By staying at the Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin, guests will get the most out of their dream vacation to Dublin, thanks to its superb location and immaculate lodgings. It’s a hotel that’s welcoming to business travelers, couples, families, and other types of visitors. Located on O’Connell Street on the north bank of the River Liffey, Hotels Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin is in the heart of Dublin, just steps away from the James Joyce statue, the O’Connell Monument, Temple Bar, the historic Abbey Theatre, and countless shops, restaurants, pubs, green spaces, and public transportation stops. Accommodations combine classic elegance with modern amenities. Guests may choose a Standard Room with two twin beds, a Deluxe Superior Queen with a double bed, or a Senior Suite with a living room. All rooms include heating and air conditioning, water kettle, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV. Enjoy thoughtful lunches at dinners at the on site Toddy’s Brasserie and traditional afternoon tea at the hotel’s Writer’s Lounge. Guests are also within walking distance of eateries crafting a range of Irish and global culinary delights, including The Living Room sports bar, Beshoff’s fish and chips, Starbucks, Jimmy Chung’s, and The Winding Stair. The hotel features conference and meeting rooms for business guests, 24-hour room service, and space to host your important events. Whether you are visiting Dublin for work or play, enjoy traditional Irish hospitality in the center of the city by staying at Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin, where your beloved memories of Ireland are sure to begin.
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Best hotels in Dublin near Bank of Ireland
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 11,311 reviews
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- Couples
- Business
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I love the Location
And the Hotel is classy
Excellent
10.0
Pros: It's in a great location! Staff was very pleasant.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: I loved the rooms, very pretty. The staff were all very accommodating and friendly. The attached restaurant was also excellent.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: We enjoyed our two night stay here so much we actually came back for a third night. This hotel is ideally located for touring around Dublin. We took a bus from the airport straight to the hotel, the tour bus lines leave from ten yards down the sidewalk and taxis line up right across the street. You are right across from the historic post office and the temple bar district is a 6 euro taxi ride away. The rooms are clean and the bed was comfortable. If we go back to Dublin we would definitely stay here again.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Location
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Reviews
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 11,311 reviews
Location
9.5
Service
8.8
Breakfast
8.5
Room
7.0
WiFi
5.7
Location
9.7
Service
8.0
Breakfast
7.9
Room
6.7
Service
9.3
Location
9.3
Breakfast
8.7
Room
7.8
Vibe
6.5
Location
9.0
Service
8.7
Room
5.7
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Location
Cons: Nothing
10.0 Excellent
Pros: I love the Location
And the Hotel is classy
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros: It's in a great location! Staff was very pleasant.
Cons: Not applicable
10.0 Excellent
Pros: I loved the rooms, very pretty. The staff were all very accommodating and friendly. The attached restaurant was also excellent.
Cons: The price of breakfast was too much for what was offered.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: We enjoyed our two night stay here so much we actually came back for a third night. This hotel is ideally located for touring around Dublin. We took a bus from the airport straight to the hotel, the tour bus lines leave from ten yards down the sidewalk and taxis line up right across the street. You are right across from the historic post office and the temple bar district is a 6 euro taxi ride away. The rooms are clean and the bed was comfortable. If we go back to Dublin we would definitely stay here again.
Cons: This hotel is situated right in the city so don't expect a view.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Location
Cons: Food and drink prices
By staying at the Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin, guests will get the most out of their dream vacation to Dublin, thanks to its superb location and immaculate lodgings. It’s a hotel that’s welcoming to business travelers, couples, families, and other types of visitors. Located on O’Connell Street on the north bank of the River Liffey, Hotels Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin is in the heart of Dublin, just steps away from the James Joyce statue, the O’Connell Monument, Temple Bar, the historic Abbey Theatre, and countless shops, restaurants, pubs, green spaces, and public transportation stops. Accommodations combine classic elegance with modern amenities. Guests may choose a Standard Room with two twin beds, a Deluxe Superior Queen with a double bed, or a Senior Suite with a living room. All rooms include heating and air conditioning, water kettle, Wi-Fi, and satellite TV. Enjoy thoughtful lunches at dinners at the on site Toddy’s Brasserie and traditional afternoon tea at the hotel’s Writer’s Lounge. Guests are also within walking distance of eateries crafting a range of Irish and global culinary delights, including The Living Room sports bar, Beshoff’s fish and chips, Starbucks, Jimmy Chung’s, and The Winding Stair. The hotel features conference and meeting rooms for business guests, 24-hour room service, and space to host your important events. Whether you are visiting Dublin for work or play, enjoy traditional Irish hospitality in the center of the city by staying at Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin, where your beloved memories of Ireland are sure to begin.
With a stay at The Clarence, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, within a 5-minute walk of Dublin Castle and Olympia Theatre. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 1,039 reviews
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- Couples
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Good
6.8
Pros: The location is absolutely fantastic.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The check in was very quick and easy. I reserved our balcony room months before and that’s what we got. Sometimes hotels don’t give you what you reserved.
Good
7.7
Pros: Very clean, accommodating and helpful staff
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Location is good for the Clarence, you can walk to most places
Excellent
8.8
Pros: The bed was comfortable and the fridge was a nice bonus.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The quality of the room design, materials, decorations, are all first-rate and comfortable. The service from check-in to delivering a requested U.S. to British Standard wall transformer was splendid.
Excellent
9.7
Pros: The rooms and facilities are great. The service is highly professional and courteous. Right next to a small cafe if you want breakfast but don't want to dole out the 10-15 euro for the hotel's.
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 1,039 reviews
Service
9.4
Location
9.4
Room
8.0
WiFi
7.7
Breakfast
6.9
Vibe
6.8
Food
6.7
Bar
5.9
Value
4.3
Location
9.6
Service
9.4
Room
7.7
Comfort
7.1
Vibe
6.3
Service
9.4
Location
9.4
Room
7.5
6.8 Good
Pros: The location is absolutely fantastic.
Cons: The room was HOT! The hotel does not have A/C. We stayed once before in November and did not notice there wasn't A/C then. In fact we were excited to stay again at this hotel because our first experience was so good. Our most recent trip was in June and the room was very hot even though it wasn't hot outside. We opened the windows, but it was very loud outside and the cigarette smoke and food smells from the bar below were unbearable. The hotel does warn that it's loud because of it's location if you open the windows. The hotel should invest in the mobile A/C units that cost about $800 each. It would be well worth it for summer months.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The check in was very quick and easy. I reserved our balcony room months before and that’s what we got. Sometimes hotels don’t give you what you reserved.
Cons:
7.7 Good
Pros: Very clean, accommodating and helpful staff
Cons: It is next door to a pub that is very loud and noisy with music till way into the night
8.2 Excellent
Pros: Location is good for the Clarence, you can walk to most places
Cons: Can get noisy especially as the room is hot and opening the window means it gets very loud
8.8 Excellent
Pros: The bed was comfortable and the fridge was a nice bonus.
Cons: Check-in is kind of late in my opinion. Travelers with early arrival flights have to wait a long time before they can have access to their room. Also, the location while nice, is a burden i.e. noisy at night.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The quality of the room design, materials, decorations, are all first-rate and comfortable. The service from check-in to delivering a requested U.S. to British Standard wall transformer was splendid.
Cons: We had a late arrival into the city, dinner with friends, and just less than 3 hours stay in the hotel before our taxi arrived for a pre-dawn flight home. Would have enjoyed staying for a while.
9.7 Excellent
Pros: The rooms and facilities are great. The service is highly professional and courteous. Right next to a small cafe if you want breakfast but don't want to dole out the 10-15 euro for the hotel's.
Cons: Stay was overall very good. You are still in downtown Dublin, though, so keep in mind that while closed windows help greatly, there are still lots of people partying just outside in the adjacent bar/club.
With a stay at The Clarence, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, within a 5-minute walk of Dublin Castle and Olympia Theatre. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A stay at Dylan Hotel places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 5-minute drive of Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and express check-in.
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 707 reviews
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- Couples
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The room was very nice.
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Excellent staff response to problems on the first day.
Mediocre
3.0
Pros: Comfortable beds. Nice location
Excellent
9.0
Pros: The setting and the cleanliness of the room.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Comfort. Location.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great, boutique hotel with contemporary decor and excellent staff! Short walk from many shops, yet in a quiet residential neighborhood. LOVED it!
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Everything about the hotel was wonderful!
Excellent
9.0
Pros: Great recommendations for dinner. Friendly and helpful staff.
Excellent
10.0
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 707 reviews
Location
9.1
WiFi
9.0
Service
8.7
Vibe
8.6
Food
8.1
Room
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Bar
7.6
Cleanliness
6.0
Breakfast
4.7
Value
4.6
Location
9.3
Room
7.1
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The room was very nice.
Cons: It was a bit out of the central area.
9.0 Excellent
Pros: Excellent staff response to problems on the first day.
Cons: Lighting in bathroom and by the bed in some rooms was completely inadequate. Also : Windows on the street on the lower floors need privacy curtains that will allow light to get through.
3.0 Mediocre
Pros: Comfortable beds. Nice location
Cons: Front desk staff was incredibly rude!!! Had to pay for parking even though we paid '--- Euro plus for the room......Will not stay again.
9.0 Excellent
Pros: The setting and the cleanliness of the room.
Cons: No
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Comfort. Location.
Cons: Internet did not work for about 2 hours on Tuesday afternoon, when I was working to a deadline. Frustrating.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great, boutique hotel with contemporary decor and excellent staff! Short walk from many shops, yet in a quiet residential neighborhood. LOVED it!
Cons: None
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Everything about the hotel was wonderful!
Cons: Make sure to let the bar tenders know you're a guest at the hotel otherwise they will tell you the bar is closed at an early hour.
9.0 Excellent
Pros: Great recommendations for dinner. Friendly and helpful staff.
Cons:
10.0 Excellent
Pros:
Cons: Nothing.
A stay at Dylan Hotel places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 5-minute drive of Aviva Stadium and Royal Dublin Society. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and express check-in.
In the heart of Dublin, Clayton Hotel Burlington Road is within a 5-minute drive of St. Stephen's Green and Aviva Stadium. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Dublin? This hotel has facilities measuring 21797 square feet (2025 square meters), including a conference center. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 9,857 reviews
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- Families
- Business
OK
4.5
Pros: Cookie upon arrival. Staff tried to be helpful when we had to move rooms due to building noise from the fire escape which was next to our room. The gym was clean and well equipped.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Location, room size. I would stay again, now I know how to find the place.
Good
6.2
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Overall 8.5 Excellent
Based on 9,857 reviews
Wellness
8.5
Service
8.4
Location
8.1
WiFi
7.9
Breakfast
7.7
Room
7.5
Bar
7.4
Value
4.0
Location
8.6
Service
8.0
Breakfast
7.9
Bar
7.6
Room
7.5
Value
4.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Service
8.8
Location
8.5
Breakfast
7.8
Amenities
7.8
Room
7.2
Service
8.4
Location
8.3
Bar
7.8
Breakfast
7.4
Room
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Value
4.1
4.5 OK
Pros: Cookie upon arrival. Staff tried to be helpful when we had to move rooms due to building noise from the fire escape which was next to our room. The gym was clean and well equipped.
Cons: The hotel is in a process of refurbishment so only the 4th floor was in use during our stay. The hammering and drilling started at 8am on both days we stayed and despite moving rooms it was like being on a building site.
The beds at the hotel were the hardest I have ever slept on, I have been very fortunate to have travelled all over the world with my job so have slept in many hotels but this bed ranked as one of the worst!
We were in room 400 (on the 4th floor) which was the furthest room from the elevator. Annoyingly it was too far for the wifi to stretch so we were forced to sit in the lobby to get online. Overall our stay was very disappointing and we won't return to this hotel in future.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Location, room size. I would stay again, now I know how to find the place.
Cons: We travelled by car and found it almost impossible to find the entrance. By foot it would have been easy. We were given very many
wrong directions.
No AC
6.2 Good
Pros:
Cons: Room was too small and vary dark and basic.
Poor service at breakfast
hotel needs a freshen up- dining room looks in need of a revamp.
Not the same as it used to be.
In the heart of Dublin, Clayton Hotel Burlington Road is within a 5-minute drive of St. Stephen's Green and Aviva Stadium. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Dublin? This hotel has facilities measuring 21797 square feet (2025 square meters), including a conference center. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
With a stay at Isaacs Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from Abbey Street and 11 minutes by foot from Trinity College. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 5,394 reviews
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Excellent
9.1
Pros: Super Friendly & Helpful Staff - Plus the front desk person remembered my name the Next Day. What a great way to feel valued as a guest, well done!
Convenient Location, a block from the bus station was the best. From there I could drop my bags and hit the shops and sights, which started just one block away - Perfect!
They have a sauna, pool table, library and other lounge in the basement. It wasn't well advertised, as everyone seemed to be on the main floor.
Great security - Key cards for every floor and room.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The organization, staff, willingness to help, cleanliness, excellent
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Overall 8.3 Excellent
Based on 5,394 reviews
Service
9.4
Location
9.3
Vibe
8.7
Value
8.4
Breakfast
7.6
Amenities
5.8
Room
5.2
WiFi
5.1
9.1 Excellent
Pros: Super Friendly & Helpful Staff - Plus the front desk person remembered my name the Next Day. What a great way to feel valued as a guest, well done!
Convenient Location, a block from the bus station was the best. From there I could drop my bags and hit the shops and sights, which started just one block away - Perfect!
They have a sauna, pool table, library and other lounge in the basement. It wasn't well advertised, as everyone seemed to be on the main floor.
Great security - Key cards for every floor and room.
Cons: Wi-Fi not available in all rooms, so they recommend all guests go to lobby to use wi-fi, which does bring a community feel, but still inconvenient not having it in all rooms.
Breakfast could start a little earlier for travelers who have early morning flights or plans.
Nightly movie advertised, but not available
Sauna available for only 3 hours, 1 for females only, 1 coed, 1 for males only. It was a little uncomfortable having just one naked old man in the sauna when I arrived, so I turned around and left.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The organization, staff, willingness to help, cleanliness, excellent
Cons:
With a stay at Isaacs Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from Abbey Street and 11 minutes by foot from Trinity College. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
A stay at Generator Dublin places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 15-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 5,468 reviews
All reviews
- All reviews
- Families
OK
5.1
Pros: Location was really good and the place was very clean. If you wanted to eat meals at the hostel and spend a lot of your time there, it's a nice place for that, although overpriced as far as hostels go (even in Dublin). Definitely a party hostel but I was just surprised at how expensive it is.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: Based on the price point we got it at, it was a great stay. We stayed in a 6 bed unit which was surprisingly comfortable.
The hotel bar was good, and great atmosphere while the Eurocup was on.
Overall the place was always clean, lots of staff around which was nice.
The demographic was crazy... People of all ages which was fantastic!
It couldn't be closer to Jameson.
Great bars and restaurants around it as well.
It's about a 15 minute walk to temple bar area.
10 minute walk to Guinness.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The hostel was very clean and well kept. Had a bar and cafe which made it much easy to find to find food and drinks. The food was reasonably priced. I don't see why I wouldn't use Generator again whether it was in Dublin or somewhere else.
Excellent
9.6
Pros: I got upgraded to an all female ensuite room, which was fantastic, bright and big. All the bathrooms in the whole building were clean from what I saw, fantastic bar, friendly staff, loved my stay! Each bed came with a huge lockable storage box, if you didn't have your own lock they were 5 euro at reception.
Good
6.0
Pros: The facilities are modern and relatively clean. Rooms are well maintained and mattresses are pretty comfortable. The bar area is nice and live music is a plus. Building and rooms are also secure. Swipe cards are required to go anywhere and there’s security at the door.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: Location and atmosphere were fun.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Fabulous value for the money. €52 for two people in a spotlessly clean double private room w bathroom. Right in Smithfield steps away from great restaurants, cinema, pubs cafes and live Irish Music. Right above the Jameson Brewery Tasting Rooms. Laundry facilities, on site pub and cafe and luggage storeage. Room and bathroom were spotlessly clean, warm and quiet. Felt very safe also.
Excellent
9.1
Pros: Easy to feel included and apart of something as a solo traveller. The staff and environment in general make the hostel have a home like feel.
Convenient plugs and lights with every bed.
Good food at breakfast and for lunch/dinner.
Close enough to walk to city center, temple bar area etc but far enough that you feel safe because you don't have to deal with drunk strangers, and the loud streets of the city centre.
Excellent
9.4
Pros: The staff here is absolutely wonderful and very friendly! You can ask for suggestions on places to go and things see and to do and they give out detailed descriptions on what you should expect to experience at each destination! The Night Staff was equally wonderful! To my surprise the night guards/security we're very friendly and helpful and happy to give good directions to near by places. The bartenders are cheerful, funny and have great suggestions for local restaurants and nightlife activities. The reception team is outstanding! They are warm and welcoming and available 24/7! They can help you with any delemas or concerns may come up during your stay. On my next trip to Dublin I will stay at the generator and the staff has a HUGE part to play in desire to book a room with the generator again!
Details
Reviews
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 5,468 reviews
Pool
10.0
Location
8.8
Vibe
8.7
Bar
8.7
WiFi
8.3
Service
7.9
Amenities
7.5
Food
6.3
Room
5.7
Value
5.4
Breakfast
4.7
Service
7.5
Comfort
5.5
Room
5.4
5.1 OK
Pros: Location was really good and the place was very clean. If you wanted to eat meals at the hostel and spend a lot of your time there, it's a nice place for that, although overpriced as far as hostels go (even in Dublin). Definitely a party hostel but I was just surprised at how expensive it is.
Cons: Staff were really unhelpful and made my stay somewhat negative.
9.4 Excellent
Pros: Based on the price point we got it at, it was a great stay. We stayed in a 6 bed unit which was surprisingly comfortable.
The hotel bar was good, and great atmosphere while the Eurocup was on.
Overall the place was always clean, lots of staff around which was nice.
The demographic was crazy... People of all ages which was fantastic!
It couldn't be closer to Jameson.
Great bars and restaurants around it as well.
It's about a 15 minute walk to temple bar area.
10 minute walk to Guinness.
Cons: The bar as good as it is, a bit of a tourist trap... It shouldn't be €5-6 for a pint...
The rooms were hot as hell, the window barely opened and only at the end of stay did we find out we could request a fan...
Not much else to complain about.
9.4 Excellent
Pros: The hostel was very clean and well kept. Had a bar and cafe which made it much easy to find to find food and drinks. The food was reasonably priced. I don't see why I wouldn't use Generator again whether it was in Dublin or somewhere else.
Cons:
9.6 Excellent
Pros: I got upgraded to an all female ensuite room, which was fantastic, bright and big. All the bathrooms in the whole building were clean from what I saw, fantastic bar, friendly staff, loved my stay! Each bed came with a huge lockable storage box, if you didn't have your own lock they were 5 euro at reception.
Cons: The regular rooms were very small and cramped and windowless.
6.0 Good
Pros: The facilities are modern and relatively clean. Rooms are well maintained and mattresses are pretty comfortable. The bar area is nice and live music is a plus. Building and rooms are also secure. Swipe cards are required to go anywhere and there’s security at the door.
Cons: Upon arrival, the staff was more concerned with being cool than with being courteous. Morning staff was much better. What rubbed me the wrong way about this place is that they fail to provide any kind of secure storage for even the smallest of items. There are lock boxes under the beds, but require you bring your own padlock or pay a ridiculous amount of money to use the luggage storage in the basement. Plan ahead or snuggle your valuables. Also, no outside food is allowed. Strange for a hostel. The reason given is that plenty of food is available on site for purchase. Most things on the menu were expensive for a backpacker. The restaurants and supermarket across the way are the best options. Also, the provided shower gel dispenser is always empty and make sure you double check the toilet paper before you sit down. This place clearly has its eye on being trendy to attract the young, party crowd. It’s nothing similar to what backpackers are used to from every other hostel on the planet and fails to provide the community experience and chance to meet new people that solo travelers look for. Considering the price isn’t even on the lower end, there are better places in Dublin.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: Location and atmosphere were fun.
Cons: I can’t say too much here since it IS a hostel, but the walls and doors are very thin and you can hear the loud, drunk patrons coming in all night. It made for a good daytime nap, but not the best nights sleep.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Fabulous value for the money. €52 for two people in a spotlessly clean double private room w bathroom. Right in Smithfield steps away from great restaurants, cinema, pubs cafes and live Irish Music. Right above the Jameson Brewery Tasting Rooms. Laundry facilities, on site pub and cafe and luggage storeage. Room and bathroom were spotlessly clean, warm and quiet. Felt very safe also.
Cons: Nothing. It was all good!
9.1 Excellent
Pros: Easy to feel included and apart of something as a solo traveller. The staff and environment in general make the hostel have a home like feel.
Convenient plugs and lights with every bed.
Good food at breakfast and for lunch/dinner.
Close enough to walk to city center, temple bar area etc but far enough that you feel safe because you don't have to deal with drunk strangers, and the loud streets of the city centre.
Cons: Beds were comfortable but creaked. Every time you turned or moved, the whole bed would creak and move.
Also it was very hot at night due to having a very small window in the room.
9.4 Excellent
Pros: The staff here is absolutely wonderful and very friendly! You can ask for suggestions on places to go and things see and to do and they give out detailed descriptions on what you should expect to experience at each destination! The Night Staff was equally wonderful! To my surprise the night guards/security we're very friendly and helpful and happy to give good directions to near by places. The bartenders are cheerful, funny and have great suggestions for local restaurants and nightlife activities. The reception team is outstanding! They are warm and welcoming and available 24/7! They can help you with any delemas or concerns may come up during your stay. On my next trip to Dublin I will stay at the generator and the staff has a HUGE part to play in desire to book a room with the generator again!
Cons: The only things that I can complain about is the fact that the laundry room often has a line waiting because the dryers take too long to dry. Just for one load it can take up to two to three hours before your clothes become dry, but even then they may not be dry and this leaves people will still be waiting to take their turn while their clothespecially sit soaking wet. Also the bar could be open later.
A stay at Generator Dublin places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 15-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle. Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
A stay at Ballsbridge Hotel places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 15-minute walk of Aviva Stadium and Dublin Port. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Dublin? This hotel has facilities measuring 13250 square feet (1231 square meters), including a conference center. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 13,332 reviews
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7.1
Pros: Nice hotel in a quiet residential area.
OK
5.1
Pros: Room was plenty big for family of 4, convenient to bus stop, DART station and air coach pick up, Michael the manager was helpful and friendly.
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 13,332 reviews
Service
8.3
Location
8.2
Breakfast
7.0
Comfort
6.7
Room
6.3
WiFi
4.2
Value
3.9
Wellness
2.1
Service
8.6
Location
8.1
Breakfast
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Room
6.3
Value
4.5
Location
8.5
Service
8.3
Breakfast
7.2
Comfort
6.6
Food
6.5
Room
5.6
Value
4.0
Location
8.4
Service
8.0
Comfort
6.4
Cleanliness
6.4
Room
5.6
Value
3.9
WiFi
2.3
7.1 Good
Pros: Nice hotel in a quiet residential area.
Cons: No heat in room - system was not working during our 24 hour stay.
5.1 OK
Pros: Room was plenty big for family of 4, convenient to bus stop, DART station and air coach pick up, Michael the manager was helpful and friendly.
Cons: Elevators were broken, windows didn't open all the way, the facility was worn and needed paint and repairs, front desk staff was unfriendly at times, didn't leave enough towels for 3 people even though it was booked as a triple.
A stay at Ballsbridge Hotel places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 15-minute walk of Aviva Stadium and Dublin Port. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Dublin? This hotel has facilities measuring 13250 square feet (1231 square meters), including a conference center. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Facilities The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. Rooms Rooms include air conditioning and central heating. Equipped with a TV and WiFi, the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and include a hairdryer.
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Overall 7.9 Good
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10.0
Pros: It's a hip place, the rooms are clean, and the staff were externally helpful in helping me track down my wallet that I had left in a taxi.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The staff on reception were all very pleasant and extremely helpful.The location was perfect for us, close to the gig venue we were booked for. It was reasonably priced for Dublin (but not cheap), comfortable and clean. Beds and towels were fine.
Excellent
8.2
Pros: Kinlay house is located in a great area, near many of Dublin's main sights. I would definitely stay here again. Never felt unsafe or uncomfortable.
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 4,364 reviews
Location
9.7
Service
8.3
Value
7.8
Vibe
7.2
WiFi
6.5
Breakfast
6.3
Comfort
5.8
Room
5.8
Amenities
5.4
10.0 Excellent
Pros: It's a hip place, the rooms are clean, and the staff were externally helpful in helping me track down my wallet that I had left in a taxi.
Cons: Nothing, the place was great. There were some annoying persons staying there, but that's to be expected and it's not the hostel's fault.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: The staff on reception were all very pleasant and extremely helpful.The location was perfect for us, close to the gig venue we were booked for. It was reasonably priced for Dublin (but not cheap), comfortable and clean. Beds and towels were fine.
Cons: The shower room bathroom was overlooked by another building (hotel?) with no curtain on the window. The frosted glass allowed for privacy from the ground floor level but not from the five stories looking down on us. Breakfast choices were pretty limited.
8.2 Excellent
Pros: Kinlay house is located in a great area, near many of Dublin's main sights. I would definitely stay here again. Never felt unsafe or uncomfortable.
Cons: The rooms were a tad cold, as well as the bathroom. The cleanliness of the bathroom was also not the best. Someone had thrown up in the bathroom, and it was left for most of the day.
Facilities The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. Rooms Rooms include air conditioning and central heating. Equipped with a TV and WiFi, the rooms provide many ways for guests to stay connected and entertained. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and include a hairdryer.
With a stay at Dublin International Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, just a 5-minute walk from Croke Park and 9 minutes by foot from O'Connell Street. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
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Overall 7.5 Good
Based on 2,944 reviews
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Overall 7.5 Good
Based on 2,944 reviews
Value
8.7
Service
8.7
Location
8.3
Breakfast
6.5
Room
5.3
WiFi
4.4
Food
4.1
With a stay at Dublin International Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, just a 5-minute walk from Croke Park and 9 minutes by foot from O'Connell Street. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
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