Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

Hotels
Clayton
8.1 (4863 reviews)
Merrion Road , Dublin , ie

Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great staff
Lovely decor and location
Cons:
Dirty bathroom
Uncomfortable beds and pillows

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Bathroom was dirty, broken tiles around the bath, and grime noted.
Service
8.71
Staff were lovely and great to deal with both in reception and at the restaurant.
Location
9.25
Great location for going to the Aviva or the RDS, very convenient access.
Room Quality
7.7
Beds were a little soft in the middle, and one room had hard pillows.
Amenities
8.23
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.19
Generally fair but some aspects were overpriced considering the quality.
Food and Beverage
6.74
Food was very poor for the price; breakfast options were limited.
Overall Experience
8.21
A decent stay overall with key areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 16:07

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style in our spacious rooms featuring en suite bathrooms, fluffy duvets, and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy a restful night's sleep on hypo-allergenic pillows and make use of the convenient work desks with lamps.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in traditional breakfasts, light snacks, and international cuisine at The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant. With its charming ambiance and delicious offerings, it's the perfect spot to unwind and savor a delightful meal.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like the RDS, 3Arena, and the Aviva Stadium, our hotel offers easy access to Dublin city center and key landmarks. Whether you're here for business or leisure, Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge is the ideal choice for a memorable stay.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge!

Important information:

Please note that breakfast and dinner prices may vary when booked directly at the hotel.

For advance purchase bookings, guests will be sent a payment link 24 hours after the booking is made. Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation of the booking.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 12 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 4863 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 8.71
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 6.74
Overall Experience: 8.21
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Keith solo_traveller ie
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Michel extended_group fr
5
Nous sommes restés qu’une nuit, nous étions de passage
Pros:

Le cadre de l établissement

Cons:

La chambre était mal située. Nous étions au niveau de la route.
Il manquait des des tasses, nous étions quatre, il n’y a pas de frigo. La salle de bain n’était pas propre et pas confortable. Cette chambre n’est pas au niveau de l’établissement très déçue.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group gb
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Deirdre solo_traveller ie
10
Hotel Stay for Dermot Kennedy gig in the Aviva 😃😃 with friends
Pros:

The staff were so helpful and friendly, the food was delicious, rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable. It is a beautiful hotel and it is a short walk back from the Aviva, I would stay again and highly recommend a stay in Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge

Cons:

No complaints from me and my friends

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Erin family_with_children us
8
Super Adorable on the Outside...Little Let Down By the Room...Okay Stay Overall
Pros:

The place is adorable on the outside. The location was nice for what we wanted, not a ton to do within walking distance from what we found, at least in the area we explored for the night we were there. The downstairs restaurant/bar area was nice. It was nice that they had on-site parking, huge plus. The staff was nice. We enjoyed the desert we had and breakfast.

Cons:

I was so excited to stay here. From the pictures it looked amazing and most of it was but the room was such a huge let down. For the price we paid to stay here, my expectations were so much higher. The room felt clean, but run down. I really had high expectations for what we paid. I was super disappointed with the room.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Mark couple ie
7
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Lesley family_with_children us
4
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Ludwig family_with_children at
10
Pros:

We had an awesome stay at Clayton Ballsbridge! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and the hotel has such a relaxed and positive atmosphere. The building is beautiful and full of Dublin charm. Our family room was cosy and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay and would come back anytime. Highly recommended!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Amy couple gb
5
Nice hotel. Lacks basic amenities like aircon
Pros:

Great location. Reception & bar & room lovely.

Cons:

No aircon is 30degree heat. Melting.windows only opened a very small bit. Bathroom requires an upgrade.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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pathikonda extended_group gb
2
Disappointing
Pros:

Safe area

Cons:

Lack of fridge or AC
Poor service
Very few staff to help
Didnt tell us until we asked about the club vitae gym and pool in other sister hotel

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller ie
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Fionnuala couple ie
9
A very pleasant stay. Location was excellent.
Pros:

The location was excellent. I’ve stayed here a few times over the years and it’s a lovely, bright and airy hotel. Our room was ready in check in which was great to hear and I asked if we could check out at 12 instead of 11 on the Sunday and it was no problem at all. My daughter is coeliac and the breakfast options were great for her. Our waitress was very helpful at dinner and spoke to the chef about accommodating a gluten free alternative to her dinner. We had a very positive experience with all of the staff.

Cons:

I felt it was a bit pricey for one night, even for Dublin. The room didn’t have a fridge or air con. Thankfully the housekeeping staff had kept the curtains closed in the room as we stayed during a heatwave. We had a fan thankfully or the heat would have been unbearable.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Danielle solo_traveller ie
3
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Kerry solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Brenda solo_traveller gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

Bedroom great and very comfortable.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple gb
10
A very comfortable stay
Pros:

Great location and value for money excellent breakfast

Cons:

Modern spacious great food

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Laura extended_group gb
8
Lovely hotel
Pros:

The hotel was absolutely beautiful. The location was excellent. Staff were friendly. The beds were very comfortable.

Cons:

The heat was too much but I suppose that couldn’t be helped with the good weather.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Ciara extended_group ie
10
very enjoyable, lovely food and hotel.
Pros:

Lovely hotel, Ideal location for Aviva 15min walk, lovely bar food and friendly staff. Online check in was very easy to use and saved us time not having to queue to check in, email received when room was ready. Safe car park. very clean hotel. Will definality be back .

Cons:

Understand there is a reduced rate for the carpark but hotel was expensive felt carpark could be free.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Katelin couple gb
4
Rooms very hot, aircon pointless and very small rooms.
Pros:

The location is great

Cons:

The rooms are too hot, it says aircon but there isn’t. I called reception too they said they fixed it but the room was uncomfortable all night. I even called in advance to make sure they had aircon. We also booked an exec room but the rooms are so small. You couldn’t stay here for more than one night.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Christoph family_with_children ch
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee