Trinity College (Campus Accommodation)

The location was fantastic, within easy walking distance of the city center and Grafton st. The staff, both when checking in and out, was very helpful. My room was in, essentially, an apartment-style dorm, with three bedrooms sharing a bathroom and kitchen. Noise was definitely noticeable throughout, but at least the buskers were high quality. The rooms were clean, but the shower facilities were awkward to use. For a solo traveler to Dublin who wasn't planning on spending much time in my room anyway, it was fantastic value.

I was disappointed with my stay, as several aspects of the accommodation fell below the standard reasonably expected. There were a number of issues with the room itself - the mattress was thin and uncomfortable, and the paintwork was noticeably damaged. However, the most significant problem was the level of noise. The room location was not as described. Guests would reasonably expect a room overlooking the campus, but my room faced directly onto Pearse Street. As a result, traffic noise was constant throughout the night and made it very difficult to sleep. There was also a strange issue with the bathroom lighting. The light switch would turn the bathroom light on but would not turn it off. Because the extractor fan remained running whenever the light was on, it produced a constant droning noise that continued for approximately 20 minutes before timing out. Even with the bathroom door closed, the noise was loud and disruptive. Although the accommodation is competitively priced, guests are still entitled to expect a reasonable standard of comfort and a good night's sleep. Following my stay, the manager responded to my feedback by advising that I could have been moved to a quieter room had I raised the issue on arrival. While I appreciate that alternative accommodation may have been available, I arrived very late in the night and, having already made the walk from the accommodation office to the residence, I was reluctant to repack my belongings and make the journey back to request a room change. In any case, a room marketed as suitable accommodation should not require guests to request relocation in order to avoid excessive noise. Also - be aware that the baggage drop off is closed every day between 1 - 2pm. This is not advertised and it could easily disrupt travel plans.

Unbeatable stay at an incredible university, with access to the gym, library, and facilities. The rooms are spacious, they have a kitchen on every floor with a refrigerator, silverware, glasses, and plates. Beautiful experience. I fervently recommend it. Unbeatable location.