
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
Dublin, IE
0.21 km (0.13 mi) from original
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Dublin, IE
0.21 km (0.13 mi) from original
Location
9.5Great location for 3arena, convenient for events despite some feeling of isolation.
Service
9.5Positive mentions of staff being friendly and helpful, though there were some service issues.
Food & Breakfast
8.5Good breakfast but limited bar menu; issues noted with bar service.
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City Apartments by Dublin At Home
8.8/10The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
8.6/10The Gibson Hotel Dublin City
8.5/10Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
8.2/10City Apartments by Dublin At Home
9.0The apartment is new, spacious, and equipped with everything needed, indicating high room quality.
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
8.4Clean and comfortable rooms, though some noted they were on the small side.
The Gibson Hotel Dublin City
8.8Rooms 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.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
8.0Rooms were generally well-reviewed but had comments on the temperature and basic amenities.
City Apartments by Dublin At Home
9.1Rooms are spotless and well-maintained, which indicates a high level of cleanliness.
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
8.0Mixed feelings due to mentions of stagnant water smell and fake tan stains on bedding.
The Gibson Hotel Dublin City
7.8Mostly 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.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
7.5Some comments indicated issues with cleanliness, such as food containing mold and a dirty carpet in one room.
City Apartments by Dublin At Home
9.1The apartment is very central and in a good, quiet location by the canal.
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
9.5Great location for 3arena, convenient for events despite some feeling of isolation.
The Gibson Hotel Dublin City
9.5Consistently praised — immediate tram/Luas access, excellent for 3Arena/Aviva and many notes of convenient restaurants/transport nearby.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
9.0Repeatedly mentioned as great and convenient.
City Apartments by Dublin At Home
8.5The owner is extremely helpful and polite, which reflects positively on the service.
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
9.5Positive mentions of staff being friendly and helpful, though there were some service issues.
The Gibson Hotel Dublin City
9.2Multiple 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.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
8.8Overall positive feedback regarding staff responsiveness, despite some mentions of slowness in the restaurant.
City Apartments by Dublin At Home
—The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
—The Gibson Hotel Dublin City
—Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
—City Apartments by Dublin At Home
8.9Standard quality for this hotel tier.
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
8.5Good breakfast but limited bar menu; issues noted with bar service.
The Gibson Hotel Dublin City
8.0Breakfast 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.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
8.0Mixed reviews, with some enjoying the breakfast while noting issues with food quality.
City Apartments by Dublin At Home
8.6Amenities are good but could use a bit more kitchenware; still satisfactory overall.
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
8.0Bar offerings were limited, and there were issues with check-in services.
The Gibson Hotel Dublin City
8.2Positive notes on in-room water/fridge, good tram access and buffet breakfast availability; negatives around parking arrangements/fees and occasional issues with escalators.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
8.5Facilities like the bar/restaurant and fitness area received positive mentions.
City Apartments by Dublin At Home
8.5The apartment offers good value considering its quality and location.
The Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
7.9Considered expensive for what was offered, especially with additional parking charges.
The Gibson Hotel Dublin City
6.8Several 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.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
7.5Some value concerns noted, especially regarding the early check-in fee for basic rooms.
City Apartments by Dublin At Home
Sean O'Casey ParkThe Samuel Hotel, Dublin City Centre
Central SquareThe Gibson Hotel Dublin City
Crane 292Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
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