Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

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Clayton
8.2 (12741 reviews)
Cardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2 , Dublin , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 12741 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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Livingit^ • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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james • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Convenience to the theatre, friendly helpful staff. Spotless clean and nice decor.

Cons:

Area is quiet, not a lot to do if you had nothing on, luckily we did.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • extended_group • gb
10
Ideal location with comfortable bed, rooma were similar to 3* hotel not 4*
Pros:

The most comfortable pillows and mattress i have ever slept on!

Cons:

It was a bit overpriced. The rooms were basic for a 4* hotel.
The plastic bath curtain was disgusting

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • solo_traveller • ie
10
Absolutely wonderful
Pros:

Staff were wonderful, so kind and helpful. Service was absolutely impeccable. Every member of staff were approached was helpful, friendly and kind.

The food was fabulous. We had the steak and the fearherblade, perfectly cooked and great portions. The dining area is beautifully decorated, and the tables are comfortable to sit at. (Something which is very important as my Mam suffers from Parkinsons and must be able to sit upright for meals).

The beds were so comfortable! The room was bright and spacious. Location was super.

Honestly, one of the best hotels I've stayed in in a long time and will be staying here going forward when we come up to Dublin for a show.

Cons:

My only gripe (I'm so sorry!!), the Irish coffee ordered after dinner was awful. Whoever made it clearly wasn't trained in Irish coffee making. The coffee was weak, which effected the taste of the whiskey, watering it down. No sugar in the coffee, which should always be added unless stated otherwise, and it was lukewarm at best.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Eoibheann • couple • ie
4
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Garry Bradley • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Great location. Great options for breakfast

Cons:

Check in desk staff was questionable

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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MARIA • solo_traveller • es
8
Cumpliendo expectativas. Volvería.
Pros:

La ubicación, limpieza y desayuno. El hotel está a 15 minutos andando al centro de Dublin en un paseo agradable a lo largo del río.
Las habitaciones estaban muy limpias y la habitación cuádruple tenía dos camas de matrimonio exactamente iguales (no sofá cama).
El hotel es silencioso para descansar y las camas son cómodas.
El desayuno muy bien con bastantes opciones.
Volvería a hospedarme aquí sin duda

Cons:

Éramos 4 huéspedes y sólo teníamos 3 toallas.
Se la pedimos a la camarera de piso e inmediatamente nos la reemplazó. Al día siguiente pasó lo mismo...solo dejaron 3.
La ducha tiene alcachofa fija y cortina. Igual es algo típico de los hoteles irlandeses pero a mi especialmente el tema de la cortina no me gusta. Eso sí, estaba muy limpia.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Caren • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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ahmed • solo_traveller • bg
1
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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TaniaAleks • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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louise • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Eloise • solo_traveller • ie
10
Stay was up to expectation
Pros:

All was as expected

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Chandan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • de
8
Es war sehr schön
Pros:

Sie war sehr sauber und modern. Das Frühstück war sehr gut.

Cons:

Der Self Check in hat nicht funktioniert.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • family_with_children • us
9
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Aileen • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Katie • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
A
Andy • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Calum • couple • gb
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee