I stayed here twice in Sept 2014. I chose it as its right off the main highway around Dublin and near the airport, so it was my first night there, and also the last night before a very early flight out.
I booked myself on the hotels own website. It charges a small fee, like 2 EURO to hold the room. Then they charged the balance when you check out. Irish hotels, esp in season can be very high and I was very very pleased with the rates I got. I booked early. Those that wait to the last moment were paying double what I paid.
If you are driving, look for a small sign on a post directing you to the hotel once you exit Hwy 50. There is plenty of free parking out front. My rate included breakfast, which incl a choice of Irish Breakfast, or other items.
The hotel is a bit dated, feels like something from the 60's to me, but that doesnt mean its bad at all.
There is a bit of a step down out of the tub, so be careful!
I had one room the first stay facing the back, which is nothing but an incline. Its nothinig to look at but it is quieter than the front view where you get a bit of street noise. Street noise isnt really bad and there is a view of some housing, etc and you can watch the buses go by.
You can get downtown on buses too. Driving in downtown is not recomended, as parking is tight, and most streets are one way. They dont make it easy to get from one place to another as your constantly forced to go one way or another and its often not your choie of ways. So maybe take the bus!
I ate in the bar/pub twice and food was ok, Typical Irish fare. Prices were reasonable.
For me the location was ideal to start and end an Irish itinerary and for me the prices were great. I would gladly stay again. read more