Dublin, where to stay
Feb 23, 2018, 12:28 pm
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Dublin, where to stay
I've started looking for places to stay in Dublin, we will be there for a 4 days before heading to Donegal. There are a lot of interesting places in Dublin, and not many hotels seem to have king size beds. Would love to hear of some places people have stayed,.
Feb 23, 2018, 1:55 pm
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If you'll be there in the summer, I recommend staying at Trinity University. No king beds though. I have done this and it was a fantastic deal and you are right in the heart of it all. The accommodation is in Student Housing so is basic but more than enough for sleeping comfortably and being out and about at daytime. The campus is completely secure at night, only the main gate is open and only Guests and students are allowed through with your ID. Guests names are in a book with the Guard and they question everyone going in as to their name. We paid I believe $75 a night and that included Continental Breakfast at the dining service.
Feb 23, 2018, 4:00 pm
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If you'll be there in the summer, I recommend staying at Trinity University. No king beds though. I have done this and it was a fantastic deal and you are right in the heart of it all. The accommodation is in Student Housing so is basic but more than enough for sleeping comfortably and being out and about at daytime. The campus is completely secure at night, only the main gate is open and only Guests and students are allowed through with your ID. Guests names are in a book with the Guard and they question everyone going in as to their name. We paid I believe $75 a night and that included Continental Breakfast at the dining service.
Feb 23, 2018, 7:15 pm
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Dublin has a range of hotels from luxury down to hostel.
If your 'basic' days are behind you, what do you want to spend?
Also, not sure why you say "not many hotels seem to have king sized beds"?
There are plenty of them - here are five examples:
The Merrion
The Westin on College Green (beside Trinity College)
The Intercontinental in Ballsbridge
Jurys Inn in Christchurch
The Talbot Hotel in Stillorgan (a couple of miles out of the city)
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Feb 23, 2018, 7:16 pm
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The Clarion on the harbor (there are several Clarions, this one has a name, long one, starts with H--forgot whole name) is excellent. Rooms facing harbor and mountains; breakfast, afternoon waffles, dinner all included; excellent service; historic building; rooftop viewing platform accessible by circular staircase, actually an old bellower; and it's where the "action" is.
Feb 23, 2018, 10:46 pm
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If you'll be there in the summer, I recommend staying at Trinity University. No king beds though. I have done this and it was a fantastic deal and you are right in the heart of it all. The accommodation is in Student Housing so is basic but more than enough for sleeping comfortably and being out and about at daytime. The campus is completely secure at night, only the main gate is open and only Guests and students are allowed through with your ID. Guests names are in a book with the Guard and they question everyone going in as to their name. We paid I believe $75 a night and that included Continental Breakfast at the dining service.
Feb 24, 2018, 3:37 am
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I have stayed at the Shelbourne a couple of times. (Ireland Hotel in Dublin City Centre | The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel). They have king size beds, very nice rooms, great location, and the breakfast was quite good. Lots to do within easy walking distance and of course catch uber to get anywhere else. Not the cheapest place though.
Feb 24, 2018, 6:31 am
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The Merrion
The Westbury
The Westin near Trinity College
The Shelbourne
Some lead-in category rooms at some hotels will have a queen bed. Look at next category higher for a larger room and king bed.
http://bit.ly/DublinVirtuoso
The Westbury
The Westin near Trinity College
The Shelbourne
Some lead-in category rooms at some hotels will have a queen bed. Look at next category higher for a larger room and king bed.
http://bit.ly/DublinVirtuoso
Feb 24, 2018, 8:21 am
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Your question is far too broad to be readily answered.
Dublin has a range of hotels from luxury down to hostel.
If your 'basic' days are behind you, what do you want to spend?
Also, not sure why you say "not many hotels seem to have king sized beds"?
There are plenty of them - here are five examples:
The Merrion
The Westin on College Green (beside Trinity College)
The Intercontinental in Ballsbridge
Jurys Inn in Christchurch
The Talbot Hotel in Stillorgan (a couple of miles out of the city)
Dublin has a range of hotels from luxury down to hostel.
If your 'basic' days are behind you, what do you want to spend?
Also, not sure why you say "not many hotels seem to have king sized beds"?
There are plenty of them - here are five examples:
The Merrion
The Westin on College Green (beside Trinity College)
The Intercontinental in Ballsbridge
Jurys Inn in Christchurch
The Talbot Hotel in Stillorgan (a couple of miles out of the city)
The Clarion on the harbor (there are several Clarions, this one has a name, long one, starts with H--forgot whole name) is excellent. Rooms facing harbor and mountains; breakfast, afternoon waffles, dinner all included; excellent service; historic building; rooftop viewing platform accessible by circular staircase, actually an old bellower; and it's where the "action" is.
I have stayed at the Shelbourne a couple of times. (Ireland Hotel in Dublin City Centre The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel). They have king size beds, very nice rooms, great location, and the breakfast was quite good. Lots to do within easy walking distance and of course catch uber to get anywhere else. Not the cheapest place though.
The Merrion
The Westbury
The Westin near Trinity College
The Shelbourne
Some lead-in category rooms at some hotels will have a queen bed. Look at next category higher for a larger room and king bed.
http://bit.ly/DublinVirtuoso
The Westbury
The Westin near Trinity College
The Shelbourne
Some lead-in category rooms at some hotels will have a queen bed. Look at next category higher for a larger room and king bed.
http://bit.ly/DublinVirtuoso
Feb 24, 2018, 10:37 am
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The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel might fit your needs. King beds, walking distance to Temple Bar, parking below the hotel, some nights outside of the summer season are around $200. The Maldron Hotel Smithfield also meets your criteria but is further from Temple Bar--not a problem, though, as the Luas light rail runs just outside the hotel and can get you into the center of Dublin in just a few minutes. Maldron is a small chain with hotels throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland, including several more in and around Dublin. Your price point will be hard to meet near the center of Dublin the closer you are to the tourist season, however.
Feb 24, 2018, 5:03 pm
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The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel might fit your needs. King beds, walking distance to Temple Bar, parking below the hotel, some nights outside of the summer season are around $200. The Maldron Hotel Smithfield also meets your criteria but is further from Temple Bar--not a problem, though, as the Luas light rail runs just outside the hotel and can get you into the center of Dublin in just a few minutes. Maldron is a small chain with hotels throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland, including several more in and around Dublin. Your price point will be hard to meet near the center of Dublin the closer you are to the tourist season, however.
Feb 24, 2018, 7:49 pm
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I stayed at the Best Western Academy Plaza and the room had a king bed (and a lovely view of a brick wall).
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Feb 24, 2018, 8:19 pm
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For Thanksgiving, that price point may be realistic. I was there for Thanksgiving week a couple of years ago. Staying under $200 was possible; in fact, that's when I stayed at the Maldron Smithfield.
Feb 24, 2018, 8:52 pm
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Feb 24, 2018, 8:56 pm
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An alternative view at the BW is of the outdoor pub next door with loud live music into the wee hours. At least the bricks were quiet neighbors. I did find the location convenient, both for the bus ride from DUB and walking to some of the touristy places.