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Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley

Clondalkin , Liffey Valley (Show on Map)

7.2

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Summary of reviewsThe Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley is a convenient and family-friendly 4-star hotel with a great location near the M50 motorway and Liffey Valley shopping centre. While some guests had mixed experiences with the breakfast and dinner, the staff were praised for their exceptional customer service. The pool is a highlight for many guests, although some had less positive experiences. The rooms received mixed reviews with some guests reporting cleanliness issues and uncomfortable beds, while others found them clean and spacious. Overall, the hotel offers good value for money and a comfortable stay, although opinions on whether it truly deserves its 4 stars vary.
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Room Types

Deluxe Double & Single Room Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a TV and a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.

Deluxe Family Room Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating and a TV. The unit offers 3 beds.

Family Suite This suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite offers a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Double Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a TV and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Studio Featuring free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The studio's kitchenette is available for cooking and storing food. This studio has a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a TV and a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Suite This suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. This suite has a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a TV and a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

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Guest Reviews

7.2

Good

Location

If you're looking for a hotel with a great location, Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley won't disappoint. Guests have praised the convenience of having Liffey Valley shopping centre just a stone's throw away, making it the perfect spot for a weekend of shopping. The hotel is also close to public transport with a bus stop at the doorstep which can easily take you into Dublin city centre. The underground parking is an added benefit for those travelling by car and the hotel is positioned in a great spot for access to the M50 motorway. Families will appreciate the pool on site and the hotel's location is handy if you're visiting family or friends in the area. Guests have also noted the abundance of restaurants and a cinema in the nearby vicinity, making it easy to dine out or catch a movie. Overall, the location of this hotel is a big drawcard, perfect for a comfortable stay that's convenient for all the things you might need to do in the area.

Breakfast

Guests had mixed experiences with the breakfast at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley. Some found the breakfast to be good with a great selection of food and it always presented well, even during rush hour. However, other guests felt the breakfast was expensive for the limited choices available and that they didn't get value for their money. Some were unhappy with the lack of vegan or gluten-free options while others found the breakfast to be basic or even awful. Despite the mixed reviews, there were some highlights with guests noting that the eggs looked great, the breakfast was very nice or that there was a good choice of fresh food. However, queues for the buffet breakfast were often large and there seemed to be challenges with keeping it topped up and fresh.

Dinner

The dinner experience at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley seems to be a mixed bag according to guest reviews. While some guests found the food fairly decent and very good, others had disappointing experiences with poor food and service. Some guests even had to eat dinner in the bar due to long queues and waiting times in the restaurant. While the number of staff on a Saturday evening seemed to be an issue, those staff who were on performed heroically. However, some guests felt that paying over 100 euro for dinner was not worth it due to poor service. Some specific complaints included cold food and not receiving the correct cooking preference for a steak. Overall, it seems that the restaurant at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley may need some improvements in terms of both food and service.

Rooms

The Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley offers a range of clean and spacious rooms, including suites and apartments. Some guests report receiving free upgrades to king rooms or suites. The beds are generally reported as being comfortable, but there are some complaints about small single beds or hard mattresses. Some rooms were cold upon arrival with heating that was difficult to adjust. While some bathrooms were described as clean and impressive, others needed restocking with toiletries or had issues with clogged sinks or showers. Some guests also reported issues with smells, mold and other maintenance issues. However, many guests enjoyed their stay in modern and cosy rooms with helpful and friendly staff. The convenient location near the M50 is a big draw and the hotel offers a great onsite gym. However, some guests noted that the hotel can be noisy due to its proximity to the motorway.

Beds

The beds at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley have received mixed reviews from guests. While several guests praised the extreme comfort of the beds and the cleanliness of the rooms, some reported stains on their bedsheets or uncomfortable initial beds. The bathroom size, especially the bath size, was impressive for many guests. However, some guests were disappointed with the quality of the showers. One guest even had to sleep on floor pillows due to the uncomfortable bed. Nonetheless, many guests had positive experiences with the hotel's breakfast and comfortable beds. While some guests reported that the hotel experience was not what it used to be, others did not have any major complaints aside from the slightly hard or mismatched mattresses.

Cleanliness

Guests have given mixed reviews of the cleanliness at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley. Some guests have described the hotel as clean, up to date and exceptional. However, other guests have reported issues with cleanliness including dirty floors, unclean swimming pool toilets, unclean changing rooms and a smell of sewage. Some guests have also reported outdated furniture and moldy walls. Some guests have mentioned issues with customer service and the breakfast room, but others have praised the comfort of their clean and cozy rooms. Overall, while some guests experienced cleanliness issues, others found the hotel to be clean and comfortable with helpful staff.

Staff

The staff at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley were overall very friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to ensure a great stay for guests. While there were a few isolated incidents of slow or impolite service, the majority of guests praised the staff for their exceptional customer service. Many guests particularly mentioned certain staff members by name who provided outstanding service, such as Anthony at the bar and Patrick who went out of his way to make families feel at ease. The front desk receptionists also received numerous compliments for their attentiveness and kindness with one guest even being allowed to check in early with no extra charge. However, there were a few negative comments about newer staff members who seemed inexperienced or unhelpful. Overall, the staff at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley were a highlight for guests, providing friendly and welcoming service throughout their stay.

Pool

The pool at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley is a highlight for many guests with comments describing it as fantastic, lovely and warm. Families appreciate the right size and temperature for small children and the pool area is described as clean, spacious and family-friendly. While some guests have mentioned that the pool area can get busy, others have enjoyed it without too much crowding. The changing rooms and bar are also noted as positives. Unfortunately, some guests have had less positive experiences with one guest reporting that they were told the pool was closed upon arrival and others noting that it closed early or had no supervision. However, overall, the pool is a great place to relax after shopping or working out at the gym and renovations are in progress to improve the experience even more.

Parking

The Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley boasts a great location with convenient underground parking available for guests. While there were plenty of parking spaces, it was necessary to pay €8 for parking, even for hotel residents, which some guests found to be an annoyance. However, some were fortunate enough to receive validated parking tickets. A few guests did report seeing homeless people begging for money in the car park, but this did not seem to be a common occurrence. Overall, the hotel's location and parking were praised by guests, even if paying for parking was not ideal for some.

Family

Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley is a clean and family-friendly hotel with lots of amenities for kids. The staff is helpful and accommodating with reception providing coloring books and Patrick being extremely friendly and helpful. Levina in the restaurant is great, providing excellent service. The pool is fantastic with the right size and temperature for small children. The changing rooms are clean and spacious. The kids' menu has a great selection of mains and desserts and breakfast is lovely. However, some guests complained of noisy kids in the corridors and one reviewer mentioned that the hotel was being used to house Ukrainian refugees, which affected their stay. The location is excellent for families, near shopping and bus stops with family suites providing a great size. The pool is a big draw for families, but some guests found the distance from the pool to their room with wet kids to be too far. Some guests were disappointed that the heating system was not sufficient and that there were no portable heaters available for their family. Overall, the hotel is family-friendly and has great amenities for kids, but some guests may be affected by noise levels or refugees being housed in the hotel.

4 Star

The Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley is a 4-star hotel located in a great location with staff and food of a high standard. While some guests found the rooms disappointing and in need of sprucing up, others found them spacious and quiet. Good value for money and a comfortable stay, although opinions on whether the hotel truly deserves its 4 stars vary. Overall, an enjoyable stay for some guests who come back each year.

Yes, Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Children's Pool, Pool Lap Lanes.

No, a spa isn't available at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley.

No, Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley.

Yes, Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley has a gym.

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