Dublin hotels in Ballsbridge

Pros: Room very big, clean, quiet. Nice location

Cons: Staff were all very nice, but seemed like they needed training, particularly in the restaurant. Often no one attending the lobby, at check in, or concierge. On check out, no-one asked how was the stay, and not even to-go coffee available (which is almost standard expectation these days, even in lower quality hotels). Tried calling room service & was told they would call me back, after 10 mins I called them back to say don't bother. Breakfast is really expensive, supposed to start at 7am .. I wanted an omlette ... Was told by waitress that I needed "to ask the omlette guy" at the buffet , he didn't show up til 720am. I asked him if I could have toast with the omlette, he said "you need to ask the waitress" ... It was more Fawlty Towers than Four Seasons

Pros: Rooms were huge, staff was totally on point, the indoor pool was an unexpected benefit. Bar is busy most times, it's fun to hang out at the hotel.

Cons: Location isn't ideal for tourists. It's a 30-45 walk from most major destinations, and cabs are pricey. Otherwise, stay was perfect.

Pros: The whole experience was just lovely.. The breakfast spread was huge. The room was classy warm and bed was lovely

Cons: Perhaps the lobby food menu could add a few more choices

Pros: The breakfast

Pros: Staff great, atmosphere lovely in lobby and bar in the evening. Great shower, spa facilities. Comfy beds.

Cons: 25 euro parking charges, unable to eat at restaurant!

Pros: Parking facilities

Cons: There was not enough staff. In the bar and the breakfast restaurant. I had to order tea 3 times.

Cons: The service or lack of service at breakfast!

Pros: We had a lovely stay. Staff friendly. Dinner in restaurant was excellent. Breakfast service was excellent. Room was comfortable and very clean.

Pros: Located in one of Dublin’s most beautiful residential areas, 20min walk to the city center. The room was big, breakfast was very nice and the pastries with coffee in the living room were great. Think of it as a big but cozy B&B in the middle of Dublin. Would definitely book again!

Pros: It is a lovely B&B. The bedroom was clean and a good size.

Cons: The bathroom was very cold (as was the weather outside), despite the radiator being on. The window is not insulated and needs to be upgraded and provided with curtains.

Pros: Staff was amazing!!! Loved my room

Pros: Breakfast was excellent, much variety and great quality

Cons: Can't think of anything.

Pros: The staff—Ceclia, Owen, Tracy, Luisz and others—were friendly and always helpful. The breakfast offerings were wonderful, served with friendly grace and style by Dalva, Lidija, and Allesandra. I’ll be honest: we attended a wedding at the Mount Juliet near Thomastown, and the food was better at Ariel House. Our room was comfortable and quiet. Located in the quiet suburb of Ballsbridge, Ariel House is convenient to the DART and the Aviva Stadium, and there are some nice restaurants nearby, notably the Old Spot and the Lobster Pot. (At the latter, Michael Garlant will serve you with old-world elegance and 21st Century friendliness and wit.) Wish we could have stayed longer, but we’ll be back.

Pros: The staff were very friendly and welcoming, we were offered tea and coffee in the drawing room upon arrival. The rooms were very cosy and clean, the furnishings were nice and the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was amazing, there was a nice variety available, everything we had was delicious. Very little noise from the street. The location was nice, easy to get to the main part of Ballsbridge.

Cons: There was a slightly overwhelming smell of air freshener in the reception area. The carpet in the room, although vacuumed, could do with a proper clean. The bathroom was rather cold and had rust stains above the window. The floor in the dining room shook whenever anybody walked past.

Pros: I really love the charm of an older building. Squeaky floors and all! Breakfast was fantastic. Location was more than perfect for visiting family nearby, and going into the city center. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Without a doubt, will be back again.

Cons: Room needed vacuuming. Found other people’s hair on the floor/carpeting when we checked in. Didn’t bother us enough to complain, but could see how it would upset someone else.

Cons: Pillows were flat as a tack (all four in the room). Otherwise absolutely fine.

Pros: One of the highest Standards on a Lodge i‘ve ever had.

Cons: No kettle, glasses or cutlery in the room which is pretty much the norm in most places

Pros: The old world feel and the attention to detail that made our stay really special. I didn't want to leave.

Pros: Breakfast

Cons: Blankets on beds ; no quilts

Pros: The bed was extremely comfortable, bedroom lovely and comfortable, bathroom great

Cons: Not having been able to stay longer

Pros: The hotel staff were welcoming and very nice. The parking was safe and convenient. The room was very pleasant and the bathroom was perfect. The Breakfast was lovely, beautiful dining room, and impeccably presented.

Cons: Disappointed not to have tea/ coffee in room. Could even be available in the lovely sitting room. The people upstairs were noisy and walking around most of the night, which disturbed me. Creaking floorboards.

Pros: The property, the staff, the breakfast!

Cons: Nothing really

Pros: Great staff. I arrived late and was welcomed warmly nonetheless. I asked for a pot of coffee early the next morning and it was provided quickly with a smile

Cons: Room was cold with no heat control and some warning system went off in the morning for no apparent reason.

Pros: All good at the Hamoton. Lovely staff. Spacious, clean and well-equipped rooms. Good location. Good food.

Cons: Nada!

Pros: Only had it 2 mornings out of 4 due to the times but if was really good. A really good breakfast choice.

Cons: For workers it started too late at the weekend. We paid for a breakfast and because we had to be at the RDS for 8am we were not able to have a breakfast . Its 7.15 during the week and 8am on a weekend so maybe an idea to ask workers if they would like an early breakfast or even make something to take with them.

Pros: Location and big bed

Cons: Room was cold on arrival however a electric heater is provided in room but took time to heat entire room.

Pros: The bedroom was very nicely set up with plenty of space. Good air conditioning as well. The staff in reception were lovely.

Pros: I read so many good reviews about this hotel but I also read the bad reviews. But I decided to book as I liked the photos and decided there were more good reviews so I took a risk. Having just spent the weekend there, I agree with the people who gave good reviews and the people who gave bad reviews. What did I like? The interior design is not to everyone's taste but it was unusual so I liked it. The room was huge and had a sofa, big TV, fake fire, large bathroom, king size bed which was thankfully one mattress and not two single mattresses shoved together as previous guests have described. The hotel has great potential but...the bad reviews about this hotel are very accurate as well. The room was nice upon arrival but I didn't enjoy my stay there and I wouldn't stay there again.

Cons: We arrived late at night so there was a very quick check. The receptionist asked me to pay immediately and charged me an extra 50 euro in case I ordered room service or from the bar. I have only ever come across this kind of charging in Singapore, which I always refuse to pay. But it was 2am and I just wanted to sleep. We went down to our basement room and just like previous reviewers mentioned - the room was FREEZING. There are no radiators in the rooms and just a small fake fire that produces hardly any heat and we didn't feel safe leaving on while we slept and also when it's on, the bright lights are distracting when trying to sleep. The bathroom was like an ice box. No heating whatsoever and cold hard floors. It is just absolutely not acceptable in a supposed 4 star hotel. We spent the first night shivering under our blankets and every time we had to use the bathroom it was like stepping into a refrigerator. The next day I spoke with Omar at the reception. He was very nice and I could definitely see that he must deal with these complaints every day. He told me to turn the air conditioning on high heat and that would heat the rooms. So we had to leave all these heating devices on while we left the room and then we came back to a room full of dry air. I suffer from asthma, do the combination of damp rooms with dry air con is a disaster and I actually feel congested and sick after just two nights there. We stayed in a basement room which smelled of damp and mould and waited until about 2am/3am for the night club music to stop begore we could sleep. When I questioned why they had taken an extra 50 euro from me when I checked in I was told - we are a 4 star hotel so it's an extra service we offer our guests so the don't have to pay if they want a drink at the bar. I was told I may have to wait a week to be refunded sometimes there are problems so just call them if I don't get my money back. It's not a four star hotel.

Pros: Quiet neighborhood with easy access to downtown and all the tourist destinations. Big bathroom, updated room

Cons: Bed was very uncomfortable

Pros: The radio in the shower

Cons: No tea in the room also bit pricey for not many facilities in the hotel

Pros: Spent just a night here, traveling onward. We had dinner in the hotel, as we were tired out. We were surprised to find that the food was good, the service warm and efficient, and the setting congenial. Our room was large, and the bathroom w great.

Cons: The bed was not particularly comfortable.

Pros: So, having arrived at the hotel, I was impressed with the decor. When I entered the room, I literally was surprised because the room was spacious with loads of space. I was staying with a friend so I was the first person to arrive and I picked my bed first. Anyways, the bed was hella comfy and the bathroom was quite clean. Now, I have to say the breakfast was absolutely awesome, it was even better than the 3 course meal that I had the previous evening for a ball. I would highly recommend staying here.

Cons: The only thing I didn't like was the fact that there was no signal to watch TV.

Pros: Loved the location, the service and staff. The breakfast was wonderful

Pros: Shuttle bus service was great. Secure carpark also very useful

Pros: Very good location for match days at aviva

Cons: Nice comfy hotel we have reasonable sized room with Netflix on the TVs which was great

Pros: Staff are always so nice, helpful and friendly.

Pros: The staff was friendly and helpful

Cons: Walking into the room there was a big burn imprint of an iron right in front of us. While the bathroom looked clean, once in the shower the grout really needed a big wash. The towel rack was sooo hot It couldn’t be regulated. Wouldn’t want little kids in there The Green Award is lovely but if you don’t leave a card in the slot your electronics dont charge The restaurant on the weekend is not available as it’s booked for conferences. There is a bar upstairs but the menu is not the same and because the stadium is close by, both weekends we were there, the hotel was set up for big crowds. We had asked for a room at the back so it was pretty quiet there. Sounds kind of whiney as I reread the above but we felt for 10 days we would rather have been downtown so we could walk out and discover more little local places for eating out!

Pros: Everything comfy beds clean room excellent service

Cons: Not a great selection of gluten free food at might

Pros: I loved the location . And that our room was very clean .

Cons: I have to say i did not dislike anything about the hotel .

Pros: Exceptional hotel

Pros: Good location, very pleasant staff, lovely relaxed atmosphere.,

Cons: Room was very hot. Staff didn’t alert me to the courtesy coach, had to ask; Staff don’t tell you that the swimming pool next door is open to the public!

Pros: Great hotel, reasonable price,friendly staff, close to the city. Not very far from the RDS. Cosy, clean and comfortable. I left my phone charger behind and the staff very kindly forwarded it to me immediately the following day when I rang about it.

Cons: The bathroom was very small, but spotlessly clean,so not really any problem for a short stay.

Pros: Exceedingly nice staff, utterly helpful and unfailingly cheerful. Accommodations were comfortable and clean and aimed to please. I highly recommend adding the breakfast voucher. The food and service were terrific. I can’t commend the staff enough, they made my stay pleasant and friendly. Close to a DART station stop and a lovely village center, both within easy walking distance. And it was very affordable for all that.

Pros: Good value, close to train station (and right next to the stadium). Very friendly and helpful staff. Good value.

Cons: Our room got a bit warm, but not terribly so.