The Trinity City Hotel

I hosted a large tour group. In truth I expected a generic city hotel. I found the reception staff, management and waitstaff to be pleasant & super helpful. Rooms are small but very comfortable and above all else, quiet. Comfy beds and decent water pressure from shower. Excellent breakfast again with friendly staff. I will be back.

I had a great stay at the hotel. The rooms and facilities met all the needs of both myself and my family. The restaurant dishes were excellent, and the service at the bar was wonderful, the staff were very polite and efficient. A special mention to Sofia, who took great care of us throughout our stay. Without a doubt, when we return to Dublin, we will stay at Trinity City again.|I would just like to make one comment regarding an employee, Caitlin (if I’m not mistaken), who was rather rude to me one morning at the bar. I was sitting and waiting until I decided what to order, and she asked me if I was ‘not even going to order water” in what I perceived to be a rude tone. I simply replied that I would like to wait a little longer after all, I believe the customer should be able to decide when they are ready to place an order.|But overall, aside from this incident, all the staff were exemplary and extremely friendly.

We spent three nights at the Trinity city hotel. We were treated well as soon as we walked through the door and were greeted by the beautiful decorations inside. We got room service two nights in a row, which was very convenient. Our last night there, we sat down at the restaurant to eat and our server, Alberto, was incredibly patient and amazing.

My husband and I just had an amazing stay at the Trinity City Hotel! The rooms were clean and the AC worked great. The staff were very friendly and professional. In particular, Jack was amazing. He served us both at the bar and outside on the patio. The hotel is in a great location and the Airport Express bus was a huge plus. When we come back to Dublin, this will be our spot!

Very centrally located with amazing staff. We arrived around 9am, exhausted from an overnight flight, and for $50 we checked in early and an incredibly kind desk employee gave us a free upgrade to an amazing suite in a quiet corner. All of the staff we encountered were helpful. The hotel is clean, uncluttered, with great amenities.

We stayed at the Trinity City Hotel for the last week and it couldn’t have been a better stay. The beds were extremely comfortable, the staff was very pleasant and accommodating and the location was top notch! Never once needed a taxi to get to anywhere in the city! The bar was beautiful and the breakfast buffet was also really good. Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Dublin!

My wife and I decided to visit Dublín this year. We are enjoying a lot our stay in the Trinity Hotel. Our room is fantastic. We saw that there were few nearby restaurants available during the weekend, so we decided to stay and have dinner at the Courtyard restaurant into the Hotel . We were amazed by the food and the staff, with a special mention to Alberto, whose friendliness and kindness made our vacation even happier.

My stay at the Trinity City Hotel was exceptional. This was the first room I stayed at in the UK that actually had air conditioning (like AC in the US). I’m not sure what the other hotels thought was AC, but they were wrong. The best was comfy, the shower was excellent, and it was all at a fairly good price! I was pleased with my experience, and if I ever have the unfortunate task of returning to Dublin, I will be sure to stay there. Cheers!

Really lovely staff. They were always pleasant, helpful, kind. We ate breakfast there every morning, there was a great selection of ready to eat food and we could order things like porridge or eggs to be fresh made and brought to the table. We also ate a lunch and dinner in the bar. The room was a good size. Only complaint was not enough counter space in the bathroom, clearly not a deal breaker. The beds were comfortable. Robes and slippers provided. It's in a great location, easy to walk and access public transport. It's above a fire station but you really don't hear that at all. Very kid and family friendly. Fridge available on request, kettle in the room. Would stay again! I liked the funky decor!

This hotel is located in a busy area. But it is an easy walking distance for a lot to do. There are restaurants and bars within walking distance no need to get a taxi, and the staff was very friendly when we arrived. The hallway always had a wet smell. The elevator needed to be faster. We took the stairs, and they were smaller in size. The room was a good size, and the bed was comfortable. We were lucky that the AC was working to keep the room cool during the day. At night, it was a lot cooler, but we heard other guests had a problem with the AC, but we didn't. The decor in the room was very chic and cute, the bathroom was small, and the towels were thin and small. You can hear guests in other rooms if they speak loudly, which is a lot. I am not sure if it's because some may have the window open, but it was more on the loud side

I booked this hotel through Hotwire. Wasn't sure exactly where I wanted to stay in Dublin, but I only had three nights and wanted to stay pretty central for convenience sake. The staff was generally friendly and helpful, but this hotel wasn't really for me. I'm not sure about the person that checked me in, but she was chatting with a friend or colleague at the desk and I felt like I was interrupting her or something. The keycards she scanned for me didn't even work, so I had to go back to get them reactivated. She seemed a little perplexed by my request to keep an item in their fridges (since my room didn't have one) and suggested I go to the restaurant/kitchen to ask them myself. It felt a little weird doing it on my own, and I thought the process would be more straightforward. I stayed at a budget hotel in London and they didn't bat an eyelash. My first impression of the room was that it was pretty basic. Actually, mine smelled like stale cigarette smoke which was perhaps wafting through the vents as it was strongest in the bathroom. The bathroom was okay, but felt outdated and basic. There are two sets of windows; sliding partitions on the inside and a standard window on the outside. The outside window had no latch and did not close all the way. The inside sliding windows were a little temperamental and did not move easily. The carpet in this area was discolored, probably from the outside elements getting inside. The weather was nice during my visit so, not a big deal, but I would not be pleased in the winter time. Noise comes in from the hallway rather easily. The lobby and common areas are overly fancy in comparison to the rooms and at the price, it felt like more fluff than substance. I suppose a large part of the price tag is the location (the airport shuttle also drops/picks right on the doorstep), but I personally felt a little uncomfortable and would have been happier in a more budget hotel. I wonder if I just got one of the 'bad' rooms because I booked through a third party discount site (though not much of a discount). Location is pretty fantastic... nothing 'wrong' with the hotel, but it is definitely overpriced. Frankly, I've stayed at much cheaper places and felt much more comfortable and with the same/better service.

Switched to this hotel last minute for a three night stay in Dublin. Highly recommend. Great, comfortable rooms. Terrific, friendly staff. And great food and drink at the bar.

Beautiful hotel and wonderful stay. The inside was decorated so cute for Christmas. We were able to check in early and our room was upgraded free of charge. Room was immaculate and recently updated. My only complaint about the room was the bathtub has a strange door that is kind of difficult to not get water on the floor. We booked directly with the hotel and we're given free champagne at the bar. We did eat dinner at the bar and the fish was great! I did notice there was construction going on and I could see how if you were on that side of the building it was prob noisy. However room 334 was quiet and had a cute view of the terrace below.

Very happy with this Hotel Everyone was very nice. Rooms are older but expected. They were clean and the beds and pillows were very nice. The breakfast was good. No complaints at all

Trinity City Hotel is right in the heart of the College area. They do not consider this a for nothing, as it lives up to those standards. The Brunswick Bar, and the Courtyard Resturant are worth staying in and even provided local entertainment! Robes, slippers and a modern room awaits you! Hurry get your reservation now!

Pros: Walkable To many tourist spots Clean, roomy rooms Vending machines with little extras like converters Toiletries smell great Tea kettle in room with tea and coffee available Water and fruit in the lobby. Cons: Not enough outlets. No outlet in the bathroom for extras You have to buy your own converter This place was in a perfect location. We arrived via Aircoach and walked about 7 minutes straight from the stop to the front door. We were a little early, but were allowed to check in early. Check In was fast and easy. The staff was friendly. The room: Big and clean. The bed was super comfortable. The AC worked well. We did have a problem turning off the beside lamps off the first night. I had to go to reception since the line was alway busy. It was a super simple solution, but they should make it more obvious. The do not have an iron in the room. We did have trouble with the outlets. They really need more. I couldn't fine one in the bathroom for my hair iron, so I had to do my hair on the floor. The restroom: Clean and big. The toiletries smelled awesome. The shampoo and conditioner are combined. The shower door does baffle me. It seems like most hotels have it and I think it makes more of a mess. You have to be careful with water coming out. I didn't have breakfast included, so I can't comment I did enjoy the special extras like infused water and fruit in the lobby. Tips: Aircoach bus to airport is a 5-10min walk towards trinity college.

I loved the location being so close to Trinity College, the river, Temple Bar, all an easy walk. If you want to get to Guinness it's best to take a cab or have good shoes. Front desk was friendly, our room was a complimentary upgrade to one of the Tara Bedrooms and was quite nice. Spacious, decorated in a contemporary style, comfy bed and pillows, nice bathroom. We felt very much at home here. I didn't know until our last day here that there is complimentary coffee past the restaurant host stand. I had bought coffee down the street till then. But that place has inexpensive breakfasts so there's a tip for you. Out the door make a left. Same block. While it wasn't perfect we enjoyed our stay. The bathroom lighting is very dim and the shower is kind of quirky. But I'd come back.

One word, "Groovadelic." In the heart of Dublin area, housed in the former Dublin City Fire Fighters Housing is this colorful Hotel. Purple is the the theme along with other fashion statements such as the wallpaper, art work, lighting, seating, and into the rooms. We enjoyed a two night stay while on tour. The staff and services are good by all comparisons. We did have leaky plumbing in the rooms (ours & our daughters). The problem seemed to stem from the tub/shower drain that ran onto the floor. The girls had a street view onto Pearse and we fortunately had a view of the ACTIVE fire department & alleyway. With all that said, I slept well, in our twin beds. FYI - confirm your sleeping arrangements before check-in. Our breakfasts were standard UK & Republic buffets. With eggs, scrambled or fried, haggis, bacon, blood sausage, sausage links, grilled tomato, mushrooms, yogurt, cereals, dried fruit, pastries, and breads. Each day, here & at others, I would mix up the regular. There's also a breakfast menu, but Tours buses aren't that patient. From the Hotel, we could easily walk to Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Durry Street, Oscar Wilde Monument & Marrion Park, the Quay's along the river.

Rooms seem ok and the hotel overall has some style but the breakfast buffet is underwhelming. Many fruits and vegetables (cooked or raw) have barely any taste. Hygiene is also questionable because of the way food is displayed.

We visited here Monday 25.07.2022 for drinks & dinner after exploring Dublin on foot all day. We had stayed here on our honeymoon in 2006. The Trinity Hotel is highly recommended for service, value, & location. This time we just came for drinks & dinner. Bar & restaurant is open to all from 12-9:30pm 7 days/week. We had a some drinks at the Brunswick Bar which is always comfortable and has great service. Lunch is served in the bar from 12-5pm. Dinner in the Courtyard is 5-9:30pm. Also there is a breakfast buffet in the Pearse Room 7-9:45 M-F, 7-10.45 Sat & Sun. A great value for E12pp. We then went to the Courtyard for dinner. We were seated by a hostess the n the server brought menus and took our drink orders. My bride had Traditional Beef Bourguignon Slow cooked feather blade of beef, spring onion mash potato, pancetta, baby mushrooms, pearl onions, chantenay carrots (E23). She said that this was well prepared and was as good as her own. I had Wings n Ribs Trinity spiced chicken wings, smoky BBQ ribs, giant onion ring, rainbow slaw, gravy, hand cut chunky chips E17.50. A generous portion served piping hot. There are always cheaper dining alternatives but the Trinity Hotel has top notch food & service. We highly recommend a visit here when in center Dublin City. Easy access via walking, the Luas (surface rapid transit) and is a shuttle bus stop to the airport. Hope to stop in again on our next trip. Nick Parisi & Liz Farrell, Albany, NY, USA

Pros: Excellent location, comfortable beds, a decent bar menu if you come in late or need lunch while waiting to check in. Some rooms have an amazing view ( thought usually booked) Nicely decorated (rooms and lobby). Bar is cozy and the service there was very good. Easy to get a taxi Cons: Above a fire station. Can get really noisy when the alarms go off. Front desk has two people checking in 60. Really trying esp if you have to revisit because your room isn't ready. Wait staff for breakfast can be a bit odd (2 of 4). Breakfast is pricey and often not included. Rick Steves tours also uses this hotel. While waiting in line had to listen to about 50 people complaining loudly. Most seemed to be boomers from CA. (So the level of entitlement was high).

We stayed 3 nights - a Thurs, Fri and Sat night - in a 1st floor room just above the Courtyard Restaurant patio. The noise that continued late into the night made it the worst room I've ever stayed in. I repeat, The Worst Room. Maybe the room was perfectly fine and the amenities, shower and bed were fantastic. But I don't recall any of that because it was too noisy to get a good night's sleep. It's been two weeks since we checked out and I still recall how progressively noisy it got late into the evening, particularly on the Friday night we were there. It was like we had 100 strangers talking loudly in our bedroom for hours. Any hotel that sticks me in a room like that for 3 nights should expect a negative review. My lack of sleep won't allow me to give more than a star. And of course we asked for a different room. But it's a touristy hotel in the middle of tourist season and we were told nothing was available for 3 consecutive nights. The staff member at reception was nice enough to give us hope when she said she would try. But nothing came of it. I suspect that may have been because we were part of a tour group staying there and we were all housed in the same wing. The irritation with our room and the constant restaurant noise detracted from this hotel's convenience to Trinity College and numerous shops and restaurants. Our breakfast was included and that was very good. We had drinks and a snack at the bar one afternoon and it was all delicious. And we had the hotel do our laundry and they did a great job with that. But it's the noisy room over the restaurant and the lack of sleep that I'll forever associate with this hotel. No one was happier than me when we checked out on the Sun morning and moved to the much quieter Conrad Dublin.

Wonderful walkable location which is very close to Trinity College and the Temple Bar area with all the fun pubs in old town Dublin. Also easy walk to St. Patrick's Cathedral. We received an upgraded room in the Tara Section of the hotel. The decor speaks charming boutique hotel, absolutely gorgeous. The decoration was themed in very dark colors, so the room also seemed dark - especially the bathroom. Tough to see in there. The room was large and very comfortable but was missing a refrigerator. Typically 'Suites' include a mini fridge and not having one means trips to the bar for ice buckets to keep water & wine chilled. I guess perhaps I'm spoiled. So overall, very pretty but missing a little function.

Im really glad that I stayed at this hotel. All of the hotels in the area were around the same price, definitely a little cheaper but I don't regret spending a few extra dollars to stay in a beautifully designed, well- maintained hotel. The interior design of this hotel is picture worthy. The rooms are not quite as whimsically designed as the common areas but they were done nicely and have a classic, modern design. As a designer there were a few things that bothered me about a few elements in the room. I'm being very nitpicky but these are a few items they could improve on. -I hate it when you have to step in the shower in order to turn it on and then get wet with the cold water as you wait for the water to warm up. -Another thing is that there is an electric tea kettle sitting in an open shelf. But there's no outlet adjacent to the shelf so you have to move the whole thing in order to plug it in. -Another item is that there are a lot of mirrors but none for makeup application. -Lastly, there's a switch to turn off all the lights on one side of the bed but not the other which I slept on. So I had to get up every time I wanted to turn the room lights on. The bed was really comfortable and they even provide a cotton robe and slippers in the room for guest use. When i went downstairs in the evenings there were a lot of people everywhere. I didn't eat at the restaurant or drink at the bar cause I wanted to go to more historically established venues. However, I did like the designs.

Nice hotel. It's well located and clean. The breakfast selection is nice as well. The bar is nice and they have really good chicken wings.. weird I know... but they were good. We were there on st pats day so it was a bit crazy but the staff was nice and accommodating even making the madness.

First stop for us on our honeymoon. Very good location and away from the busyness of Dublin. The downstairs decor is really eccentric, Victorian heavy, purple furniture-and I loved it! We stayed in the Tara suites and were so grateful to have air conditioning in the rooms,however could have used more outlets. They have some very good black out shades in the room as well. The hotel staff were very accommodating. The bar area had spacious couches and tables to relax in. They had "Irish style" breakfast, which was good, but not great. The location was good, staff friendly and room accommodations just fine.

Disclaimer: This review is only for the hotel bar and lobby. The hotel is in a great location, right smack in town but not too close to Temple Bar that you'll be affected by the raucous late night noise. The hotel lobby is very kitsch (see picture) and the bar small but sufficient. I had a lovely Sauvignon Blanc with a couple of mates visiting from London who were staying there. They raved about their hotel rooms but I didn't get a chance to see them - all in all, would recommend my mates who will be visiting to stay there in future.

So this is a difficult place to rate. As with most hotels, I find it comes down to expectations, and how the reality compares with their star rating. Trinity City are apparently a four star hotel, though I would definitely suggest that a three star would be far more accurate. So. Let's break this down a bit to figure it out. Good points: - Have you seen the reception and main areas downstairs? A mixture between Indian and Moroccan and nearly otherworldly decadence. A lot of care and expense has been taken here, and it shows. - Very central location - hard to beat really - I asked reception for ear plugs and they unfortunately didn't have any. (See below for more detail..) The next day, I arrived back to my room where a little envelope awaited me upon my bed, containing two sets of earplugs. I thought this was a lovely touch and very indicative of the staff here. Not so good points: - The walls were paper thin in the room - those ear plugs were really badly needed! - The TV only worked occasionally, only had 5 fuzzy channels, and looked like it might be on it's last legs - The gym doesn't open til 9am. What good is that to people who are staying in the hotel for business - the ones who are most likely going to be using the gym? - The lift also wasn't working before 8am or after 8pm. Interesting. - The amazing decor downstairs really sets you up for super sad times upstairs - it's drab, dated, dark and depressing. - My shower wasn't much more than a drip of water. Maybe they're saving money cos of the water charges?!! - Breakfast - really awful quality, shoved along the corner, hardly any choice. All in all, honestly despite the lovely staff and location, I'd be very hesitant to recommend the hotel again. Just all a little bit too meh for me..

I had a pretty darn good experience of staying in the Trinity City Hotel, but there are definitely areas for improvement. I stayed for 4 nights in October and will do my best to break it down into the very good, the good and the areas for improvement at this swish establishment in the heart of Dublin. So, I arrived waaaay too early for check in on a Sunday Morning. I got to the hotel at around 9:30am (check in is at 3pm) and was welcomed by a chirpy, friendly and helpful Porter. Having been travelling since 5:45 that morning (from Birmingham), I was pleased to be able to leave my bags (and my trusty hat) in his care as he whipped all my belongings into the storage room so I wouldn't have to traipse around Dublin with them. I went to inform the staff I was there next. This, again, was swift and easy with super helpful staff who took my details (and my phone number) and promised to give me a call when my room was ready. My first impressions of the hotel were great! With it's swanky purple boudoir style entrance area and neat little outdoor smoking area, I knew I would be in good hands. As promised, I received a call at around 12:30pm to tell me that my room was ready. Once I had gotten back to the hotel I grabbed my key and zipped on up to the fourth floor to look for my room. I was a bit confused for the first few minutes as I couldn't find it in amongst the standard sized doors to the right of the corridor, I was delighted to note that my room (414) had a big wooden double door so I couldn't wait to get in and have a nose. I had a deluxe bedroom, which I believe was a complimentary upgrade (probably due to the fact that there were no standard rooms left). Once through the doors and a curtain (making me feel like I was stepping onto a stage) I noted that there was a wardrobe/cloakroom to the left hand side, a desk area next to that, a big bed in the middle, additional doors (leading to the bathroom) and a seating area built into the walls. It felt more like a mini apartment than a room! With this upgrade you get a bottle of water in your room every day and some additional goodies in your bathroom... not to mention the biggest perk - A JACUZZI IN THE BATHROOM! This was the winning element for me. Now, the areas for improvement... Firstly, no temperature control in the room meant it was like an oven for most of my stay. Secondly, we were given our own breakfast room (as there was so many of us staying) and this offered a more limited selection of items than the main breakfast area. I didn't realise until the last day that I could use the standard brekkie area and have access to the wonders of black and white pudding! Also, no fried eggs - Only scrambled! Lastly, the TV in my room seemed to offer the wonders of netflix, internet surfing and many other great perks - however - it wasn't connected to the internet! I didn't figure out how to do this during my stay and thus couldn't listen to my beloved BBC6 music (or access Netflix) for nearly a week! I would say there are some tweaks to be made, but I was very happy with the staff, the layout of my room, the cleanliness and the hotel overall. I think with a few changes, this could be the hottest place to stay in the whole of Dublin.

We are very disappointed with our experience at the Trinity City Hotel. My husband and I were celebrating our final night in Ireland and our 3rd year wedding anniversary. We arrived at 11 am to check in and were told rooms would be ready between 1 and 3 pm. Very typical, so we decided to do some sightseeing before checking back in. We returned by 5 pm eager to shower and get ready for our anniversary dinner, we assumed this was more than enough time. Unfortunately, our suite was still not prepared, despite checking in 6 hours prior. We were asked to sit by the bar, as they offered us a complimentary cocktail. An HOUR went by and we had yet to hear from anyone. My husband had to again go to the front desk demanding the status of our room. Their excuse.... They were waiting for a "cot" to be removed... Finally we arrived in our suite that was an outdated version of what appreared on the website, rushing to prepare for our reservations. After returning from our dinner, we tried to turn on the airconditioning, which did not work. The front desk offered us a small plastic fan to keep us cool, along with keeping the windows open to the loud city. In return we received a complimentary breakfast, to ease our anger. I'm most disappointed in the service in general. There is no way a room takes 6 hours to prepare in a boutique hotel. There is no way that the COT was the issue. There is also no way that you didn't know that the air didn't work in our suite. I would of much appreciated being told the truth upfront and being discounted the cost of the room, oppose to covering up the issues in hopes we wouldn't complain. The hotel is not nearly worth what it costs, nor do they truly appreciate their clientele. We will not be referring our clients here for future.

This is beautiful hotel, I have stayed here once. Rooms are modern and I was a big fan of the power shower. More recently I attended a meeting in one of their conference rooms. The place is very impressive interior wise, with a very suave staff that will cater to your every whim. Food is pricey, but I wasn't paying so it was all good. A great hotel location for the city and also an impressive place to bring a date for a quiet cocktail before hitting the town.

We had a reservation to stay at this hotel in March for St. Patrick's Day until all of the coronavirus outbreak. With the travel bans, restaurant and bar closures our trip has been cancelled. The hotel would not work with us even with the travel ban. They would not refund our money or give us a credit for a later date (which we plan to visit this summer now). We will be traveling to Ireland this summer but will not be giving Trinity City another chance.

The hotel was beautiful but it was the staff that really made the experience for us. We had a two night stay in Dublin and we couldn't have been in a better location. Everyone from the front desk reception to the valet was beyond helpful, friendly, and accommodating. Joanne, the GM, truly was an amazing example of hospitality. So much respect for what she is doing with this hotel. Our room was stunning and no detail was left overlooked. One of my favorite hotels of all time and a real highlight of an extended Ireland trip. We will 100% be back the next time we are in Dublin!

Very cute hotel. We arrived alive after quite an adventurous flight. A flight that was supposed to take an hour ended up taking 6.5 because of winds. The receptionist said she upgraded us for all the hassle we had been through that day. When we arrived in our room, which faced the courtyard, I was almost certain it could not have been an upgraded room. It was a double bed (she told us we were given a king). It really wasn't that big of a deal - just a little bit weird. The only bad part was the outlet at the desk didn't work and we really needed to charge our items after a long day. We called and waited for about 15 minutes for someone to come fix it, but just asked to change rooms because we didn't want to wait any longer - we wanted to get out and explore the city! The new room was actually an upgrade, and it was lovely. Another oddity of the hotel - it was SO COLD when we entered the room. I understand saving on heating costs when no one is in there, but seriously it's the coldest room I'd ever been in. Even after a few hours with the heater running while we were out to dinner, the bed itself was still freezing when we got into bed that night. The wi-fi is blazing fast, not 200 as they said, our speed test said 75Mb (which is still super fast). However, my husband takes his classes online and he had a lot of problems with the streaming failing. For most people, that won't really apply to you, but beware if you are in that boat. However, with those few minor problems - the hotel itself was still great. Really nicely decorated, luxurious linens, very nice staff. I would recommend this place for a stay in London! FYI - we took the 700 bus from the airport (Aircoacch) to the Trinity City stop which is about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. It was 7 euro one way or 12 euro if you bought the return trip in advance. It was a nice coach bus that runs about every 15 min. The 16 bus from the airport is around 2.50 or 3 euro one way, so much cheaper, but takes an extra 15-20 minutes. I think that bus only runs every 30 minutes. Either option should work well!

This really doesn't fit the bill for a 4-star hotel by my standards, though considering European standards may be different that might not be totally fair. The decor was hideous; they are in serious need of an update. I thought the rooms were underwhelming, and the bathroom was a bit ridiculous. It was really hard to take a shower without flooding the bathroom because the shower was on equal leveling with the rest of the bathroom. The breakfast and coffee were great, however!

We LOVED our stay at Trinity City Hotel! It is a beautiful hotel, quiet and is in a great location! The staff was friendly, and nice. The room was wonderful, quiet and had everything we needed. The restaurant was tasty and we had a nice time relaxing with dinner. The room had a comfortable bed, big desk, mini fridge (rare in Europe), and a nice bathroom with a walk in shower (also rare in Europe). Like most hotels I've stayed at in Europe there wasn't enough outlets, the hair dryer was in a strange location, the wifi was slow, and there aren't any washcloths... This are things I've come to assume when traveling in other countries, not something I hold against specific hotels. The location is hard to beat for the price of this hotel. Trinity College is right around the corner, Dame Street, Grafton Street and The Irish Whiskey Museum are about a 10 min walk away, the Dublin Castle and Chester Beaty Library was about 15 mins away. Temple Bar was a 15 min walk, Brazen Head was a 20 min walk.

This is a pitiful hotel. I am trapped in Italy right now due to the coronavirus outbreak ( I LITERALLY CAN NOT LEAVE) and the hotel refuses to give me a refund on the rooms I booked. Even in this strenuous circumstance, these greedy managers who run this place can not spare one shred of human kindness to help me out. Absolutely pitiful. They offered to rebook for different dates, I said how am I supposed to know what dates to book? I CANT LEAVE THE COUNTRY! Horrible customer service, even if I wanted to plan another trip to Dublin I would avoid this place like the plague. Can not believe how they treated me.

I really wanted to love this hotel. It's absolutely beautiful. We stayed in one of their suites. We arrived a little before 3:00 for check in and had to wait an additional 30 mins to get into our room. We weren't thrilled with that after a 2.5 hour drive. Our room was spacious and pretty. We enjoyed it very much. A large bathroom as well. The next morning I went down for breakfast. It was 9:55. The person up front charged me for two buffets after I let her know my husband would be coming down after me. After I sat down and got a pastry and some coffee, I found out the buffet ended at 10:00! And the buffet is all they offer for breakfast. Because I already had a coffee and pastry, they would only take one buffet off of our bill. Not very impressed so far.......

Very disappointing service. Well the atmosphere was great and the jazz pianist was a true talent. But my food wasn't correct and sent back 3 times. I didn't end up paying for my brunch and that was only cos my friend had insisted that I don't.

Totally acceptable hotel in Dublin! As others have noted, the lobby furnishings and appeal are quite grand and interesting. They don't quite translate to the rooms unfortunately, but the guest rooms are standard, clean and very much fine. The housekeeping in good order. This hotel accommodated our group of 60+ quite well, a few missteps here and there but overall everyone was pleased, rested and enjoyed their stay. One point of improvement would be group planning for breakfast -- as it was a bit last minute (perhaps a gap/lack in communication) and though we had a private space, we had a very limited menu each day and would've been better off interspersed with the regular guests and full offering. Noted for next time. Oh, and the elevator kerfuffles plagued the courtyard room guests...also something that should be managed better and made right to the guests (ie; stuck in an eleveator, what!?) Not fun. The regular breakfast is quite a spread, served with fresh tea and coffee of your choice and a very large seating area, even an outdoor space in the courtyard to enjoy during warmer temperatures. I'd certainly venture to stay again on a return trip to Dublin. All staff I dealt with were great. The location is grand and easily within walking distance to many city sites and restaurants/bars. Wifi is easy and free...well done! Also, how can one resist taking a photo sitting in the beautiful plush oversized armchairs...!?

I ended up staying here for a total of 7 or 8 nights after the Icelandic volcano extended my Irish vacation by 5 days, so I know it pretty well. The hotel is very beautiful inside, and will impress you with its victorian-meets-modern decor. There is a TON of comfortable seating in the lobby and around the bar/restaurant, so it's fun for sitting around talking and using the Internet - there is free WiFi in the lobby only. For the location and nice-ness of the hotel, it is very reasonably priced. When I stayed there, rates varied between 80 - 100 euros per night. It's clean and the rooms are pretty nice. The beds are comfortable and I slept very well. The location is right across the street from Trinity College, and a short walk from Grafton St., Temple Bar, and most other places you'd want to go. A few cons: -The showers are water-saving... probably pretty standard for Europe, but the water comes out in a trickle, making it very hard to wash/condition hair. Pretty nice bathroom with a big tub besides that though. -Because the room rates are low, they charge a lot for other stuff. Internet in your room is 25 euros per day!!!! We asked if they'd comp our room WiFi since we had been staying there so long, but they said no. Not unreasonable, but it would have been nice, since we were stuck there and helping them make up for all the business they lost from travelers that couldn't get to Dublin because of the volcano. The bar/restaurant is also expensive - I got a regular cup of coffee one morning in the lobby and it was 3 euros, which I thought was a lot (but I'm also converting to American dollars), and the breakfast is 10 - 15 euros for a buffet that is just OK, and isn't included - I'd skip it. Go to the Spar the night before and buy some croissants or bread for breakfast instead. -Some of the staff was SUPER nice and very helpful, but there were also one or two who were very brusque and rude. It's just hit and miss. -Finally, although the location was key, it also makes for loud noises. The hotel is right on a busy main street, so there's traffic noise. It's also located right next to a fire station, which has weird, loud noises all night, even if they don't get a call. I'd ask for a room that's on the street side - the noise is a bit more tolerable than the fire station side. If you're going in the summer and it's warm, this is especially true since you'll want to open your windows (the hotel doesn't have AC, but very few places in Ireland do). In general - a great deal if you're past your days of staying in hostels, but don't have money to spend on a fancier hotel. Just don't expect a lot of extras included for the price. I'd definitely stay here again.

Good location. Reasonable price. Rooms are fine and I've had good friendly service on the two occasions I've stayed here. Good selection at breakfast. On the downside, there's nothing to stand out. It's a hotel. The rooms in the lower floors, facing the street, have quite a lot of noise coming in from the street.

It might be due to the fact that I stayed at the Trinity City around 6 years ok that I only give this place a 3 over a 4 but it certainly seemed like it's dated a bit and become a bit tired since we first gazed upon its reception and rooms all those years ago. Staying for 4 nights in October, I had a courtyard room which was nice with views of the hotel and bar area and giant balcony windows. The bathroom was clean and tidy and the only criticism of the room was the lack of tea bag options with the kettle (no peppermint, camomile or the usual's you'll get in other hotels). The cooked breakfast was ok and a few nice options such as porridge were on display down in the main breakfast room. The hotel bar was cool for a quick drink although their English breakfast tea with milk was absolutely awful - some of the worst I've ever had so I only had half a cup and left the rest of the pot. Goodbye 2.50 Euros! The staff were pretty friendly - there's nothing wrong with this hotel at all, there's just not that much wow factor and doesn't seem to offer much more than budget hotels.

Beware the security deposit. Plane delay (out of my control) delayed our arrival 24 hours to Dublin. With the notice I had to work with, I tried to either (a) cancel my reservation or (b) push it back 24 hours. They were unwilling to do either and I paid over $300 for a room I could not use. They had absolutely no desire to be flexible in spite of my unfortunate circumstances--circumstances I, once again, could not control. I tried multiple ways to come to a compromise about this, and they hid behind their policy. I'm absolutely positive they rented my unused room and made a double-profit in so doing. Too bad! Not the best way to experience Ireland!

I stayed here for four nights on a work trip and overall, left with a pretty good impression of the place. As other reviews have mentioned, the foyer/reception area is pretty unusual - lots of deep, lush purples and ornate decorations so you know this place is trying a bit harder than your average hotel. I had a standard room and can't fault much about it - a comfy bed, a bath and tidied to a really good standard every day. It did face the road and the weather was surprisingly warm, so having the window open meant it was noisier than ideal. There was a small fan in the wardrobe though! The one aspect I wasn't impressed by was the breakfast - as we were a large group they served us a separate buffet breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms which were all decidedly average on the flavour front. There was also a problem with the toaster which meant your toast might catch on fire but the staff didn't seem overly concerned about this! Staff were helpful and they have a large storage room for leaving your bags if you check-in early or don't need them until later in the day. The hotel is in a great location for checking out Dublin and most things will be within a 20 minute walk, and the awesome shopping area is just 10 minutes away.

Stayed here for 6 days on our first trip to Dublin. We really enjoyed our stay here! We first arrived a few hours before check-in. We were really jet lagged and it probably showed on our faces b/c the girl at the front desk offered to take our luggage and try to find us a room. It took about an hour, but was still 2 hours before check in which was nice. The room was nice, tidy and looked just like the picture on the website. The bed was large, the bathroom was nice and modern. We slept in daily, so left our room about noon and when we returned our room had always been cleaned. We stayed in the Courtyard rooms, which are the budget rooms but it was more than enough and exceeded my expectations. Apparently there are no air conditioners in the courtyard rooms, but since it is February we didn't need it. The hotel itself is very unique. As many have commented before it looks like something out of Alice and Wonderland. Very large furniture in the lobby, lots of mirrors and unique accent pieces, very fun. There's free WiFi which is awesome. There's also a small exercise room with a treadmill, an elliptical, a stair stepper, a yoga mat and a balance ball. There's water and fresh towels provided in the exercise room with is a plus. The location was GREAT! Walking distance from all major attractions and pubs in Dublin, but tucked away so not right in the middle of it all. Just what I like. There were 2 cons and that was the thin walls and the food. We could hear everything going on in the hallway and could hear voices from the rooms adjacent to us. This was a bit disturbing on those nights when we just wanted to crash early. We decided to have our last meal in the hotel bar and boy were we disappointed. The prices for the bar food weren't bad, but the taste was. I had the pasta arrabiata and it was very bland. My fiancé had the burger and there was a huge hunk of not so tasty mayonnaise on it. The pasta was so far from what was advertised (no sundried tomatoes, no garlic) that I mentioned it to the waiter. When I did he said he would tell the chef. He returned a while later to say that the chef himself tasted the sauce and agreed that it was bland. He apologized and took the charge off the bill. That was very nice of them. All in all a great stay that I would highly recommend.

Negative: No early check-in. Inadequate reading light at bedside. Desk and chair so close to bed as to be unusable. Confusing light switches. Had to unscrew bulb in order to disable. Shower pan in bathroom uncomfortable. Positive: Bed comfortable. Nice lobby. Good location.

I was yesterday with a group of friends, the place was such an amazing , very beautiful and relaxing place, especially the cafe,bar inside the hotel " Cairo cafe" the services in the bar was great ,people there very polite and the prices are great, they offer many kinds of drinks and many selections of food , the music that I was listening was from Turkey I guess and also from south america. I like the colors of the walls and the photos and very nice furniture and very clean and quiet.

We stayed at this hotel from 12th to 15th February. This was our first trip to Ireland and we wanted something that was close to city center. My company is going to be sending myself and multiple peers back and forth to our Dublin office. I wanted to find a hotel that I could call home during these trips. After this, I will never stay at this hotel again and I will make sure to express to my company and peers to avoid at all costs. Prior to staying here I read lots of reviews and multiple times people commented on how comfy the beds were. Maybe it's just me, but the beds were like sleeping on plywood. Hardest bed I have EVER sleep on. So if you like that great, but if not be warned. Our room had no view and just overlooked the top of another building, and I was worried when I realized we were right next to a fire station. Luckily for us the fire station never made a noise, what did though was the hotels fire alarm. In fact, every morning between 5-6 AM the alarm would go off and we would run down 5 flights of stairs in our PJs to find out it was a false alarm every time. The front desk would give some kind of lame excuse and get irritated with us that we thought this was a problem. The room we stayed in was nice enough, but the shower didn't work. There was no water pressure and what little water rolled out was cold at best. Which is weird because the sink had water pressure. When we finally checked out the morning of the 15th we tried voicing a compliant of our stay. The lady at the front desk put on her best smile and had me write down my email address, advising someone in Management would contact me. I've yet to hear from anyone and after attempting to contact the hotel again I'm resorting to this. Dublin is an AMAZING city and I can't wait to go back..... Just don't waste it on a bad hotel like this.

Loved staying here! We booked many months in advance, and they were able to accommodate our early check in request that we had made a few weeks before we traveled. Good location that was walkable to Temple Bar and plenty of other restaurants, but not in a noisy location. Lobby was lovely, well decorated, and offered nice flavored waters. The door men and front desk attendants were warm, welcoming, and friendly. Our room was just next to the Dublin Fire Brigade, which was awesome and surprisingly not noisy. Would stay here again when we return!

This is the most amazing hotel I've ever stayed in, simply because of the decor. I felt like I was Alice in Wonderland. The furniture, art and rich, beautiful colors just had me wide-eyed and excited to be here. Great location as well for a tourist not comfortable taking public transit, as you are within walking distance of many things including shops, tourist attractions and some great pubs.

Not sure why this place has such a low rating at the moment. We stayed here for a second time this week, this time on a layover from Prague. The first time we stayed here....well it was a funny story that involves me forgetting to book a room at the hotel we were supposed to be staying at in Dublin. This story also involves an accounting convention, a tired girlfriends first TransAtlantic flight, and embarrassed me, and a hotel willing to take us in (did I mention the embarrassment? lets just throw that out there again one more time). As they say though, the journey is half the fun, and mistakes usually open doors to places you'd never thought you'd find. Enter Trinity I like to get around, traveling is one of my favorite actives. That said, I'm not huge into fancy schmancy hotels; I prefer an apartment in the middle of town close to local restaurants and bars (live like a local and all that). So for me to drop a few hundred on a hotel for one night either means its an occasion, or we are on a long layover and I want to be where the action is. This passthrough Dublin was just that; we had 17 hours to party in one of my favorite cities, and I could think of no better home base that Trinity. Centrally located, you're no more than a 5 minute walk to either Temple bar, O'Connell street, or Grafton street. The College this hotel is named for is directly across the street; if time permits you should absolutely have a look around in the library. A huge plus that this hotel has is its staff. Everyone is exceptionally warm here, and will help you with any questions or concerns you may have (e.g. where is the 747 express bus to the airport, or should I just Uber it?). One of the main reasons I chose to stay here again this time, aside from the location, was the breakfast. Am I just a fat guy who likes a good breakfast bar? yes. should you therefore trust me on this one? I'd say yes. 14 euros gets you a hot a cold spread that is quite nice, along with freshly brewed, exceptionally strong coffee delivered right to your table (I'm still jittery from breakfast this morning). Honestly, the spread was so nice, that we actually came back last time we stayed in Dublin, and we were at different hotel (see painfully embarrassing story above). The decor is not for everyone, and its a bit outlandish. That said I find it pretty fun, and although weird, decidedly upscale quality. Last but certainly not least is the blazingly fast wifi. Its free, theres no passwords needed, its fast...nuff said. If you're looking for a splurge hotel and a unique atmosphere, Trinity is a good call.

Trinity is Art Deco and unusual. But it's a fine place to meet friends. Didn't stay here this time. Accommodation not bad. Rooms quite small but pleasant. Staff friendly. An experience.

Fun hotel in a convenient location and affordably priced. Be sure to check out the courtyard with all of the interesting decorations. I loved the privacy hangers on the door. My only regret is that I didn't nick one.

We were a group of 15 people who pre-booked & were looking forward to our Sunday jazz brunch!! First impressions walking into to the hotel - it was very aesthetically pleasing. It's a good central location. The door man Philip was very pleasant & greeted us warmly & with a smile which was nice. The service was ok but it was the attitude of some staff members sadly let the experience fall flat. They seem to be all about making the €€ as opposed to delivering an outstanding welcoming service to the customer. An example is, as a vegetarian I often have to ask for no meet in dishes on the menu & as the cost of the meal does not get reduced for having no meet (despite €4 supplement to add it!!) I usually ask for something to replace it. On this occasion I asked for smoked salmon to replace the ham & not to not have the other bacon bits on my plate. I was told that the chef would only make this menu change if I ordered the more expensive dish!?! So I did. The other dish offered crab meet which I don't eat so I asked for mushrooms instead (cheaper than crab meat so the hotel is winning!!). My brunch arrived with one additional small mushroom on it- thankfully no crab meat. However, when the bill came I was charged for my mushroom. In order to get the ridiculous charge removed from the bill (on principal) the chef had to be consulted again. We were looking forward to a jazz brunch. However, just to warn you - there is no jazz in the dining area. So you will not hear it. As it happens the piano & player is a good distance from the restaurant out in the foyer. So I do think offering a jazz brunch is a bit of a stretch in terms of marketing & misleading to the customers. Most places when they offer a jazz brunch have a band or piano player & singer to create an atmosphere & have the dining tables beside the performers to soak up the ambience & enjoy it. The reality is, the food was ok to good. There is no jazz in the restaurant. Not uber friendly to vegetarians but I suppose an effort was made once you paid more for it. Overall, disappointing but it is a good location so its still worth dropping in for a bite to eat if passing by.

I have many meetings in the seated area by the bar, and there's a longer section which are great with big groups of people. The main things are, it's quiet, no televisions, and it has free wi-fi. Sometimes we may get food here as well and it's actually quite good. I don't drink, so can only comment from other friends saying it's just the same as any other bar, nothing to shout out about.

Holy purple. This place is. . . . different. Quirky. A little bit Middle Eastern, a little bit European, a little bit nightclub, a little bit family hotel. The decor looks great under the dim lights of evening, and a little like a nightclub during the day when the sun is up. The hallways were dark and run down, but the rooms, while tiny, were clean and well appointed. We were somewhat dismayed to see that our window shared airspace with the fire brigade, but luckily they didn't have to rush off during the night while we were there. There seem to be a lot of places to eat here - a pub/bar section, a section that feels like you're in the middle of a walk way, a breakfast area, a restaurant area, and an outdoor patio. That was all a bit strange, but overall we had a lovely stay.