Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.50 per person)

Reviews of Handel's Hotel

3 out of 5
Handel's Hotel
16-18 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Dublin

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 470 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Penny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would of liked to have a small bar fridge for our drinks & stuff otherwise great stay thanks the rabbs
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Seth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night, but I had a comfortable room and an enjoyable breakfast in the morning. I would stay here again. It is convenient to Dublin Castle and walkable to Jameson and Guinness storefront.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coilean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I only stayed one night before our departure from Dublin. The staff was friendly, the room was large, conveniently located near shops, pubs, and walkable to Temple Bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fredy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, we had a great evening then a good night rest sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel was clean and comfortable, however, on the first day, the elevator was out of service, there was no wifi and the TV did’t work. The manager’s response to a guest who was annoyed with the elevator outage was, oh well, not much we can do about it. Not impressed. I felt bad for anyone who couldn’t do stairs. No compensation was offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Dear Sue,There was a power outage in the area that affected the entire district, not only the hotel. We understand that a lack of energy for a couple of hours can be a little inconvenience for which we are sorry. However, you were told the truth. As the hotel, there was absolutely nothing we could do about it as we depended on the public services that worked hard to bring energy back as soon as possible.It is sad to hear that instead of a little bit of understanding guests are mentioning compensation.Warm regards,Handel's Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location- the owners were lovely. Some people have complained of noise but if the window was shut I heard nothing and I was facing the bars! Absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Dear Sara,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are all delighted that we could ensure a comfortable stay during your visit.Kind Regards,Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time at this hotel. Location is fantastic, staff are lovely. Feels really clean and fresh. Unfortunately this time we were put in a room right beside the lift, which all we could hear all night was the lift going up and down, which meant we didn't sleep well for the 3 nights we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you very much for your feedback, Sarah.Apologize for the inconvenience.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Jahmai-Yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, easy access to Dublin sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you for your feedback Mark.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Cécile

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you for your feedback.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback Matt.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Pádraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a bit of a pain and expensive but other than that, it was a great hotel
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you for your feedback Marshall.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you for your positive feedback Joe.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was all so nice and friendly. Great location and a really nice room! We will stay here again next time we are in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Dear Samuel,We are delighted to read of your enjoyment of the service provided by our staff at the Handel’s Hotel. Thank you for reviewing and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Handel’s Hotel and Dublin soon. Warm regards,Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Alexis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Hi Alexis,Thank you for your feedback.Best regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you very much for your positive review, Paolo.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Flor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only here for our first night in Dublin but the location is unbeatable. It’s a few minutes walk away from Dublin Castle and Temple Bar and the likes. The concierge was very friendly and kind and check in was seamless.
Response from Elis on Nov 19, 2023
Dear Flor,Thank you for your very comprehensive and positive review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay, the services offered, and the interaction with our great staff.We hope to see you again in the near future.Best wishes, Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a difficult review to write because we were in the hotel for 3 nights, and it was like 2 completely different experiences. The first night, we were booked into a room i call "the cell". It was small, grey, no windows, hot and stuffy, a glass bathroom door, and $140 per/night . When we complained, we were booked into a very nice room. I'm glad they accommodated us, but after reserving the room months in advance, we never should have been put there. So it's complicated. Overall, the neighborhood is great and the staff were friendly. Just make sure that they don't book you in the cell.
Response from Elis on Nov 19, 2023
Dear Kathleen,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay with us. We try to incorporate all and any reviews into polishing and improving the guest’s experience from beginning to end. However we could only allocate you to the type of room you booked, we hope the remainder of your experience was improved, and we look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our property once again! Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room (mostly the bathroom) did not seem clean to me. We couldn't change hotels so I cleaned the bathroom myself and felt better. And furniture was dorm room furniture. Mismatched and beat up.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Elis on Nov 8, 2023
Dear Cathy,Thank you for the feedback and we are sorry for any inconveniences you experienced during your stay. The feedback our guests provide us with, is an invaluable source of information and allows us to improve our standards. It also encourages our team to continue improving our services to provide the best possible experience for all our guests.Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Sherry, Assiniboia

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Mar 7, 2024
Thank you for your feedback.Warm regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Rockville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to Temple Bar but not in the middle of all the crazy!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Elis on Oct 30, 2023
Dear Michael,Thank you for staying with us at the hotel recently and for taking the time to give us some feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the foreseeable future.Best regards,Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Elis on Nov 16, 2023
Dear Bernadette,Thank you for sharing your feedback.Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Oct 23, 2023
Dear Darlene,Thank you very much for your positive feedback.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Elis on Nov 8, 2023
Dear Marlene,Thank you for sharing your feedback.Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and reasonably priced hotel right in the heart of Dublin City!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Elis on Oct 18, 2023
Dear Natalia,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are all delighted that we could ensure a comfortable stay during your visit.Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Handel's Hotel. The staff was especially friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Elis on Oct 18, 2023
Dear Barbara,Thank you very much for your review. To ensure continuous improvement in our service to you, we appreciate your feedback about your experience at our property. We are delighted that the hotel was to your satisfaction. We hope we will have the opportunity of being of service to you again. Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and very close to the places we visited
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Elis on Oct 18, 2023
Dear Daniel,Thank you for staying with us at the hotel recently and for taking the time to give us some feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the foreseeable future.Best regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy to stay again
Cozy hotel in the heart of Temple Bar that is easy to get to on the Dublin Express bus from the airport. It’s also within walking distance to all of the main attractions with lots of bar and dining options around. The room was clean and comfy, a great place to come back to after a long day of exploring the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Elis on Oct 18, 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to review Handel’s Hotel following your recent visit to Dublin. This is very much appreciated. We were truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the service from our staff and the comfort of our bedrooms. We very much hope that you will make Handel’s Hotel your future hotel of choice whenever you come to stay in Dublin again. Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Oct 17, 2023
Dear Candy,Thank you for your positive feedback.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Elis on Oct 31, 2023
Dear Terri,Thank you for sharing your feedback.Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Oct 17, 2023
Dear Danny,Thank you for your positive feedback.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very efficient service, nice room and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Oct 17, 2023
Dear Alex,Thank you for your positive feedback.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Oct 17, 2023
Dear Megan,Thank you very much for your feedback.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally nice!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Oct 17, 2023
Dear Margaret,Thank you very much for your positive feedback.We're very glad to hear that our staff was very helpful.Kind regards,

8/10 Good

leah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm going to give a quick pro's and cons review for what I wish I had known before coming here. Pros: staff was amazing, beyond great! the location was perfect, lots of things to do and in a walkable location. tons of food and pubs nearby as well. The price was very reasonable as well so that was our main driving factor. Cons: no mini fridge, room was super small and no air conditioning. The window barely opened and on the 4th floor we were sweating our butts off. The bed is small - it says queen, I assure you it is not. The housekeeping was questionable - we got service twice and both times the toilet wasn't cleaned and floors not done and they forgot to leave us TP so I was glad I saw that before I sat down, if you know what I mean lol would I stay here again? No but not because it was terrible I just NEED a mini fridge for leftovers. would have saved me a lot of money and the heat was a bit too much - we didn't sleep well because of it but perhaps another floor would have been okay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Oct 17, 2023
Dear Leah,Thank you very much for your review. To ensure continuous improvement in our service to you, we appreciate your feedback about your experience at our property. We hope we will have the opportunity to be of service to you again. Kind Regards,

6/10 Okay

NISHAA

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The beds were comfortable. There was no ventilation in the room and the lock on the window was broken. Outside the window was the roof of the next building, it didn't feel secure. Bathroom was old, carpet was sticky.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Oct 17, 2023
Dear Nishaa,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Handel’s Hotel. We regret that we did not fully meet your expectations on this occasion.Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Wendy de

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, newly redecorated dinibg abd breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Oct 17, 2023
Dear Wendy,Thank you very much for your review.Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend for groups.
Response from Elis on Oct 4, 2023
Dear Kurt,Thank you for reviewing and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Handel’s Hotel and Dublin in the near future. Warm regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Handel's Hotel Team on Oct 23, 2023
Dear Anthony,Thank you very much for your positive feedback.Kind regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Gordon Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value, nice big bed, helpful staff. The heating was a bit high at night for perfect sleep. Visitors should be aware that Temple Bar is a noisy part of Dublin, though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Elis on Oct 2, 2023
Dear Alan,Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback regarding your stay with us. I am happy to read that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay. I am also delighted to read that you were impressed by our friendly staff. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the team, who will be most pleased to hear them. It was sincerely a pleasure to have you stay at Handel’s Hotel and I look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.Kind Regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Elis on Sep 30, 2023
Dear Annette,Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. Looking forward to welcoming you back to Dublin and Handel’s Hotel. Regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Elis on Sep 30, 2023
Dear Sean,Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. Regards,Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Handles.
The hotel could have used a good clean. The carpets were very old and it had no ac.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Elis on Sep 30, 2023
Dear guest,Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. Regards,Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Elis on Sep 27, 2023
Dear Derek,Thank you for sharing your feedback.Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

8/10 Good

Wendy de

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Elis on Sep 24, 2023
Dear Wendy,Thank you for sharing your feedback.Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Elis on Sep 22, 2023
Dear Holly,Thank you for sharing your feedback.Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very nice, just like the pictures and the room was so cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Elis on Sep 21, 2023
Dear Ashley,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are all delighted that we could ensure a comfortable stay during your visit.Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team

10/10 Excellent

Terri L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dublin Jewel
Great location. Friendly staff. Very nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Elis on Oct 31, 2023
Dear Terri,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are all delighted that we could ensure a comfortable stay during your visit.Kind Regards, Handel's Hotel Team