Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG

3.5 star property

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Enjoy a meal at this restaurant with a long counter and seating area.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a digital screen, comfortable seating, and a stunning city view.
Relax in a comfortable lounge area with a variety of seating options and a flat-screen TV.
Experience the iconic architecture of this city center building, featuring arched windows and a brick facade.
Two single beds with white bedding and a red accent chair sit in a room with a neutral-toned wall and a dark blue accent wall.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
28-32 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin, D01 T2X2
  • O'Connell Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Trinity College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Croke Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(188 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, City View (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from O'Connell Street
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, conference space and concierge services.
Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG offers 198 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Dublin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from O'Connell Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Steps from O'Connell Street and 11 minutes on foot from Trinity College
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 823 square feet (76 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG also features a vending machine, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3.5-star Dublin hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Express Bar and Cafe – This café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

Arabic, Croatian, Czech, English, French, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 29 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Express Bar and Cafe

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 823 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 29.00 per day (164 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

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Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 789 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1253 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very efficient. Hotel is modern and spotless clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma Judit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

We had a lovely experience from start to finish. The accommodation couldn't be more central. The receptionist was lovely and friendly. Our room was spotless and provided everything we needed . Breakfast was fantastic. Great location and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly and helpful. Hotel was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was lovely staff al friendly, and the breakfast was good a lot to choose from. Good location for pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathyrene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant and accommodating. Noisy outside late at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only problem was that the walk in shower was poorly designed and soaked the floor then carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jaelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of town! I stayed for 4 nights and the staff were super helpful with booking excursions!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely, the bed as very comfortable! It was right in the middle of city centre with all the shops, taxi near by and tour bus. The breakfast was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very good and staff are hepful. Breakfast area is very crowded and soewhat chaotic, and staff a bit slow to clear tables. Hotel is very well located for city centre sights and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small room.With hotel parking discount it was still expensive using Q parking 38 euros for 2 nights parking
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and well located
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly and breakfast excellent, rooms clean but simple, beds comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly. Very helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great breakfast and location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Stayed 2 nights. Good location close to everything. Staff are great. Room was clean modern and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry Myrle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are hard as a rock.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud sometimes in the evening and a lot of restaurants close early
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025