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Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Great location!

8.8
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating

About this property

Boasting spacious rooms with en suite bathrooms, Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge is a beautifully restored 19th-century Masonic orphan’s school with landscaped gardens. Located less than 5 minutes' walk from the RDS, the city buses stop right outside the hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of Dublin city centre and just 5 minutes from Sandymount DART station. Underground car parking is available for an additional charge. Bedrooms feature fluffy duvets and hypo-allergenic pillows. Rooms have desks with lamps and free Wi-Fi. Traditional breakfasts are served each morning, with light snacks and a carvery through the day. In the evening, international cuisine is served in the The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant. With its stained glass windows, high ceilings, oak panelled walls and original mosaic tiling, the restored Thomas Prior Hall is the jewel in the crown of this beautiful hotel. For any guests attending hospital appointments or visiting family and friends, the hotel is conveniently located only a 5-minute drive to St Vincent's Hospital and 10-minute drive to the Blackrock Clinic. With the 3Arena nearby, The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant is the perfect place for a pre-concert drinks and food. The Aviva Stadium, Bord Gais Energy Theatre and the Grand Canal are within 1 mile of Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Clayton
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kelly
Ireland Ireland
“Great online check in and check out. The room was newly furnished”
Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location good as Ballsbridge is a nice place to stay”
Mary
Ireland Ireland
“Didn’t have breakfast but we always stay in Clayton Hotels”
Ciaran
Ireland Ireland
“Clean and comfy rooms. Majestic airy period building in the nicest part of Dublin. City very accessible on foot.”
Mark
Ireland Ireland
“Location great, bus directly outside to heuston station. Staff friendly and helpful, bar and dining area very clean spacious and modern staff here were quick and attentive. Definitely would stay here again. Lacks swimming pool for family visits...”
Edward
Ireland Ireland
“Very clean rooms, excellent location, Brekfast was very good.”
Moira
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location and parking make this a great Dublin hotel. You can get anywhere easily and if you don’t want to drive there are plenty of good eatery’s walking distance away. Park and playground nearby so perfect for families.”
Martin
Slovenia Slovenia
“Nice surroundings, tidy and good room and quite ok breakfast.”
Watto
Australia Australia
“Beautiful property only a 15 minute bus trip cost £2 one way to and from central London with no changes. Helpful staff and plenty of parking.”
Norah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Close to dart stations. Bars, restaurants etc. Nice rooms. Lots of places to sit and watch the world go by.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern

House rules

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$116. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please be advised that during your stay we will be upgrading our lift system. However, one lift will always be available to take guests to all floors and the car park.

We understand that this may cause some disruption, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience experienced during this period.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.