This Hotel is really well located right in the heart of Dublin. It is when an easy stroll to lots of ameneties etc. Free Wifi was available via a bitbuzz voucher. Annoying that you had to keep logging in to a web page though every time you put your phone down. I hate this !
The room was large enough but the overall impression was of a run down old hotel (carpet and furniture a bit dowdy), which is a pity considering the excellent location. A cheap disinfectent smell was evident in the corridor and room. The shower was old style Triton, but water pressure was ok.
The room rates are to be fair in line with this and represent quite good value. It's a pity they couldn't go the extra mile and give customers a better experience. The breakfast was OK but by now means spectacular. I found staff all to be efficient and helpful. With the premium location I think there is an oppurtunity for management to upgrade this hotel and even charge a bit more if they could improve.

I've stayed in the Mespil a few times in 2012 for 2 -3 nights each visit.

This is located in Dublin 4 on the canal basically within walking distance of business areas in D2/D4.

Staff are very efficent and friendly. The rooms are large with TV, WIFI and coffee making facilities.

Make sure that you have the cooked breakfast. This is an all-you-can-eat buffet and great value for money. Service in the restaurant is great. If you are a business traveller and arrive to find the restaurant crowded with a tour group, the staff will normally seat you without queuing.

For tourists visiting the area, take a walk down Baggot street and try a pint in Toners and Donaghues. The canal which appears to have been recently cleaned is lovely if you visit during the scheduled sunny day.

The hotel has a small car-park that fills quickly in the evenings. It is difficult to complain about this since they don't charge for parking whereas most hotels in Dublin charge about €10 parking. You can easily park on the street next to the hotel though if the car park is full.

This is my go-to hotel in Dublin.

A nice comfortable hotel within easy reach of Dublins main attractions. Rooms are nicely equipped and clean. The Hotel is right opposite Dublins Grand canal which is nice for a stroll after your evening meal. There are 2 places to eat in the Mespil, either in the bar or the main restaurant. Breakfast is served in the main restaurant and is of buffet style so you can really set yourself up for the day. There is free wireless connection within the hotel and is accessed by a daily changed code. There is a taxi rank right outside the hotel and good bus routes to get you around the city

Clean hotel. It was part of the Gate 1 tour. However, there is no a/c so I would not recommend going in July, August or September. The breakfast was part of the package. If not, it is 10 euros per person.