Dublin Skylon Hotel We stayed there for two weeks from mid to end of May. I highly recommend this hotel. It was hard deciding on a hotel in a country we've never been to and we didn't want to spend weeks trying to find the right hotel. Here's what we knew about the Skylon before booking, which is why we chose them: Affordable rates. I don't remember exactly but it was less than $200 USD per ninght. Other places were $225, $250 or more. Normal sized room. Some places we looked up seemed to have really small rooms, almost claustrophobic small. Dublin was our based for the entire two weeks. We traveled to different parts of Ireland but always returned to Dublin the same night, so it was important to be comfortable in the room. Right on the bus line, served by multiple buses. 20-30 minute ride into Dublin center (depending on which part you were going to as the bus will hit traffic once it gets in that area) Far away enough from the center area that we felt comfortable utilizing a rental car (not to drive into Dublin, that'd be crazy lol but to drive to different parts of Ireland). They had parking onsite (no valet, $10 Euro day). For some other hotels closer to Dublin, we'd have had to walk a bit to get from the hotel to the car, nope! lol The following are my observations after having been in the room for two weeks. They are pretty much just my random thoughts. I'm sharing in case it's useful to anyone but I provide the caveat that some might seem silly. PROs Hotel, while nothing to look at from the outside (just a big square lol), it seemed polished and modern on the inside, not dingy or run down in any way. Room had a fridge (and a mini freezer space inside that fridge) and a safe. If you're travelling from the U.S., the front desk can provide you with converters so that you can plug in your devices. In addition to being right on the bus line, you could walk to Dublin center in maybe 45 minutes if you so choose (we did enough walking during the day so that wasn't an option for us). There's many eateries and pubs around. There's a grocery store (Lidl) just half block away. Lots of little shops you can walk to down Drumcondra Street and the DART was even within a 15 minute walk. Bathroom had one outlet and there was a USB port on either side of the bed (in addition to an outlet on either side of the bed as well). CONs There aren't really "cons" per'se, but not sure what else to call them. No shower door. I've never seen a bathroom with no shower door. I was convinced I was going to flood the bathroom. After the first shower I was used to it, no problem, never flooded the bathroom ... not even "that one time, in band camp lol" ... My wife told me that's like a "thing" in Europe. I dunno. No fan in the bathroom. In the U.S., I've never come across a bathroom in a hotel that didn't have a ceiling fan to help air out the bathroom. Another first for me. Miscommunication regarding vegan food. I had reached out to them over two months before booking to ask if they had vegan options. They said they did but aside from oatmeal and fruit cups, they really didn't. They did have vegetarian sausages, which was good they had them, but our server said they weren't vegan, although she didn't seem particularly interested in helping so I'm not convinced she was correct. I spoke with the Front Desk and they said they'd look into it further and leave a message on our phone either way, so we'd know if options existed but they never did reach out. This wasn't a huge deal by any stretch but also, they dropped the ball in that aspect. Tiny sink lol. Come to find out, All of Dublin (and probably, Europe) have tiny sinks. Again, this isn't a complaint, just a funny observation on my part as I had no idea. No dresser draws. There's space to hang your clothers and shelf space to put folded clothes but there are no draws, none. That was kinda weird and a bit frustrating, didn't expect that. We worked around it but would have been nice to have. The switch to the bathroom light is on the other side of the bathroom door. Usually the switch is right inside the bathroom or just outside the bathroom. Here, you had to go around the door to flip the switch, then go back around the door into the bathroom. No microwave. It would have been nice to have one, wasn't a big deal that we didn't. It wasn't a big deal enough that we thought to check the amenities list before booking. Just an fyi in case that's important to you. Parking. They have plenty of parking but if you're parking your car after 8pm, there might not be spots. Also, some of the spots, especially in the garage...are super tight. Bring your patience and "A" game when trying to get into or out of spots from there. Overall, the experience there was great and if we're visiting Dublin again, we'd have no issues staying there. read more

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I booked and prepaid for 8 nights at this hotel, requesting and receiving confirmation of early check-in. Upon arrival after a 9 hour international flight, the front desk was friendly... but the room wasn't ready. I had two hours before an appointment, so I used the lobby bathroom to wash my face and change. The front desk tagged my bags and said they would be in my room once I returned 12+ hours later. I return around 9pm... get my key from the front desk. Bags are not in my room. I return downstairs to pick up my bags and am ready to get sleep. Unfortunately, the room is filled with cigarette smoke and quite warm. I open the window, but the hotel allows smoking directly in front of the hotel and the cigarette smoke continues to filter into the room. The hotel restaurant, bar, and lobby are full of people (Tuesday night - great business for them but unfortunate for guests looking to sleep), so an open window brings in the street noise and the people noise from the hotel... and more cigarette smoke. The hotel was fully booked, so the manager informed me that there were no other rooms and that all King rooms face the front, so the noise and cigarette smoke would be a constant no matter the room. I requested a full refund for my 8 nights (the manger was quick and helpful to complete the refund) and took myself to the Shelbourne at 10pm. At least I would be able to breathe cigarette-free air in my room and trust that the staff care more about their guests comfort rather than those paying for one or two bar drinks. If you don't mind noise and smoke, this is your place. I would recommend the hotel prioritize their guest comfort and request smokers to a designated smoking area away from the front doors and hotel rooms. read more

My wife, a friend & I stayed here for 3 nights. We were impressed at the size of our room although, like most European countries, the bathroom was small. The bathtub also had some drainage issues. It was also a bit warm & the window did not open far enough to make a difference. They offered holding our bags until check in because we were early, but they already had a room available for us to stay in. Easy check in! Housekeeping supplied water for each person, snacks, and towels everyday! The room was comfortable with a TV & it was very clean. Our stay was easy & comfortable! There is a bus stop right down the street, so there is easy access to transportation around Dublin! We enjoyed our nice & quiet stay! read more

Modern and clean hotel within walking distance to city center. Friendly staff and clean rooms make this an obvious choice especially for the price. The restaurant and bar are great with nice food options. Daily breakfast is $12 and well worth the buffet. Great cocktails at the bar. Centrally located to the city with a bus stop directly across the street. Also great food and bar options directly across the road. Everything is a quick stroll to the city and also an inexpensive taxi ride to the airport. read more

Dublin Skylon Hotel - Restaurant Bar - Hotels Near Me - Drumcondra, D

Easy check in much appreciated after 10-hour flight from LAX. Very elegant and upscale feel to lobby, bar and room. Comfy bed, very modern bathroom and nice 3rd story views of the city. Close to all travel and shopping needs. We highly recommend Fagan's Pub 5 minute walk south on Drumcondra. Only negative was very warm room environment. Windows only opened 1/2 inch and no vents or A/C. Found a small fan which helped but hard to sleep comfortably. We did visit during an unusually hot week for Dublin. read more

Dublin Skylon Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Drumcondra, D

The hotel is super cute. The room is spacious with a decent bathroom. The room was clean when we got here and cleaned again every day. The staff has been very helpful and kind. The only downsides was the fact that the room was stuffy and the bathtub doesn't drain well. The bar/ restaurant is good and there are others located within walking distance. read more

Overall Not a bad hotel. Sure. Not a 5 star hotel But for the price you pay. It's worth it. This is my 4th time staying at this hotel. It's the only time that my stat is the the greatest. My window facing the construction they doing in the hotel. So I keep my window close. And noise. But. Usually ok place read more

Dublin Skylon Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Drumcondra, D

The place itself was fine. The staff was very pleasant and the rooms clean. It looks like they are doing some upgrades. They would've gotten 4 stars, but we booked this room in large part because it seemed like a decent place and claims to have an airport shuttle. It definitely does not, so we ended up paying another $50+ to get to and from the airport. We would have booked another place or taken the shuttle into consideration for pricing. All in all this place is fine, but I'm very disappointed about the inaccurate listing. read more

Stayed here back in May for one night. The restaurant food was edible but lots of room for improvement in service and food quality. Rooms were average, location is fairly close to airport, honestly felt like more of a fancy motel than hotel. Dont think our friends cared for it. read more

Thanks very much Skylon Hotel and Drumcondra businesses for putting on a great Christmas event. The event started at the Christmas tree beside Fagan's Pub with free snacks and tea and coffee. We then made our way up to the Skylon Hotel where we were handed free umbrellas (perfect for this weather, once it doesn't rain) by local councillors. Inside the children queued up for Santa Claus and there were smiles aplenty. Then we were fed and boy was there a lot of food! We were stuffed. There was also some musicians singing lovely christmas carols. Anyway I suppose I should say something about the actual hotel. I love the opulence of the hotel from the red decor to the satin custions on the comfy sofas. And cannot fault the staff as everyone was friendly, professional and yes we'll be back to visit again soon. read more

Dublin Skylon Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Drumcondra, D

This was a good pick - had a 13 hr layover and did not want to stay right at airport. Wanted to be able to go to a 'real pub' for a night-cap. Unfortunately pub across the street closes early during the week. - was pretty disappointed. Went back to Skylon bar in time for last call. It was fine. And then they offered us to grab some snacks and another pint in the lobby/lounge area... very nice of them! Breakfast is worth it. Go ahead and get it! No A.C., but can in the room and Windows opened - 50 degrees at night in late September... Cheap/easy can ride from airport and if you have time, easy enough access to downtown. Great bed and shower! read more

Horrible place to stay if you're there for more than day unless you like living out of your suitcase. The best thing was the location. The hotel was situated in a residential neighborhood. Across the street from the hotel were some good restaurants, with bus stops about a block closer to the city center. Pubs were within walking distance. Located on the route from the airport to the city center.  The worst thing was that there were no drawers, shelves, cubby holes, or other provisions to store clothes other than the hangers in the closet. Where do they expect you to put underwear, T-shirts, socks, etc? There was a shelf above the hanger, but it was so high I couldn't see into it which made it extremely difficult to use. I had to live out of my suitcase for 7 nights! Also, the toilet was was installed crooked. I turned in a trouble ticket to let management know, but it was not fixed during the 7 nights I stayed. Sitting on that toilet seat first thing in the morning did wake you up quickly when the cold porcelain contacts your buttocks. read more

We had our recent stay here at the Dublin Skylon hotel and from beginning to end we had a great stay! They were able to accommodate us last minute with reservations. We spent majority of our time at the bar and at their restaurant and we had great service! We will go back and visit Ireland and will use the Dublin Skylon as our hotel! read more

We had such a great experience here! We stayed here the first day we landed in Dublin and they were very kind and allowed us to check in very early. The room was clean and comfortable (aside from being a bit hot, and the bed a bit stiff) but we just opened the window. The next morning we ate breakfast in the restaurant and OMG it was so good! Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. I would stay again and I will absolutely go back for the breakfast buffet. read more

This place is near the airport and it was only a 25 min walk to get to the centre city. It near lots of resturants and they have a 24 hr front desk. read more

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10 min from the center with the bus, friendly stuff, awesome breakfast. Well organised. 24h service & lounge. Love it. read more

Dublin Skylon Hotel - Warm Porridge for breakfast with honey and brown sugar mmh. - Hotels Near Me - Drumcondra, D

The hotel is very well located for both town and the airport. The staff were helpful, if a little out of their depth at times. The pay-as-you go internet station wasn't worth the hassle. I put in EUR1 for 7 minutes thinking that this would be enough time to check in for my flight online. By the time 5 of those 7 minutes had passed the airline page hadn't loaded. Happily the receptionist was very helpful and checked in for me. The air coach leaves form here at 4.20 and 5.30 in the morning (first two options) and it costs EUR3 one way. The bar and the menu on offer there didn't look at all inviting and I've already given the alleged restaurant a review of its own. Well appointed rooms with clean bathrooms are a plus of this hotel, still I wouldn't go back. read more

Stayed April 2015: "Under Construction Nightmare" The place was difficult to locate due to the outside being under construction, and not to mention hard to get into. Finding a parking space was not an easy feat, and we had to park in a space close to the back of the hotel in the underground garage. The hotel lobby was ginormous, decorated tastefully, and appeared to come out of a better home and gardens magazine - hotel edition. There was a lift and our room was over the parking garage overlooking the street and the nearby buildings. When you walk into the room, to the left was the bathroom. It had a counter top that held the sink, the toilet in the corner area, and a bathtub with shower glass that could swing open. On the right of the front door, was the small wardrobe. It had a mirror in the middle and on both sides a closet space to hang your jackets, and place your carry-on luggage. Our bedroom had 3 beds in it because all of their double/twin rooms were full. There were 2 twin beds and one double bed. There was also a desk and TV in the room. The Wi-Fi worked in the room, and we spent most of our time in our hotel room. read more

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great hotel. staff are very helpful and despite on little issue was a great experience. Management and staff know how to look after their customers. We were there on a Thursday night and were treated to live music. lunch menu is great value and servings are very big read more

I was booked here for 5 nights by the company I was giving a course for. The first 2 nights I was in room 322; small with a noisy ventilator in the bathroom. If you stay here for 1 or 2 nights, a room like this is acceptable. Not for 5. Anyway, the first morning, it was early; 0630, the shower only produced cold water. Even after letting it run for 5 minutes. Well, I was awake :-) I complained at the reception and they promised that it would be fixed. In the afternoon I checked and the water was warm. The next morning the same. Now the water was a bit warmer, but still not hot. I asked for another room, which I got. 331; an upgrade. Good. This is a room you would expect when you need to stay that long. No complaints about this room, apart from the fact that the soap and shampoo comes from a dispenser, as in 322. Not good. Bring your own! They have fluffy towels. After a shower you look like Santa :-) Breakfast; I'm not a fan of English/Irish breakfast. Therefore I miss the options you would have with a proper continental breakfast; proper jam, normal butter. Not the artificial you get here. I like a yoghurt in the morning but they display the 'fruit' yogurts. However when you ask for natural, 3 times out of 5 they will have it. Atmosphere: the in house pub has it all: plenty of choice, friendly staff, cosy. Very cosy: strengthened by the older clientèle. Same cosy atmosphere in the lobby, strengthened by the velour couches. Staff: famous Irish hospitality! Conclusion. This is not a bad place to stay. Halfway the airport and the city. Don't be too critical though and then you love to come back. read more

Well, it's a nice enough place, but I had to ask the front desk several times before anyone brought up blankets and pillows for my mother-in-law, who was cold. Or did anything about the bathtub! However, it's close to the stadium, so good for game night. read more

Spent three nights here while traveling alone in Dublin. Was an awesome home base out of the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough to be walkable. There are also buses located literally right outside the door so it's easy to catch a quick bus into the city. The staff are very helpful and everything was really beautiful and clean and so comfortable. I am sad I didn't have any cash on hand (only my card) when I was leaving because i really wanted to leave gratuity for the staff - they were that good. read more

This was a pleasant surprise. We were able to get a room with 3 beds - 2 singles and 1 double. It was quite spacious considering and the beds were comfy. The view out of our window was of the parking lot but since it was just a quick overnight stay, it didn't matter. The location is very close to the bus stop which is a plus. Parking was a little crazy and they charge $5. We ate dinner in the restaurant which had a good menu selection as well as options for kids. Close to the airport but they don't provide shuttle transportation. read more

Booked this for an extended weekend in Dublin with my mom. Clean hotel, older rooms need some refurbishing. They claimed to have bathrobes (but didn't have any) and claimed to be Eco-friendly with card slots governing outlet power (they didn't). The day shift staff were rude, challenged when we asked where we could shop for laundry soap, and didn't seem able to provide directions at all for us or other guests. The overnight shift was amazing! They should put their gentlemen on the day shift to teach the rest of staff about customer relations! read more

TWO STARS at best ... although I booked this place months in advance and sent multiple requests for adjoining bedrooms ... the "hotel" did not follow our requests. We arrived to find our room keys did not work, our two rooms hallways apart, and a stuffy, hot room ... with no working fan available. It took three trips down to the lobby to get room keys that opened the door, a fan that worked, and someone to open our window. My suggestion ... skip this hotel there are many others in Dublin. read more

I love this place! The location is awesome and there is a bus that goes to the airport which is perfect. I checked in here today and it has been awesome! The service is great, the staff is very welcoming and friendly! The rooms are so nice! I was expecting two beds but there are three and the beds are so comfortable! There is a tv in the rooms and there is free wifi which is great! The restraunt here is almost outstanding, far better then I expected for hotel food! I got pasta for dinner here, my dad got curry, and my mom got the Caesar salad and it was all delicious! And the drinks were great as well! This hotel has everything you could ask for, I definitely recommend it! read more