I flew from UK, and stayed here two nights for long-sought visit to the city and the Abbey Theatre, almost next door. My purpose was met more than adequately, with a clean and comfortable room (double at singles rate), and an excellent if rather noisy breakfast. Be warned that, like other hotels, they do not serve after-theatre meals. That situation is easily remedied by a short taxi-ride across the Liffey. O'Connell Street, with its large shops, is just around the corner

i myself am staff in a hotel and i have to say that david, (bar staff), willie(night porter) and rory (agm) were absolutely fantastic and incredibly welcoming. were great to be around and would recomend to anyone going to dublin to stay in the hotel... if not for the night than just for the evening for those three lads... legends

I stayed at this hotel in early December , the rooms are small but clean. At night I could hear noise coming from a party somewhere in the hotel but it was in the background and not loud enough to bother me but this might vary depending on your room location. The hotel is very well located a few minutes walk from the busy centre but what makes this hotel for me is the excellent and friendly service of all the staff.

Room whilst a little snug and sparce had comfy beds and pillows. Shower is a bit lame. Room and bathrooms all nicely clean.

Staff very good.

The lounges during the day were absolutely rammed with pensioners, is this an alternative day care for the elderly! The old fashioned oak paneling is also a bit of a turn off.

Breakfast was cooked to perfection, although I don't like the skinny sausages. I had fried eggs cooked perfectly and my friends poached eggs were also spot on.

However, this is where another "tradition" lets the place down. NO BAKED BEANS OR BROWN SAUCE, as "we don't so it." This I have come across before in establishments that consider themselves to be a cut above. Seems beans are a bit "common".

Lastly, they took £50 deposit per room on booking, AND the cancellation policy is about a week before you've booked, as long as you phone on the last Tuesday before the Popes birthday. (It's effectively 3 days, surely this place is not that in demand!)

I'll probably try elsewhere next time.