The Gibson Hotel Dublin City vs Similar Hotels

Rooms frequently described as spacious, comfortable beds, balconies and modern styling; some comments about cold/clinical decor, worn balconies or heavy duvets reduce a perfect score.

Clean and comfortable rooms, though some noted they were on the small side.

Rooms described as comfortable with good beds, some rooms with river views and balcony upgrades.

Room was lovely and very comfortable.

Mostly described as clean in several reviews and praised housekeeping, but at least one guest reported mould/dirt buildup in the shower corners which lowers this score.

Mixed feelings due to mentions of stagnant water smell and fake tan stains on bedding.

Multiple reviewers explicitly state rooms were clean; housekeeping described positively.

Rooms were well equipped and very very clean.

Consistently praised — immediate tram/Luas access, excellent for 3Arena/Aviva and many notes of convenient restaurants/transport nearby.

Great location for 3arena, convenient for events despite some feeling of isolation.

Excellent central riverside location, close to Luas/DART, city centre, museums and ferry port; quiet at night with good views.

Perfect location for transport to the city and nearby attractions.

Multiple positive mentions of friendly and helpful staff (Lucas, Mahfuz Alam and others) and attentive reception; one isolated concern about parking communication but overall service is a strong point.

Positive mentions of staff being friendly and helpful, though there were some service issues.

Repeated praise for staff (Hamid, Alejandro, Kelly Ann, Thais) as friendly, helpful and attentive.

Staff in this hotel were absolutely amazing from the time we checked in until we left.

Breakfast and buffet are praised in many reviews, but some guests report limited menu options, wrong drinks served, and an overcooked steak — overall mixed to slightly positive.

Good breakfast but limited bar menu; issues noted with bar service.

Breakfast repeatedly described as expansive/incredible and food/bar noted as excellent.

Breakfast had loads of variety and all tasted good.

Positive notes on in-room water/fridge, good tram access and buffet breakfast availability; negatives around parking arrangements/fees and occasional issues with escalators.

Bar offerings were limited, and there were issues with check-in services.

Leisure centre, pool, jacuzzi, restaurant and bar all mentioned positively; guests used facilities and appreciated them.

Good facilities including a bar downstairs.

Several guests explicitly call the hotel expensive or poor price/value (price excessive, not worth for worn balcony/room in some cases), bringing this score down.

Considered expensive for what was offered, especially with additional parking charges.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Including breakfast in the stay was a great value for money.