Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

Hotels
8.1 (5042 reviews)
Merrion Road , Dublin , ie

Paid
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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 5042 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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Heinz extended_group de
9
Super Hotel, gerne jederzeit wieder
Pros:

Toll war die Lage der Gastronomie(Frühstücksraum + Bar) im Tiefgeschoß

Cons:

Da es sehr heiß war, wäre eine Klimaanlage gut gewesen

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Nikita solo_traveller gb
10
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Joseph couple ca
9
excellent stay. friendly staff, very accomdating
Pros:

great buffet. very friendly staff. Check in was easy and friendly.

Cons:

distance from downtown

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Odile solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

La beauté du bâtiment
Et dejeuner délicieux

Cons:

Il faut prendre les transport en commun pour le centre ville.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Noreen solo_traveller ie
6
Not worth the cost.
Pros:

Location was brilliant but apart from that, we won't return.

Cons:

Car-parking on our arrival was mental - man at reception wasn't at all accommodating - his answer was that basically parking wasn't his concern even though parking was a separate cost.
We went for breakfast on Wednesday morning, paid the €20pp for breakfast - they increased the price just because it was Dublin Horse Show week. Website stated €18pp so I asked one of the dining room managers - she said if it was pre-booked we'd get it for €18pp so we did this for the Thursday morning along with booking dinner for the Wednesday evening.
Dinner was nice but service was deplorable - we both ordered chicken with no sauce (separate gravy) and a portion of chips. We also ordered drinks and water.
Young waiter came to our table and said 1 portion of chips & left them too us, went away. We expected dinner to arrive but waited almost 5mins for dinner to arrive. I said to the waiter about the chips, went away & never returned. We started to eat our dinner without touching the chips. Then minutes went by and I had to raise my hand to alert another waiter to ask for our drinks. It was one of the senior staff that brought our drinks. I said to him about the chips, he apologised and I also said we asked for water too. We went away and I just couldn't be arsed asking again. We ate a few chips but they were cold and I think if I was sitting there till morning we'd never get our water - staff service in dining room and reception wouldn't entice me to re-book this hotel.

Also our bedroom was dark during the day (no day light) - reason for this was we were looking onto a wall directly outside our bedroom window (Room 188)

Definitely not worth the money we paid.......

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple ie
10
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Tamara couple ie
9
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John couple gb
9
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Mary extended_group ie
8
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Pauline solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great location, staff, food and atmosphere,

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Kathryn solo_traveller gb
6
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Marcha solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Mooi groot schoon vriendelijk personeel. Rustige omgeving.

Cons:

Wat ver van t centrum. Maar goed te doen met bus of trein. Pas op metcterug reis. Openbaar vervoer stopt vroeg!

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Dulce family_with_children us
7
There are better options in Dublin.
Pros:

The building is old and beautiful. The restaurant area is renovated and comfortable. But it's not worth a 4-star hotel.

Cons:

The room was poorly lit, with a window that didn't open properly and no air conditioning. We couldn't sleep well.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Harty7 solo_traveller gb
8
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Lawlor solo_traveller ie
10
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kerrie solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Great location very comfortable bed good choice of breakfast .

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Catharina Elisabeth family_with_children nl
8
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Dermot extended_group ie
7
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Gregory couple gb
5
Cons:

There are thick duvets on the beds which aren't suitable in summer. (We stayed in August).
The gardener started with a leaf lower outside my window at 8am. Not conducive to a lie in!!!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group gb
10
Third visit but shorter stay than usual but this hotel and staff never let you down.
Pros:

Great location and facilities.
On site parking is ideal when visiting Dublin.
Great bar and excellent food.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee