10/10 Excellent
Charles
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprisingly wonderful hotel
What a wonderful surprise this hotel was! From the pictures, we thought it would be more plain; functional, but not as elegant. I would call its elegance 'simple' but real; likely it was recently refurbished.
It had the most comfortable bed we've been on in a hotel in a long while. And usually at a hotel that is not 'high-end' the bathrooms and the shower tend to feel like afterthoughts. Not here; the shower was good sized, with good water pressure and plenty of hot water, with easy to understand controls. Blackout curtains as well; not a lot of street noise, but the area sees a lot of car traffic during business hours, and the these helped us sleep in when we wanted to.
We loved the neighborhood. Right across from Phoenix Park, and the Criminal Courts building, there were great places to either grab a quick sandwich on the go, or sit down in a lovely pub and enjoy a pint and some good food (Nancy Hands is the one we frequented). Less than five minute walk to the bus stop, and just over five to Heuston station, for the LUAS tram and lots of other busses (in addition to trains leaving Dublin).
Maybe the affordable rates have to do with the fact that it is a little bit outside the 'central' Dublin area, which to us made it so enjoyable. No 'Temple Bar' madness going on; just a good room for a good price in a wonderful neighborhood.
Charles
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025