Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

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Clayton
8.2 (13555 reviews)
Cardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2 , Dublin , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 13555 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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Cristina • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Eibhlis • extended_group • ie
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Mariea • extended_group • ie
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Location to the theatre excellent just a skip across the road

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

Lovely stay, great location and amenties. Breakfast lovely. Room ready early for check in which was great as we had a baby with us.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Mairead • family_with_children • ie
10
Excellent stay, comfortable family room, relaxing.
Pros:

Great location. Very clean, polished hotel. Staff very accomodating. I asked for a cot for our child late in evening and it was brought to the room quickly. Breakfast lovely, great choice. Great size family room with wooden floor.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Dahlia • solo_traveller • eg
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • family_with_children • gb
8
Great location and great hotel
Pros:

Spa facilities staff

Cons:

Towels and the bathroom

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Clair • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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newman • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Convenient spot. Lovely staff. Fantastic breakfast

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Meabh • family_with_children • ie
9
Cons:

Price of room service was expensive and the pizza was cold when we got it

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Mathias • family_with_children • de
5
Pros:

Die Lage.Das Personal ist sehr freundlich

Cons:

Trotz Zimmer Upgrade ein Zimmer mit einem Baugerüst davor.Im Zimmer war es extrem hellhörig.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • family_with_children • ie
10
Nice stay
Pros:

Staff very nice leisure facilities were brilliant

Cons:

Didn’t have air conditioning in the room

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Eimear • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Staff were lovely. Food was great. Location was perfect for us.

Cons:

The fire alarm went off early in the morning on the Sunday morning. Was ringing for a while and then went off. Very annoying

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee