Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (6879 reviews)
28-32 O'Connell Street Upper , Dublin , ie

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast options
Value for money
Cons:
Pillow comfort could be improved
No water bottle in room
Lack of international TV channels

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
The hotel was described as very clean and spotless throughout.
Service
9.05
Staff were consistently described as very friendly, helpful, and professional.
Location
9.09
Multiple reviews highlighted the perfect location and convenience.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms were reported as spacious with some concerns about bedding comfort.
Amenities
8.57
Amenities like breakfast options and luggage services were well-received, generally meeting expectations.
Value for Money
8.83
Exceptional value for money emphasized by various reviewers.
Food and Beverage
8.88
Breakfast options were praised, indicating a positive sentiment towards food and beverage.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall guest experience was highly positive, with many indicating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:55

Property Description

Convenient Location and Accessibility
The Holiday Inn Express® Dublin City Centre is ideally situated on O’Connell Street, with easy access to Dublin Airport, public transportation, and key attractions like The 3 Arena and Temple Bar.

Comfortable Accommodation and Amenities
Featuring 198 modern bedrooms, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and meeting rooms, our hotel caters to business travelers, families, and leisure guests alike.

Proximity to Major Attractions and Shopping
Explore Dublin’s cultural scene with nearby attractions such as The Hugh Lane and The National Gallery, as well as prime shopping locations like Henry Street and Grafton Street.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express® Dublin City Centre for a memorable experience in the heart of Dublin!

Important information:

The credit card must be in the name of the guest, unless arrangements have been made with the property prior to your arrival date. Cash payment is accepted at check-in for the full amount of stay. When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DUB

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 23 per day.

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

8.8
Based on 6879 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 8.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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geraldine couple fr
9
Séjour de 4 jours génial le personnel est très accueillant et dévoué !
Pros:

L’accueil très agréable hôtel très calme

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
M
Magdalena couple es
10
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E
EDUARDO family_with_children br
8
Boa
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Nada

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children ie
10
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Peter family_with_children de
10
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Leandro family_with_children es
10
100% recomendable
Pros:

Ubicación, instalaciones, personal y desayuno excelentes.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
L
Luis André couple br
10
Localização, conforto e ótimo custo-benefício
Pros:

Localização, limpeza, o café da manhã e o atendimento. Minha experiência foi excepcional graças a cordialidade e prontidão da recepcionista Nívea.

Cons:

Nada digno de registro.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Anne family_with_children ie
10
Pros:

It was so easy to where we wanted to go it was so cosy to come back into the room breakfast was lovely great choice

Cons:

The weather haha

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Quivoron family_with_children fr
10
Pros:

Tout personnel super. Établissement propre et sécurisé.
Très bon emplacement.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Craig family_with_children gb
10
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Perica extended_group at
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Hussein family_with_children se
10
Pros:

Det är lugnt och skönt.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
G
Gupta couple ie
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Frida couple se
9
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Casey family_with_children gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

I liked the location and friendly staff. And the room was clean and spacious

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
A
Anne family_with_children ie
10
Pros:

Even doe it rained we made the most of it we will be back soon

Cons:

Just the weather

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Irvine couple gb
8
Amazing stay and excellent value for money
Pros:

Location was excellent, basically next door to The Gresham. Room was super, clean and comfortable, shower room was spacious and again amazingly clean. We would stay here again rather than The Gresham!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Ramsell extended_group gb
9
Pros:

Everything, so good, clean staff friendly

Cons:

Just everything

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
N
Nelson couple cl
9
Pros:

Excelente ubicación.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
O
oonagh family_with_children ie
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-12 via Nuitee