DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in Ireland {IRL}
Mar 20, 2007, 2:57 am
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The Hilton Dublin is not a bad hotel and the staff are very good. Not a good place to stay in the summer though as there is no AC and the location is noisy so sleeping with the windows open is not a good option.
Mar 20, 2007, 2:59 am
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No aircon ?!? The rooms are 200 euros for a fully flex rate for gods sake, even advance purchase is 140 euro ++. I've seen residences / auberges and such that dont have aircon, just a portable or ceiling fan. But anything four or five star does have good AC. First trip to dublin though - most of my trips around europe are to France and Switzerland.
Mar 20, 2007, 5:07 am
#153
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No aircon ?!? The rooms are 200 euros for a fully flex rate for gods sake, even advance purchase is 140 euro ++. I've seen residences / auberges and such that dont have aircon, just a portable or ceiling fan. But anything four or five star does have good AC. First trip to dublin though - most of my trips around europe are to France and Switzerland.
Last summer I saw a very angry woman complaining because her daughter had very bad asthma. She made such a stink that they moved her to the Conrad for the same rate.
Mar 20, 2007, 7:48 am
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And about 150% costlier than the Hilton.
How's this new kilmainham property, and does it, at least, have a working aircon? Or as its 20..25 EUR cheaper than the Hilton Dublin, am I to assume that it too doesnt have anything of that sort?
If it comes to a choice between rooms without aircon I might just as well pick the cheaper property. Or just go stay at a B&B for a fraction of the rate.
How's this new kilmainham property, and does it, at least, have a working aircon? Or as its 20..25 EUR cheaper than the Hilton Dublin, am I to assume that it too doesnt have anything of that sort?
If it comes to a choice between rooms without aircon I might just as well pick the cheaper property. Or just go stay at a B&B for a fraction of the rate.
Mar 20, 2007, 7:57 am
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Oh by the way - how far is the Kilmainham from the Jury's Doyle / Upper Leeson St - Looks like about a mile or so from the hilton website.. walkable, or is there a direct bus of some sort?
Mar 20, 2007, 8:41 am
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It's about four miles, the location on the website is totally inaccurate. There is no direct bus, you would have to change in the city centre.
Mar 20, 2007, 8:50 am
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Well, I thought it was an existing property of some kind that got rebranded as a Hilton, rather than a brand new hotel. If it is 4 miles, how much would that be by cab, and how long would it take in typical morning / evening Dublin traffic?
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Mar 20, 2007, 9:11 am
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Mar 20, 2007, 1:48 pm
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Personally think it is too far . As mentioned no direct bus and to be honest bus service in Dublin is poor.
As for taking a taxi, you would be looking at approx 12 Euro. You would be in the traffic both moring and evening and would say you are looking at 20-40 mins.
The hilton on the canal is much closer and so would make more sense as you can walk in 5 mins. Though note standard would not be up to say Hilton Cardiff.
Mar 20, 2007, 8:39 pm
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I was not impressed by the Conrad when I was there for the FT Dublin Do in 2006. It was something like 210 Euro for a weekend night, so I used a Cat 5 award instead. Virtually no Diamond recognition, the rooms were well appointed but very small, service was meh except for the bellmen.
Mar 20, 2007, 9:58 pm
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I was not impressed by the Conrad when I was there for the FT Dublin Do in 2006. It was something like 210 Euro for a weekend night, so I used a Cat 5 award instead. Virtually no Diamond recognition, the rooms were well appointed but very small, service was meh except for the bellmen.
No lounge is the only serious negative about this place. The service in the lobby bar can use some improvement. The location is great.
btw, I never paid a penny for the room as all 3 times were award bookings.
Mar 20, 2007, 10:09 pm
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Mar 21, 2007, 3:06 am
#164
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I stayed there 3 times and each and every time I was upgraded to a Jr. Suite, (rooms # x27) with wine and chocolates and breakfast coupon. I love the Dublin Conrad.
No lounge is the only serious negative about this place. The service in the lobby bar can use some improvement. The location is great.
btw, I never paid a penny for the room as all 3 times were award bookings.
No lounge is the only serious negative about this place. The service in the lobby bar can use some improvement. The location is great.
btw, I never paid a penny for the room as all 3 times were award bookings.
Wow your handle is right you are a lucky b8gger
I've stayed there a few times at rack rate and at our corporate rate and never had a suite
As Diamond I have had the complimentary breakfast but sometimes had to askThe lounge bar is dreadful and if it's quiet they close very early. Overall I have found the staff OK but the only Irish accent you hear is when you talk to the bellman.
Taxis in Dublin IME can be very expensive and they take their own sweet time. I often travel to one customer from the Conrad and I don't think I've ever been taken the same route so journey time and cost has varied tremendously
Mar 21, 2007, 6:37 am
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