Close to Dublin Castle
This Dublin property is located near Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, and Four Courts. Additional nearby points of interest include The Book of Kells.
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The Clarence provides a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and wireless Internet access. Other amenities include massage and treatment rooms and conference rooms.
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Guestrooms have DVD players, CD players, and premium bedding; rooms also include refrigerators, bathrobes, and designer toiletries.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of The Clarence, Dublin Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 78% of travelers (15 of 19) recommend this hotel | ||||
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| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for The Clarence in Dublin
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Beautiful hotel in great location
Only negative to this hotel is the noise from the back street till 4 in the morning. Try to get room toward front of the hotel on the River Liffey side.
Traveler's tip on saving a few bucks
Take the air coach bus from the Dublin airport to the city (only 7 euros). For NFL football,go about 6 blocks North of the River Liffey to the Wool Shed to watch live NFL football on huge screens.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
The Clarence is Lovely
The Clarence is in a perfect location with a perfect staff. Although owned by U2, it is a very quiet hotel. Reminded me of a Swiss hotel with its cleanliness and cozy comfort. The staff is wonderful. Rooms are beautiful, modern and comfortable.
Traveler's tip on local attractions
Stay in Temple Bar. You can walk everywhere to Grafton Street shopping, great restaurants and you’re in the cultural center of Dublin.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
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| 2 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 |
Disappointed
When reading reviews about the Clarence, it was often referred to as "the coolest hotel in Dublin" and was ranked as one of the top hotels in Dublin. Admittedly the location is fantastic but everything was a complete disappointment. In fact, if it weren’t for the celebrity ownership, I think it would have significantly less clout as a hotel. When arriving on a humid day, it was bothersome to learn that practically none of the rooms have air conditioning, including the one I was staying in. I check into the room to discover a 25 year old oscillating fan sitting on the nightstand attempting to cool down the room. The showerhead in the bathroom was broken and the rooms had virtually no style to them at all. Considering how plain the hotel is in general, it is a wonder why it’s considered "hip." The service however was excellent and the staff was very professional. Aside from the prime location, I can’t think of any reason to stay at the Clarence.