Wonderful hotel in Malahide! Definitely will be coming back next time I visit my family in Ireland. The hotel is recently renovated and all of the shared spaces such as lobby, restaurant, bar, all were meticulously decorated to make people feel warm and at home. The service was outstanding including Cian, Cormac and Karl in the bar. The rooms are nicely sized, extremely clean and top notch amenities. When there is Elemis products in the bathroom and a Dyson hairdryer to use after your shower, anyone will feel like royalty. I loved this place and can't wait to come back! read more

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BEWARE when booking this hotel through their website. Contrary to what their FAQ says about their cancellation policy (see picture), their actual cancellation policy is hidden behind the "info" icon next to the room classification's title. Typically hotels openly include their policies regarding refunds and cancellation in a room classification's title (e.g. "Premium Double Room (Non-Refundable)") and/or an active link titled "Cancellation Policy" is included. As of the posting of this review, the Grand Hotel in Malahide does neither. We were unfortunately unaware that the cancellation policy for the room we booked was hidden behind the "info" icon and in direct conflict with the hotel's FAQ. Hopefully it won't matter and our trip will go as planned, but if something disrupts our plans our only recourse appears to be to reschedule for another time. I suggested the hotel's web master update their website to make their specific cancellation policies more clear, visible and obvious. Whether they do that or not, you at least now know that clicking on the ubiquitous "info" icon next to a room classification's title is going to reveal more significant details than the brand of shampoo you'll find in their showers. read more

Grand Hotel - Screenshot of the FAQ page regarding cancellation policy of the Malahide Grand Hotel. - Hotels Near Me - Malahide, D

Judging by how they serve up their dinners and how they treat their customers or those who come to dine in their restaurant the coast especially pre booking for a meal. This hotel seems to have a very much low respect for those who come to dine or their customers. Meals served bearly warm and given the wrong table and signing for ur own cakes just in case if you get poisoned by your own cakes on their premises. Two managers running in to explain, such an embarrassment overall. No consideration whatsoever. read more

We picked this place only as said free parking and free hot breakfast. Then we arrive and while we booked on hotels.com the guy at desk said you booked on Expedia and does not include breakfast. I have the ad from hotels.com and confirms free hot breakfast. Not a fair hotel as it's just a breakfast buffet and I have the confirmation advertisement that day "free parking and free hot breakfast" so it really SUCKS when our decision to stay here is based on this decision and the hotel don't desk clerk won't honour this. Hotel room is clean and well decorated. That's not my issue, my issue is misleading advertising. read more

Grand Hotel - Misleading advertisement by this hotel? - Hotels Near Me - Malahide, D

Checking in after a long trip was disappointing. The blonde woman with the Chanel belt acted like she was doing us a favor to check us in for our 3 night stay. Asked for directions for the Dart into Dublin for the next day and she was irritated and condescending. Went out to dinner and upon returning spoke to a lovely man at the desk who answered all our questions about the Dublin trip with specific instructions about transport and a great restaurant recommendation. The hotel was fine, breakfast was lovely. Lobby had dog doo tracked by someone's shoes from restaurant entrance to elevators not cleaned during our visit. Amazed that was never addressed. Big dead planters on either side of entrance to hotel disappointing. Ireland is awash with vibrant flowers. I would suggest the Grand step up its game and not rest on its laurels. read more

Great spot in the bay.... Up to date rooms great food and they have a gym and indoor pool and jacuzzi. Lots of golfers stay here as well as tourists who want to visit without the cacophony of Dublin. The city is 30 minutes via train, $5. read more

Very cozy hotel with helpful staff. The breakfast buffet at the Coast Restaurant included in the rate was a very nice touch. One staffmember helped me troubleshoot the wifi and another immediately ordered a fridge when I asked for one. The fridge was in my room by the time I got to the hotel that evening. The Coast Restaurant also stands up on its own merits with the best seafood chowder I've ever eaten. read more

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Stayed here for one night this weekend and it was a very positive experience for me and my boyfriend. The Matt Ryan bar/restaurant staff were so lovely and accommodating. Lovely atmosphere in the bar and the food came out so fast. Credit to the chef, the chicken and mushroom tagliatelle was so good. Big shoutout to Martin M giving us espresso martinis even tho they weren't in the menu. Love that from him. The room was well worth the price but the price on deserts was a bit steep. Note if you book on certain sites that you won't receive all the amenities like included breakfast but alas it's a lesson learned for next time. Love the tv in the room, really upped the game for us as we were just there to relax. Would recommend to a friend. read more

Staff are not attentive to customers. My family and friends immediately felt that you were an imposition when you asked a question. Rooms were clean but not all amenities were functional. Halls were a maze to navigate from rooms back to reception and restaurant area. You would be fortunate to find a speedy exit if you were required to exit the facility immediately. Room rates were very high for what customers were provided for lodging. read more

Location Location Location. This hotel is in a great spot. The surrounding area has a vibrant restaurant scene, coffee shops, wine store and pubs. The lodging in fine, but I hear the place has no AC during the warmer part of the year. As for the heater, it pretty darn toasty. So much I had to crack open the windows. Service is fine. Breakfast is awesome. read more

Attended the Grand Hotel for a conference recently. The hotel was easy to locate, near the seafront and motoroway and on arrival we found more than ample parking on multiple sides of the hotel. The hotel dates back to 1835 and still holds bundles of its original charm to this day. We arrived into the newer end of the building and sat by the fire with some tea and scones, taking in the grandeur while our colleagues arrived for our event. We then moved downstairs to the conference venues - all extremely well organised. We had one room for refreshments then onto our main room for our event. Afterwards we all made our way to The Palm Court, one of the four restaurant areas in the hotel. The Palm Court serves a carvery style lunch six days a week and the quality was outstanding. With around seven choices of mains and desserts there was something for everyone in our party. After our lunch I asked the receptionist where I could sit and work for a few hours and take advantage of the free wifi before heading home and she suggested a few different lobby areas around the older side of the hotel. I made my way to one of the most beautiful seating areas I've ever come across. With sofas, cosy chairs and open fire and beautiful detailing this hotel is just a must see. Staff were on hand in the seating areas to offer refreshments too which was a bonus. The Grand Hotel is simple beautiful. Staff couldn't do enough for you and I'll certainly be heading back to investigate the rooms for an overnight very soon. read more

The facility is fantastic and the service people are superb. It is preposterous in this day and age to have rooms with no temperature control. Had fun known I would have a sauna for my nights sleep I would never have checked in. Truly deplorable and shame on the ownership who is fully cognizant and has taken no steps to correct. read more

Great location, fantastic views and good service however the in-room comforts perhaps don't live up to the 'Grand' billing read more

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The Grand is somewhat out of the way for the average western traveler (who is terrified of driving on the other side of the road) -this does not include me.. but it's right down the road from the train and only a €15 taxi ride from Dublin. The Grand is... grand, old style hotel with tea in the lobby and two bars and a variety of room types mostly due to addition over the decades. Pretty excellent gym as far as hotel gyms go! It's a recommendation for those travelers who always wind up staying at just another Hilton, put some adventure and interest into your stays. Even if you just think of it as a bed to lay in at the end of the day. --Positive feelings despite the fact the room I checked into had a big leak and hole in the bathroom ceiling (how does a housekeeper miss this?) read more

Me and my wife and son along with her parents went for food today in the grand hotel. The food was excellent and the guys serving us were also excellent. The mood and atmosphere was perfect for my 10 week old son and I recommend it to anyone. read more

Quaint charming hotel. Small rooms but overall ambience was great, overlooking the bay and close to Malahide castle. Good food in all the restaurants. Great walking paths along the bay read more

I actually stayed in the Grand Hotel one weekend and I found it to be lovely and old-fashioned. It sort of has a look of a place that's not been refurbished in ages but is still in good nick. It probably has had work done and that's the vibe it's striving for. The rooms were perfectly fine - not grandiose as the name would suggest, but more than adequate - and breakfast was totally delicious. It was included in the price too, which is great as a lot of hotels make you pay extra for brekkie. The weather was fabulous (yes, imagine good weather in Ireland!) that weekend also so it added to the experience as Malahide is beside the sea and so beautiful when the sun is shining. read more

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We ate in the returamt last week. The resturant was nice, the staff were pleasant and the views were amainzing. Unfortunately the menu and food was a little dated. Probably won't be back. read more