Kennedys B&B Drumcondra vs Similar Hotels

Mixed feedback: comfortable beds and generally acceptable rooms, but several guests reported shower issues (low pressure/trickle), lack of hairdryer/ventilation, noise and at least one electrical outage affecting the room.

Rooms were described as very basic, uncomfortable beds, and issues with noise and cleanliness.

Mixed feelings; some rooms noted as too cold and lacking amenities.

Rooms were considered decent but mentioned issues with size and noise.

Multiple reviews explicitly note rooms are clean and comfortable; overall cleanliness is consistently positive.

Reviews indicated that rooms were old and dirty, carpets were stained, and the bathrooms needed cleaning.

Several reviews mention clean rooms, but some complaints about the state of facilities suggest a need for improvement.

Bathrooms were not cleaned daily, feedback indicates a cleanliness concern.

Frequently mentioned as convenient between airport and city centre with bus stop nearby; location is a major positive despite being slightly outside central Dublin.

Guests highlighted the great location, close to restaurants and pubs.

Strong positive feedback about the convenient location.

Perfect location in Temple Bar, close to everything.

Staff repeatedly praised (notably 'Leroy' and other friendly/helpful employees), with only isolated reports of rudeness; overall service is a strong asset.

Staff were generally described as friendly, though communication issues were mentioned.

Many reviews highlight the friendly and helpful staff.

Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

Pub food and breakfast receive positive mentions (some called the breakfast the best), and pub service is praised; no major widespread complaints about food.

Breakfast was not provided, and no specifics on food quality were mentioned.

A desire for better breakfast options was mentioned.

Breakfast was included and considered satisfactory.

Pub/restaurant on-site and bus access are positives; however missing in-room amenities (hairdryer, better ventilation), occasional noise, and reports of power trips lower the score.

Limited mention of amenities, but issues with noise levels from bars were noted.

Basic facilities are mentioned; some issues like thin pillows and lack of hair dryers noted.

Included amenities like breakfast and ear plugs were appreciated.

Many guests call it affordable and great value for a pre-flight or city-stay option; a minority felt breakfast or room rate without breakfast was pricey.

Guests felt the hotel did not provide good value for the price charged.

Generally a good perception of value given the location, though some complaints exist.

Good value for the price with better facilities than expected.