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    4.0 (41 reviews)
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    WELCOME TO IRELAND
    Daren R.

    WEIRD EXPERIENCE... 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.

    Christmas in October
    Mark W.

    Touristy spot in Dublin that is surrounded by other bars and restaurants. We went inside around 7 pm and it was very crowded. It was all decked out with Christmas decorations, but no seats were available. It was packed and I can't imagine hanging here. The live music was Loud and in your face, but it was festive and fun too. It was worth a walk around, but we didn't stay for drinks or anything.

    Laura R.

    Booked this hotel four months ago. But because our flight was changed, we did not get in until 8 PM. Upon walking into this beautiful hotel decorated with industrial type decor with a combination of steel and brick, we were greeted by the front desk staff. We were given earplugs upon check-in. We knew this hotel was not well insulated from the partying noise outside, but we were already prepared for that. Upon entering the room, we noticed that it was overly large. Upon further inspection, we realized it was a handicap room. It was impossible for us to shower as the shower head was super low and the handicap seat in the shower wouldn't stay up and took up more than half the space in the shower. We asked to be moved to another room but there was nothing available until the morning. The next morning I packed up and move to a regular room. I think if you book a room that far in advance and check in late, you should still get the choice of a regular room. It was obviously first come first serve. This situation alone was super annoying!

    Complimentary tea, & coffee for purchase in lobby
    Lucy Y.

    This hotel has a level of customer service that all hotels should strive towards. I was here for 2 nights, with a group of 13 total, in 7 separate rooms, that were booked via Orbitz in 4 separate transactions, under 3 different names, by someone other than me - and I didn't have all the confirmation numbers or exact names for all the rooms. Is your head spinning yet? Mine was, when I was checking in ahead of everyone, while jetlagged, & needing to make sure everyone had the bed situation they wanted when they arrived the next day. But Octavio at the front desk was welcoming, and calm, and cool, and warm!, and patient as he went over all the rooms & names & bed setups with me at least four times until I had all the rooms accounted for & clearly mapped out. His team was gracious & warm when everyone else arrived the next day at 7am, jetlagged, & eyeing them for a clean room when checkout time is noon & checkin time isn't til 3pm. Everyone was super communicative, assigning rooms as soon as they were ready. The rooms are very clean, with a lovely tea/coffee set, small fridge, hairdryer, desk area, comfy firm bed w/lots of pillows, face washcloths!, fluffy towels, and nice liquid soap, shower gel, shampoo & lotion. The only concern I have is that there is no AC - but the very powerful tower fan in each room made up for that, as the outside temps were in the 50s. The rooms that were on the (louder) street side had double windows to muffle bar noises outside, and earplugs were thoughtfully placed bedside. The hotel restaurant offers a GREAT breakfast. For 18 euros/person, the extensive buffet had fruit (a rotating selection of whole fruits, grapes, 4 kinds of berries, kiwi, melon, pineapple), granola, meusli, raisins, banana chips, several baked sweet pastries, TO DIE FOR flaky croissants (chocolate, plain & almond), bagels, bread & a toaster, LEGIT fresh baked scones & soda bread, mini Bonne Maman jam jars & butter, Nutella, yogurts both dairy & soy (Killowen Farm in the glass jars!), multiple cold cereals, a selection of sandwich makings, hard boiled eggs, and a hot area with all the components of a full Irish breakfast (sausages, fried & scrambled eggs, beans, hash browns, bacon, baked tomatoes, mushrooms, white & black pudding). Coffees, teas and juices were offered too. We had some very picky eaters in the group & this breakfast buffet made EVERYONE happy - which is truly amazing. I would choose to have breakfast here even if I stayed elsewhere. Lunch & dinner is cooked by Hellfire! So the pizzas & focaccias are LEGIT bc they are made in their woodfired oven. I tried the Mushroom & Rocket focaccia & the Honey & Mustard Salad, add salmon, and they were both FANTASTIC. The location is so convenient to everything around. Bars & restaurants out the door, Tesco Express next door, Hard Rock Cafe a few doors down, The Shelbourne Hotel, Molly Malone, THE Temple Bar & the Book of Kells all less than a mile walking distance away. Tempting bakeries, pharmacies, & a Marks & Spencer nearby. Oh and hotel guests get access to an athletic club w/a pool & sauna that is very close by. This is PRIME Temple Bar area to stay in. I can speak for 13 people when I say that we do recommend!

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    The staff was great and the hotel was in a great location. I got a little nervous when I got there and realized they didn't have air-conditioning (I'm from the south and I'm used to having air-conditioning all the time) but with the windows open, it was just fine. would definitely stay there again if I was in Dublin.

    Westwood Club
    Mark C.

    They have 4 LCD TV's in the indoor pool & sauna area. The gym and pool are located off property at the ultra Westwood Club make sure you pack your gym clothes and swimming trunks. It's just around the corner make a right at the sign that says Hard Rock Hotel and you'll see it on the right. You need a cap in the pool they sell them at the hotel for 2 euros or at the club for 3 euros and they actually look really cool I saw someone in one that was a hip off white and another lady was rocken one that was kind of a shiny silver glitter. Breakfast buffet is 10 euro or 15 depending on if you eat meat. Check in head straight to Bojan thank me later.

    Bryan B.

    This is a convenient place to stay in the city centre of Dublin. It's located right on the peripheral of Temple Bar so you can walk to many of the top restaurants and bars in Dublin. The main downside is that it can be loud at night, especially if you end up in a room facing the street. Overall the rooms and service was good. Breakfast was included in our stay and it was your typical Irish breakfast buffet. Nothing to write home about but it was definitely convenient and it was served from 7am onwards. I'd stay here again but only if I'm planning to go out to bars at night. This is not the place if you're looking for a quiet getaway.

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    Great rooms in a great location! Easy walking distance to food and medieval sites. If you're in Dublin it's a nice place to stay

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    Room stunk of sewage water , didn't want to relocate me even though had open rooms . Do not recommend .

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    Finishing our stay now, but will definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to stay in the temple bar area in Dublin.

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    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.

    The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection - Spa relaxation room setup as soon as they open

    The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

    (181 reviews)

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    South Inner City

    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.

    Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin - Interior hallway

    Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin

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    South Inner City

    Stayed here for 3 nights recently and enjoyed it. Hotel was nicely located just a couple blocks…read moreaway from St Patrick's Cathedral and a hop on hop off bus stop. So it was easy to get around city. Hotel room was nicely located, spacious, great beds, nice bathroom, nice view. Breakfast spread was amazing. Loved all the choices and of course the coffee machine. I would definitely stay here again when in Dublin.

    I had a great stay at the Radisson Blu for a night this July…read more This hotel was walking distance, less than 10 minutes away from the bus stop that we had taken from the airport. It is in a convenient location nearby many tourist attractions, such as Temple Bar, Dublin's castle, St Patrick's Cathedral, etc. it was also a short walking distance to our car rental pick up at St Stephen's Green shopping centre. We booked this hotel for the first day of our trip. We arrived in the morning so our room wasn't ready for check in yet, but we were able to drop off our luggage in the lobby. This made it easy for us as we could continue exploring according to our plan (we took a 30 minute train ride over to Howth right after dropping our bags). Coming back to the hotel around 5pm, our room was ready and we were able to nap a bit before dinner. The superior room we booked was located in a renovated section of the hotel and had access to a shared outdoor patio right across from our hotel room. We didn't have time to use the patio but it was spacious and it seemed no one was using it whenever we passed by. Our hotel room was very clean, large (great for us as we had plenty of luggage) and we had two complementary water bottles in the room. We had breakfast the next morning and it was buffet style. There is a section if you want fresh made omelettes. Lots of variety I think but I stuck with the classic Irish breakfast items. So delicious and fresh! Check out process - we had a bit of a hiccup as I had given my credit card for authorization for breakfast charges when I checked in. The staff was asking for my credit card again which confused me as I had already paid. Despite the confusion, the service at Radisson was great and I would definitely recommend this hotel for fellow tourists!

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    Should you land at the Conrad Hotel Dublin at any point you're visiting Ireland consider yourself…read morelucky! What a lovely place, filled with even lovelier folks that make sure your stay feels like a homecoming. You are incredibly close and very walkable to all the attractions that Dublin has to offer. They offer an incredible breakfast so make sure you don't miss that before you take in the magic that is Ireland. The rooms are great, clean, and comfortable. The staff is warm, insightful, and so very thoughtful of their guests. We had the great fortune of getting connected to a tour guide whom privately took us all around not just Dublin but beyond. Since his was recommended by the hotel, I must give massive props to Mr Les who took us all over Dublin and beyond! If you're looking for a private tour (I was traveling with my 2 young kiddos (7 & 5), father, and spouse). By the end of our 3 days together, it was like saying bye to family. Highly recommend this hotel and should you be looking for a private tour to make sure you keep coming back to visit Ireland, ask them for Les' information or feel free to send me a note! Us Yelpers are family so where there is a pot of gold to be shared, we share it!

    This place is super nice, very very clean, good customer service, and comfortable rooms with all…read morethe amenities to feel right at home. It's at a prime location so you can definitely go out for a stroll if you'd wanted to. There is a restaurant inside, on the pricey side but pretty good. It's a great place to stay for a day or more for sure!

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