Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

Hotels
8.2 (13867 reviews)
Cardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2 , Dublin , IE

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Lovely breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Slow restaurant service
Basic room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.53
Some comments indicated issues with cleanliness, such as food containing mold and a dirty carpet in one room.
Service
8.8
Overall positive feedback regarding staff responsiveness, despite some mentions of slowness in the restaurant.
Location
9.04
Repeatedly mentioned as great and convenient.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms were generally well-reviewed but had comments on the temperature and basic amenities.
Amenities
8.52
Facilities like the bar/restaurant and fitness area received positive mentions.
Value for Money
7.48
Some value concerns noted, especially regarding the early check-in fee for basic rooms.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Mixed reviews, with some enjoying the breakfast while noting issues with food quality.
Overall Experience
8.2
A general sense of satisfaction with some caveats.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:55

Property Description

Riverside Luxury Overlooking Bord Gais Energy Theatre

Spacious Rooms and Club Vitae Health Club
Indulge in the comfort of spacious rooms equipped with interactive TVs and power showers. Unwind at Club Vitae Health and Fitness Club with a 22-metre swimming pool, Jacuzzi®, sauna, steam room, and gym.

Stir Restaurant and Vertigo Bar
Savor European and Irish cuisine paired with fine wines at Stir Restaurant or enjoy cocktails at Vertigo Bar. Relax in stylish surroundings with plasma-screen TVs, creating the perfect ambiance for your evenings.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Clayton Hotel, Cardiff Lane.

Important information:

The property does not have its own car park however there is Pay & Display Parking on the street outside the hotel operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively there is a public car park located in Grand Canal Square, across the street from the hotel, and can be booked in advance by contacting the property.

Please book tables for the bar or restaurant in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

All guests using the swimming pool must wear a swimming cap. Swimming caps can be purchased at Club Vitae reception for EUR 3 each.

From Monday to Friday children are permitted to use the pool until 17:30, after which it is adult swim time only. However, during, weekends, bank holidays, summer months, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas midterm breaks there are no restrictions.

Please note there may be closures of the restaurant, bar and leisure facilities during the Christmas period. Please check with the property for further details.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 13867 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.53
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 7.48
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 8.2
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John • extended_group • ie
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Severine • couple • fr
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • family_with_children • ie
8
Enjoyable except for the hiccup at the end
Pros:

Location is fab and love the open plan with the restaurant and bar

Cons:

We went down to the pool on the morning of checkout and when we came back at 10.15 (checkout is 11am) our room keys would not work. We went down to reception and they fixed them but when we went back up they still would not open the door. My husband went down a second time and got them fixed but when he came up they still would not work. A maintenance technician came up then to open it for us. We were on the third floor and it takes time to wait for the elevator each time so overall it took us over a half hour to get back into our room bearing in mind we had wet hair and my daughter just had her swimsuit on with her towel. I do recall this happening the last time we stayed too, getting locked out before checkout time but the last time we weren't all wet after coming from the pool
I also didn't like the time it takes for the elevators. Its quite a busy hotel and the elevators are a bit slow

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Darren • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • ro
10
Recomand for family
Pros:

Quiet zone

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Behnam Ashouri • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Die Lage das Zimmer

Cons:

Der Pool ist eingeschränkt zum benutzen, wir hatten diese Unterkunft wegen Pool gebucht hat es aber nie benutzt, die Küche ist auch nicht der aller beste.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Severine • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • couple • ie
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Chaeok • solo_traveller • kr
9
Pros:

시내중심과 아주 조금 떨어져 있었으나 조용하고 쾌적했습니다

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Paula • extended_group • gb
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Del cid milan • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

The cleanliness was excellent, the beds were comfortable, and all the staff were very friendly; some even spoke Spanish, which made it easier for me to understand the methodology.

Cons:

The fact that the TV couldn't access Netflix and the cable channels kept freezing meant we practically didn't use it for that reason.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • couple • au
10
Really enjoyable stay, will definitely be back.
Pros:

Well located, beautiful room, great facilities.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • ie
10
Great spot
Pros:

Lovely hotel, great location

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Marie • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Padraig • solo_traveller • ie
9
Very good stay.
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Christophe L • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Very clean. Location was excellent for the 3 arena.

Cons:

I have nothing that I didnt like.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Verena • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Super Lage, sehr gutes Frühstück, komfortable Betten, ausreichend grosses Zimmer, leise zum Innenhof. Insgesamt sehr praktisch für Stadtreise mit Kindern, sehr guter Preis für Dublin.

Cons:

Schwimmbad/Sauna waren sehr voll und teils leicht ungepflegt/dreckig. Zimmer und Gang mit moderigem Geruch (Abfluss/wasserschaden). Personal im Restaurantbereich wirkte tlw. unmotiviert, Essen im Restaurantbereich für Dublin eher unterdurchschnittliche Qualität.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee