Holiday Inn Express Hotel Dublin Airport by IHG

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IHG
8.9 (100 reviews)
Northwood Park Santry Demesne, Santry, Dublin, Dublin , Dublin , IE
353-1-862 88 66

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Facilities

Elevator
Free airport transportation
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
Smoke-free property
Express check-in
Self parking (surcharge)
Long-term parking (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Convenient location for Dublin Airport
Complimentary airport shuttle
Excellent buffet breakfast
Good on-site restaurant and dinner options
Comfortable beds and clean rooms (frequent mentions)
Upgraded to Crowne Plaza for same price (positive for many)
Cons:
Some reports of run-down furniture and crumbs under beds
Misleading booking/expectation (Holiday Inn Express closed; guests felt uninformed)
Occasional long shuttle wait times reported
A few rooms described as cramped or overly furnished

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mixed mentions: several guests said rooms were very clean, but a few reported run-down furniture and large food crumbs under beds, lowering cleanliness slightly.
Service
9.3
Strongly positive: multiple comments about very friendly, helpful staff, front desk arranging taxis and mass, helpful shuttle staff, upgrades and good guest assistance.
Location
9.4
Consistently praised for proximity to Dublin Airport and convenience for early flights and shuttle access.
Room Quality
8.6
Generally comfortable rooms and beds cited, though a few guests found rooms cramped or furniture outdated.
Amenities
9
Good on-site amenities noted: airport shuttle, restaurant/bar, buffet breakfast and other services were frequently mentioned positively.
Value for Money
8.4
Mixed: some guests delighted with an upgrade to Crowne Plaza for the same price, while others felt misled by booking and expected a different property.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Frequently praised: excellent buffet breakfasts, good restaurant and dinner (specific praise for the curry), plentiful and tasty options.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall very positive experiences, many guests loved their stay and would return despite isolated issues with booking communication and occasional cleanliness or shuttle timing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:20

Property Description

Dining and Services
Enjoy a meal at the Great Room restaurant or savor drinks at the bar/lounge. Benefit from room service and a complimentary buffet breakfast during your stay. Take advantage of amenities like a business center, express check-in, and airport shuttle.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of the 114 air-conditioned guestrooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Unwind in a room with conveniences like a safe, desk, and complimentary local calls. Refresh in the bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer.

Convenient Location
Strategically located near Dublin Airport, the hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions like Croke Park and O'Connell Street. Explore key landmarks such as Trinity College and Guinness Storehouse within a short drive.

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 16 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.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 100 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.1
P
Patrick • family
10
Pros:

Didn’t stay at holiday inn. They moved me next door to crown plaza which is owned by same company. The place was very nice.

2025-04-10 • via Nuitee
G
Gerard
10
Pros:

Very Nice

2025-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Mcdara • partner
10
Pros:

We actually ended up staying at the Crowne plaza hotel as holiday inn is under renovation. We were very happy as this was much nicer hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was nice. Food was good. Airport shuttle picked us up right outside on time. Would definitely stay here again

2025-01-11 • via Nuitee
K
Karl • family
10
Pros:

Close to the airport. Good restaurant and bar. Excellent buffet breakfast.

2024-09-24 • via Nuitee
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James • family
10
Pros:

We actually stayed at the Crown Plaza Hotel since the HI Express was closed for renovations.

The front desk clerk helped us find a Saturday evening mass and arranged taxi transportation to and from church. She was very persistent in making sure we were taken care of!

2023-11-06 • via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey
10
Pros:

Nice property

2023-10-13 • via Nuitee
D
daryl
8
Pros:

Great location for airport transfer to Dublin airport for an early flight out

2023-09-22 • via Nuitee
F
Francisco Javier
8
Pros:

Fine stay

2023-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Aneel • partner
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel.

2023-07-24 • via Nuitee
S
sean
10
Pros:

Everyone was super helpful, rooms were great, convenient to the airport with a shuttle, and dinner was fantastic, recommend the curry!

2023-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Lori
10
Pros:

We had excellent service with shuttle to airport.

2023-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Jack
10
Pros:

Loved our stay. Great service from shuttle to front desk and breakfast. Thank you.

2023-06-10 • via Nuitee
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christopher david
4
Pros:

The room had so much furniture it was like staying in a storage locker, nowhere to even open a suitcase.

2023-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Susanne
10
Pros:

Fabulous place!

2023-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Janine
8
Crown plaza dublin
Pros:

Hotel was beautiful, staff were so friendly & helpful. Room was very clean & bed very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious.

2023-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen
10
Pros:

We had a lovely time.

2023-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family
4
Pros:

This was falsely advertised as Holiday Inn Express which is closed down. Crowns Plaza took their reservations. I felt lied to. I prefer Holiday Inn Express over Crowne Plaza any day. Furniture run down. Large food crumbs on floor and under bed. Staff super friendly and shuttle runs every 30 minutes except when you need it, then it’s an hour and a half for pickup from the airport.
Booking not lived up to correct chain or promise.

2023-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Leona
10
Pros:

Comfortable room with delicious, abundant breakfast, friendly staff. Complimentary Shuttle to airport was convenient.

2023-04-30 • via Nuitee
P
Priscilla • friends
8
Pros:

Great location to the airport

2023-04-28 • via Nuitee
C
Celia
10
Pros:

The Holiday Inn property was under construction so I stayed at the Crowne Plaza. It would have been helpful if I knew this information when I arrived at Dublin airport. I was looking for Holiday shuttle. Finally told about the construction by the shuttle bus operator. However the Crowne Plaza was excellent

2023-03-26 • via Nuitee