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23-25 Bachelors Walk, O'Connell Bridge, Dublin, D1
Good
Overall rating from 23 reviews

Guest reviews of the Arlington Hotel O'Connell Bridge

Poor
lee from normanton, GB (Young couple) 26 October 2008

good location, room ok but bathroom very dated and there was no hot water so had to get cold shower when i could actually get into the cubicle. (107256710)

positive comments good location
negative comments no hot water shower cubicle too small (2ft square) very dated bathroom
Good
Anonymous (Young couple) 20 October 2008

Our stay at the hotel was fine, but its probably not somewhere I would stay again, I felt that the hotel was very overpriced and that really its the location you pay for rather than the hotel. The room was clean. The staff were a little brusque when checking in but were helpful. The bar downstairs is noisy and can be heard from the bedrooms, particularly the bass but if you want somewhere central then this hotel is of an adequate standard. (107895037)

positive comments The room was large and clean. Location was good, very central
negative comments There is a nightclub on the ground floor and basement of the hotel which was extremely loud. The walls are also paper thin - need I say more than ahem... noisy neighbours!
Good
Anonymous (Group of work colleagues) 17 September 2008

No overall comment. (97202571)

Excellent
Christine from Woodbridge, GB (Solo leisure traveller) 27 August 2008

This was my second stay at the Arlington and the best review I could give is that for me I will stay there again and it will be my first choice of places to stay right in the centre of Dublin. (108035346)

positive comments Excellent service, again. Checking in was brilliant and the staff were very accommodating. The location of this hotel is fantastic.
negative comments No real bad points for this hotel in my opinion.
Good
Anonymous (Group of work colleagues) 16 August 2008

The hotel has an excellent central location and as long as you are aware of the compromise of the noisy ventilation plant, this hotel will serve any short term traveller very well. (97205305)

positive comments Bedroom looked liked it was recently refurbished to a high standard. Excellent location.
negative comments The en-suite bathroom had not benefitied from the refurbishment as the bathroom. The fitments were old and dated and the bathroom smelt of urine. The bedroom looked over a flat roof housing all ventilation plant. The droon of the equipment could be heard even with the windows closed.
Good
Tony from Darlington, GB (Group of work colleagues) 06 August 2008

No overall comment. (108093454)

positive comments Excellant position within the town centre, friendly atmosphere and helpful staff.
negative comments Dont stay here if you are looking for a quiet time!
Average
Anonymous (Solo business traveller) 04 August 2008

Okay - But I'm unable to accurately rate versus other hotels in area as I've not stayed in thus far (107101900)

positive comments Proximaty to central dublin
negative comments 1 - Made to wait 20 min to check into room, even though I checked in @ 1630pm! 2- The room was clean - but it is in need of maintenance (curtain pole hanging off wall, bathroom mirror 'clouded' it needs replacing I could not see myself shaving!
Excellent
Geir from 2338 Espa, NO (Group of adult friends) 27 July 2008

very centrally located (108092407)

Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 04 June 2008

No overall comment. (97897323)

Good
glen from independence, US (Young couple) 15 April 2008

mostly - I would have to say that this is a hotel where location is the key - it was only a short wallk to see so much of Dublin. With Irish dancing at night - and a pub downstairs, and the ability to go to Temple Bar in a few minutes walk,this hotel is a fair deal. The part I didnt like was - becaue of the time difference between Ireland and the staoes - I booked online. However - if I would have called and spoken to someone to make my reservations, I would have qualified for a free night's stay - they would allow me to have that ppromotion since I booked online - which I saw as a bad goodwill decision on their part. I took up less of their time than a phone booking would have, and I paid more for the pleasure! (97109911)

positive comments Great location - and near to the Temple Bar area. Also - nice to be able to come back for one last Pint - and just walk upstairs to the room!
negative comments the rooms ned to be updated a bit. There were also hot sections of the hotel - some hallways were comfpratrtble - while others were blazing hot! The part I didnt like was - becaue of the time difference between Ireland and the staoes - I booked online. However - if I would have Called and spoken to someone to make my reservations, I would have qualified for a free night's stay - they would allow me to have that ppromotion since I booked online - which I saw as a bad goodwill decision on their part. I took up less of their time than a phone booking would have, and I paid more for the pleasure!
Good
ROBERT from IPSWICH, GB (Mature couple) 17 February 2008

The hotel was buzzing - I had read the blog about it and was prepared with earplugs these were needed as the hotel did not seem to stop until about 4.30am. The hotel will be great when some money is spent on it. The food we had was of a good standard. (97193541)

positive comments The staff were friendly and helpful
negative comments The room we stayed in was below standard although we were informed on leaving that the fourth floor was now being renovated.
Excellent
Paula from Aberdeen, GB (Solo leisure traveller) 06 February 2008

Hotel is 2 minutes from main O'Connell Street and just across the bridge from the Temple Bar area. The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly, I had a problem with my room and was moved without any hassle. Breakfast is good, there's a good choice of food from cereal to a cooked breakfast along with tea, coffee and cereals laid on. All in all I'd definitely book here again (97854888)

positive comments Warm, tidy, good location, very central, quiet!
Good
Anonymous (Group of adult friends) 02 December 2007

A great location with friendly staff and all that a short break needs. the room was clean tidy and warm but the bathroom tiles could do with re grouting but it was as clean as expected. (97303074)

positive comments Central location
negative comments the decor was very dark but I think thats the style
Excellent
John from Sittingbourne, GB (Group of adult friends) 15 November 2007

We have stayed at this hotel before 3 years ago, but noticed a number of changes which were for the better. Three of the four rooms our group occupied had been upgraded and the bed arrangements varied in each room - 2 singles in 1 room, 2 rooms had doubles and the older room had a King size bed. A choice of rooms /beds would have been better. The restaurant was in a different location which we found better being at the back of the main bar area. It was very well organised, especially at breakfast. Entertainment was very good and the show in the basement was well worth a visit. The meal with the show was also excellent. Overall very good value for money in an ideal location for visiting central Dublin. We would all choose to saty here if we did a return visit. (99411796)

positive comments Our room had been refurbished which gave it a modern feel. It was clean and contained everything we needed.
negative comments The smoke alarm kept going off for no reason, which I reported, but it continued to do so each day early morning. The staff responded to this very quickly, checking it was a false alarm. This was reassuring had there been a problem. There were no hotel instructions on how to use the phone for internal calls, contact reception etc. No details of opening times of the restaurant etc. Most hotels have a book in the room with such information.
Good
Malcom from London, GB (Solo business traveller) 06 November 2007

I would have liked a choice of room as I latterly discovered that the hotel was largely empty on the night of my visit. I would also have liked a choice of a 'never been smoked in room' with access via a lift. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room, all other comments aside, was generally clean and spacious with a generous supply of towels and lots of coffee and tea. (97783879)

positive comments The room was a good size with a nice view over the Liffey
negative comments The bathroom fan was very noisy, the cold tap on the basin produced only a trickle of water and the room had an odour of stale cigarette smoke pervading it. There was no lift and the room was on the third floor and very noisy throughout the night. Maybe the installation of secondary double glazing would help. I have never liked buffet style breakfasts although I do understand the need to cater for a large number of people in a short time.
Good
miroslaw from bantry, IE (Family with young children) 18 October 2007

i would like to know where to stop the car while i go to check-in,traffic is very busy at the front of the hotel.A short info about car park might be very helpful (97231432)

positive comments friendly staff,good food,localisation
negative comments very intensive smell of cigaretts in non smoking bedroom,bad conditon of bathroom-should be renewed long time ago & smell of urine in bathroom
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 28 September 2007

I can't relly fault the stay. Overall I thought it was good value for money and would return to this hotel if I came back to dublin. (97863917)

positive comments very central in Dublin. Plenty going on in the hotel. Good food.
negative comments bathroom could have done with a bit of modernising.
Good
Anonymous (Solo leisure traveller) 22 August 2007

No overall comment. (97016992)

positive comments Entertainment
negative comments Tended to overbook entertainment in lounge overcrowded could not get a seat
Excellent
Anonymous (Mature couple) 11 July 2007

Very relaxing place to stay. food excellent. would recommend anyone to stay at the Arlington Hotel (99685156)

positive comments helpfulness; everything fresh & clean and very quiet in room.
Excellent
Joan from Glasgow, GB (Mature couple) 19 June 2007

The hotel was easy to find and the staff we helpful will come again (99063428)

positive comments Clean and tidy
Excellent
Joan from Glasgow, GB (Mature couple) 15 June 2007

the hotel lived up to what I saw on the internet and more will like to come again hopefuly next year and stay longer (99704454)

positive comments Clean And tidy and the staff where very helpful
Good
Anonymous (Mature couple) 09 June 2007

No overall comment. (99600718)

positive comments Central location
Good
ANTONIO from TREVISO, IT (Group of adult friends) 01 May 2007

Personale cordiale e disponibile, bello l'albergo, in centro e molto comodo. Ho avuto dei problemi il giorno della partenza con la lettura della carta di credito, che in albergo non veniva letta. il giorno prima ho fatto regolari pagamenti. Ha dovuto pagare un amico con la sua. Ma se fossi stato solo come avrei risolto il problema? Mi aspettavo che al limite essendosi gi (99973458)

positive comments La disponibilit
negative comments Forse i receptionist dovrebbero capire che non tutti sono di madrelingua inglese e quindi dovrebbero parlare pi

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