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The Clarence

6 Wellington Quay, Dublin, Co Dublin City, Ireland
The Clarence
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 43 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 2.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 43 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Great hotel - convenient location and friendly staff - only downfall is the rear rooms back up to all the Temple Bar hotels - impossible to sleep on weekend nights - parties never stop - ask for a room at the front of the hotel." source Hotels.com

    "Overall, it was not worth the money and we did not even pay full price." source Travelocity

    "I would highly recommend staying here." source Expedia

    "Earlier in our trip we had stayed in a 3 start hotel in Dublin which I would recommend before the Clarence for the price and quality." source Hotels.com

    "A wonderful hotel experience." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Had a mini-bar fully stocked, internet access in the room, dvd player, stereo, 3 rooms, clean, bed was very comfortable, had air conditioning, close to everything, staff was friendly and helpful, access to gym." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "I thought their Internet service was pricey, and when I entered the hotel without my husband, the doorman was about to ask me to leave." source Orbitz

    "When I complained at the front desk, they acknowledged that the property is three stars, but said that ''in terms of service they are four stars." source Hotels.com

    "All service (bell, front desk, concierge, room svc) for the seven nights I stayed was fantastic." source Expedia

    "Great rooms, the octagon bar, restaurants, room service, and the rooms are very well done and comfortable." source Hotels.com

    "" The service however was excellent and the staff was very professional." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "The hotel is in a great location but it had more of a hostel feel; I was thinking that since this hotel was owned by members of U2 it would be more upscale and it was not." source Hotels.com

    "The rooms were comfortable, and the location was just on the edge of Temple Bar so we could easily walk to whatever we wanted." source Expedia

    "The Clarence is in a perfect location with a perfect staff." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 2.0 out of 5

    "For the price we paid in far better hotels on our trip." source Orbitz

  • Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "The room was nice." source Expedia

More information on The Clarence

Dublin's premier boutique hotel located in the heart of the city on the famous River Liffey. Owned by Bono & The Edge of Irish rock group U2, The Clarence is very much a reflection of 21st century Ireland.Simple but elegant, timeless but yet of its time, contemporary but embodies the best of Irish hospitality. A personal vision of the hotel's owners, representing a place that they would choose to stay in when visiting Dublin. The Clarence Hotel is located in the heart of Dublin city in the famous cultural quarter Temple Bar, overlooking the River Liffey. It lies within walking distance of Ha'Penny Bridge, Trinity College, Christchurch, Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Whiskey Tower. It is also within close proximity to many of Dublin's theatres, museums and shopping areas (Grafton & Henry Streets).

Check-in Time:

1400

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

1996

Year Renovated:

1996

Total Rooms:

49 rooms.49

Total Floors:

6 floors.

Rooms:

Superior Room:Each Superior Room has a super king-size double bed and has been individually designed to provide accommodation that is simple, elegant and refined. No two rooms are alike and are decorated in one of the hotel's five signature colours: crimson, royal blue, amethyst, gold and chocolate with Shaker-style furniture, specially crafted beds with Egyptian linens and spacious white tiled bathrooms with pedestal sinks and oak cabinets. Each room is equipped with TV, high speed broadband internet access, DVD/CD player, 2 telephone lines, voice mail facility, hairdryer, bathrobe, toiletries, private bar and safe. Superior King Room size - from 221 sq feet or 21 sqm.

Price

€330 ($429) double; €640 ($832) 1-bedroom suite; €780 ($1,014) 2-bedroom suite. Full Irish breakfast €28 ($36), V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

48 hr prior to arrival

Directions

Closest Public Transport:Connelly Station 1.5km, Heuston Station 2km

Area

Dublin City Centre

Parking

Valet parking/service

Pets

False

Attractions

Dublin Castle............................... NearbyPhoenix Park................................ .5 Mi NwRoyal Hospital.............................. .5 Mi SPoint Depot................................. 1 Mi NAbbey Theatre............................... .5 Mi NGate Theatre................................ .5 Mi NGuinness Brewery............................ NearbyJameson Whiskey Corner...................... Nearby

Dining

The Tea Roomsituated in the original ballroom of the hotel, the renowned Tea Room restaurant occupies a light spacious room with a soaring coved 20ft ceiling, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner serving Irish/European cuisine

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