Temple Bar Inn

My husband and I have returned home today from a lovely 3 night break in Dublin. We had a slight issue on arrival when booked into a room which was for a person/people with a disability but were offered a room change, but at this time we decided to stay in the initial allocated room. Was a little disappointing as it wasn't what we were expecting and we were there for my husband's 50th birthday, but it was ok in the end. Great location for exploring Dublin and even though our room overlooked Temple Bar, when the window was closed we had minimal noise and the fan in the room was welcomed, should it be a bit warmer with the window closed. Only criticism of the room would be the lack of storage / drawer / hanging space. Only rails, with about 4 coat hangers each (no wardrobe) and no chest of drawers, so had to leave all our clothes in the suitcase, which is ok, but we like to unpack properly and feel a bit more "on holiday"! I would also query if a wheelchair bound guest was in this room, if they would be able to adequately access the height of the clothing rails. Room was clean and comfortable, bar and restaurant area were good and breakfast was nice, well cooked and plenty of choice. Staff were welcoming and friendly and reassuring that security was on front door due to the location in a very busy area. We will definitely come back and stay again (hopefully in a standard room next time!!).

Absolutely brilliant location. We arrived at about 10pm on the 4th August as soon as the doorman saw my husband had a walking stick he helped me check in and saw us both to our room insisting on carrying our luggage I wish I’d got his name he is a credit to the hotel. Having said that every member of staff we spoke to could not have been more polite and helpful! We were in a cosy double which was indeed cosy but very comfortable bed and modern bathroom. The toiletries provided are of a high standard and were much appreciated as was the fan! We were at the back of the hotel and there was no noise. Just a short walk to the Liffey and the pubs along Temple Bar. Also the local guide provided was very useful and we got to see many local points of interest. We did put the sign on our door on the 6th of August before 10am as instructed for the room to be cleaned but it wasn’t cleaned. I can’t say this is a complaint as we did not mention it to reception as we were leaving on the 7th.

You could not get more central to the noisy heart of Dublin than this hotel! We were greeted by Martin who was the archetypal Irishman. Lots of banter! As soon as we saw the earplugs, we guessed that a peaceful night's sleep was not going to happen & we were right as the noise & the very hot room was not conducive to slumber! There was a fan in the room but the heatwave conditions did not allow that to be effective! The breakfasts were great as were the staff. The room was clean & comfortable & the location was close to everything.