Spacious Two bedroom City apartment Newport St Dublin 8 vs Similar Hotels

Issues with old mattress and general maintenance needs in the flat.

Rooms are described as cosy, quiet and comfortable but there are recurring negatives: small room/bathroom size, some storage limitations, lack of air conditioning and stairs/no elevator which lowered room comfort for some guests.

Overall room quality was good, but issues such as cold rooms and hard-to-regulate showers impacted the score.

Some rooms clean and modern, though noise and temperature control issues raised.

Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including spider webs and mold in bathrooms.

Multiple reviews explicitly praise cleanliness — 'super clean', 'very clean', 'limpieza exquisita' — indicating consistently high housekeeping standards.

Reviews frequently mention that the hotel was clean, although some reviews noted it felt dated, which slightly lowers this score.

Some issues with cleanliness noted, particularly in bathrooms and room furnishings.

Good location, close to Tram line and only 4 minutes from Guinness Storehouse.

Many guests highlight the central, convenient location (walking distance to city centre, near Luas and bus stops, St Stephen’s Green area), often cited as a major positive.

The location is praised as excellent, particularly for its proximity to transportation and local attractions.

Great location highlighted across several reviews.

Clear communication with the landlord and included taxi transfer were positives.

Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and efficient (assistance with carplay, responsive front desk), indicating excellent service levels.

Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.

Overall friendly and accommodating service noted, though some reception issues reported.

No specific mentions; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.

Breakfast is consistently praised across languages for quality, variety and service ('excellent', 'very good', 'great choices'), making F&B a clear strength.

Limited breakfast options mentioned by guests indicated room for improvement in food offerings.

Breakfast variety and quality were criticized.

Lack of a dishwasher and functioning hot water system, impacting convenience.

Mixed notes: helpful amenities like reliable WiFi and daily bottled water, but notable negatives such as unusable/limited parking, no air conditioning in some rooms, and missing toiletries/tissues that reduce the amenities score.

Some amenities were lacking, such as insufficient facilities and no charging ports, affecting the overall impression.

Amenities generally satisfactory; minor issues with breakfast variety and bathroom fixtures.

Considered overpriced for the quality and upkeep of the flat.

Value is not directly discussed in most reviews; overall positive impressions and strong praise for breakfast/service/location suggest fair/good value for the stay.

The hotel provides good value considering location and cleanliness, though some rooms are dated.

Good value mentioned, but some guests felt the service didn't match price.