The Clarence
$263
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for The Clarence
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$263
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Clarence average $170 in February, the cheapest month, and $280 in March, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $190 |
| February | $170 |
| March | $280 |
| June | $186 |
| October | $263 |
| November | $230 |
| December | $275 |
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Most expensive: March (~$280)
Cheapest: February (~$170)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Dining
At The Clarence, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
A stay at The Clarence places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 10-minute walk of Trinity College and Grafton Street. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from St. Stephen's Green and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dublin Castle.
What's nearby
River Liffey(0.1 miles)
Dame Street(0.1 miles)
Dublin City Hall(0.2 miles)
Olympia Theatre(0.2 miles)
Ha' Penny Bridge(0.2 miles)
Abbey Street(0.2 miles)
Jervis Shopping Center(0.2 miles)
Christ Church Cathedral(0.3 miles)
Dublin Castle(0.3 miles)
Bank of Ireland(0.3 miles)
Dublin Tourism Centre(0.4 miles)
Molly Malone Statue(0.4 miles)
The Spire(0.4 miles)
O'Connell Bridge(0.4 miles)
O'Connell Street(0.4 miles)
The preferred airport for The Clarence is Dublin Airport (DUB)(7.5 miles)
Elevator / Lift
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Bicycle Rental
Golf Course (nearby)
Scuba Diving
Location
6-8 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
River Liffey (0.1 miles)
Dame Street (0.1 miles)
Dublin City Hall (0.2 miles)
Olympia Theatre (0.2 miles)
Ha' Penny Bridge (0.2 miles)
Abbey Street (0.2 miles)
Room options
17
Deluxe Double Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)RefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
10
Classic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, River View
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
538 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)Separate Living RoomRefrigerator
1
Double Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
269 ft²
Wi-Fi (Free)RefrigeratorPrivate Bathroom
1
Premium Penthouse
Room details
2 King Beds
Sleeps 4
1346 ft²
Separate Dining AreaWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living RoomRefrigerator
Guest reviews of The Clarence
8.5
Very good
Based on 1,040 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
12%
Couple
50%
Family
16%
Group
15%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, travellers describe The Clarence as centrally located near Temple Bar and the River Liffey with welcoming staff, while recurring drawbacks include late-night street and club noise and rooms lacking air conditioning during warmer weather.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, travellers describe The Clarence as centrally located near Temple Bar and the River Liffey with welcoming staff, while recurring drawbacks include late-night street and club noise and rooms lacking air conditioning during warmer weather.
Many find rooms comfortable and often spacious, though others report dated bathrooms and small maintenance issues like leaky showers or slow drains. Cleanliness is generally good, with a few reports of bathrooms needing deeper attention. Dining and cocktails are often praised, while breakfast feedback varies; best suited to travellers who prioritize atmosphere and access over quiet and modern climate control.
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Facilities
Multiple on-site bars are a highlight, with cocktails and the lobby atmosphere praised; the attached restaurant also receives positive comments. Nightclub or courtyard activity can generate late-night noise.
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Cynthia
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was lovely! Staff were so welcoming. Room was comfortable and clean. Lobby bar was great. The hotel is steps away from the Dublin Express bus stop, making it such an easy transfer from the airport. Would stay here again anytime!
The hotel was lovely! Staff were so welcoming. Room was comfortable and clean. Lobby bar was great. The hotel is steps away from the Dublin Express bus stop, making it such an easy transfer from the airport. Would stay here again anytime!
10
Peter
Jul 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Elegant, comfortable, and fun! The hotel has a fun vibe with staff that is friendly and professional. Bar and lobby was fun to visit and meet other visitors! My only wish is that there was roof top access for all visitors.
Elegant, comfortable, and fun! The hotel has a fun vibe with staff that is friendly and professional. Bar and lobby was fun to visit and meet other visitors! My only wish is that there was roof top access for all visitors.
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Molly
Nov 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms go around a nightclub/entertainment area that is very loud- the beat literally vibrated the floor of our room from midnight until 315 am. It woke us up and we stayed awake until it closed. We were on the second floor so it may have been worse there but it was horrible.
The rooms go around a nightclub/entertainment area that is very loud- the beat literally vibrated the floor of our room from midnight until 315 am. It woke us up and we stayed awake until it closed. We were on the second floor so it may have been worse there but it was horrible.
10
Howard
Apr 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I love the “oldie worldly” look of the place. Had real keys for the doors and even a rotary dial phone. Multiple bars and a good restaurant. Staff was exceptional and the location was perfect. We’ll stay there again!
I love the “oldie worldly” look of the place. Had real keys for the doors and even a rotary dial phone. Multiple bars and a good restaurant. Staff was exceptional and the location was perfect. We’ll stay there again!
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Lee
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect for a weekend in central Dublin. Staff in the hotel were fantastic & very helpful. A few bars to choose from onsite, the cocktails in the The Curious Mister were to die for. We also had an amazing Dinner in Tomahawk, a great place to dine if you love steak. We will stay again when visiting Dublin in the future.
Perfect for a weekend in central Dublin. Staff in the hotel were fantastic & very helpful. A few bars to choose from onsite, the cocktails in the The Curious Mister were to die for. We also had an amazing Dinner in Tomahawk, a great place to dine if you love steak. We will stay again when visiting Dublin in the future.
10
Paul
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel, very central so easy to walk everywhere. Very nice cocktail bar.
Lovely hotel, very central so easy to walk everywhere. Very nice cocktail bar.
10
Holly
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved the restaurants and cocktail bar, great location in Temple Bar but on the edge so less noisy then in the heart of it
Loved the restaurants and cocktail bar, great location in Temple Bar but on the edge so less noisy then in the heart of it
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karen
Jun 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulous staff. Two cool bars. Lovely to be on the Liffey river. And fun to be in the vibrant Temple Bar nightlife area UNTIL midnight when we were tired. The partying right outside our courtyard window went on until after 2 am on both Friday and Saturday night- the two nights we stayed there. Even with earplugs, our 2nd floor room was miserable for sleeping. Would be perfect for those who want to party until 3 a.m…
Fabulous staff. Two cool bars. Lovely to be on the Liffey river. And fun to be in the vibrant Temple Bar nightlife area UNTIL midnight when we were tired. The partying right outside our courtyard window went on until after 2 am on both Friday and Saturday night- the two nights we stayed there. Even with earplugs, our 2nd floor room was miserable for sleeping. Would be perfect for those who want to party until 3 a.m…
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Matt
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, great staff. Checked in and received a free room upgrade to deluxe whoch was great, the cocktail bar there will make you any cocktail you want whether its on the menu or not and you couldnt be the location
Great hotel, great staff. Checked in and received a free room upgrade to deluxe whoch was great, the cocktail bar there will make you any cocktail you want whether its on the menu or not and you couldnt be the location
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Sean
Jun 2, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
If you can get past the fact that this hotel doesn't have air conditioning, the biggest complaint with this place was noise. At the weekends the bars both out the back in Temple Bar and the bar patio that opens into the inner courtyard of the hotel blast music with heavy bass until 3am. I am a heavy sleeper, but there was no sleeping with the reverberations coming through the room. The first room I was given had not been renovated and was extremely basic for a hotel with a 4* rating and definitely not worth the price tag. Additionally, there was a slow drain in the bathroom sink and low water pressure in the toilet. Whatever little water pressure that was in the toilet seemed to be funneled into the shower. I'm all for a power shower, but when you have a tub with a single layer shower curtain that clings to your entire body while trying to shower with the curtain inside the tub, the only option is to let it hang on the outside and flood the bathroom floor. The bathroom smelled of mold so it seems like this had been an ongoing problem with that room. The interactions with all the staff at the hotel were very pleasant and professional and they were very obliging in moving me to a new room. The second room had been upgraded, but it was mostly cosmetic and the noise from the bars was worse. In the absence air conditioning, the room had a fan, which helped drown out the music from the bars on quieter nights, but nothing could drown out the thumping bass at the weekends.
If you can get past the fact that this hotel doesn't have air conditioning, the biggest complaint with this place was noise. At the weekends the bars both out the back in Temple Bar and the bar patio that opens into the inner courtyard of the hotel blast music with heavy bass until 3am. I am a heavy sleeper, but there was no sleeping with the reverberations coming through the room. The first room I was given had not been renovated and was extremely basic for a hotel with a 4* rating and definitely not worth the price tag. Additionally, there was a slow drain in the bathroom sink and low water pressure in the toilet. Whatever little water pressure that was in the toilet seemed to be funneled into the shower. I'm all for a power shower, but when you have a tub with a single layer shower curtain that clings to your entire body while trying to shower with the curtain inside the tub, the only option is to let it hang on the outside and flood the bathroom floor. The bathroom smelled of mold so it seems like this had been an ongoing problem with that room. The interactions with all the staff at the hotel were very pleasant and professional and they were very obliging in moving me to a new room. The second room had been upgraded, but it was mostly cosmetic and the noise from the bars was worse. In the absence air conditioning, the room had a fan, which helped drown out the music from the bars on quieter nights, but nothing could drown out the thumping bass at the weekends.
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Cleanliness
Many guests find rooms clean or spotless, but recurring comments cite bathrooms needing deeper cleaning and occasional damp or mold smells, plus a few missed details.
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Kevin
Mar 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall, a wonderful stay. Although my only window looked out into a service courtyard it was quiet and I knew that I’d booked a discounted room through Hotels.com and wasn’t going to have the most luxurious room. It was, nevertheless, quiet and comfortable and mostly clean – although there was a torn top of a snack bag on the rug from a previous occupant that should have been vacuumed up prior to my arrival. I was there three days and on the final day the toilet also began running for 5-10 minutes after flushing until its buttons were jiggled several times…but it did eventually work. It was also noticeable that the electrical sockets weren’t very tightly fixed to the wall and started to pull out when removing a plug or plug adapter. The hotel’s website did say that these “deluxe double rooms” hadn’t been fully updated and that may account for the discounted price through Hotels.com. Despite these observations, the location was great, the staff were wonderful, the bed was comfortable, the shower was great, and the vibe was good if not elegant.
Overall, a wonderful stay. Although my only window looked out into a service courtyard it was quiet and I knew that I’d booked a discounted room through Hotels.com and wasn’t going to have the most luxurious room. It was, nevertheless, quiet and comfortable and mostly clean – although there was a torn top of a snack bag on the rug from a previous occupant that should have been vacuumed up prior to my arrival. I was there three days and on the final day the toilet also began running for 5-10 minutes after flushing until its buttons were jiggled several times…but it did eventually work. It was also noticeable that the electrical sockets weren’t very tightly fixed to the wall and started to pull out when removing a plug or plug adapter. The hotel’s website did say that these “deluxe double rooms” hadn’t been fully updated and that may account for the discounted price through Hotels.com. Despite these observations, the location was great, the staff were wonderful, the bed was comfortable, the shower was great, and the vibe was good if not elegant.
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Dalgan
Dec 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beds good but rooms and bathrooms specifically need upgrading, black mould stains and chipped off enamel on bath, bathroom floor cracked and chipped. Similar issues with communal areas, badly needs investment, certainly not up to a 4 star standard.
Beds good but rooms and bathrooms specifically need upgrading, black mould stains and chipped off enamel on bath, bathroom floor cracked and chipped. Similar issues with communal areas, badly needs investment, certainly not up to a 4 star standard.
10
Jan M
Dec 29, 2022
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful property in excellent location to explore Dublin on foot. Front desk staff very good. Room was sparking clean every day. Nice towels, comfortable bed. Lobby was lively and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Downside of location is noise, especially late at night, due to location near Temple Bar area. And since it was the holidays, the revealers were out late and raucous. The restaurant food wasn’t very good and rather expensive given the quality. Not many options for dining due to closures during the Christmas holidays. But if you go there any other time there are wonderful restaurants close by.
Wonderful property in excellent location to explore Dublin on foot. Front desk staff very good. Room was sparking clean every day. Nice towels, comfortable bed. Lobby was lively and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Downside of location is noise, especially late at night, due to location near Temple Bar area. And since it was the holidays, the revealers were out late and raucous. The restaurant food wasn’t very good and rather expensive given the quality. Not many options for dining due to closures during the Christmas holidays. But if you go there any other time there are wonderful restaurants close by.
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Michelle
May 23, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I’m shocked that this place has such great reviews. The only plus about this place is that it’s in a great location and the staff was nice. The bathroom was filthy when we arrived. Dusty floor, and even sticky in some areas. The shower does not drain properly and you are standing in a foot of tub water while trying to get clean. There’s also no hotel room keys, but regular key and locks to enter each room and is difficult to unlock. They lock the front entrance at night so you have to hope that someone inside is paying attention to let you even in the building.
I’m shocked that this place has such great reviews. The only plus about this place is that it’s in a great location and the staff was nice. The bathroom was filthy when we arrived. Dusty floor, and even sticky in some areas. The shower does not drain properly and you are standing in a foot of tub water while trying to get clean. There’s also no hotel room keys, but regular key and locks to enter each room and is difficult to unlock. They lock the front entrance at night so you have to hope that someone inside is paying attention to let you even in the building.
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Megan
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The way the shower was built, it allowed a water to run onto the bathroom floor. After years of this happening, the room developed a damp smell and feeling.
The way the shower was built, it allowed a water to run onto the bathroom floor. After years of this happening, the room developed a damp smell and feeling.
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Cheryl
Aug 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel, clean. Staff were lovely. Will certainly stay there again.
Lovely hotel, clean. Staff were lovely. Will certainly stay there again.
10
Margaret
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay at The Clarence. Service was friendly and professional. Room was spotlessly clean - bathroom was well-stocked with eco-friendly products. Shower was very powerful. Great hairdryer! Very comfy beds. Cool furniture including a Smeg fridge. Nice art. Would totally recommend this lovely hotel in Temple Bar.
Thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay at The Clarence. Service was friendly and professional. Room was spotlessly clean - bathroom was well-stocked with eco-friendly products. Shower was very powerful. Great hairdryer! Very comfy beds. Cool furniture including a Smeg fridge. Nice art. Would totally recommend this lovely hotel in Temple Bar.
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Juhye
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is located right on temple bar area which was very convenient. The room was okay. Comfy bed but the bathroom was a little bit old and found some dirty spots here and there. Amenities were all there so that was good.
The hotel is located right on temple bar area which was very convenient. The room was okay. Comfy bed but the bathroom was a little bit old and found some dirty spots here and there. Amenities were all there so that was good.
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Heather
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The Clarence was very charming, clean, had a very helpful staff, and was situated in a great location for touring much of Dublin's sights (and Temple Bar, of course!).
The Clarence was very charming, clean, had a very helpful staff, and was situated in a great location for touring much of Dublin's sights (and Temple Bar, of course!).
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MARTA
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is in an excellent location. The front desk staff are very friendly. The bed was comfortable. The pillows not so much. The hotel is old, I understand that part, but if they had more effort to clean better their bathrooms. It looks very dirty, even when it is not. They can do better on that.
The hotel is in an excellent location. The front desk staff are very friendly. The bed was comfortable. The pillows not so much. The hotel is old, I understand that part, but if they had more effort to clean better their bathrooms. It looks very dirty, even when it is not. They can do better on that.
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Rooms
Rooms are often comfortable and spacious, sometimes with balconies or terraces, but several feel dated with minor maintenance issues. Lack of air conditioning can make them warm, and nightlife noise or thin walls may disturb; Wi‑Fi can be spotty.
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Molly
Nov 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms go around a nightclub/entertainment area that is very loud- the beat literally vibrated the floor of our room from midnight until 315 am. It woke us up and we stayed awake until it closed. We were on the second floor so it may have been worse there but it was horrible.
The rooms go around a nightclub/entertainment area that is very loud- the beat literally vibrated the floor of our room from midnight until 315 am. It woke us up and we stayed awake until it closed. We were on the second floor so it may have been worse there but it was horrible.
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John or Kristi
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great time! The location was wonderful. The staff was superb. There was a heat wave while we were there so our room was very warm… I didn’t think to check, before booking, to see if it had a/c.
We had a great time! The location was wonderful. The staff was superb. There was a heat wave while we were there so our room was very warm… I didn’t think to check, before booking, to see if it had a/c.
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Kristina
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great spot for walking the city and seeing the sights. Rooms were comfortable and spacious. Bathroom shower needs repair. Front desk was made aware and thankful for the notice. Would definitely stay here again. We had a room with 2 separated rooms. Perfect for a traveling family.
Great spot for walking the city and seeing the sights. Rooms were comfortable and spacious. Bathroom shower needs repair. Front desk was made aware and thankful for the notice. Would definitely stay here again. We had a room with 2 separated rooms. Perfect for a traveling family.
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Rose
Jun 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice spacious rooms. Only downside was the noisy bar behind the hotel. The windows will block the noise but then the room is very stuffy.
Very nice spacious rooms. Only downside was the noisy bar behind the hotel. The windows will block the noise but then the room is very stuffy.
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Barry
Jul 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and friendly staff, just needs a bit of a facelift. The room finishes are a bit tired looking
Great location and friendly staff, just needs a bit of a facelift. The room finishes are a bit tired looking
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Mark
Jun 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, fantastic staff, lovely rooms. Only downside was the air-conditioning in the room didn't work, but they'd already put one of the large tower fans in, which did a great job in keeping the room cool.
Great location, fantastic staff, lovely rooms. Only downside was the air-conditioning in the room didn't work, but they'd already put one of the large tower fans in, which did a great job in keeping the room cool.
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maria
Sep 4, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms were large & spacious. They had complimentary water which was so nice. The bed was comfortable! It was walkable to everything!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The rooms were large & spacious. They had complimentary water which was so nice. The bed was comfortable! It was walkable to everything!
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David
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
LOUD at night … all night. Know this! Make it a choice and the place is wonderful, but if you are in need of rest, go elsewhere and come back to visit!!!
LOUD at night … all night. Know this! Make it a choice and the place is wonderful, but if you are in need of rest, go elsewhere and come back to visit!!!
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Jennifer
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
For the price I expected a little more amenities and a more upgraded property. No air conditioning. The room was stifling hot when we arrived. The windows were old and only partially opened allowing small air flow into the room. It is noisy but to be expected in that location. Great location and easy to walk to various bars pubs restaurants. Rooms were clean, pillows felt old and hard, and the mattress also felt well used and old.
For the price I expected a little more amenities and a more upgraded property. No air conditioning. The room was stifling hot when we arrived. The windows were old and only partially opened allowing small air flow into the room. It is noisy but to be expected in that location. Great location and easy to walk to various bars pubs restaurants. Rooms were clean, pillows felt old and hard, and the mattress also felt well used and old.
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Jessica C
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel! The lobby & bar are gorgeous. Staff were great. The shower in our room leaked a lot, which is our only complaint. Otherwise, it was great!
Lovely hotel! The lobby & bar are gorgeous. Staff were great. The shower in our room leaked a lot, which is our only complaint. Otherwise, it was great!
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful and accommodating at reception and in the bars. A few guests mention slower or less welcoming service at times.
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Anthony
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A great hotel close to everything, staff very friendly and informative
A great hotel close to everything, staff very friendly and informative
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Cynthia
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was lovely! Staff were so welcoming. Room was comfortable and clean. Lobby bar was great. The hotel is steps away from the Dublin Express bus stop, making it such an easy transfer from the airport. Would stay here again anytime!
The hotel was lovely! Staff were so welcoming. Room was comfortable and clean. Lobby bar was great. The hotel is steps away from the Dublin Express bus stop, making it such an easy transfer from the airport. Would stay here again anytime!
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Rebeccah
Jun 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Lovely and helpful staff.
Great location. Lovely and helpful staff.
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Kelly
Mar 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This beautiful hotel accommodated us very well. The lobby and hotel room were gorgeous and the location was perfect. The only thing is that we had many bad encounters with impatient staff who weren't very willing to help us. Other than this, it was a great experience in the hotel
This beautiful hotel accommodated us very well. The lobby and hotel room were gorgeous and the location was perfect. The only thing is that we had many bad encounters with impatient staff who weren't very willing to help us. Other than this, it was a great experience in the hotel
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Ricky
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jose at reception and Karen at the bar were very friendly and made me feel welcome
Jose at reception and Karen at the bar were very friendly and made me feel welcome
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Roxanne
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful stay, amazing staff, great recommendations for dinner. Thank you!
Wonderful stay, amazing staff, great recommendations for dinner. Thank you!
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Gary
Jan 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Reception staff could have been more friendly. Irish bar man on New Years Day was excellent. Restaurant and bar were cold.
Reception staff could have been more friendly. Irish bar man on New Years Day was excellent. Restaurant and bar were cold.
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Kelan
Jun 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff are amazing
The staff are amazing
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Amy
Jun 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Service was excellent and location fanatic! Felt welcomed immediately.
Service was excellent and location fanatic! Felt welcomed immediately.
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Rick
Jun 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jose checked us in and gave us the rundown of Temple Bar with location and proximity to all of the local attractions. We were introduced to Ross, the bar manager, who was a wealth of info on Irish whiskeys and the local area. Our room was quite nice but backed onto the fans/ducting and an outdoor bar below so was noisy when the windows had to be open which was every time the shower was used. The front desk attendant the morning we checked out spent a great deal of time discussing Euro politics with others ahead of us while we WAITED pressed for time to get to the airport but I recommend staying here.
Jose checked us in and gave us the rundown of Temple Bar with location and proximity to all of the local attractions. We were introduced to Ross, the bar manager, who was a wealth of info on Irish whiskeys and the local area. Our room was quite nice but backed onto the fans/ducting and an outdoor bar below so was noisy when the windows had to be open which was every time the shower was used. The front desk attendant the morning we checked out spent a great deal of time discussing Euro politics with others ahead of us while we WAITED pressed for time to get to the airport but I recommend staying here.
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Location
Exceptionally central for Temple Bar, the River Liffey and key sights, with airport express bus stops nearby and most attractions walkable. Many warn of late-night street and club noise due to the nightlife area.
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Thomas
Dec 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very close to airport express bus stop, restaurants and castle
Very close to airport express bus stop, restaurants and castle
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Cynthia
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was lovely! Staff were so welcoming. Room was comfortable and clean. Lobby bar was great. The hotel is steps away from the Dublin Express bus stop, making it such an easy transfer from the airport. Would stay here again anytime!
The hotel was lovely! Staff were so welcoming. Room was comfortable and clean. Lobby bar was great. The hotel is steps away from the Dublin Express bus stop, making it such an easy transfer from the airport. Would stay here again anytime!
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John or Kristi
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great time! The location was wonderful. The staff was superb. There was a heat wave while we were there so our room was very warm… I didn’t think to check, before booking, to see if it had a/c.
We had a great time! The location was wonderful. The staff was superb. There was a heat wave while we were there so our room was very warm… I didn’t think to check, before booking, to see if it had a/c.
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Rachel
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous hotel, great service and location. Expect some noise as you'll be right next to Temple Bar; however, the noise didn't disturb my sleep.
Gorgeous hotel, great service and location. Expect some noise as you'll be right next to Temple Bar; however, the noise didn't disturb my sleep.
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Nicholas
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location for shops and bars. Literally couldn’t have positioned it any better
Great location for shops and bars. Literally couldn’t have positioned it any better
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Kristina
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great spot for walking the city and seeing the sights. Rooms were comfortable and spacious. Bathroom shower needs repair. Front desk was made aware and thankful for the notice. Would definitely stay here again. We had a room with 2 separated rooms. Perfect for a traveling family.
Great spot for walking the city and seeing the sights. Rooms were comfortable and spacious. Bathroom shower needs repair. Front desk was made aware and thankful for the notice. Would definitely stay here again. We had a room with 2 separated rooms. Perfect for a traveling family.
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Pam
Sep 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Location was great. Easy stop on Dublin Express from DUB. Nice lobby and bar areas. Helpful staff getting oriented to city.
Location was great. Easy stop on Dublin Express from DUB. Nice lobby and bar areas. Helpful staff getting oriented to city.
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Dirk
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This was by far the noisiest hotel I have ever stayed in. If you're looking for a quiet few days, you've come to the wrong place. I would have expected to be asked on arrival if I wanted a quiet room. I think the rooms facing the river are quieter than those facing the back. Other than that, it's a great hotel, especially because of its excellent location.
This was by far the noisiest hotel I have ever stayed in. If you're looking for a quiet few days, you've come to the wrong place. I would have expected to be asked on arrival if I wanted a quiet room. I think the rooms facing the river are quieter than those facing the back. Other than that, it's a great hotel, especially because of its excellent location.
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Timothy
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is central in the bar district and walkable to most sites around the city. It is surprisingly quiet and the hotel staff were great.
The hotel is central in the bar district and walkable to most sites around the city. It is surprisingly quiet and the hotel staff were great.
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Charles
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location in Temple Bar with easy access across river. Airport transit line is a few steps away.
Excellent location in Temple Bar with easy access across river. Airport transit line is a few steps away.
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Dining
On-site dining and cocktails earn praise, including the steakhouse, though several guests found breakfast average or poor value and noted occasional closures. Overall food and drink feedback trends positive.
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Cynthia
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was lovely! Staff were so welcoming. Room was comfortable and clean. Lobby bar was great. The hotel is steps away from the Dublin Express bus stop, making it such an easy transfer from the airport. Would stay here again anytime!
The hotel was lovely! Staff were so welcoming. Room was comfortable and clean. Lobby bar was great. The hotel is steps away from the Dublin Express bus stop, making it such an easy transfer from the airport. Would stay here again anytime!
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brian
May 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Super hotel meget tæt på tempel bar Boede på 1 sal Lidt støj fra festen, men ikke generende Morgenmaden trænger til opgradering
Super hotel meget tæt på tempel bar Boede på 1 sal Lidt støj fra festen, men ikke generende Morgenmaden trænger til opgradering
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Stacey
May 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The property was not new, but you could see that many details were very thoughtfully picked when the property was new. The balcony was nice (having outside air and access to view Temple Bar area) however there was an empty beer glass (from former guest) on one of the chairs that would have been out of view of cleaning staff if they did not check the balcony. I am not a fan of shower curtains because with the air flow they touch you as you shower but the water pressure and shower itself were outstanding. We had a cocktail in the lobby bar and it was well made and the bartender was attentive and very busy but provided great service. We would definitely stay again in the future and recommend the hotel to others.
The property was not new, but you could see that many details were very thoughtfully picked when the property was new. The balcony was nice (having outside air and access to view Temple Bar area) however there was an empty beer glass (from former guest) on one of the chairs that would have been out of view of cleaning staff if they did not check the balcony. I am not a fan of shower curtains because with the air flow they touch you as you shower but the water pressure and shower itself were outstanding. We had a cocktail in the lobby bar and it was well made and the bartender was attentive and very busy but provided great service. We would definitely stay again in the future and recommend the hotel to others.
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clare
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff are incredible. Really lovely people and very helpful. Lovely breakfast and the bards are great. Room was rather tired. Bathroom in particular.
The staff are incredible. Really lovely people and very helpful. Lovely breakfast and the bards are great. Room was rather tired. Bathroom in particular.
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Brooke
Apr 28, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Phenomenal. It was beautiful, clean, the bed was comfy, the shower water pressure was on point. Also, to top it off, Ambre (their bartender) is a national treasure.
Phenomenal. It was beautiful, clean, the bed was comfy, the shower water pressure was on point. Also, to top it off, Ambre (their bartender) is a national treasure.
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Lee
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect for a weekend in central Dublin. Staff in the hotel were fantastic & very helpful. A few bars to choose from onsite, the cocktails in the The Curious Mister were to die for. We also had an amazing Dinner in Tomahawk, a great place to dine if you love steak. We will stay again when visiting Dublin in the future.
Perfect for a weekend in central Dublin. Staff in the hotel were fantastic & very helpful. A few bars to choose from onsite, the cocktails in the The Curious Mister were to die for. We also had an amazing Dinner in Tomahawk, a great place to dine if you love steak. We will stay again when visiting Dublin in the future.
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Paul
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel, very central so easy to walk everywhere. Very nice cocktail bar.
Lovely hotel, very central so easy to walk everywhere. Very nice cocktail bar.
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Belinda
Dec 28, 2022
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Stayed 19,353 nights
Booked a stay because I was having cocktails with friends in the bar and decided to treat myself to a night away from the kids. The cocktail bar itself was closed as it was Dec 26th but the front lobby was quite nice for drinks. Restaurant was also closed, which I thought was a bit much for a hotel, but of course staff are entitled to their holidays too. I ordered takeout and it was delivered quickly. Once I'd left the ground floor, which has been very nicely decorated in the usual Press Up Art Deco pastiche, I found the facilities dated: mid-90s vibes The bathroom fixtures were worn and a bit sad-looking (chipping bath, wood veneer storage etc), and the TV was very low-tech, with very few channel options and no streaming options). The noise from the club downstairs didn't bother me, though it is something to be aware of if that kind of thing does bother you. For me the biggest disappointment was that the room was severely overheated. Sweltering, and even with the windows open (in December) and a fan blowing onto the bed, I found it very uncomfortable. I called reception twice - they told me they would turn the heat off and also directed me to a valve on the radiator. I turned the knob one way and waited 20 minutes or so: still roasting. Other way (knob casing fell off in my hands btw), 20 minutes: still roasting. And so on. At around 2AM the heat subsided. Again, I had phoned reception twice. No guest wants to keep having to do that.
Booked a stay because I was having cocktails with friends in the bar and decided to treat myself to a night away from the kids. The cocktail bar itself was closed as it was Dec 26th but the front lobby was quite nice for drinks. Restaurant was also closed, which I thought was a bit much for a hotel, but of course staff are entitled to their holidays too. I ordered takeout and it was delivered quickly. Once I'd left the ground floor, which has been very nicely decorated in the usual Press Up Art Deco pastiche, I found the facilities dated: mid-90s vibes The bathroom fixtures were worn and a bit sad-looking (chipping bath, wood veneer storage etc), and the TV was very low-tech, with very few channel options and no streaming options). The noise from the club downstairs didn't bother me, though it is something to be aware of if that kind of thing does bother you. For me the biggest disappointment was that the room was severely overheated. Sweltering, and even with the windows open (in December) and a fan blowing onto the bed, I found it very uncomfortable. I called reception twice - they told me they would turn the heat off and also directed me to a valve on the radiator. I turned the knob one way and waited 20 minutes or so: still roasting. Other way (knob casing fell off in my hands btw), 20 minutes: still roasting. And so on. At around 2AM the heat subsided. Again, I had phoned reception twice. No guest wants to keep having to do that.
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carina
Jul 10, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Bra hotell med ganska stora rum. Personalen trevliga och hjälpsamma. Läget perfekt nära till det mesta. Frukosten var dyr ej värt pengarna.
Bra hotell med ganska stora rum. Personalen trevliga och hjälpsamma. Läget perfekt nära till det mesta. Frukosten var dyr ej värt pengarna.
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Holly
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved the restaurants and cocktail bar, great location in Temple Bar but on the edge so less noisy then in the heart of it
Loved the restaurants and cocktail bar, great location in Temple Bar but on the edge so less noisy then in the heart of it
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Mandana
Mar 9, 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Great place to stay while in Dublin
Great place to stay while in Dublin
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 23:59
Before 12:00
FAQs about The Clarence
Is parking available at the property?
Nearby parking is available at a fee of EUR 19 per night, located approximately 1640 ft away. Discounted rates may apply. Reservations are not required.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 11:59 PM. Check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon advance request.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including a wheelchair-accessible registration desk, lounge, concierge desk, meeting spaces, and on-site restaurant. An elevator is also available.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Dublin, within a 10-minute walk of Trinity College and Dublin Castle. It is 0.7 mi from St. Stephen's Green and 0.4 mi from Dublin Tourism Centre. Nearby attractions include Dame Street and the River Liffey, both just 0.2 km away.
What are the hotel's policies regarding children?
Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Check-in starts at 2 PM. For late or early check-in, guests are required to contact the property in advance.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Nearby parking fee: EUR 19 per night (1640 ft away)
- Late check-out fee: EUR 20
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Elevator / Lift
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Bicycle Rental
Golf Course (nearby)
Scuba Diving
General
Smoke-Free Property
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Wheelchair-Accessible Concierge Desk
Wheelchair-Accessible Lounge
Wheelchair-Accessible Meeting Spaces/Business Center
Wheelchair-Accessible on-Site Restaurant
Wheelchair-Accessible Registration Desk
Activities
Golf Course (nearby)
Scuba Diving
Windsurfing
Parking
Offsite Parking Discounted Rates Available
Services
Elevator / Lift
Multilingual Staff
Safe-Deposit Box
Bicycle Rental
Luggage Storage
Express Check-In/Check-Out
24-Hour Front Desk
Banquet Hall
Porter/Bellhop
Tours/Ticket Assistance
Internet
Free Wi-Fi