The Castle Hotel
Gardiner Row, Dublin D01 R640 Ireland
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Located in Dublin city centre, just two minutes from O'Connell St, The Castle Hotel is within minutes walk of everything that the city has to offer including Temple Bar, Croke Park, The Gate Theatre, Dublin Writers Museum, James Joyce Cultural Centre and the principal shopping districts. Boasting grand staircases, magnificent crystal chandeliers and marble fireplaces, The Castle Hotel provides guests with a glimpse into the Georgian era while staying in touch with the demands of the modern world. We offer single, double, twin, triple and family rooms, all are en-suite and elegantly decorated in warm tones to offer both comfort and style to our guests. Our converted 19th Century wine cellars are the setting for the Castle Vaults Bar and Restaurant which serves a pre-theatre and an a la carte menu daily. The bar stocks a wide variety of craft beers, wines and spirits to please the most discerning of tastes. Each weekend the hotel offers live entertainment with traditional Irish music playing in the bar in the evenings from 9-11pm. The hotel has its own secured, gated private car park at a cost of €15 per night and the 747 Airlink airport shuttle stops just a 1 minute walk away. As far as local attractions go, Croke Park, The Hugh Lane Art Gallery, The Garden of Remembrance, The Abbey Theatre, The Gate Theatre and the James Joyce Cultural Centre are all just a short walk away.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Evening entertainment
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Secured parking
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Housekeeping
Room service
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Historic Hotel
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, French
Location
Gardiner Row, Dublin D01 R640 Ireland
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Great for walkers
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The Castle Hotel captivates guests with its historic charm and central location, perfect for exploring Dublin's attractions on foot. While the live music and beautiful decor contribute to the hotel's lively atmosphere, several guests have suggested that parts of the property could benefit from modern enhancements. The staff's friendly demeanor and attentive service often receive commendations, although some guests have faced occasional service inconsistencies.
Despite the clean rooms and fresh linens, opinions on value for money are mixed, with some visitors feeling the experience doesn't justify the cost. Additionally, while the breakfast variety is a hit, noise levels and the need for room updates have been points of critique.
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Hotel for nostalgics! The public areas are very classically furnished, actually elegant. The overnight area is more than spartan, a small room in the style of the 1980s and accordingly worn. The Castle Hotel is loud, thin-walled and has narrow corridors with stairs in between.
The choice between two types of breakfast is very nice, either a normal continental or a full Irish breakfast. In the evening there is live music in the bar by a solo entertainer. I was there once and it was quite nice.
Be careful if you have a room facing the inner courtyard, like the one I had: at around 9.30 p.m. the garbage truck comes and makes a lot of noise. At around 11 p.m. the bar staff dispose of their garbage, including the glass bottles. After that it gets quiet and you can't hear anything except the seagulls.
The super location right on Parnell Square and O'Connell Street is also worth mentioning. Public transport is just around the corner, the Aircoach is around 500 m away.
If you need a supermarket, Tesco and Lidl are a few streets away.
The choice between two types of breakfast is very nice, either a normal continental or a full Irish breakfast. In the evening there is live music in the bar by a solo entertainer. I was there once and it was quite nice.
Be careful if you have a room facing the inner courtyard, like the one I had: at around 9.30 p.m. the garbage truck comes and makes a lot of noise. At around 11 p.m. the bar staff dispose of their garbage, including the glass bottles. After that it gets quiet and you can't hear anything except the seagulls.
The super location right on Parnell Square and O'Connell Street is also worth mentioning. Public transport is just around the corner, the Aircoach is around 500 m away.
If you need a supermarket, Tesco and Lidl are a few streets away.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Well located hotel within Dublin City - just a few minutes walk onto O’Connell Street and many other city attractions. Great links to the airport and the Hop On / Off Bus.
This Georgian Hotel has many old and original characteristics and plenty of cosy lounges and rooms to relax within. I can imagine it holds lots of history within it!
We had a nice friendly reception check in, whereby we had rooms located for the 2nd floor. We were only staying for one night, so were very pleased with the choice of hotel . The rooms were very clean and spacious and had the usual tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer, tv etc
We booked for an evening meal in the restaurant, which was very nicely presented and equally as delicious. Live music was in the restaurant from 9pm, whereby we also chatted away with guests of other nationalities, who were also visiting Dublin City. A great atmosphere and would recommend.
The room rate included breakfast, which consisted of a full Irish Breakfast &/or Continental Breakfast.
Service was very good and they were able to offer and provide Gluten Free alternatives, which was great.
I always like to keep a positive outlook, as I do appreciate that the hospitality sector has its own constraints for turnaround times etc ..
But, I do have to mention that my only disappointment was that check out is midday and although I was up and showered early by 8. I had already had the housekeeping knocking to make my room up by 8:20 and I saw others awaiting in the corridor to make rooms up. This also happened to my friend in her room.
To knock 3.5hrs before check out on a one night stay, is a little premature … moreso if occupants have had a late night.
We had checked out at 9:30 at reception, as we wanted to make use of our time exploring Dublin … so maybe communication between reception and housekeeping could be more proactive.
The positives of everything else that this hotel offers in service, friendliness, location and atmosphere - outweighs the housekeeping aspect.
I would definitely recommend this hotel and would look to book again when visiting Dublin.
This Georgian Hotel has many old and original characteristics and plenty of cosy lounges and rooms to relax within. I can imagine it holds lots of history within it!
We had a nice friendly reception check in, whereby we had rooms located for the 2nd floor. We were only staying for one night, so were very pleased with the choice of hotel . The rooms were very clean and spacious and had the usual tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer, tv etc
We booked for an evening meal in the restaurant, which was very nicely presented and equally as delicious. Live music was in the restaurant from 9pm, whereby we also chatted away with guests of other nationalities, who were also visiting Dublin City. A great atmosphere and would recommend.
The room rate included breakfast, which consisted of a full Irish Breakfast &/or Continental Breakfast.
Service was very good and they were able to offer and provide Gluten Free alternatives, which was great.
I always like to keep a positive outlook, as I do appreciate that the hospitality sector has its own constraints for turnaround times etc ..
But, I do have to mention that my only disappointment was that check out is midday and although I was up and showered early by 8. I had already had the housekeeping knocking to make my room up by 8:20 and I saw others awaiting in the corridor to make rooms up. This also happened to my friend in her room.
To knock 3.5hrs before check out on a one night stay, is a little premature … moreso if occupants have had a late night.
We had checked out at 9:30 at reception, as we wanted to make use of our time exploring Dublin … so maybe communication between reception and housekeeping could be more proactive.
The positives of everything else that this hotel offers in service, friendliness, location and atmosphere - outweighs the housekeeping aspect.
I would definitely recommend this hotel and would look to book again when visiting Dublin.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Upon arriving at the hotel, the staff were very efficient and handed us our room key.
The room, from the very beginning was perfect for me and my friend. Two beds, a TV, desk, wardrobe - and most importantly, a kettle with teabags.
The room was clean and serviced daily, after our trip to the breakfast room - which is a large communal area where guests can find all the usual foods one expects for brekie.
As we don't go on holidays to stay in the hotel, we found its location perfectly adequate. Right at the top of O'Connell street, and next to two "Hop on, Hop off" bus stops (which were used daily).
On our first night we ate in the basement restaurant of the hotel. The food was delicious (a hearty fish and chips hits the spot everytime), and the Guinness was as to be expected. Not the cheapest at nearly €70 for two fish and chips and four pints of Guinness (between us), but it was rather tasty nonetheless. The staff were cheerful and gracious there too.
We called it a night after our journey that day and missed the first night of live music, which started at 8pm, something we made sure to attend every night thereafter.
Generally the music is traditional Irish music, and from chatting with the "balladiers", it happens that they regularly play the venue. Each night was a different act, playing practically the same traditional songs (with some pop standards for everyone else). Suffice to say, you will know those songs off by heart by the end of your stay. Tip: learn "The Wild Rover", "Whiskey in the Jar", and "Black Velvet Band" to fully enjoy the experience of Irish pub music.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience.
Our room (123) was situated at the back of the building, our neighbours were opposite us, but made no sounds that I could hear, and I had no complaints.
We were backing onto a road, which could be loud, but let's be honest, if you're staying in a hotel central to Dublin, on the top of O'Connell street, if you expect total silence and tranquility, you must be mad!
Visitors to the hotel were always a great laugh, and we enjoyed joining tables and chatting into the wee hours with our American, Australian and fellow British friends.
All I can say is, if you're in Dublin, you could do much worse than stay here. It's, as we say, a corker!
The room, from the very beginning was perfect for me and my friend. Two beds, a TV, desk, wardrobe - and most importantly, a kettle with teabags.
The room was clean and serviced daily, after our trip to the breakfast room - which is a large communal area where guests can find all the usual foods one expects for brekie.
As we don't go on holidays to stay in the hotel, we found its location perfectly adequate. Right at the top of O'Connell street, and next to two "Hop on, Hop off" bus stops (which were used daily).
On our first night we ate in the basement restaurant of the hotel. The food was delicious (a hearty fish and chips hits the spot everytime), and the Guinness was as to be expected. Not the cheapest at nearly €70 for two fish and chips and four pints of Guinness (between us), but it was rather tasty nonetheless. The staff were cheerful and gracious there too.
We called it a night after our journey that day and missed the first night of live music, which started at 8pm, something we made sure to attend every night thereafter.
Generally the music is traditional Irish music, and from chatting with the "balladiers", it happens that they regularly play the venue. Each night was a different act, playing practically the same traditional songs (with some pop standards for everyone else). Suffice to say, you will know those songs off by heart by the end of your stay. Tip: learn "The Wild Rover", "Whiskey in the Jar", and "Black Velvet Band" to fully enjoy the experience of Irish pub music.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience.
Our room (123) was situated at the back of the building, our neighbours were opposite us, but made no sounds that I could hear, and I had no complaints.
We were backing onto a road, which could be loud, but let's be honest, if you're staying in a hotel central to Dublin, on the top of O'Connell street, if you expect total silence and tranquility, you must be mad!
Visitors to the hotel were always a great laugh, and we enjoyed joining tables and chatting into the wee hours with our American, Australian and fellow British friends.
All I can say is, if you're in Dublin, you could do much worse than stay here. It's, as we say, a corker!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip:Â Learn Irish songs - you'll have more fun in the bar after 8pm that way.
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I would look elsewhere. To avoid this being a totally negative review, here are some pros --- the hotel is centrally located and offers a breakfast (it is pretty mediocre but will get the job done) and has live music and dancing at the hotel bar/restaurant, which is very nice. It also seemed clean and safe. However, I would suggest that folks book elsewhere or avoid booking the Mews buildings.
The Harry Clarke Mews apartments are advertised by the hotel as self catering stables and coach houses that have been converted into miniature apartments. The description of the location of the Mews on the hotel's website makes it seem like these are separate apartments that are part of the hotel. However, the Mews are located behind the hotel in a separate building in the parking lot next to trash bins. The staff did not help us carry our luggage to the apartment and seemed preoccupied during our check in. There does not appear to be an elevator to the Mews cottage, the entry way was filled with the hotel's linen and towel storage, and the heat was not on in the apartment when we arrived in it. We had to call the front desk to ask them for help with the heating and hot water which eventually worked. However, you would expect a hotel of this caliber to have the heat turned on and hot water running when guests arrive. The unit we stayed in also did not have a kitchenette or any cooking supplies, so it is unclear to me why the hotel promotes this as a self catering apartment. The rooms are also small, which is fine for two people, but again makes me question the practicality of this kind of arrangement if it is promoted as a self catering apartment for larger groups. Overall, I would save your money and look elsewhere. If you did happen to book here, I am sure your stay will be fine but could certainly be better given the price.
The Harry Clarke Mews apartments are advertised by the hotel as self catering stables and coach houses that have been converted into miniature apartments. The description of the location of the Mews on the hotel's website makes it seem like these are separate apartments that are part of the hotel. However, the Mews are located behind the hotel in a separate building in the parking lot next to trash bins. The staff did not help us carry our luggage to the apartment and seemed preoccupied during our check in. There does not appear to be an elevator to the Mews cottage, the entry way was filled with the hotel's linen and towel storage, and the heat was not on in the apartment when we arrived in it. We had to call the front desk to ask them for help with the heating and hot water which eventually worked. However, you would expect a hotel of this caliber to have the heat turned on and hot water running when guests arrive. The unit we stayed in also did not have a kitchenette or any cooking supplies, so it is unclear to me why the hotel promotes this as a self catering apartment. The rooms are also small, which is fine for two people, but again makes me question the practicality of this kind of arrangement if it is promoted as a self catering apartment for larger groups. Overall, I would save your money and look elsewhere. If you did happen to book here, I am sure your stay will be fine but could certainly be better given the price.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Booked here for my sons 13th birthday the 23rd Dec, when we checked in the man on reception said check out tomorrow is 10am and breakfast is served until that time, I was like ohh my email states 12 check out, (which i checked again) he said well you should have got one stating 10am, but I was like ok that's fair enough it is xmas eve tomorrow and people want to get home, no bother. I said so we have to have breakfast and checked out all by 10am? he said 10-10.30am give or take but you can get breakfast up until 10am. So we thought ok get up pack up room 1st then breakfast then leave for 10. When we arrived at our room they had put balloons and a happy birthday card on my sons bed which I had emailed about and he was delighted when he walked in. We had a lovely evening in restaurant food was lovely. Fast forward to next morning we get up pack up room and go down for breakfast at 9.30am after a few mins a waiter came over and was like, yes?? I said can we order some breakfast and he said no, kitchen closed at 9am, I said we were told on check in it was 10, he said I don't know why you were told that because its not, I said (I have 3 kids that were hungry and a 2 hour drive ahead) is there nothing we could get, he just replied tea/coffee. He was so rude, so up we went to check out. I complained to lady at desk and to be fair she was helpful and said we should of been served as it was meant to be 10am, she did go and get the kids a juice box and some fruit but I was so upset, to have paid/spent all that money in the hotel the evening before to make his birthday special and we end up leaving on xmas eve so angry and paying for a breakfast we didn't get. Maybe if you don't want people in the hotel xmas eve morning don't take bookings the night before and delivering half a service.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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We walked into a beautiful foyer decorated lavishly for Christmas and we greet by friendly receptionists. Our bedroom was a high ceiling room beautifully decorated with coving and sections of wallpaper reminiscent of a Victorian grandeur. Tea/coffee making facilities and bottled water provided water in room along very nice toiletries and fluffy white towels.
We ate and drank in the cellar bar and had entertainment provided and it was a lovely night. Dinner was freshly cooked and presented beautifully. Breakfast was in the music room upstairs and i could have lingered all day in the comfort of the place and the beautiful décor. All of the sitting rooms near reception are decorated for Christmas and one is nicer than the next.
I recommend this family run hotel highly for a city break. We were only minutes from the spire and shopping quarters of Henry street and Jervis street and we strolled to Dublin Castle and had the most enjoyable evening at the Christmas markets
We ate and drank in the cellar bar and had entertainment provided and it was a lovely night. Dinner was freshly cooked and presented beautifully. Breakfast was in the music room upstairs and i could have lingered all day in the comfort of the place and the beautiful décor. All of the sitting rooms near reception are decorated for Christmas and one is nicer than the next.
I recommend this family run hotel highly for a city break. We were only minutes from the spire and shopping quarters of Henry street and Jervis street and we strolled to Dublin Castle and had the most enjoyable evening at the Christmas markets
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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This is difficult. My wife and I stayed in room 30. It was a small room, very jaded. The mattress was so broken down it was absurd - we just could not believe it. The heating did not come on until 8am by which time we were off to breakfast and then we left soon thereafter. We found a used toothpick and cotton bud and hair on and in the bath; there were cracked tiles on the floor (risky walking in bare feet!). Two of the lamps (bedside lamp and shaving light above mirror) did not work. So why did I say this is difficult? Firstly, our friend stayed in room 31, a large airy room with none of the issues we encountered! Secondly, the staff were simply lovely (as ever). Thirdly, the food was very good (evening meal and breakfast). Fourthly, the prices for food and drink were similar to a typical pub so we ate and drank in house.
We were hugely disappointed by the room. We know the hotel well but this was the first time we had stayed. We were planning to include this hotel as a stopover on our regular tours of Wales but as room quality seems like pot luck we simply are not prepared to take the risk.
We were hugely disappointed by the room. We know the hotel well but this was the first time we had stayed. We were planning to include this hotel as a stopover on our regular tours of Wales but as room quality seems like pot luck we simply are not prepared to take the risk.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Don’t book room 30, go for 31
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I picked this hotel for the location and the apparent "charm" of an old Irish hotel with history. It offered those things and the restaurant provides regular live music at night, which is convenient if you don't want to go far to find a show. These factors did not outweigh the negatives elements. This is not a 4 star hotel. My cleaning rags look in better condition than their towels, which were not soft and had some small holes and easily visible stains. Another flaw is how difficult this hotel is to navigate. Others have mentioned this as it relates to carrying bags up steps and the maze of halls and rooms. The hotel is generally awkwardly designed. I would include that in its "charm" except that on one occasion I was knocked in the back by the handle of a door by a guest who pushed through a door while I was waiting for an elevator. The door is located immediately beside the elevator where guests will logically be standing to wait for the elevator. I suggested to the hotel that they place a note/sign by the elevator to warn guests to watch out for the door etc. but I was told that everything met code and it was just an "alleged" accident. Be cautious waiting for an elevator at this hotel and don't expect luxury (or a 4 star hotel experience).
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We have stayed in this hotel a few times over the years, the staff have always be exceptionally helpful and friendly, nothing is to much of a bother for them. The hotel in a good location away from the hustle and bustle of Temple bar but within walking distance if you fancied heading for a night in that area. Most of Dublin attractions was easy accessible on foot from the hotel.
Room was clean and the beds are comfortable, options of a continental or full Irish breakfast but we a had a few day trips with very early morning starts and the hotel provided us with a take away breakfast that consisted of muffins, fruit orange juice and water and we could help ourselves to a takeaway tea or coffee. We will definitely return to this hotel on our next trip to Dublin.
Room was clean and the beds are comfortable, options of a continental or full Irish breakfast but we a had a few day trips with very early morning starts and the hotel provided us with a take away breakfast that consisted of muffins, fruit orange juice and water and we could help ourselves to a takeaway tea or coffee. We will definitely return to this hotel on our next trip to Dublin.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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The clerk at check in informed us that the rooms for us were not accessible by elevator, and that he could move us to rooms that were accessible by elevator if we’d prefer. We had large luggage bags so we opted for the switch. The rooms were at the complete back of the hotel requiring a long winding walk through several twists, turns and doors. Two twin beds, hmmm we were being charged for a room to sleep three. Asked for a refund of the upcharge for a larger room and was given some long story of why that wasn’t going to happen…something about no other rooms available because they’re sold out.
The room I am in is shockingly sparse and the quality of every thing is substandard.
The list: security/safety issues…no doorknob to exit the room. Yea WHAT. No deadbolt. No door peephole viewer. One key for two people. You have to pull on the small door lock lever to open the door/exit.
Space issues: small…No room to put two suitcases. One suitcase has to go on the desk. No small table even provided as there is no room for one.
Quality: Thread bear towels, plastic cups, bathroom door and molding not finished. Door rot. Armoire and desk prefabricated wood, large removed sticker goo on front of armoire. Unimaginably small bathroom sink. No enclosed shower, water everywhere on bathroom floor…curtain not adequate. Disgusting! No reading light. Walls painted stark off white. Room not inviting or comfortable in any regard.
The room does not comport with room pictures on line.
Complete bait and switch!
The room I am in is shockingly sparse and the quality of every thing is substandard.
The list: security/safety issues…no doorknob to exit the room. Yea WHAT. No deadbolt. No door peephole viewer. One key for two people. You have to pull on the small door lock lever to open the door/exit.
Space issues: small…No room to put two suitcases. One suitcase has to go on the desk. No small table even provided as there is no room for one.
Quality: Thread bear towels, plastic cups, bathroom door and molding not finished. Door rot. Armoire and desk prefabricated wood, large removed sticker goo on front of armoire. Unimaginably small bathroom sink. No enclosed shower, water everywhere on bathroom floor…curtain not adequate. Disgusting! No reading light. Walls painted stark off white. Room not inviting or comfortable in any regard.
The room does not comport with room pictures on line.
Complete bait and switch!
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: See your room…don’t agree to switch.
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Good Morning
We don't have laundry facilities in the hotel but we are located in the City Centre and there are a number of different laundries located within walking distance.
Hope this helps.
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Yvonne O'Keeffe
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No unfortunately we do not offer pet facilities at present.
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Yvonne
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A cot is a crib over here - so yes
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"If you have mobility issues, not a good place to stay. Ask to be in a room that looks out the front of the building."Read full review
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"Great place to stay as far as location and price as well as atmosphere. Some rooms are a bit tight as far as space but fine for 1-2 people. "Read full review
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C$224 - C$386 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Castle Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Castle Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Belvedere Irish Nights (0.1 km), Hugh Lane Gallery (0.1 km), and Gate Theatre (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Castle Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at The Castle Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at The Castle Hotel?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, paid private parking nearby, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Castle Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lovinspoon, Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen, and Mr Fox .
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Castle Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Does The Castle Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Castle Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.
Are there any historical sites close to The Castle Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Kilmainham Gaol Museum (3.4 km), 14 Henrietta Street (0.5 km), and Richmond Barracks (3.9 km).
Is The Castle Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers reduced mobility rooms and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.