Grand Canal Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (6303 reviews)
Grand Canal Street Upper , Dublin , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent Location
Friendly Staff
Variety of Breakfast Options
Cons:
Slow car park gate operation
High parking prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
Rooms were well equipped and very very clean.
Service
9.13
Staff in this hotel were absolutely amazing from the time we checked in until we left.
Location
9.17
Perfect location for transport to the city and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.82
Room was lovely and very comfortable.
Amenities
8.65
Good facilities including a bar downstairs.
Value for Money
8.61
Including breakfast in the stay was a great value for money.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Breakfast had loads of variety and all tasted good.
Overall Experience
9.03
Overall a very pleasant stay with no major complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-24 23:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience modern and comfortable rooms at the Grand Canal Hotel, equipped with free high-speed WiFi and interactive Smart TVs. Upgrade to a deluxe room for an even more lavish stay.

Dining and Drinks
Indulge in a variety of meals and beverages at the Gasworks Bar, offering a selection of bottled and craft beers. For a quick bite or drink, visit Canal Express for a range of options to enjoy in the lobby or on the go.

Fitness Facilities
Stay active during your stay with access to the hotel's fully equipped gym, perfect for keeping up with your fitness routine while traveling.

Ready to elevate your Dublin experience? Book your stay at the Grand Canal Hotel now!

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different payment and cancellation policies will apply.

Please note that when booking a nonrefundable rate, the hotel will provide guests with a link to authorize advance payment. This is only if payment has not already been made on Booking.com.

As per hotel terms when reserving rooms via booking.com, when booking 5 rooms or more, a different group payment and cancellation policy apply.

Please note the hotel requires a 20% non refundable deposit upon reservation in order to confirm the rooms and full payment is required 1 week prior to group arrival.

Payment can be made via a secure payment link. Once payment has been made via prommt you will receive a receipt of payment.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 10 per day.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 6303 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 9.03
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Ann • couple • ie
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • hr
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Milner • solo_traveller • gb
9
Staff were excellent. Very friendly and accommodating.
Pros:

Excellent room and amenities

Cons:

Quite a good walk from temple bar, but the marina area is nearby

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
9
Enjoyed my stay and would recommend this hotel
Pros:

The location was excellent and the staff was very helpful

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • au
8
Nice place to stay
Pros:

Well presented

Cons:

No mini fridge to keep drinks cold and the pillows were diabolical

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • extended_group • us
10
Perfect hotel would recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable stay in Dublin.
Pros:

The rooms were clean and spacious. I loved the breakfast so much, it was a very generous spread and well worth the money. Staff was friendly and was in a great location. Would stay again and again!

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • ca
8
Great value
Pros:

Good value, clean, large rooms

Cons:

A little out of the way to the main attractions

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Giacomo • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Comodissimo per me

Cons:

Quasi nulla

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Miguel • couple • es
9
Pros:

Cómodo y muy limpio

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • solo_traveller • ie
9
Grand Canal is well worth a visit, long or short term.
Pros:

This hotel is in an excellent location with easy access to the Dart. It is a short walk to Bord Gas and Ballsbridge.

Cons:

Nothing, really.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • fr
9
Pros:

Great location, very comfortable and great food.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
C
caroline • couple • ie
8
Friendly staff good food convienent location
Pros:

Clean convenient food was good breakfast was great

Cons:

We were in a room with modifications for older persons which we didn’t request! It was grand as only there one night.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Annabelle • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • ca
8
The stay was pleasantly uneventful and the staff at front desk were, one and all, very helpful.
Cons:

The room had the odor of a disinfectant or de-odoriser of some sort; possibly to hide fact that previous guests to the room smoked?

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Padraig • solo_traveller • ie
1
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • ie
10
Walked to and from bord gais theatre comfortably.
Pros:

Location was fantastic

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • couple • ie
9
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
I will recommend this hotel to any friends and family traveling to Dublin
Pros:

This is a very clean hotel with excellent services and a stellar staff!!

Cons:

We loved this property!

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee