Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (7395 reviews)
28-32 O'Connell Street Upper , Dublin , ie

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
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
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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 7395 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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Tonia solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Samantha solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Staff are very friendly and helpful- rooms meet my expectations

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
J
Jessica solo_traveller au
10
Definitely stay again
Pros:

Perfect stay, in good location, room spacious and comfortable. Staff welcoming and friendly. Breakfasts as delicious.

Cons:

Nothing!!

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Uroosa solo_traveller ie
9
Excellent
Pros:

Location was excellent
Staff was very cooperative.

Cons:

Breakfast, halal options were only limited

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Janet couple ca
8
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Rachael solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Yu solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Alfie solo_traveller gb
9
Great stay.
Pros:

All of it really. Nice place.

Cons:

Got lost. Had to go round in circles 3 times with google maps. Not the hotels fault but still annoying

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
M
Miguel Angel solo_traveller es
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
A
Anders couple se
7
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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David and Cindy couple us
10
Experienced a great stay at Holiday Inn in Dublin Ireland staff was more friendly and very helpful!
Pros:

Staff was very friendly, helpful and offered suggestions on these we inquired about.

Cons:

Location was a little away from city/tour locations.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Norma couple hn
10
Un buen hotel para conocer Dublín
Pros:

Camas y almohadas cómodas, buena ducha, desayuno variado y buena ubicación

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Luke solo_traveller ie
6
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
F
Fredrik extended_group se
8
Pros:

Bra frukost. Centralt läge.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
L
Laura couple ie
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
G
George solo_traveller gb
6
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
C
Cecilia couple us
8
Exploring Dublin
Pros:

Close to center of Dublin. Easy busy to airport. Good breakfast

Cons:

Stairs to elevator! Expensive

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Janet couple ca
10
I would stay again.
Pros:

The location was excellent. Staff went above and beyond to be helpful.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Pieter solo_traveller be
10
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Heidi solo_traveller ch
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee