambled and fried eggs, hash browns, and sausage (although I didn't partake in those). There was so much to eat for breakfast you would be hard pressed to walk away still hungry. We ate dinner at their traditional Irish music and step-dancing show. Three appetizers to choose from we had the vegetable soup which was tasty. My husband tried their stew and I had the salmon. He told me the stew was good but wish there was more in the portion size for the price. I had the salmon and it was fantastic and more than enough food for me. The dessert was a selection of small pastries, pie, and tarts. Our last day in Dublin we had a late lunch at Sinatra's Piano Bar which is also located in Arlington Hotel. I had the seafood chowder (AMAZING) with a side of chips. It was so delicious, and a perfect amount of cod, prawns, and potato to leave me satisfied. My husband had the fish and chips and he said they were very good. The batter was not too thick and the cod was fresh. Overall a fantastic lunch. Irish Dancing Night: The show was a lot of fun. The band was energetic and the Irish step-dancers were very talented. The show is free to attend if you don't mind sitting in the back by the bar. If you want a reserved table, you have to book the dinner (which I mentioned above). Some people reviewing the hotel say it is touristy, but hey you know what we are tourists, so why not have some fun and enjoy yourself? Accommodations: Comfortable beds, spacious shower with excellent water pressure (I have used showers were the water pressure is so weak it takes my thick hair almost five minutes to get wet enough to shampoo), plenty of dresser drawers and wardrobe space for our clothing, pants press, tea maker, hair dryer, and a safe in the room. Also free Wifi! Not too many places around Ireland had that so it was nice to use to keep in touch with family in the States. Next time I come to Dublin I would have no problem staying in this hotel again. Thank you all again for helping our stay in Dublin be wonderful. read more

My family really wanted to see traditional Irish dancing...so we came here for dinner and the show. The food was overpriced, but it wasn't bad by any means. The drinks were good, although once again a little too expensive. The show was pretty good. We got placed right in the center front of the stage (where my girlfriend at the time spent the show fearing she'd get kicked in the face). There's nothing really negative to say about the place, but it's definitely built up specifically around the Irish dance floor and I wouldn't come here for any other reason than to catch a show. I did not stay in the hotel, but I gather from other reviews that the rates are a bit pricey...which can be expected due to the location I would say. read more

I have passed by this place so often with a superior sneer that I reserve for "tourist rip-offs" Apologies Arlington. I went here last night on invitation from Yelp, and I have to admit, it was a great evening. Yes the show it is obviously aimed at tourists, but that does not detract form the fact that the food is decent (Yelp kindly supplied finger food so I can't really judge VFM). The pint of Guinness is surprisingly good, and consistent all night, and the music and dancing was, while not my cup of tea, well executed and the band played well to the audience. Bar staff were very friendly and service was quite good. If you have any American cousins visiting, bring them along, they will have a great time. read more