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Hotel staff were amazing especially the front desk receptionist who makes a killer playlist for the bar area.

My friend and I stayed at The Clarence March 12-18, 2023. I wanted to book a decent hotel in the Temple Bar area for St. Patrick’s day. We were both very pleased with the hotel and the location. We were pretty busy sightseeing during the daytime, so our interaction with hotel staff was minimal, but the front desk was helpful the few times I talked to them and Ben the bartender in the lobby was great! (Hi Ben!). Our room was 210 which was in the back of the hotel. I was concerned about noise at night, but we didn’t hear much on the weeknights. Thursday and Friday nights (March 16&17) we could hear a little more partying noises coming from the street below, but again, minimal and not enough to keep us awake, or to need ear plugs. When I visit Dublin again, I will try to book the Clarence.

Great location - very accessible to vibrant Temple Bar scene. Staff was super helpful. One small item - I would have liked some check-in paperwork - maybe a pamphlet about the hotel history - or guide to the area attractions. Also the old fashioned key on leather chain was charming - but not easy to work in the keyhole. Again, these are two small items. I would strongly recommend this hotel.

Wonderful place! Extremely friendly and helpful staff!

Perfect location to enjoy Temple Bar district. Ask for penthouse.

Great location, nicely updated, pleasant staff. The rooms were hot, but could open windows to cool off.

An excellent hotel in a central location at Temple Bar. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. My only dislike was the shower. I was with my 74 year old mother and the tub/shower was extremely high and very narrow. Once you managed to climb in, you were showering with the shower curtain in your face

Liked that is was central to everything. Disliked that the elevator was broken and had to walk up and down 5 flights of stairs with luggage. Also staff failed to let us know that you had to book christmas dinner in advance.

We loved our stay here! Will always stay at The Clarence when we're in Dublin.

Nice hotel, friendly staff and great location very close to all the Dublin attractions.

One of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff were extremely helpful and the rooms were very comfortable. Due to no air con, they provide you with a fan. Lots of tv channels. Great water pressure and comfortable bed.

Great hotel. Centrally located, so it's close to everything.

The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the location of the hotel was central to everything in Dublin.

Room was great, noise level from a pub outside and downstairs was intolerable until 3 am.

The hotel is located near many of the attractions in Dublin. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Wonderful staff & great location! Within walking distance of most sites & entertainment.

6-8 Wellington Quay Dublin Dublin

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Dublin Castle and Trinity College
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • 24-hour front desk

Located in City Centre Dublin, The Clarence is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral. This 50-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, 3 bars/lounges, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

The onsite restaurant is perfect for a quick bite to eat.


Rooms

32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Select Comfort beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, minibars, and desks are also standard.


Property features

Guests staying at The Clarence enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a porter/bellhop. Offsite parking is available for a fee. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.

Room options

Premium Penthouse

2 King Beds | Sleeps 4

Double Room

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for The Clarence

Everyone (13) Couples (4) Family (5)
5
Friends

Hotel staff were amazing especially the front desk receptionist who makes a killer playlist for the bar area.

By on Jun 12, 2023

Review comment responded on Jun 14, 2023

Hi Carolyn,Thanks a lot for the 5-star review! I'm happy to see that you had a good stay here and that the staff looked after you. That killer playlist is what keeps us going. Glad that you liked it too!Until next time.Kind regards,

5
Friends

My friend and I stayed at The Clarence March 12-18, 2023. I wanted to book a decent hotel in the Temple Bar area for St. Patrick’s day. We were both very pleased with the hotel and the location. We were pretty busy sightseeing during the daytime, so our interaction with hotel staff was minimal, but the front desk was helpful the few times I talked to them and Ben the bartender in the lobby was great! (Hi Ben!). Our room was 210 which was in the back of the hotel. I was concerned about noise at night, but we didn’t hear much on the weeknights. Thursday and Friday nights (March 16&17) we could hear a little more partying noises coming from the street below, but again, minimal and not enough to keep us awake, or to need ear plugs. When I visit Dublin again, I will try to book the Clarence.

By on Mar 22, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 22, 2023

Hello Amanda,Thanks a lot for the 5 star review! I'm happy to hear that you had a wonderful time here in the Hotel. I will make sure to share the nice words with the rest of the staff, especially Ben. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.Kind regards,

5
Partner Couples

Great location - very accessible to vibrant Temple Bar scene. Staff was super helpful. One small item - I would have liked some check-in paperwork - maybe a pamphlet about the hotel history - or guide to the area attractions. Also the old fashioned key on leather chain was charming - but not easy to work in the keyhole. Again, these are two small items. I would strongly recommend this hotel.

By on Sep 18, 2022

Review comment responded on Sep 22, 2022

Hi Allison,Thanks so much for the 5 star review! I'm very happy to hear that you had a great time here and that the staff were friendly and looked after you.We look forward to seeing you again soon!Kind regards,

5
Family Friends

Wonderful place! Extremely friendly and helpful staff!

By on Aug 9, 2022

Review comment responded on Aug 9, 2022

Hello William, Thank you very much for the nice words! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed yourself and that the staff looked after you. Until next time!

5
Partner Couples

Perfect location to enjoy Temple Bar district. Ask for penthouse.

By , from Sunnyvale on Jul 30, 2022

Review comment responded on Jul 30, 2022

Hello Joseph, Thanks a lot for your 5 star review! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you again! Kind regards,

4
Family Friends

Great location, nicely updated, pleasant staff. The rooms were hot, but could open windows to cool off.

By on Feb 2, 2022

Review comment responded on Feb 4, 2022

Hi Cary, Thank you for the nice words! We look forward to seeing you again in the Hotel. Best regards,

5
Family

An excellent hotel in a central location at Temple Bar. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

By , from Audubon on Jan 8, 2022

Review comment responded on Jan 12, 2022

Hi Christopher, They staff are happy to know that they are doing it right! Thanks for your comments! Looking forward to having you again in The Clarence. Best regards,

5
Everyone

By on Oct 1, 2021

4
Family

Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. My only dislike was the shower. I was with my 74 year old mother and the tub/shower was extremely high and very narrow. Once you managed to climb in, you were showering with the shower curtain in your face

By , from Maine on Mar 15, 2020

Review comment responded on Mar 15, 2020

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you found our location to be great and our staff to be helpful and friendly. We apologise for the shower issues. However, had we been told we would have resolved the problem immediately. For further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards

3
Everyone

Liked that is was central to everything. Disliked that the elevator was broken and had to walk up and down 5 flights of stairs with luggage. Also staff failed to let us know that you had to book christmas dinner in advance.

By on Dec 29, 2019

Review comment responded on Jan 5, 2020

Dear guest, Thank you for sharing your review of The Clarence. I hope you could accept our apologies for any inconveniences that you may have experienced during your stay due to the lift being broken. Unfortunately as the lift stopped working over the holidays the company that provides the service could not send a technician any faster. However our concierge helped every guest with luggage and any other request. As per your comments on Christmas Dinner, the restaurant was fully booked for Christmas since November, we had a few suggestions of different places that were open and available upon request. Warm regards,

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