Travel back in time when castles were a thing of royalty. This fun renovated castle is perfect for…read morereliving the days of renaissance period. This is a must place to stay if you don't want to go downtown and want stay close to the airport. Parking is terrible especially if they have a planned event. Nestled away in a little neighborhood, didn't find anything in walking distance. We had one of the luxury suites which included dinner. The four poster bed was made for a king. We melted into the plush mattress and comforters. The bathroom was like a spa and included thick white bath robes. Felt like it was a spa. Our room included dinner at the Fahrenheit Restaurant. What a wonderful place to dine. We got to order from a 3 course menu and everything was wonderful. Treat yourself to some pampering. Live like a king and queen for a night.

It was a treat to stay in a castle! The Clontarf Castle is well decorated. We stayed there for 2…read morenights, spaced a week apart. On both occasions, we asked for early check in well in advance. Unfortunately, they could not accommodate us on either occasion. While that wasn't great, we enjoyed their breakfast, drinks and dessert at the Knight's Bar. The beds were comfortable, although the rooms weren't large. It was quiet at night. This castle is only 15-20 minutes from the airport, and about 15 minutes from Dublin City center. We would stay there again!

We booked 2 executive premiere rooms and just checked in. They could not accommodate the previously…read morepaid for booking and could not offer any alternatives. Beware ! The manager was indifferent. I would not return here.

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 :(

Found this wee gem unexpectedly after one of those convoluted internet trawls looking for a decent…read moreroom at a decent rate, right at the last minute! Wasn't too sure of staying in a B&B, (if I'm travelling alone I usually prefer to stay in a hotel) but after a quick glance at the trip advisor reviews on this place I was sold! So glad I booked here. The couple who run the B&B, Bill and Kathleen couldn't have been more hospitable or welcoming, Bill even going so far as to mark the right bus routes and their stops to and from town on my map for me! Helpful for someone who has a sense of direction like a drunk compass! Pots of tea and glorious irish banter were freely offered at any point in the day you happened to be around, which is always gonna get anyone on my good side! The room I stayed in had obviously been freshly cleaned, sparse but functional and the bed was clean & comfy, I wasn't too fussed about anything else! Only small gripe was that if you stay in the single room as I was, you have sole use of the main bathroom sure, but it's along the corridor a bit from your room...which can leave you feeling a bit awkward if you're not a sociable morning type (disclaimer: I am definitely NOT). The other rooms, all doubles, come with their own ensuite bathrooms. Breakfasts were plentiful and damn good. Choices of cereal were offered before the main event...the full Irish. I don't eat cooked breakfasts much, but these really were excellent. Breakfast served at a time of your choosing that fills you to the gills and sorts you out to take on Dublin and all the Guinness and writers geekery she offers? What's not to love! Howth Road is a main road into Dublin city centre, with bus stops right outside the Annally taking you in, and the one directly opposite being your return point. Journey takes about 15-20 minutes either way and the fare was less than €3! As someone who gripes pretty regularly about public transport here, all I can say is, Dunlin buses could chew First up and spit out the bones in terms of the service offered! Next time I'm back in Dublin, I'd definitely stay here, great room rates, great breakfasts and ran by a fantastic couple who go above and beyond for their guests!

What a dump! We…read morearrived as a family party and they could not deliver. Some Peppe got their main courses, others waited 30 more minutes. These people are fools.

Basic but good breakfast. Good location but a bit noisy…read moreduring the night due to the traffic.

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The best food we had in Ireland was here. Loved the beautiful atmosphere and the bartenders were…read moreawesome! Would highly reccomend.

Gayle, Fern, Don, and I came to The Bank on College Green for our "farewell" dinner at the end of…read moreour recently completed 2-week Ireland vacation. PRO 1. Gorgeous space within an old Bank Building, with great happy energy or "Craic". Nice mix of locals and tourists. 2. Nice more intimate dining on the Mezzanine. Even the group at the adjacent table seemed far away. Even with limited people watching opportunities, it was fun to look down on the main floor and on our level catch glimpses of a young date in progress. 3. Friendly and pleasant wait person. 4. Both Don and Fern enjoyed their Butternut and Ricotta Ravioli Dish and their Chocolate Brownie for Dessert. 3 of us also enjoyed the local Clockwork Stout. +/- 1. The pro-Palestinian trappings were perhaps a little too "in your face", starting with the big flag at the entrance, and proceeding to the small pin worn by the wait person. I otherwise have no issues with folks expressing their opinions. 2. Gayle's French 75 was just OK. CON 1. Gayle and I ordered the burger which we found overcooked and largely inedible. The much more tasty chips weren't enough to make up for this. 2. Gayle loved her Irish Coffee (See Picture).