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Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Great location!

8.8
  • Garden
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

About this property

Boasting spacious rooms with private 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 center 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 paneled 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 Theater and the Grand Canal are within 1 mile of Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 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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1 king bed
2 full beds
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dawn
United States United States
“Unfortunately our plane was delayed along with 12,000 other people at the airport in Dublin . Thank goodness for the Clayton hotel , we were so lucky to have gotten a room here . The hotel is absolutely beautiful, the staff is so incredibly...”
Steven
Canada Canada
“Love the location and overall appearance of the exterior and interior!”
Cepuder
United States United States
“Love the location and the ambience of the hotel..it is an historic building and the character of the architecture has been maintained very.well..”
Cathryn
Canada Canada
“The location is great. The pubs in the area have really good food, ambiance and service quality, I.e. Searson’s and The Bridge. It is easy to take the train to central Dublin”
Mercedes
United States United States
“The building is splendid and staff super attentive!”
Francesca
United States United States
“Loved the building it’s in and the location close to the Dart. Also walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“Beautiful property, friendly staff and clean accommodations. The food at their restaurant was delicious. Great overall experience.”
Marj
United States United States
“Like the repurposed use of the property. Old but updated. Kind staff.”
Jacqueline
United States United States
“Location is away from city center. Very little direction from hotel staff regarding bus or local area.”
Olga
Mexico Mexico
“Everything was very clean, nice and spacious! Staff was very kind and helpful”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern

House rules

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about $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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-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 elevator system. However, one elevator 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 apologize 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.