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3.5 of 5 stars 186 Reviews
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“Eww!” Jul 5, 2009 - Mo_UsaTravel__lvr___
“Nothing special” Jun 26, 2009 - VDU
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Fleet Street Temple Bar
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Fleet Street | Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland
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“Eww!”
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2 of 5 stars
Mo_UsaTravel__lvr___ 10 contributions
MO, USA
Jul 5, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Pros- good location, normal (read small) sized room, dinner included in price Cons- room was gross!! Felt gross walking around bare foot or in shower. Didn't feel clean. Very loud at night (as to be expected). Would not have stayed here due to lack of cleanliness. more

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tbhmgt, General Manager

Dear Mo_UsaTravel_Ivr_ I am surprised and disappointed to read that you didn’t find our rooms to be clean. The hotel achieved ‘Excellence’ in the Accommodation Excellence Standards which was awarded but the Irish Accommodation Services Industry. Plus the feedback on our cleanliness is very good. But I will certainly look into it further with our Accommodation team. I am glad...

“Nothing special”
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3 of 5 stars
VDU 33 contributions
Waterford, Ireland
Jun 26, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

This hotel is really centrally located and the location is great for business travellers and tourists alike - but it REALLY needs to be updated. The rooms are bright and clean and obviously got a half hearted make-over in recent years, but it wasn't a well done job. The bathrooms and the foyer etc could really do with an update.... more

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tbhmgt, General Manager

Dear VDU, Thanks for your review on Trip Advisor. While you mentioned that we are nothing special, I am glad that you picked up on the things that we consider special about Temple Bar Hotel, which is our fantastic location, clean rooms and great breakfast! For me personally these are the most important things in a hotel especially as we...

“Rude Staff & being overcharged for a room”
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1 of 5 stars
fi_connie 1 contribution
galway,ireland
Jun 24, 2009

GET WITH IT!!!!! MR. GHETHIN I would like to complain about the appalling attitude incompetance and complacency of the hotel staff i unfortunately encountered on my stay on 1st june 2009 and the subsequent lack of aknowledgement, care and ability to put a wrong doing right. Quite how somebody with such a responibility can flagerantly pass his problems on without... more

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tbhmgt, General Manager

Dear fi_connie, I apologise that you feel this way about the hotel and staff. Please contact me directly to resolve this issue. I did talk to another lady from your group but not with you. Kind regards, Finbar Gethins, General Manager.

“Fabulous hotel, fabulous location, and if you want quiet... ask!!”
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5 of 5 stars
norfolkgraham 2 contributions
norfolk
Jun 18, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I read the reviews, which really don't do the place justice. When booking, I asked for a quiet room ( had to be up early for the ferry), and we were given top floor, on the inside of the building. Couldn't hear a thing! The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Temple Bar by Hardrock Café. Dublin is... more

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tbhmgt, General Manager

Dear Graham & Sarah, Many thanks for such a glowing review of Temple Bar Hotel! One of the most rewarding parts of working in a hotel is listening to positive guest feedback so I have passed your feedback onto all the staff in the hotel including Oscar. Also, it’s great to hear feedback on our quiet rooms for a change!...

“Expected noise and I got that”
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2 of 5 stars
uratargetmarket 8 contributions
Sheffield
Jun 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Well I read all the reviews and took earplugs, but still a few floors up with earplugs in the early hours of the morning I could feel the base of the music through the bed and the noise from the club downstairs. I stayed in Temple Bar, I expected noise and I largely expected to be amongst that noise just... more

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tbhmgt, General Manager

Dear Uratargetmarket, I’m glad to hear you were aware of the possibility of some noise before you arrived due to the fact that we are so centrally located and that you came prepared with earplugs! There are a lot of Stag and Hen parties in the area which adds to the buzz and atmosphere that makes Temple Bar what it...

“Basic clean hotel in great location”
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4 of 5 stars
Ren0023 7 contributions
San Francisco, CA
Jun 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I (early-30s) stayed at this hotel in May 2009. The location of this hotel is great - right in the heart of Temple Bar, close to Trinity College, and within walking distance of many other sights. The room was basic, but clean and spacious. We got a great mid-week rate (70 E). As you might expect from... more

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tbhmgt, General Manager

Dear Ren0023, Being in my early 30s also I understand why you stayed in Temple Bar Hotel as it is the perfect hotel to stay in for young people who are coming to Dublin and want to stay right in the heart of the city. It is also great for the young at heart who want to experience the unique...

“Amazing location, Great staff, Clean Hotel, a bit noisy but part of the charm! (travel agent review)”
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4 of 5 stars
Jooolz1976 45 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Jun 1, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Me and my three girlfriends stayed at the Temple Bar Hotel in Dublin for 2 nights on May 14-16th/2009. I had sent clients there before and my friend has highly recommended it to me in the past so I was excited to stay there! The front desk staff were super nice and very funny ! The check-in was quick and... more

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tbhmgt, General Manager

Dear Guest, As a travel agent I’m sure you have stayed in many hotels so I was delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us especially after being recommended so many times. As you mentioned the hotel is walking distance to all that the city has to offer including the sights, shops and some of Dublin’s top bars and restaurants....

“Excellent hotel for temple bar area!! Would highly recommend!”
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5 of 5 stars
nefertiti66 5 contributions
NEW YORK CITY!!!!!
May 26, 2009

For all of you who complain about the noise... umm... ITS TEMPLE BAR! WHAT DO YOU EXPECT! Go get a hotel somewhere else, you idiots! Anyway... this hotel was great! My sister and I are in our early thirties and chose this hotel as the last night stay of our 9 day trip. We went out drinking and came home... more

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tbhmgt, General Manager

Dear Guest, I was really delighted to hear such a positive review about the hotel. It was refreshing for a guest to understand that if they are staying in the Temple Bar area, they must expect some noise. I’m glad that you and your sister enjoyed your stay with us. I will pass your feedback onto all staff who I’m...

“It does What it Says on the tin.”
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3 of 5 stars
callywallyIreland 12 contributions
Dundalk, Ireland
May 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This was an average hotel. We stayed here because we got a reduce rate for the night through a promotion our car insurance company was running. Check in was fast and efficient and staff at reception were friendly and helpful. We requested a quiet room because we had read from previous posters here that it can be noisy. Our room... more

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tbhmgt, General Manager

Dear Guest, Thanks for taking the time to post your feedback on Trip Advisor. I’m glad that everything met with your approval and that you enjoyed your stay with us. I apologise for the breakfast staff which you found to be ‘grumpy’. We generally receive great feedback on their service but I will keep an eye on it! I hope...

“Excellent Centralized Location”
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4 of 5 stars
bjb1962 4 contributions
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May 3, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I was hesitant about staying at this hotel after reading some of the reviews as far it being noisy and not too clean but I stayed at this hotel from April 24th until May 1st and I was very happy with my stay. I requested in advance to check in early and I requested one of the quieter rooms if... more

Management response from
tbhmgt, General Manager

Dear Guest, Many thanks for taking to time to review Temple Bar Hotel. I was delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that everything was to your satisfaction including cleanliness and location. I am looking forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the future. Kind regards, Finbar Gethins, General Manager.

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