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!

With frequent complementary shuttle service to the Dublin International Airport, the Hilton Dublin…read moreAirport is a convenient and comfortable place to stay. We stayed at the Hilton Dublin for the majority of time while being in Ireland, however the last night we moved to the Hilton Dublin Airport because we had a very early flight the next day and wanted to be closer to the Airport and glad we did. To each member of the hotel staff we encountered were genuinely hospitable and accommodating. Our room was upgraded to a king room with two single sofa beds which was quite large, very clean and well appointed. The king bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was also spacious and had everything we needed to make for great stay. Also within walking distance to the hotel is a shopping mall with options to eat if you prefer not to dine in the hotel itself, but we did and enjoyed our dinner both in service and menu options. If you need to be in close proximity to the Dublin Airport then consider staying at the Hilton Dublin Airport, I know I am glad we did!

Poor Hilton. Room was too hot to sleep in. They switched my room but AC still did not work…read more Airport pick up shuttle did not stop in the assigned bus bays and drove away. Had to pay $30 for a Uber. Only runs every 40 minutes and is a small van so seats limited I have been a Diamond since 2002

Came across this, unusually named, place while out on a walk on a rainy evening. I will admit the…read morename made me want to see the inside but I was also looking for food and the menu outside said they had chicken wings, so in I went. Why they called it The Bram Stoker I have no idea, once you stepped inside there was nothing to do with Bram to be seen. Anyway, the batman, who I would think was the owner, was very friendly and I ordered a beer. But when I asked about ordering the chicken wings he said he would get some one to come down to me. As it turns out there is a restaurant, called Indigo, down the back of the pub and they cover all the food orders for the pub. It took quite a few mins before she appeared, though she was very friendly. The 'large buffalo wings' left a lot to be desired, they were not large by any sense of the word. I went with the BBQ sauce as she informed me, when I asked, that 'Franks sauce' contained Tabasco. They were alright but they weren't going to fill me up for the night. Before the waitress had come down to me I had asked the barman if he had any newspaper I could read. He said he was sorry he didn't but offered me a tourism magazine he had at the end of the bar. (it was in pristine condition and I would say had only been open a few times) After news, tourism would be my next best read in a pub... And I always like to know what Bord Failte are spewing to the tourists, what crap is m***pages.ie? :p Anyway I digress, finished the food and tried looking for the bill, going to the bar as I couldn't see the young lady, and was informed she would be sent down.... Another few minutes later. All in all the pub and barman were very nice and welcoming, the food delivery situation - and the food itself - leave a bit to be desired. Come in here for a quite pint if you are tired walking along the Coast Rd path..... You can't miss the big sign.

We stayed here one night before leaving Dublin. The Bram Stoker theming is kind of cheesy and only…read moreamounts to a handful of Dracula prints in a back hallway. The rooms are very basic - no luxury here, no sir. Hard mattresses, 80's furniture. The afternoon we checked in, a dog in the neighbor's yard (the rooms face a row of residential back yards) barked nonstop for two hours when we were trying to take a nap. The staff seemed baffled when we told them, and not particularly helpful. The staff is the hotel's main weakness. There was a very unfriendly woman waiting tables when we went down to the restaurant and our waiter was an absolute snot. He made it more than clear, waiting on us was a big hassle for him. The reason I give the hotel a three is they have a beautiful, inviting restaurant and a surprisingly great craft beer selection. If they can upgrade the rooms to match the restaurant and fire the rude staff, they might have something.

After working from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm, the staff at Murphys reopened the kitchen to make us dinner…read more It was greatly appreciated since everything else in town had already closed. Thanks again!

If you are looking for an amazing place to stay in County Wicklow, Ireland. I highly recommend…read morestaying at Murphy's Hotel. I was so happy to find this amazing Hotel. Upon arriving I was immediately greeted by Karen. She made me feel so very Welcome. She explained everything about the hotel and the town. Chelsie also helped me get checked in also. Chelsie made me feel very Welcome also. My room was so very clean, great bathroom, great bed , television , desk and was just perfect. The next morning I had an amazing full Irish Breakfast. Great Coffee and Toast also. The chef Steve is an amazing chef and so professional. He made sure I was well taken care of. He genuinely cares about the guests. The dinning room is very cozy and very well set up. Murphy's Hotel is located in the village of Tinahely , County Wickow. It should be noted I am originally from Dublin, Ireland, lived in the United States for over thirty years and served all over the world with the United States Marines all over the world. I definitely know an amazing Hotel from all my Travels and Life Experiences. I loved my stay so much. I booked one more night at Murphy's Hotel. I personally think this speaks volumes about this establishment! I definitely will return in the near future. Definitely a must visit in County Wicklow, Ireland. Murphy's Hotel rates five stars and more! A great stay , Amazing Staff and beautiful town. Shout out to Steve, Karen, Chelsie and William.

First of all, go on google and read more than 150 reviews. Second of all mine is here in short…read more The good. Room we got was great. Much bigger and spacious than in competing hotels. Food is lovely. The rest is in ordinary standards so I won't be writing about the regular stuff. The bad. Service is lacking.We had our room booked and upon arriving it wasn't ready yet. Which happens, it would be okay if a four star hotel would had offered us some complimentary tea or coffee, a cake etc. We came back in one hour and room was prepared by then. One good side is the pricing for the standards you get, except the service quality is lacking. At the bar restaurant (main opens only after 5 pm) we ordered three course meal and drinks. We ordered steak for which we had to pay extra €5 once we finished and went to pay for the drinks at the till. €5 fee applies to who gets steak with a voucher, we had that. We were not advised when we ordered steak that it will be charged extra. So that is another minus for service. IMPORTANT! This hotel mainly serves as a overnight stay for people who come to see their folks at the nearby hospital. Also, hotel supports local charity or some kids organisation (which is fantastic), just be prepared to see a lot of children running around in a lobby or swimming pool area. It's good for cheaper one night stay, but wouldn't recommend for anything longer than that and if you are looking for a quality high class stay.

Looking for a great place to stay? Look no further than the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise. Easy…read moreaccess from the motor way on the Dublin to Cork run. Plenty of free parking both inside and out. Inside meet the friendly staff who are more than accommodating with reasonably priced rooms and all the amenities you would expect in a fine hotel. Check out the bar where not only great drinks are available but food as well. I recommend the 8-oz Irish hamburger (with a pint of Smitwicks). It's a challenge but well worth it. However, their club sandwich is hard to beat. Want something more formal? Visit the Cedar restaurant where you will find a great menu with reasonable prices. I recommend the salmon dinner followed by their great apple pie. Like some wine with dinner? No problem. A good selection is available. Breakfast! Be careful. You are welcomed by your host with coffee or tea followed by selection of great Irish traditional breakfast foods. It's easy to get carried away. Looking forward to visiting again soon. Mike McGann California, USA

What a delightful hotel; friendly and attentive staff. My room key needed to be reactivated daily…read more Nice rooms; I appreciate having the option of a shower or bath. Most hotels offer shower only rooms after remodeling. Breakfast in the hotel was amazing; included fresh fruits and juices, the traditional Irish entrees or you could opt for pancakes. Every meal includes potatoes; good potatoes. Something special about this hotel is the lavender balm. I meant to request more before I left. You rub this on your wrists or neck before bed and it is supposed to relax you and promote better sleep. It smells so good.

I stayed for a conference for three in the hotel and overall spent over €1000 with them. The is…read moreokay not on the cheaper scale of things when I was checking out I realised that I had a puncture and I went into and asked the gentleman if somebody could help me change the tire I was told that they were not insured and that I should contact my insurance company. I asked him are there any decent people left in Ireland and I was given a snigger as a reply. I'm quite disappointed that I was treated like this customer service and a small budget compassion needs to be addressed by Management. I am in the hospitality business myself and if any of my staff treat any customer with such coldness and lack of concern, I would be deeply upset. the first that people see on arrival and departure and I really feel that this gentleman has left down my overall experience shall I say is not the best.

Yelp 100 Challenge 2018 - # 90/100…read more My really great best friend put my sister and me up for 3 days in this hotel so I don't know We had a double twin bed room. The bed was surprisingly comfortable despite it being old. Decor was dated but I like the fact that you can crack the window open to let in fresh air to chase away the stale smell of the carpet. Bath tub and shower stall are separate so 3 stars for the hotel. That one extra star goes to the free breakfast. Buffet style, you can build yourself a traditional Irish breakfast with eggs, ham/sausage and beans which I had the first day. There's fresh fruit, juices, tea and coffee. The bar in the first floor is always bustling, hence parking is also busy

Booked through Expedia. Clean hotel, friendly staff. Able to arrange taxi for you into the city…read more One of the cheaper but upscale hotels just 15-20mins outside of Dublin.

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 :(

Let me preface this by saying that I had an extremely early flight and I really just needed a room…read morefor a 24-hour period before I took another (extremely early) flight. There are a few choices for hotels near the airport, including a Radisson Blu that you can apparently walk to, but Holiday Inn has a better price point than most, provides a shuttle (currently limited because of covid--check with hotel for exact hours), and provides several amenities such as a Starbucks, same-day dry cleaning, and a 24-hour To Go cafe. I called the 800 number to make a reservation and told them I was an IHG member seeking a day use room. Unfortunately day use rooms are subject to availability and they didn't have any available, but the agent noted that I'd like an early check in on my reservation. My flight arrived at 5:40 am. The walk to the shuttle bus area was long and cold. I would strongly suggest contacting the hotel before you leave to find out where exactly to meet the bus. I winged it based on the info on their website (rookie mistake!) and I'm still not sure I was in the right area because the helpful bus driver saw me and asked if I needed the Holiday Inn Express. I was so thankful to actually receive an early check in! I don't know what I'd do if I had to wait until 3:00...probably pass out on the sofas in the lobby. The front desk people were efficient but very busy. The same story goes for the bar area and 24-hour cafe staff. This must have also been true for the cleaning staff as the floor in the bathroom needed a good scrubbing and there was a fine layer of dust on everything from the Kleenex box to the telephone. And for the first time I didn't care. All I cared about was getting over my jet lag! Food from the bar for dinner was okay for filling the tummy after a day of sightseeing. You are encouraged to go to your room after ordering and pick up your tray when they call you. Even though the hotel is fairly new, the rugs are showing signs of wear. Nothing felt super clean, but then again, I am a huge, OCD stickler about that. Service was great if not sometimes frazzled with how busy it could be. Front desk was helpful. Bed and pillows were comfortable. Food was average--not terrible and not Michelin (but I was pleasantly surprised by their brown bread and the Coronation Chicken sandwich!). Shuttle driver was stellar and explained everything we needed to know about the shuttle, meals, amenities, etc on the way over. Location just a few minutes from the airport is ideal for layovers. But in-room cleanliness didn't live up to their "Clean Promise." I would have given a solid three stars without an early check in. But I'm adding a star for being able to check in early!

Reception/Checkin was fast and efficient. There was a problem with construction noise in our room,…read morehowever Fernando was kind enough to rapidly change us to a more suitable room. The bar and staff were awesome too, try the Double Dublin Cheeseburger, we were granted a couple of completely cocktails for being a Rewards Members. Thank you Fernando and HIE

After a week sleeping on crappy hotel beds we had the best sleep of our trip at the Evergreen…read more Olive was a friendly hostess full of tips of the local areas and very accommodating to our travel timeline. Very clean. House was bright and filled with beautiful light during the breakfast.