Love this place for the location alone and making it a Hilton branded property puts it over the top for me. While it is not 5 stars in terms of luxury and service, it is a solid 4+ for the convenient location and the very friendly, welcoming staff that are always looking to assist you. Regarding the location, it is a bit nondescript but fronts the River Liffey very close to the Millennium bridge. The front entrance is on a side street (Jervis St) and there is not large signage or a huge glitzy front with a doorman so it is easy to possibly go right by this and miss it. It's position by the River puts it within walking distance of most of the "must see" attractions and there are plenty of great pubs and dining options just a few steps away. If you are lucky enough to have some frequent stay HHonors privileges, the perks such as room upgrades and free breakfast are very much worth it. Speaking of breakfast, it is not cheap (about 20 Euros) but it is a full Irish spread with just about anything you could want so it is worth it. As for the rooms, if you get a chance, consider choosing one that is not on the main street near the River or you will run the risk of a lot of traffic noise at all hours. The vibe here is hip and modern with an odd yet pleasant purple theme throughout. I am here with others that are staying elsewhere and after hearing the inconveniences they are dealing with to see the sights, (taxis, traffic, bus lines, etc.) I am convinced that this is the perfect location for someone like myself that wants the comforts of a business class of hotel service with the touristy convenience of being able to walk to everything. read more

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An amazing hotel, reasonably priced, immaculate and very service oriented. Within minutes upon my arrival I was checked in, thanked, asked what time I needed my car in the AM and a wake up call. I asked where was the nearest COVID testing facility and she walked me out to the street giving me perfect directions all with such a smile. Wanted a light dinner went down to the restaurant, food was amazing and service was spectacular. Managers constantly present. Thank you! read more

Dated. Lobby smelled nice but the rooms just didn't feel as clean as most Hilton properties. Lifetime Diamond status meant nothing. Will stay elsewhere next time. read more

Location, location made this hotel as a excellent choice for our stay in Dublin. It was a walking distance for all ours places and attractions we planned to visit. Very friendly hotel staff from check-in till last day. Room was very clean and for European standard big enough. Window can be open and is pleasant to have fresh air in the room. Mattress can be more comfortable and pillows are pretty big. Will be nice to have at least one smaller as a choice. Bath has a curtain and nice wide shower head. Was pretty quiet, no any noise to affect good night sleep. Nice selection of variety food including menu selection for the breakfast. Very good choice to stay in Dublin. read more

We had afternoon tea again, this time with a good gap since last Christmas. It was busier than the last time, most tables with their cake tiers and some bubbly. When we entered, we had to wait and wait and wait to get seated. There were 2 servers that looked over but no one reacted. Maybe it wasn't their area and they belonged to the bar on the other side. Still, not great. I eventually walked up to the till where my reservation was checked and we got seated. The cake tier arrived straight away, followed by Prosecco and then a long time...nothing. My friend is visibly pregnant so clearly she wasn't gonna drink the Prosecco but she wasn't offered anything else and there was no water or tea anywhere. So we waited, again, for someone's attention and finally ordered water and tea. The service didn't improve from there and we were constantly sitting with empty glasses and cups. This was much better the last time I was here. Now the food: oh dear! We were served the following: mini egg sandwiches mini coronation chicken sandwiches smoked salmon on white mini-bagel 2 small raisin scones with jam and cream and lots of really sweet dessert types. The sandwiches...meh. Bagel, the same. The scones were dry but the cream helped a bit. Absolutely nothing to write home about. The Art of Coffee make better scones and their main job is great coffee. The top tier had: 2 macarons (flavour unknown) mini crème brulee (very nice and light) chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup (was ok) mini lemon tarts (I couldn't taste the lemon at all) mini caramel muffin and something we were told was panna cotta but it had the texture of jelly beans, really rubbery and tasteless also. I couldn't eat the muffin (way too sweet) or the macaron (not fresh) so overall, not as good as we hoped. At 25Euro per person definitely overpriced for what we got. So yes, I think I count my losses and give up on afternoon tea in here. Just in here though, not altogether. read more

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Although I only stayed for one night, I really enjoyed the hotel. The staff was very helpful with directions, information and setting up cab rides when needed. The room was bright and very comfortable. The wifi access in the room was faster than I have at home, so that was a nice bonus. The location is terrific, right in the center of Dublin across from Temple Bar and Trinity College is very close as well. I'll stay here again when I return to Dublin. read more

From a warm welcome filled with laughs and detailed support about my visit and the hotel till the end where they set up transportation as well as scheduled a wake up call and had water eating for us upon our 5am departure... the hotel was clean nicely located within the city limits and most importantly the staff were all eloquent and humble. The rooms were nicely decorated with all the useful amenities you'd want or need. Ac / heat ... modern look and feel. I left behind a few documents and the staff secured it and mailed it to me internationally. Now that is customer service. If ever back to that island I would def stay there again. read more

If its somewhere fab and hip you are looking for then this is the place for you. If you are looking for fine dining this ain't the place for you... it's not that the food is bad.... actually some of it when we dined was very good... but the service. .. ooooohhhh mama! I have never seen condiments been lifted from a table half way through the service nor indeed the side dishes ( beans, roast potato etc....) taken away before diners had had their fill. There was a series of mess-ups with our room booking that in the end left us tired and frustrated, it was not the flawless and superior experience we were expecting. In fairness the manager on duty looked after us and made up for the errors but none the less, not fun. read more

In the heart of Dublin, Ireland, the Morrison Hotel is centrally located in Dublin City Centre -- just a short 2 or 3 minute walk on the bridge over the River Liffey and you are in the very core of the Temple Bar district, with all of its busy pubs, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. However, while the Morrison describes itself as "stylish" and a "hip and cool" luxury hotel in Dublin City Centre, -- this is actually a bit of a stretch. The rooms were obviously updated at some point in an effort to make them more "chic", but they have not really hit the mark. You don't really have to look too far below the surface to realize that the hotel is actually quite old, and it has not been updated in all of the ways that one would normally expect to achieve "hip and cool" status. The room lighting is way too dim, particularly in the bathrooms. Coffee in the room is freeze dried instant -- and bad. The room temperature controls were less than efficient. Also, room furnishings and carpeting were more than beginning to show their age with normal wear and tear. My room only had a blind on 1/2 the window, the other 1/2 was missing. Elevators were old, slow and tiny. I'll go with a 3 out of 5, but this hotel would need major renovation to achieve a higher rating, or to live up to its "stylish" billing. read more

We were not happy in this hotel. Perhaps its deficiencies were accentuated because we had just come from Belfast and one of the BEST hotels we had ever been in (please see my review of the Fitzwilliam Hotel, Belfast, Northern Ireland). Initial impressions of any sort are very important. Step into the lobby of this four star hotel and your senses are assaulted both by very strange decor and art (more about this below) and by heavily perfumed air. You are greeted by a front desk staff who appears cold and definitely not interested in customer service. NO sense of real warmth or welcome. Upon arrival, the desk clerk could not find our reservations and balked even though we had a confirmatory email. At checkout, the desk clerk insisted that we had taken items from the minibar, when we had NOT. On more than one occasion, the concierge sent us to markets or places that were not open. Go to the elevator and you see a back lighted wall of odd phrases. I once worked in a mental institution and these walls were VERY reminiscent of the way a particular patient was allowed to work out his or her psychoses by writing on walls. I was later informed that these are snippets of song lyrics. I am fairly knowledgeable about music through the 1970s. I recognized NONE of these phrases. The hotel room, itself, featured some song lyric snippet. Like those in the elevator and elevator lobby, it made no sense. The molded headboard was "decorated" with a serious of odd holes or indentations. Other than these two decorations, the room was devoid of art work or color. Perhaps the worst of all is the gargantuan sculpture that semi-stands/hangs above the breakfast area. I personally found this thing to be hideous and disturbing. I later learned that it is allegedly a "half-bird/half-man," and not some devil figure escapee from Dante's Inferno, as I suspected. I understand that art is very personal and subject to individual taste and interpretation, but I would think that a hotel would opt for something "middle of the road" and SOOTHING to most. Air conditioning was decent, provided that you leave a hotel key in the switch. The bed was fine but the pillows were terrible. While breakfasts were good, the dining facility, itself, left a lot to be desired. There were maybe four tables on the same floor as the buffet. Other seating is up a fairly steep flight of stairs. Carrying food up the stairs can be a significant problem for some; especially older clients with joint and/balance problems. BTW, the "half-bird/half-man" sculpture looms over the wall of the upper breakfast area. The hotel has an excellent location; a few blocks from the main shopping area and directly across the Liffey River from the "Temple Bar" area. There is a pedestrian bridge almost in front of the hotel. Plenty of public transportation also runs alongside the river. In room television provided NO closed captioning for those of us who need it. There was NO on screen guide available. If you wanted to find out what was playing you had to go through the channels. The shower tub was very narrow and had no slip-proof mat. Nor was there any kind of grab bar near the shower. There was also no place to keep a towel anywhere near the shower. This was the first time I had ever checked into a hotel and immediately wanted to leave. Since our room was "prepaid," this was not an option. I MUST note that the assistant manager, Paul, put forth an extraordinary effort to make us comfortable once we voiced these comments. He went so far as to have something resembling a bath mat and a television guide purchased for us. We appreciated his efforts, but we would not stay there again without significant changes. read more

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Absolutely wonderful -- highly recommend! Close to everything. A special shout out to the bartender, Maroje, from Dubrovnik. He taught us all about the whiskeys and gave us travel tips for Dublin, and future travel tips for Dubrovnik. We will highly recommend the Morrison to any friends planning a trip to Ireland. read more

My sister and I were staying in Dublin at an Airbnb and were locked out of the apartment late one night. The hotel manager at the desk, in the middle of the night, made several phone calls on our behalf, brought us water/snacks, and helped us to call a cab to help us unlock the door. As we weren't even guests at the hotel, I can't even begin to emphasize the amount of kindness in these actions. Very patient and helpful for foreign travelers. read more

UPDATE: The hotel was recently renovated and reopened in January 2013. Passing by, I noticed that the lounge area is now a dining area. It looks lovely though and may be worth a look and an updated review! ~~~~~~~~~~ The Cafe Bar is a cool and slightly upscale spot to enjoy a glass of wine on a date or with a small group of friends. I love the lounge layout and the ambiance. It's sleek and somewhat sexy. Grab a table near the windows overlooking the street. You'll feel like you're in the middle of it all yet at the same time removed enough to enjoy your cocktail away from the hustle and bustle. This is a great spot for couples and groups of four to six. Clink! read more

First Time in the bar and stopped of for birthday prosecco First impression loved the decor and ambiance Got a lovely seat at front and ordered our prosecco Service was great and then got cocktail list which for this venue pricewise wasn't bad . Can't wait to go back and and get gentlemen's afternoon tea as looks fab read more

LOVED staying here. Location is fantastic and convenient to Temple Bar, morning breakfast (included for Hhonors Diamond members) is great and has a wide range of available options. Wifi is fast, hotel staff are very helpful, and the fitness center is well-appointed, clean and spacious. We couldn't have asked for more during our stay in Dublin. We will absolutely be back. read more

Very nice but largely overpriced Hilton hotel. They didn't have a room available to suit two adults and two young children. Instead they offered a double room. When asked if they had a cot, the front desk vehemently stated they don't do that. However, when I told him we'd have t find another place, he mysteriously found a cot and charged me an extra €50. Location is great. Walking distance to most sites in Dublin. Short cab ride to Guinness factory. Parking is available in a nearby garage at a reduced rate (again a bit disappointed with front desk as they indicated they would validate for the stay). Overall, I would probably return...but only after checking the numerous other hotels in the surrounding area. read more

Popped in for a hot drink to escape from the rain. Was a little shocked at the cost (4.10 for hot choc) but then pleasantly surprised to get some little treats alongside. A gorgeous crumbly shortbread, a choc and coconut covered marshmallow and then a rich, decadent piece of choc truffle that melted slightly at the touch. Pricey, but a nice treat read more

As i walked in the door i was pleasantly greeted by some live music and swanky decor. The place has changed since i have been last there with a dining area to the right and some comfy sofas. The music was modern music with a jazzy twist which was very nice to listen to. The place didn't look too busy and it seemed that was the way the place is designed to be like. The cocktails were quite expensive though and didn't really leave me wanted more. I ordered a ferryman cocktail which was meant to contain mixed berries but for some reason they had been muddled and strained so the cocktail was just weakly flavoured with the berries. The waiter offered another drink and he was very nice and helpful but i declined as i was too tired to really go over the menu again. But the place is really lovely and i will be back again especially when just looking for a relaxing drink rather than being surrounded by the mulling crowds of Temple bar. A good reason to stay on the north side of the river! read more

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The Morrison Hotel on the quays is a really stylish hotel. Fashion guru John Rocha was the creative force behind the Morrison's chic interiors. It open to a lot of hype and celebrity sightings and unlike some other trendy hotels in town this one still pulls in the big names. The rooms are really spacious and well designed and has the best of everything from linen and blankets and pillows on the bed to the generous sized toiletries in the bathrooms. The bathrobes are well worth trying to steal from here! read more

Okay, so some of the hotel staff is a little out of it. (Ex. Waitress struggled to open a bottle of twist off wine. Bags were taken to the wrong room.). But, they correct their mistakes and are very nice about it. Very comfortable and stylish rooms. I really liked having a dimmer switch for the lights. Unusual feature for a hotel. The purple underlighting isn't my taste, but it works well enough. Great shower, and I love how big the towels are. They could be softer though. One night, we had cocktails at the bar, dinner at the restaurant, and the cocktails were so good we went back for more. Dinner was great, cocktails were even better. The Morrison made for a very pleasant stay in Dublin, with easy access to everything around town. read more

Like a W Hotel gone to seed -- I expect that if I walk by again in 10 years there will be vines growing throughout the building, wolves roaming the halls, and great gusts of dust billowing out when you open those glass doors. I stayed here circa 2001 and it was the only design hotel in Dublin; the bar was packed and the rooms were decent. I stayed here in 2010 and no maintenance had been done in the intervening near-decade; moldy shower, scraped wood desk full of splinters, water stains on the walls, and a ratty orange quilt folded at the bottom of the bed that might have once been some modern home textile by John Rocha but now looked like a toddler's well-worn blankie. It's not just that the late-nineties design is outdated; the hotel was shabby, tired, and worn out. The crowd was now businessmen and bachelorette parties, and was in general just depressing. It was so bad I checked out and went to the Dylan hotel, which was lovely -- Tablet Hotels to the rescue. read more

I don't get all the hoopla about the decor. It's interesting and makes the space pleasant, but I didn't find it noteworthy. The room was comfortable and about what one would expect given what it cost. The bar area was nice, and I appreciated the bar man keeping it open past normal hours for those of us having a late drink. In general the staff were helpful and friendly (although the bar man did get a little surly as we lingered later than he'd have liked). Then again, 11PM seems an awfully early closing time for a bar in a hotel of this caliber. For me what really set the Morrison apart from similar places I've stayed was the breakfast they put out. I enjoy Irish breakfast as much as anyone, and they offer a great example here. The puddings in particular were excellent (both the black and white versions). No beans were to be found (tragically), but everything else was so good they weren't missed (much). I'll let everybody else be impressed by how chic the place supposedly is. These stars are for the friendly helpful staff and that breakfast, both of which I'll remember longer than the details of the decor! read more

I recently stayed at The Morrison on a return trip to Dublin for one night. When you walk in you definitely notice the swanky-ness of the place and the cool, hip decor. I didn't have a chance to sample a tasting at the bar, but it also looks pretty cool with a bunch of young professionals sipping wine and cocktails. The room itself seemed large for what was paid, with ample pillows and a comfy bed. There was plenty of storage space and the shower was piping hot with strong pressure. If I had to fault the place on anything it would be the a/c or heat as it didn't seem to be doing the job as I expected. Props must go to the staff who held my luggage for a whole day while a friend and I went on a drunken tour of Dublin. I returned at 1am for my luggage and the staff was as friendly as could be and remembered me on sight as the guy that left his luggage there all day. read more

Awesome hotel for Dublin area. The design of the hotel is fantastic and the staff does a great job welcoming there guests. The bar and restaurants offers a great selection of food and drink, but again the design is something you should take notice of. The rooms are a good size and well designed for comfort and elegance. read more

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Our experience at this property is not good. We travel 300+ days a year on business. At 7PM the hotel sticks a 'form written note' under your door to advise you of loud parties in the courtyard. They do not warn you in advance. The property books events and doesn't let their best guests know about the noise. We tried to get assistance to remedy the situation to no avail - no response. In the future, we will spend our €400 at the Shelbourne Renaissance Hotel across from St. Stephen's Green. read more

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Making a reservation was close to impossible. I rang on three different occasions. After more than a week, I finally managed to get through to a member of staff who assisted me. The staff were nice, but not nice enough to make me want to go back. Same thing goes for the food (I had ordered afternoon tea). read more

We visited The Morrison Hotel on April 17th. My partner ordered Gentleman's tea and I ordered Afternoon tea. Service was great. I wasn't too fond of the contents of Afternoon tea but I would for sure return for the Gentleman's tea. (I would probably sub the Beer for prosecco though) read more

It is a moderately clean hotel but in no way typical of any Hilton's we have been to worldwide. The styling, towels a little off.

Perfect location for getting to temple bar. Simply cross the bridge and you are there. Nice room and comfortable. Warm cookies at check in was a plus. read more

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Great location, great service, great food. Buzzing bar, nicely decorated. On the river, across from Temple Bar, and most of what you might want to see in Dublin. Walked around easily. Took taxi to areas a bit further out (Rathmine, etc). Room was comfortable. I was able to get early check in. The beds were split, I had asked for a bigger bed---they quickly reconfigured to King size at a time that was convenient for me. Front desk staff was very friendly. Morrison Grill has good food, Irish beef was good (not the best, and a tad overcooked for my liking, but overall tasty and convenient if you don't want to leave the hotel for every meal). The only minor inconvenience was parking. There is a garage very close by, but on weekends the garage opens at 9 AM so if you have an early flight the next day, you have to park on the street or park in a garage that is a bit further away (and still doesn't open before 8 AM weekends) and isn't validated. Still, the night I used the garage was only 24 euro with hotel validation, and street parking is free after 6 PM. When I went to move my car for the night, the bell hop told me where I might find a spot right behind the hotel, and I found one in less than 5 minutes, on a Saturday before Xmas next to a major shopping center...so not bad at all. I give 4 out of 5 just for the parking situation and the food being just on par and not out of this world. I would stay here again. read more

My favourite hotel in Dublin ! Fantastic location right on the river Liffey . Great rooms and fantastic facilities at this hotel . Nice attentive staff as well 10/10 . read more

This is a nice Hilton property! In the heart of Dublin but not in the tourist Temple Bar area. Right on the canal, close walking distance to most everything. Staff is very friendly, property is clean, restaurant is nice. I'd recommend this property & I would return. read more

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I loved this hotel! It was such a pleasant surprise. My girlfriend and I needed a hotel in Dublin, and we didn't have a lot of time to make a decision. We chose the Morrison based on the location, and wow, it was perfect! It's a short walk across a bridge to really fun area with lots of great bars and restaurants, but at the same time, the hotel is the perfect distance away so that it's not affected by the large crowds and noise. On top of the location, the staff is super friendly and very helpful, the rooms are a good size and very stylish, and the breakfast was fantastic! I loved this place and definitely recommend it. read more

Just came in here for a pre-cinema glass of wine. Pretty snazzy have to say! The decor is very chic and looks like a great venue for a gathering, dinner or (like me) just a drink. The food menu looks really good and I will defintely be back to try it out. read more

There arent that many nice bars in central dublin 1 for that they get 3stars. The extra one is for the fancy deco and the choice of non alcoholic and alcoholic cocktails read more

The Morrison Hotel is just on my doorstep and I often pop in for a drink. Had afternoon tea there twice recently and had a really lovely experience! The gentleman serving us (possibly the maître d') was extremely welcoming and accommodating. We were looked after really well. The scones and desserts were delicious! We were given very generous servings (a few complimentary extras) and top ups on our tea and coffee. Service is so important when it comes to enjoying your dining experience and the Morrison doesn't disappoint to this end. We will be back!x read more

Well I traveled along to the Morison's Hotel in the nearby bar. While I appreciate that the staff members were quite under pressure, considering there were only two to serve a large group, I was quite taken aback by their mannerisms. By that I mean, that when I ordered my Green Tea as below, I asked what flavors do they have. And his reply was quite rude. He merely says "Green tea is Green tea Sir". Well it ain't. I can re-assure you. Its a family name. In the end, when I got the tea, I was treated to a lovely presentation. Lovely bikkie(Biscuits) might I add, and also the tea itself was a loose tea kinda thing. However the tea was so strong, I simply could not finish it. The price was so extraordinary and ridiculously expensive. 3.80 for the tea alone. When I saw the staff member coming over with a tray, it only occurred to me that the tea came from a different area. I could have gone over myself. He could have told me that teas etc., are served in a different area(across from the bar). read more

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This was a nice hotel on the north side of Dublin. The south side is the more active area but it's literally just a 5 min walk over a bridge to the south side so it was actually kind of nice being in the quieter area and only having a small walk to all the pubs and attractions. the rooms were pretty small so make sure your comfortable with your roommate but i would stay here again despite the room size. read more

This was a terrific stay at a terrific hotel. The staff were always pleasant, helpful and courteous. Clean and quiet with a very modern feel. The hotel restaurant served up a terrific breakfast, and for dinner the steak with cognac and pepper sauce was absolutely phenomenal. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it if you were traveling on business given its proximity to central business area, or on pleasure given its proximity to the Temple Bar tourist district. read more

Fantastic hotel in the heart of everything. Able to walk from hotel to many tourist sites. Employees were all very personable. Breakfast was great! read more