Standard Double Room
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The Clarence
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Wonderful staff & great location! Within walking distance of most sites & entertainment.
Had a room overlooking a courtyard bar so even with the windows closed there was noise until 2am on a Monday night. Good sized room with plenty of closet space. Staff were very helpful. Location is great for walking to restaurants and sights but the trade off is the noise.
Pleasant staff. Nice location. Not luxurious in any way.
The hotel is centrally located in the temple bar area which makes it noisy at night. The room was spacious and comfortable but there is no air conditioning but we were provided with a fan.
Older building. Room is smaller but efficient. Excellent location for touring Dublin sites and nightlife
Always great fun and comfortable stay. Close to everything that you want to see.
The hotel was quiet, clean, and the staff helped us create a special moment for both a birthday and an anniversary. We couldn't ask for anything more.
Nice location near the edge of the Temple Bar district. Rooms are nicely done and comfortable. Staff is courteous, helpful and professional. Enjoyed the quaintness of the Octagon Bar. The only drawback is that there is still a lot of street noise from the partying in the Temple Bar district until the wee hours of the morning. Even Sunday night! Bring ear plugs...
reception staff and concierge were fantastic. every request and inquiry was met with a willing smile and useful information. we left a tip for the maid and it was not taken. location is extremely convenient to the Temple Bar area and all of it's pubs and restaurants.
Located near Temple Bar, the location is solid for popping down to Dublin Castle, over to Trinity College and the Book of Kells, or even a short walk to the Guinness Storehouse.
Overall the service experience was good and the location in Temple Bar is great, but the hotel itself is old and rundown... borderline hostel caliber threadbare rugs, worn and dirty furnishings/walls. No a/c, which is probably not an issue the majority of the time in Dublin but on a humid weekend the room was unbearably hot to sleep. Even worse, room windows opened into a courtyard/outdoor neighboring bar which was packed and loud until 3:00am each night so opening the window for any breeze was a trade-off. Had I not been in Dub to party myself, it would have been unacceptable; we're talking 100+ people and loud music less than 50 feet from the open 2nd floor window. Other notable issues, neither the tub or sink drains worked so if you were 2nd in the shower you were wading in 8 inches of dirty bathwater. A single room key (physical key with the room number on it, so don't lose it!) and ridiculous lobby security made coming and going a hassle. All of it was very "hostel" like, which is fine if you are wanting that experience and there is a hostel just around the corner that I've stayed at before and had a fine time. But to spend $250ish/night for something represented as a 5* property and get this is not just disappointing, it's a lie.
Spent a long weekend in Dublin. The Clarence was a perfect location. The room was extremely comfortable and clean. Staff went above and beyond. Will definitely be back!
I was most impressed with the staff at this hotel. They were extremely friendly and helpful. I also appreciated the cleanliness of the rooms and the public areas of the hotel.
Great location beautiful hotel very well kept. Exceptionally friendly staff. Very knowledgable of where to go and where not to go. Can't wait to go back. Super deal. I highly recommend staying there.
The hotel was central, very clean, and had great service. The real down side was the NOISE from the street. The hotel is conveniently located, but that also means that it is right next to the Temple Bar, and while it has great shopping and pubs, there is a ton of noise that goes with that through all hours of the night. The food in the hotel bar was great as well, so a nice place to grab a quick bite late at night.
loved the hotel, staff was great.
Right from Check-in the staff was amazing. The front desk/concierge was friendly and very knowledgeable. The rooms were spotless and comfortable. We got room service twice, a little pricey perhaps but the food was very good and brought up quickly. The only thing negative of the whole stay was the small tv. But if you are just there for 1 night or out walking around the whole time then it doesnt really matter. Overall a great experience!
Spent the weekend in Dublin. First night was a bit noisy, but staff changed the room the 2nd night. Excellent service and great location near Temple Bar.
A great location right on the Liffey and Temple Bar is out the back door. Accessible to the center of Dublin, Trinity, the Four Courts. The Clarence sits on a street of derelict buildings. You find it by two planters sitting outside on the street in front of a narrow door. The sign above the door discreetly says "The Clarence". Good thing the cab driver knew where to take us - it looks nothing like the photo on the website. I had lived in Dublin and I would have had trouble recognizing it from the exterior. But don't let that dissuade you! Inside is a a wonderful hotel, full of beautiful wood, a study, great bar and rooms that are spotlessly clean. The beds are huge and down-covered; the towels thick and big; and the furniture tasteful and understated. A real surprise. There was zero ventilation in our room. A fan. When we opened the windows the noise from Temple Bar was incredible - so we lived with some noise, some fanned air, and some of both. What made the Clarence so special was the staff. They are an amazing group - from the people who cleaned the rooms, the bartenders, the staff at the desk who found us tickets to plays and concerts - to the people who watched the front and back doors and never failed to welcome us back and ask if we had a good evening. We ate out. The food was way overpriced. A block away you could get the same breakfast for 5-6 Euros less. There is a late hours grocery/deli/store at the end of the same block (go left out the front door). They had great sandwiches. Taxis were called for us and they were prompt, even early. Newspaper delivered to our door every morning. The staff found us tickets to the National Concert Hall (Altan) and the Abbey theater, then confirmed them before we left. I would go back in a heartbeat. We loved the Clarence. They have bought the buildings on either side and are expanding - what a renewal that will bring to the street and the neighborhood.
Words like luxury and premier do not align with my experience. The rooms are small, spare, and in need of renovation. In one of our rooms the carpet was threadbare. Rooms along the back of the hotel are subject to incredible noise from Temple Bar until 4 AM. Good location for all attractions. Staff was friendly.
Hotel highlights
- Walking distance to Ha' Penny Bridge and Dublin Castle
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
- Concierge services
Located in City Centre Dublin, The Clarence is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Ha' Penny Bridge and Dublin Castle. This 50-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi. Centrally located in Dublin, the hotel is also a short walk from Christ Church Cathedral and Trinity College.
Dining
Explore the hotel and meet new friends over drinks at the bar/lounge, or enjoy a bite to eat at the onsite restaurant. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with 24-hour room service. For your convenience, breakfast is served for a fee each morning.
Rooms
All of The Clarence's 50 heated rooms provide refrigerators, minibars, and free newspapers. 32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Other amenities include laptop-compatible safes, phones, and desks.
Property features
At The Clarence, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, 3 meeting rooms, and free newspapers. Transportation is made easy with limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a porter/bellhop and wedding services.
Guest reviews for The Clarence
Everyone
Wonderful staff & great location! Within walking distance of most sites & entertainment.
great location but can be noisy
Couples
Had a room overlooking a courtyard bar so even with the windows closed there was noise until 2am on a Monday night. Good sized room with plenty of closet space. Staff were very helpful. Location is great for walking to restaurants and sights but the trade off is the noise.
uncomfortable cot. for 50 euro
Everyone
Pleasant staff. Nice location. Not luxurious in any way.
nice hotel in the temple bar area
Everyone
The hotel is centrally located in the temple bar area which makes it noisy at night. The room was spacious and comfortable but there is no air conditioning but we were provided with a fan.
great location
Everyone
Older building. Room is smaller but efficient. Excellent location for touring Dublin sites and nightlife
one of my favorite hotels in dublin
GetawayWithFriends
Always great fun and comfortable stay. Close to everything that you want to see.
anniversary treat
Couples
The hotel was quiet, clean, and the staff helped us create a special moment for both a birthday and an anniversary. We couldn't ask for anything more.
fine spot for couples
Couples
Nice location near the edge of the Temple Bar district. Rooms are nicely done and comfortable. Staff is courteous, helpful and professional. Enjoyed the quaintness of the Octagon Bar. The only drawback is that there is still a lot of street noise from the partying in the Temple Bar district until the wee hours of the morning. Even Sunday night! Bring ear plugs...
very nice; wonderful staff
Couples
reception staff and concierge were fantastic. every request and inquiry was met with a willing smile and useful information. we left a tip for the maid and it was not taken. location is extremely convenient to the Temple Bar area and all of it's pubs and restaurants.
good hotel
Couples
Located near Temple Bar, the location is solid for popping down to Dublin Castle, over to Trinity College and the Book of Kells, or even a short walk to the Guinness Storehouse.