After traveling around southern Ireland for 7 days, landing at Grand Canal Hotel on our final night…read morein Dublin was a pleasant and welcome surprise! And honestly, we were bummed it was saved for our last night. The hotel is situated alongside the canal, a few blocks from city center Dublin and is well placed for restaurants, pubs and/or exploring. The hotel has "old bones", but a lot of modern features and decor throughout the public space and guest rooms. Some of the spaces are still a bit dated, but they are well kept and clean. We were also impressed with the outlets here including the coffee/pastry window and the full service restaurant, which is gorgeous! We enjoyed the restaurant enough to enjoy two meals here in our short time on-site. The rooms were small, but well equipped, updated and laid out well. There was seating beyond the bed, which is always great. bed was comfortable and oddly enough, water pressure for the shower was best we had during our time in Ireland. Its the small things! On-site parking is available via a small parking garage. It is tough to maneuver, especially when multiple cars are moving around, so just be mindful. Service was stellar at the front desk upon arrival, during our stay and then at check out. Overall, Grand Canal may not be the nicest hotel I have ever stayed at, but it was the highlight of our Ireland trip from a hotel perspective, and we would 100% stay again when back in Dublin!

Cute hotel with big bar and restaurant inside. Buffet breakfast included. Cute small rooms. Not…read morereally close to much. Stayed here with EF GoAheadtours

The Marker Hotel was great. The service was as good as I would expect from a 4/5 star hotel. Super…read moremodern and aesthetically pleasing. We booked through the Edit by Chase Travel and got free breakfast for 2 daily, early check in, a room upgrade, and $100 credit. The breakfast buffet was delicious. We used the credit for their afternoon tea and it was just ok. At 65 euros per person, the food wasn't up to par. I'd suggest their other menu items - those looked great. The early check in was super generous. We came at 11am and got a room within 15 minutes. The only drawback of the hotel is that it is a 30 minute walk from the city center. It was fine for my husband and I because we enjoy walking when traveling but it might not be everyone's preference. There was a huge theatre right next to the hotel and it seems like a very popular place to catch a show.

The Marker Hotel is a welcoming hotel. Well situated, well appointed. The rooms are modern yet…read morecozy. I must give a special mention to the breakfast buffet. I will not soon forget the fresh Irish soda bread and local butter. Never mind the delicious cheeses and fresh fruit. The rooftop area is also delightful, even if Dublin weather has other plans. Walkable, friendly, accommodating. Highly recommend!

The golden lion door knocker and the gentleman in the top hat will be your first clues that you are…read moreentering a gentle and refined hotel. From the moulding to the kind staff to the extensive art collection to the exquisite linens on the plush bed, you are in for a treat. Now, if you expect "modern perfection" please stay elsewhere. There is history in this building. The creaks and cracks are called character. Aka soul. And I wouldn't want it any other way. The icing on the cake is that the Merrion is part of the Leading Hotels of the World Collection. That seal is another indicator of excellence. Be sure to visit the Bar No. 23 and sit by the fire with a cocktail. And bring a swimsuit for a dip in the indoor pool, sauna and steam room.

What an amazing place! I felt like royalty coming here. The staff was wonderful, our bartenders…read moremade delicious cocktails. When we checked in, we were in a hurry to make our dinner reservation. When we returned, my clothes were folded perfectly. Thank you so much for the hospitality.

Is it weird to say that this hotel was my favorite part of visiting Dublin?…read more We stayed for 7 nights and it was an absolute pleasure. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The rooms were well maintained and the decor was to die for. I wish every hotel felt this way. There are 3 bars inside the hotel as well as 2 restaurants. If you need help with anything the staff is always there to assist with a smile. Within walking distance of so many restaurants, pubs and shops.

Whenever I'm in Dublin, I take the opportunity to stay at the Shelbourne. The history that is…read morecaptured in this building undoubtedly warrants it the most unique hotel in Dublin. If you come prepared, they have a concierge and a genealogist on site to help you find your ancestors from Ireland. Many famous people and politicians have stayed in these walls as well. That said, this was a truly special time of year when they're getting ready for Christmas! They took such care and were meticulous with their decorations. It was delightful to come home to each evening. Experience: 1. They will tidy your room everyday 2. Turn down service begins around 6 pm (they will get your slipper, robe, bed, water and chocolate ready for nighttime) 3. Their small guest room includes a king size bed that is superbly fluffy. 4. The deluxe guest room has a deep tub for soaking Staff: The entire front desk staff is very helpful, welcoming and efficient. Marta was especially helpful and kind throughout my stay! As for the porters were just right with their assistance. I did always feel bad that I had not gotten any Euro on my trip, but I will mention Karl was fantastic! Always helpful and nice to talk with. Michele in the health center was informative and helped me find all of the rooms for their current gym as it's under renovation. Facilities: They have a 5 star spa on site that includes one of the best relaxation rooms I have experienced in the world. It's the view and seating that make it amazing. They give you a blanket, fruit, spa water -- all while looking over st. Stephen's park... bliss! (I went on a rainy day which added to the ambiance) The facial with Elemis product was my favorite. PRO TIP! if you're from the states and liked Elemis, there is now an Elemis outlet store at Kildare Village, which is a short train ride away. I made it there in 35 minutes. DINING: Again, 5 star experience and the restaurant is always packed. Chef makes superb food and I thoroughly enjoyed the room service of fish and chips. TONS of fish, perfectly battered and fried. If I could give the shelbourne a 10 out of 5 I would.

Let me start by saying that the service was excellent. Super friendly and attentive staff. Really…read morehelpful. Comfortable, spacious and clean rooms. Comfy bed. Nice bathroom. However, the walls between the rooms were quite thin and you could easily hear conversations in the other room. Lovely place, wonderful garden. Great breakfast, paleo friendly. Easily reachable by public transportation. Close to the UCD. Walking distance from the DART. Lovely.

This was a grand hotel at one time, but has become a victim of time and deferred maintenance. My…read moreroom was unclean, the mattress was stained with only a thin sheet over it, and there was mold in the shower. The grounds are amazing and that's justification for receiving 2 stars.

Pros: The hotel had lifts and the AC worked great. The staff were also very helpful, especially…read morewhen arranging transportation. The location was great. For the price, my hotel room smelled awful and it was super noisy from the HVAC outside. I would take the noise of Temple Bar over that. I wasn't really impressed with the decor. Everything was plain and bland. It lacked charm. It was ok but I will look for another option on my next Dublin trip.

Fantastic from the beginning and hands down the friendliest staff I have ever encountered in any…read morehotel on any continent. We arrived from an overnight flight at roughly 9:30 a.m. and they were still prepping rooms but they stored our luggage and recommended a location to grab something to eat which was very good. Upon returning about 45 minutes later our room was ready and we found the room to be meticulous with a very comfy king bed, mini fridge, tv, and ample size bathroom. I saw a few other reviews that stated the bathroom doors would not stay open but I learned that is by design and we just asked for an extra towel that we used to prop the door open when needed. It serves to point out that the entire hotel is under a complete remodel so many of the rooms and features of the hotel are shinny new. They do offer breakfast in the morning and for the evening they do have a restaurant and bar. Just walk out the front door if you want a livelier crowd and more restaurant options The location of the hotel is prime as it offers proximity the River Liffey, plenty of shops, pubs, and attractions. We walked to the Jameson (25 min walk) and Guinness (30 min walk) factories as it also gave us the ability to take in things along the walk. You are close to Trinity College and both St Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedrals. lastly, I cannot say enough about the staff, Anne at the front desk was a warm and inviting pleasure and very professional, Marvin the concierge and bellman was super helpful and pleasantly informative, the house staff was attentive and always looking to make sure we were comfortable. The Brooks comes with my highest recommendation.

If I could give negative stars, I would…read more The Gibson Hotel in Dublin was by far the worst hotel I've stayed at during my trip to Ireland - and this is my 5th hotel here. Every other property I visited was warm, welcoming, and accommodating. The Gibson was the exact opposite. From the moment I arrived, the staff were cold, unhelpful, and unwelcoming. At check-in, I was handed a key with barely a word and simply pointed toward the lift. No offer to assist with luggage, no information about the hotel, no sense of hospitality whatsoever. Throughout my stay, whenever I passed through the lobby, staff either ignored me entirely or deliberately looked busy to avoid interacting. I even sat in the lobby for a while just observing, and it wasn't just me - the staff treated all guests this way. Aloof, uninterested, and uncaring. Hospitality is supposed to be about warmth and service, but here it felt like guests were an inconvenience. This hotel was the least accommodating, least hospitable, and least welcoming of my entire trip, and it wasn't even close. Ireland is known for its friendliness and warmth - but you will not find it here. Do yourself a favor and stay literally anywhere else. I strongly do not recommend the Gibson Hotel.

Man this place sucks! my eggs taste horrible, the orange juice is horrible, my shower doesn't work…read more- it just gets really hot then really cold mid shower for no reason. There's stains on the carpet of our room and we couldn't check in at 2:15pm so instead we came back after 3 and it took 20 min to check in because the line was so long. The breakfast here overall is just really bad I had to spit half of it out and I'm not even a picky eater. Service was okay so that's why it gets 2 stars. And so far away from the city :(

The food is great with a nice menu. The location is excellent and there is plenty of parking…read morenearby!

If you have the opportunity to visit Dublin Ireland this is the perfect place to stay. Old charm…read morewith new features. Close to shopping and dining.

Everyone at the hotel was very professional and kind!!!! The maids were very kind. The people at…read morethe breakfast buffet went up and beyond to make us happy. The hostess was sweet and amazing! Our bedrooms were beautiful and clean! And the door people were very nice also! I would stay here again in a heartbeat!LOVED THIS HOTEL!!!!

The room was beautiful, the service was excellent and food was very good. Big shout out to Jackie…read morein the breakfast area.

Pros and cons with this place. Pros:…read moreGreat location for walking Cool vibes Friendly staff Decent breakfast Cons: Room was sweltering even with the heat turned down, windows open, and tower fan on. Shower was tiny Elevator was painfully slow Was this the worst hotel experience ever? No. Would I go back? Maybe if I didn't know where else to stay. I dunno. It didn't completely suck but it was really hard trying to sleep with it being so hot in the room.

WEIRD EXPERIENCE…read more.. Mixed feelings about our stay at the infamous Temple Bar Inn. Absolutely a beautiful lobby with a retro 70s industrial theme (see pics) with a 24/7 friendly security officer. The two desk clerks at the reception desk checkin area were professional and not secretive about the disclaimer of the late night noise from the hopping bar scene below our room, although they provide foam ear plugs to dull the wrath. Unfortunately, a room change to the opposite quieter side of the building was not possible at this juncture since they were sold out. Understanding that this hotel, like many others throughout Europe do not have cold a/c so the windows need to be cracked open. We were aware of the noise situation from reading prior reviews, therefore, we were prepared to deal with it. Within five minutes we were given our room key and up the elevator we went and into an oversized room. As we were unpacking everything, we noticed the pair of foam ear plugs next to the bed, the shower was massive with an affixed chair that took up half the stall with only a removable manual shower head that was level to my neck, a sink that almost was touching my thighs, thick bracing bars throughout and the bed seemed oddly low to the ground. The wife was not pleased and I could feel her stress building up. OMG...We were in the handicap suite or a room for little people, but more likely for handicap people. We checked our reservation which did not indicate a request for a handicap accessible room. The wife gave me the wonderful job to go back to the reception clerk to resolve this issue and hopefully switch rooms. The clerk advised that the hotel has five handicap rooms and we were blessed with one of them. Since the hotel was sold out, there was nothing he could do at this time. He advised me to meet with the clerk in the morning in an attempt to resolve the issue. The next day the clerk was able to provide us another room at the rear of the hotel with less noise, and happily I accepted. We secured this reservation over six months ago and this situation should have never happened in the first place. Not sure if the hotel policy is "First Come, First Serve" since we arrived at 8pm. The next morning we packed up everything and went to the new room, which was modern and perfect. We finally took our showers with excellent hot water pressure and left tired but happier. Other than those exciting issues we had a pleasant stay and the location is excellent with bars and restaurants within steps of the hotel. They provide a breakfast in the hotel for a fee but we chose to experience the donut shops and cafe around the corner. Check out was painless and taxi service can pull up directly to the front door. Interesting experience at this hotel but it worked out fine in the end. Based on the situation we encountered, we called ahead to our hotel in Scotland requesting firmly but politely, NO HANDICAP ROOM PLEASE.