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Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

4.0 star property
Riverfront Dublin hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast and dinner served, Modern European cuisine
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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Cardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin, Dublin, Dublin 2
  • Place, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Convention Centre Dublin
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪13 min drive‬
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double & Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(120 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive King Room | City view

Executive King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double & Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

Located in City Centre Dublin, Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane is adjacent to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Trinity College. This 4-star hotel has 304 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. It's connected to the convention center in central Dublin and also close to 3Arena and Grafton Street.

What's nearby

  • Grand Canal - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Convention Centre Dublin - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Trinity College - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mayor Square - NCI Station - 7 min walk
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ferryman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The South Strand (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ichiwa Japanese Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Valentino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪MV Cill Airne - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

Riverfront Dublin hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
32-inch plasma TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • STIR Restaurant
  • Vertigo Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Hot springs
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16.00 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane?

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane?

As of Dec 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane on Jan 4, 2026 start from $115.33, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane?

This hotel is situated in City Centre Dublin within a short 2-minute walk of Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and also 13 minutes on foot from 3Arena. You'll also find Guinness Storehouse and O'Connell Street within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is there a spa available at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Swedish massages, aromatherapy, mani/pedis, and body treatments. The spa is not open daily but only on select days.

Does Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane have a casino on the premises?

No, Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Is Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane good for couples?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at STIR Restaurant.

Does Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane?

The closest major airport to Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane is Dublin Airport (DUB), which is 7.9 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane.

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1085 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Pina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

janey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for theatre trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor planning for football crowd. Certain staff were not good communicators about directions and available restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful hotel, staff and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but property was under construction. Jack hammer at 9 am
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The included breakfast and to go breakfast were both very good! Every staff member was friendly and greeted us with a smile. The staff also quickly and accurately answered any questions, as well as booked taxis efficiently.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent staff and I'm sure the hotel will be nice when it's finished but there was drilling and banging, especially loud in the pool and spa area...not at all relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Georgina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Conrad

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laurent, Brooklyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in renovation and the kitchen was NOT fully functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Axille, PHOENIX

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air condition
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

bilbier

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel toom was a good size, and clean to. Staff are friendly . Building work at the hotel no mention of it when i booked, was quite loud. Hot tub was ok would have beem good if it was a little bigger in size. But a lovely stay ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly and we had everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lot of renovations going on so very different from last time we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kit Shan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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