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On our recent trip to Ireland, we spent the first 2 nights in Dublin and stayed at the College Green Hotel. What a great first impression of Ireland this hotel gave us! The location is perfect, right in the heart of town, next to Trinity College. We walked everywhere from this hotel. The service was outstanding! From the doorman to the front desk, everyone was super friendly and helpful. We arrived early in the morning after flying all night. After enjoying a delicious breakfast in the hotel restaurant, the front desk was able to find rooms for us in the morning so we could take a nap before hitting the town. This was perfect! We enjoyed an Irish breakfast each of our mornings at this hotel and the food was amazing! I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel if you're traveling to Dublin!
This is a beautiful hotel right next to Trinity College and in close proximity to O'Donnell Street and the Temple bar area. It was previously the Westin Dublin, now The College Green Autograph collection. The room we were placed in, the Oscar Wilde suite, was a spacious 2-story room with a large bathroom and sitting room upstairs. Breakfast in the Morelands Grill includes a good variety of food buffet style as well as a la carte items. The Mint Bar downstairs is open late if you don't want to venture to the pub scene in town. The live music was amazing. There is even a small fitness center that has a few cardio equipment pieces as well as dumbells. If you needed more than that, they offer passes to the gym at Trinity College. Staff was always friendly and helpful. The tea service is located in the atrium. I would definitely stay here again if I ever have the opportunity to return to Dublin.
I had a terrible stay. I had a room on the 2nd floor that bordered the atrium so that my windows looked out onto the people lounging, eating and drinking. No natural light was able to enter my room which made it very difficult to adjust to the time difference (+8 hours) and just felt very stuffy and claustrophobic. On my second morning I ordered room service breakfast and proceeded to get food poisoning and spent the next couple of days stuck in this uncomfortable room which by the end felt like solitary confinement. Unable to tell whether it was night or day by the window, I could count on the noise from the evening crowd in the atrium to let me know. Couple other complaints: Shower has one of those 1/2 doors so water spills out all over the bathroom floor. Soap and shampoo had such a powerful scent that I didn't even want to use them. Hot water didn't last long. Some positives: Staff was friendly. Fitness center was good. Convenient location. Overall very disappointed. Even if I hadn't gotten sick, the value received for the price paid was definitely not worth it.
The Westin is a wonderful property in the heart of Dublin. This was my first trip back in a few years and the hotel had only reopened a few weeks prior after it's COVID related shutdown. I was upgraded to a remodeled room on the mezzanine level and the staff were simply beyond accommodating throughout my stay. They arranged for my airport pick-up and return with ease and the service was impeccable. Nothing was a problem, including printing the necessary docs for the next destination The restaurant served breakfast and dinner and both were quite good. Again, the staff in the restaurant were fabulous and the food was also well prepared and quite tasty. Overall, a great stay and I look forward to my next stay.
My husband and I stayed here 4 nights. I rate this hotel a 4 due to the inadequate bedside lighting. Our room had no individualized bedside light controls. If one person wanted to lie in bed and read, the bedside lamp of the partner would also be on, which would be disruptive to the partner's sleep. Even mediocre American hotels/motels have individualized bedside light controls. Also, there was no way to adjust the direction of the bedside light. It was more like a muted wall sconce. The poor bedside lighting is the primary reason I rate the hotel a 4. Perhaps the hotel believes that everyone should be reading a backlit iPad or Kindle instead of a paper book. Our room was fairly small and did not have enough space for two upholstered chairs. Instead we had one upholstered chair and a fairly comfortable chaise lounge. The table was a fairly low oval 2' x 4'. The bedside nightstands were small but had a shelf and a drawer. The window sills were wide enough to offer storage, as was the shelf under the TV. The closet had some shelves, but the room was not big enough to house a dresser. My husband usually likes to unpack his suitcase, but that wasn't practical in this hotel. Our particular room had an odd bathroom floor plan. There was no hook to hang your bath towel close to the shower. You had to walk across the tile floor dripping water to reach a towel. The terrycloth mat just outside the shower blocked the movement of the bathroom door. It is entirely possible that other rooms in the hotel have a better floor plan. There was a large deep shelf over the toilet for storage of guest toiletries and medications. I was happy the hotel room had glass glasses and pottery coffee cups. There was a fridge stocked with beverages. I believe there was a small hot water heater for tea plus a coffee maker. All of this was nice. The hotel has a great location near Grafton street shopping. Temple Bar is nearby for those who want to drink and dine with fellow tourists. The hotel's Atrium Room on the mezzanine is a nice place to have high tea from 12-5 or a drink in the evening. There is a gas fireplace. My husband and I had drinks there twice. We never made it to the hotel's Mint bar in the basement. The included breakfast was very good. I particularly liked the eggs Benedict. Our room faced a side street that was quiet for sleeping. All the employees in the hotel were helpful. When we return to Dublin in a couple weeks we will stay at a hotel with individualized bedside lighting, two upholstered chairs, and a bigger table. We stayed at that hotel a year ago.
Location is great and conveniently located next to the Temple Bar area. We were located on the 5th floor overlooking the atrium lounge. The room and halls were traditionally decorated on the 5th floor but the first floor looked to be recently updated. The gym had a few treadmills, bikes, free weights, and a couple of other machines. I was disappointed in the inconsistency in service. We opted for their late breakfast option at 1030am instead of the normal buffet. For the first breakfast they allowed us to select more than one item and provided it free of charge based on platinum status. The next day my husband went to breakfast alone and they only allowed him one item and also charged $5 for the hot item. It is really surprising as we have traveled all over the world to various Starwood hotels and almost never have been charged for a hot breakfast option. This actually has only happened once ..also at a Westin. In addition, we had a 4pm late checkout which is standard with platinum status and asked if we could extend this for one more hour. I was dreadfully ill from food poisoning so the extra time would have been nice. They offered us another hour with a charge of 20-30 euros...great..
The hotel's location is perfect for folks who visit Dublin for the first time. It's right next to Trinity College and is facing to Temple Bar area. You get drunk and still can crawl back to the hotel. The hotel used to be a bank building - the basement bar used to be the vault when it was a bank. Since the hotel was built combining a couple of buildings, you will see some slopes on each level when you walk around. The hotel employees are very friendly and nice. I like their Library Suites - they probably have 5 or 6 of them and they are all bi-level and each suite has a unique name. See the photos. Some of the suites have a tiny balcony facing to Temple Bar area.
Light up from the outside, the building stands alone as a figure point on the street. Warm welcome by staffers and clean room. Wish breakfast opened at 6:00am rather than 6:30am so I could grab a quick breakfast before heading out to explore Dublin.
Beautiful hotel, great location and nice rooms with all of the amenities. The location of the hotel is key - super close walk to River Liffey, Financial District, Grafton Street, Temple Bar, and right across the street from Trinity College. It was close enough to everything we wanted to see and do without being right in the Temple Bar district which can get very loud. I was here for several days on business and then my wife came to join me for some adventure. The location is close to the financial district so it was a close walk for me to get to the office buildings. It was also centrally located to the more pedestrian friendly tourist areas such as Grafton Street and Temple Bar District. We stayed in a very modern room with all of the amenities you would expect from a Westin, especially the super comfortable bed. We received a warm welcome and were quickly checked in. We got a very good nights sleep. Had tea in the Atrium Lounge. This atrium is really a beautiful and nice place to sit, relax and have tea. Its a must see if you are in the hotel. The staff are a great asset - very friendly and helpful in all areas. I highly recommed this hotel.
The college green hotel (formerly Westin Dublin) is a storied luxury hotel in a fantastic central location just steps from key sights like Temple bar and Trinity University. Our king deluxe room on the fourth floor had all the modern features including bedside power and a sleek marble bathroom with both a tub and separate shower. Our room rate (€700) for a one night stay in early June included breakfast. The room was fairly quiet and very clean. We rented a car for the rest of our trip around Ireland so reserved parking ahead of time through the concierge. The ever so friendly Bell Captain, Stephen, met us at the front and directed us just around the building corner where he took care of the car for us. Couldn't have been easier. read more
1 month ago
On our recent trip to Ireland, we spent the first 2 nights in Dublin and stayed at the College Green Hotel. What a great first impression of Ireland this hotel gave us! The location is perfect, right in the heart of town, next to Trinity College. We walked everywhere from this hotel. The service was outstanding! From the doorman to the front desk, everyone was super friendly and helpful. We arrived early in the morning after flying all night. After enjoying a delicious breakfast in the hotel restaurant, the front desk was able to find rooms for us in the morning so we could take a nap before hitting the town. This was perfect! We enjoyed an Irish breakfast each of our mornings at this hotel and the food was amazing! I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel if you're traveling to Dublin! read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
This is a beautiful hotel right next to Trinity College and in close proximity to O'Donnell Street and the Temple bar area. It was previously the Westin Dublin, now The College Green Autograph collection. The room we were placed in, the Oscar Wilde suite, was a spacious 2-story room with a large bathroom and sitting room upstairs. Breakfast in the Morelands Grill includes a good variety of food buffet style as well as a la carte items. The Mint Bar downstairs is open late if you don't want to venture to the pub scene in town. The live music was amazing. There is even a small fitness center that has a few cardio equipment pieces as well as dumbells. If you needed more than that, they offer passes to the gym at Trinity College. Staff was always friendly and helpful. The tea service is located in the atrium. I would definitely stay here again if I ever have the opportunity to return to Dublin. read more
3 years ago
I had a terrible stay. I had a room on the 2nd floor that bordered the atrium so that my windows looked out onto the people lounging, eating and drinking. No natural light was able to enter my room which made it very difficult to adjust to the time difference (+8 hours) and just felt very stuffy and claustrophobic. On my second morning I ordered room service breakfast and proceeded to get food poisoning and spent the next couple of days stuck in this uncomfortable room which by the end felt like solitary confinement. Unable to tell whether it was night or day by the window, I could count on the noise from the evening crowd in the atrium to let me know. Couple other complaints: Shower has one of those 1/2 doors so water spills out all over the bathroom floor. Soap and shampoo had such a powerful scent that I didn't even want to use them. Hot water didn't last long. Some positives: Staff was friendly. Fitness center was good. Convenient location. Overall very disappointed. Even if I hadn't gotten sick, the value received for the price paid was definitely not worth it. read more
5 years ago
The Westin is a wonderful property in the heart of Dublin. This was my first trip back in a few years and the hotel had only reopened a few weeks prior after it's COVID related shutdown. I was upgraded to a remodeled room on the mezzanine level and the staff were simply beyond accommodating throughout my stay. They arranged for my airport pick-up and return with ease and the service was impeccable. Nothing was a problem, including printing the necessary docs for the next destination The restaurant served breakfast and dinner and both were quite good. Again, the staff in the restaurant were fabulous and the food was also well prepared and quite tasty. Overall, a great stay and I look forward to my next stay. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
3 years ago
My husband and I stayed here 4 nights. I rate this hotel a 4 due to the inadequate bedside lighting. Our room had no individualized bedside light controls. If one person wanted to lie in bed and read, the bedside lamp of the partner would also be on, which would be disruptive to the partner's sleep. Even mediocre American hotels/motels have individualized bedside light controls. Also, there was no way to adjust the direction of the bedside light. It was more like a muted wall sconce. The poor bedside lighting is the primary reason I rate the hotel a 4. Perhaps the hotel believes that everyone should be reading a backlit iPad or Kindle instead of a paper book. Our room was fairly small and did not have enough space for two upholstered chairs. Instead we had one upholstered chair and a fairly comfortable chaise lounge. The table was a fairly low oval 2' x 4'. The bedside nightstands were small but had a shelf and a drawer. The window sills were wide enough to offer storage, as was the shelf under the TV. The closet had some shelves, but the room was not big enough to house a dresser. My husband usually likes to unpack his suitcase, but that wasn't practical in this hotel. Our particular room had an odd bathroom floor plan. There was no hook to hang your bath towel close to the shower. You had to walk across the tile floor dripping water to reach a towel. The terrycloth mat just outside the shower blocked the movement of the bathroom door. It is entirely possible that other rooms in the hotel have a better floor plan. There was a large deep shelf over the toilet for storage of guest toiletries and medications. I was happy the hotel room had glass glasses and pottery coffee cups. There was a fridge stocked with beverages. I believe there was a small hot water heater for tea plus a coffee maker. All of this was nice. The hotel has a great location near Grafton street shopping. Temple Bar is nearby for those who want to drink and dine with fellow tourists. The hotel's Atrium Room on the mezzanine is a nice place to have high tea from 12-5 or a drink in the evening. There is a gas fireplace. My husband and I had drinks there twice. We never made it to the hotel's Mint bar in the basement. The included breakfast was very good. I particularly liked the eggs Benedict. Our room faced a side street that was quiet for sleeping. All the employees in the hotel were helpful. When we return to Dublin in a couple weeks we will stay at a hotel with individualized bedside lighting, two upholstered chairs, and a bigger table. We stayed at that hotel a year ago. read more
3 years ago
13 years ago
Location is great and conveniently located next to the Temple Bar area. We were located on the 5th floor overlooking the atrium lounge. The room and halls were traditionally decorated on the 5th floor but the first floor looked to be recently updated. The gym had a few treadmills, bikes, free weights, and a couple of other machines. I was disappointed in the inconsistency in service. We opted for their late breakfast option at 1030am instead of the normal buffet. For the first breakfast they allowed us to select more than one item and provided it free of charge based on platinum status. The next day my husband went to breakfast alone and they only allowed him one item and also charged $5 for the hot item. It is really surprising as we have traveled all over the world to various Starwood hotels and almost never have been charged for a hot breakfast option. This actually has only happened once ..also at a Westin. In addition, we had a 4pm late checkout which is standard with platinum status and asked if we could extend this for one more hour. I was dreadfully ill from food poisoning so the extra time would have been nice. They offered us another hour with a charge of 20-30 euros...great.. read more
The hotel's location is perfect for folks who visit Dublin for the first time. It's right next to Trinity College and is facing to Temple Bar area. You get drunk and still can crawl back to the hotel. The hotel used to be a bank building - the basement bar used to be the vault when it was a bank. Since the hotel was built combining a couple of buildings, you will see some slopes on each level when you walk around. The hotel employees are very friendly and nice. I like their Library Suites - they probably have 5 or 6 of them and they are all bi-level and each suite has a unique name. See the photos. Some of the suites have a tiny balcony facing to Temple Bar area. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Light up from the outside, the building stands alone as a figure point on the street. Warm welcome by staffers and clean room. Wish breakfast opened at 6:00am rather than 6:30am so I could grab a quick breakfast before heading out to explore Dublin. read more
Beautiful hotel, great location and nice rooms with all of the amenities. The location of the hotel is key - super close walk to River Liffey, Financial District, Grafton Street, Temple Bar, and right across the street from Trinity College. It was close enough to everything we wanted to see and do without being right in the Temple Bar district which can get very loud. I was here for several days on business and then my wife came to join me for some adventure. The location is close to the financial district so it was a close walk for me to get to the office buildings. It was also centrally located to the more pedestrian friendly tourist areas such as Grafton Street and Temple Bar District. We stayed in a very modern room with all of the amenities you would expect from a Westin, especially the super comfortable bed. We received a warm welcome and were quickly checked in. We got a very good nights sleep. Had tea in the Atrium Lounge. This atrium is really a beautiful and nice place to sit, relax and have tea. Its a must see if you are in the hotel. The staff are a great asset - very friendly and helpful in all areas. I highly recommed this hotel. read more
7 years ago
17 years ago
An absolutely TOP NOTCH hotel. I've never experienced such amazing customer service! After only a brief exchange with Marlene Buckridge, the Events Manager, I wish I could have an event there just to have her plan it! The rest of my staff encounters were all wonderful as well - they gave me tips for my trip and made me feel 100% at home. I booked the Classic room each time and both rooms I stayed in were beautiful. They overlooked the atrium, which gave me plenty of light. The bed and linens... wow! When they say "Heavenly Bed", they mean heavenly!!! The bathrooms with big tubs... sigh. I had a few meals via room service and was not disappointed. Even used the workout room, which I found kind of dark, but supplying everything I wanted. As a fresh off the plane traveler, first time in Dublin, I can't imagine being happier anywhere else. This place put my trip off to a great and relaxing start. I'm ready to move in! read more
3 years ago
13 years ago
I went here for afternoon tea to celebrate friend's birthday, and wow was it an afternoon to remember! You can choose between the "Traditional Afternoon Tea" (sandwiches, scones etc.) or the "Most Peculiar Afternoon Tea" which offers a delightful twist to what you'd assume afternoon tea to be; mojitos served in teapots, prawn cocktail cones, crackling marshmallow bites!.. Of course we opted for the "Most Peculiar Afternoon Tea" (any excuse for a bit of daytime drinking!) and I am so glad we did. The presentation was the same as your typical afternoon tea in that it came out on a three-tiered display, but the food itself was far beyond what you'd expect! From the silver spoon of Pork cheek to the caviar-topped slamon blinis, followed by mouth-watering (but oh-so heavy) desserts including popcorn panacotta (the added popcorn was a bit random I must admit!), we were left requesting a crane to transport us out of our cushioned chairs.. As good as the food was, the surroundings were even nicer. The afternoon tea is served in the Atrium Lounge which is gorgeous in itself, with over-looking windows and a high glass ceiling that lets in so much natural light. All-in-all I would say this is a lovely place to treat someone to something special, and make sure to leave yourself enough time to soak up the experience entirely, this afternoon tea is not to be rushed! read more
I absolutely LOVED this hotel! The reception area is beautiful with roaring fires and comfy arm chairs. The staff are so friendly and welcoming! We loved our room which had a massive bed, lots of space, a beautiful bathroom with a shower and bathtub and lots of wardrobe space. The location is also very handy with bus stops nearby and all the fantastic restaurants and shops in either direction- can't wait to go back! read more
3 years ago
17 years ago
I attended a Law Ball organized by the Law Society at Trinity College Dublin at the very enchanting 5 Star Westin Hotel in the heart of Dublin's city centre. What made the evening so memorable was in fact the jaw-dropping interior décor that the Westin proudly lays claim to. The ball was held within the enthralling Banking Hall where we were entertained by the musical stylings of the Swing Cats - a five piece Jazz Band who went on to play for the President the next day. This should communicate the level of overall elegance and class that the hotel exudes in respect of both furnishings and entertainment. Upon entering the Banking Hall I was overwhelmed by the lofty scarlet ceiling, huge paintings mounted on the wall depicting regal figures, white Edwardian plasterwork on the walls only to be met again, in a fashion symmetrical to the ceiling, a deep crimson carpet. The room also boasts a bar and four spectacular glistening chandeliers. The awe-inspiring panache of the hotel really has to be seen to be believed. The jewel in Dublin's crown, if you've got enough money then head straight to The Westin for the most deluxe place to lay your head in town. read more
8 years ago
Nice hotel in the heart of Dublin. Service was nice and lots of food options. Room was nice too. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and pubs. Lots of pubs. Casino across the street too read more
13 years ago
Afternoon tea. This has to be the best afternoon tea I have had in Dublin. It comes in two forms: traditional and peculiar. The traditional form is exactly what you expect, sandwiches, scones and desserts. Expertly done and a joy in traditional fair. The peculiar my partner had, mojitos server in a tea pot, pork cheeks in Stilton aioli (which was the highlight of the tea for him) The atmosphere is a relaxed, jazz toned cushion. Elegant and comfortable without being exclusionary. I would recommend this and a brilliant introduction to the relaxed world of afternoon tea. read more
18 years ago
I went to the Westin with my friend for Sunday Brunch. They have a selection of soups, meats, veg, and pasta and they also have a selection of deserts including chocolate, cheesecakes and a very extravagent chocolate fountain with fruits and marshmallows to dip in. You can have as much food as you want, it is buffet style. The drink they serve with this brunch is champagne for €55 you have the brunch with 1 glass of champagne and for €65 you can have unlimited champagne with your brunch. You need to make a reservation for this as it is very popular. read more
11 years ago
My wife and I love this hotel! It is located in the heart of Dublin city center and it is close to everything. We spent the weekend in Dublin and really used the hotel location to our advantage. We walked to trinity college, temple bar, the national Ireland museum, the Beatty library, local restaurants and much more! The hotel room was very nice, top floor with a beautiful view of trinity college. Super nice staff, great service and an amazing breakfast! Love it! read more
7 years ago
9 years ago
My husband surprised me with a trip to Dublin for Christmas and the Westin did not disappoint! We were there for over a week and had an amazing time, the staff were wicked friendly and service at The Mint Bar was exceptional. While we were there a conference was being held so we were able to meet a few politicians and former Prime Ministers. We are SPG preferred and always stay at 5 star hotels and the Westin Dublin is just that! read more
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