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Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

Dublin , Merrion Road (Show on Map)

7.8

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Summary of reviewsThe Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge is a great choice for travelers seeking a convenient and comfortable stay in Dublin. The hotel's location in an upmarket neighborhood with easy access to the city center via bus and DART station is highly praised by guests. The breakfast spread is excellent and amazing with a great selection of food, although some guests found it a bit expensive. While the dinner experience is mixed, the hotel's bar and drinks offerings were given high marks. The rooms are generally clean and comfortable, although some need minor upgrades. The staff is friendly and accommodating with many guests calling them exceptional or perfect. Onsite parking is convenient, although some guests found it a bit expensive. The hotel is family-friendly and suitable for travelers with disabilities. Overall, the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge is a beautiful hotel and a great choice for your Dublin trip.
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Room Types

Double Room This spacious room has free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, a TV, desk and a large safe. The bathroom has a hairdryer and toiletries.

Superior King Room Spacious room featuring a king-size bed, a wingback armchair and footrest, and a 37-inch flat-screen TV. With an enhanced hospitality tray comprising of herbal teas, biscuits and mineral water. A Nespresso Coffee Machine with complimentary coffee capsules is provided in each Executive room. The en-suite bathroom has a power shower and bath combination, and complimentary toiletries. Includes high-speed WiFi. All rooms offer ironing facilities, trouser press, climate control, hairdryer and laptop safe. Cots are available upon request.

Family Room Including free WiFi, this spacious room features tea and coffee-making facilities, a TV, a desk, and a large safe. The bathroom has a hairdryer and toiletries. This room provides 2 double beds, and is suitable for 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12.

Double & Single Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 2 beds.

Executive Double Room Spacious room featuring a King Koil Bed, air conditioning, Sky TV, Nespresso coffee machine, complimentary mineral water, chocolates, complimentary upgraded WiFi, toiletries, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and iron and ironing boards.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe King Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.

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7.8

Good

Location

The Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge is a lovely hotel located in an upmarket neighborhood of Dublin with convenient transport links to the city center via bus and DART station. Many guests appreciated the bus stop right outside the hotel and the easy access to Dublin airport via bus 703. The hotel's location was also excellent for those attending events at the adjacent RDS arena or Herbert Park. There were plenty of eateries within walking distance and some guests noted that the location was perfect for a short stay in Dublin. Although some felt that the hotel was a little far from the city center, others emphasized the excellent value for money and the overall convenience of the location. Overall, the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge is a great choice for travelers seeking a convenient and comfortable stay in Dublin.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge has received high praise from guests. Many describe the breakfast spread as excellent and amazing with a great selection of food. Guests appreciate the well-organized buffet, good quality of food and friendly staff in the dining area. There are also positive comments about the poached eggs and omelettes can be ordered as well. Many guests mention that the breakfast is a highlight of their stay. While a few guests were disappointed by the lack of hot food options, generally the reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Some guests mention that the breakfast is a bit on the expensive side, but most agree that the quality of the food outweighs the price.

Dinner

Guests have had mixed experiences with dinner at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge. Some complained about poor service, slow delivery and forgotten starters resulting in cold food. Others reported a lack of personnel with long waiting periods for drinks and some were even directed to the bar instead of the restaurant, leading to delays in food and wine service. Several described the menu as unimpressive or lacking variety with popular items taken off the menu due to being too busy. On the positive side, some guests found the food "lovely" and "tasty," reasonably priced for Dublin. The hotel's bar and drinks offerings were also given high marks, but one guest found the restaurant food "awful". However, some guests expressed disappointment with the hotel's limited after-hours food and beverage options. Overall, while there were some negative experiences, the restaurant and bar received praise from many guests.

Rooms

The Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge provides decent and comfortable rooms, although some are old and dated with stains on the carpet and grubby surfaces that need updating and cleaning badly. However, other rooms are clean and have a modern look with high-quality decor and a spacious layout. The hotel's location is key and some rooms are beautifully designed and decorated, making up for their basic amenities. The hotel offers comfortable and clean beds, although some guests have complained about the hardness of the mattresses. Some rooms have issues such as broken televisions, noisy elevators and inadequate charging sockets. Despite these minor setbacks, the majority of guests have enjoyed spacious, clean, comfortable and modern rooms with some commenting on the lovely setting and beautiful building. The bathrooms are clean, although some need updating and guests can expect clean towels and toiletries. Overall, the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge provides clean and comfortable rooms with some needing minor upgrades, in a great location.

Beds

The Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge has garnered numerous positive reviews regarding their comfortable beds with many guests noting the quality of their sleep on them. While some guests wished for a more colorful bed decor, most found the beds to be comfortable and cozy with some even rating them as the best they've had in a hotel. A few guests had issues with the bed's mobility or firmness, but these seem to be personal preferences as other guests found them to be spotless and very comfortable with extra pillows, blankets and towels provided as standard. The hotel also seems to take hygiene seriously as guests have noted that the beds were clean and the linen was good. However, a few guests did complain about the quality of the pillows with some describing them as "like rock" or "hard and lumpy." Despite these few negative comments, most guests seem to have enjoyed a restful night's sleep on the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge's comfortable beds.

Cleanliness

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge has received mixed reviews regarding its cleanliness with some guests expressing dissatisfaction with dirty carpets, dusty vents and grubby bathrooms with pubic hairs. However, the majority of reviews praise the hotel's cleanliness with guests noting spotless rooms, clean

Staff

The Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge has a reputation for friendly and accommodating staff. The majority of guest reviews rave about the hotel's service and pleasant staff. Many guests loved the staff, describing them as exceptional or perfect. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful and they go over and above to make sure guests are comfortable. Many guests particularly praised the reception staff, who were described as excellent or perfect. However, some guests did mention that a few staff members lacked experience, particularly in the restaurant and bar. Despite this, the majority of reviews highlight the excellent service with many calling out specific staff members for going above and beyond, such as Romany in the bar or Eimear at reception. Overall, guests found the staff to be a major highlight of their stay at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge.

Parking

Guests who have stayed at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge have differing opinions on the parking arrangements at the hotel. While some guests have expressed their dissatisfaction with the parking system and the charges involved, many others have found the onsite parking to be very convenient, offering ample space and good value for money. The basement car park has been particularly popular with guests, but some have found it a challenge to navigate the different levels and doors. Some guests have also commented on the lack of charging points near the bed and the limited number of plugs available in the rooms. However, overall, the convenience of having onsite parking has been appreciated by many guests, although some have argued that parking should be included in the room rate.

Family

Family-friendly and conveniently located near the city center, the Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge offers spacious rooms suitable for family stays. They even provided a high chair for our little ones. While our room had cups and glasses for only two people, the staff was quick to address the issue. Though we had trouble with YouTube for our child, we made up for it with plenty of noisy fun. However, the restaurant disappointed us, as none of us enjoyed the food. Also, the twin room our children stayed in wasn't the cleanest, but we were able to clean the marks off easily. All in all, a comfortable stay for families looking for accommodation in the area.

4 Star

Looking for a superb and relaxed stay in Dublin? Look no further than Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge. With a great location for rugby and RDS events, this hotel is the perfect base for a fun weekend. Guests rave about the really good facilities and services provided and many would come back again for an enjoyable stay. The hotel is also in a very nice location, close to transportation if needed and boasting a pretty building. While some guests find the parking expensive, the great value of the hotel more than makes up for it. The overall experience is lovely, though some guests noted the lack of a pool, which they found surprising for a four star hotel. However, despite this small issue, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge is a beautiful hotel and a great choice for your Dublin trip.

Accessible

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge is a great option for travelers with disabilities. It is easily accessible with a bus stop right outside the hotel and a DART station nearby. The hotel is easy to find and check in and out is a breeze. The only issue a few guests had was with their room key cards not working, but it was quickly and easily resolved by the friendly and helpful staff at reception. The hotel is also conveniently located close to the RDS. However, a few minor adjustments could make the hotel even more accommodating, such as adding accessible buttons on the main doors and providing a bin in the disability bathroom. Overall, guests with disabilities can feel comfortable and welcomed at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge.

No, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge doesn't have any pool.

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

No, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge.

Yes, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge has a gym.

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