The Grafton Hotel, Dublin ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Stephens Street Lower, Dublin, Ireland, 2

The Grafton Hotel, a 4-star property rated 9.1/10 on Booking.com, features art deco-inspired design and modern amenities. Guests have access to a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi, making it suitable for both business and leisure travelers.

Rooms & Amenities

The Grafton Hotel offers 128 spacious guest rooms, including Classic King, Deluxe, and family-oriented accommodations that can host up to six guests. All units feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and en-suite bathrooms equipped with power showers and complimentary toiletries.

Dining Options

Bartley's at The Grafton serves a variety of meals and drinks in a stylish setting, emphasizing cocktails and modern cuisine. Guests can unwind with a beverage in the inviting bar area, which is designed to blend contemporary and traditional aesthetics.

Business & Services

This Dublin hotel provides a business center and a conference room for corporate events and meetings. Complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services are also available to enhance guests' experience.

Location & Transportation

The Grafton Hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of top attractions such as Trinity College, St. Stephen's Green, and Temple Bar. Public transport options, including the LUAS tram system, can be accessed just a short stroll from the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Balcony Room

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Superior Family Room

Max:

2 persons

34 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Dublin500 m

Airports

Dublin (DUB) 13.2 km

Train

Pearse Station 1.1 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

EUR 16 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Stephens Street Lower, Dublin, Ireland, 2

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Stephens Street Lower, Dublin, Ireland, 2

City landmarks

Museum

Guinness Storehouse

2.1 km

Museum

National Gallery of Ireland

1.3 km

Jervis Street

National Leprechaun Museum

1.3 km

Museum

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

1.7 km

Monument

The Spire

1.2 km

Inchicore Rd

Kilmainham Gaol

3.1 km

Bridge

Ha'penny Bridge

1.2 km

Museum

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

1.2 km

The Old Jameson Distillery Bow Street Smithfield Village

Jameson Distillery Bow St

1.9 km

1 Merrion Square E

Merrion Square South

1.3 km

13-17 Newmarket

Teeling Whiskey Distillery

1.3 km

O'Connell Street Lower

GPO Witness History Visitor Centre

1.2 km

Nearby

Museum

National Museum of Ireland

300 m

Amusement Park

St Stephens Green

300 m

Castle

Dublin Castle

560 m

University

Trinity College Dublin

300 m

Museum

Irish Whiskey Museum

300 m

Church

St Patrick's Cathedral

560 m

Museum

The Little Museum of Dublin

300 m

College Green Trinity College Dublin

The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition

300 m

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

560 m

Museum

Dublinia

560 m

Monument

Molly Malone Statue

300 m

Market

George's Street Arcade

300 m

Mall

Grafton Street

300 m

Library

Book of Kells

300 m

Garden

Iveagh Gardens

300 m

Gallery

Jam Art Factory

460 m

56 Aungier St

Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church

560 m

Library

Marsh's Library

560 m

Restaurants

Taste Food Company

110 m

39-40 William Street South

Metro Cafe

140 m

43 South William Street

Dada Moroccan Cuisine

140 m

45 William St S

Sisu Izakaya

40 m

4 Drury Hall

Catch-22

180 m

32 Clarendon Street

Harrys on the Green

150 m

2 Kings Street South

Saba

210 m

26-28 Clarendon Street

Accents Coffee & Tea Lounge

60 m

23 Stephen Street Lower Dublin 2

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

friendly staff

limited wardrobe

disappointing dining

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.7

Location

9.0

Service

7.6

Dining

5.5

Patrick

United States, April 2024

7.4/10

Despite being in the heart of the old town, the hotel is spacious and comfortable, but noise from the elevator can be bothersome during late evening/night hours. The thermostat helped manage the cold, and heating can be manually overridden after 10pm.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and comfortable, although located just opposite the elevator, which created some noise disturbances during late evenings and nights. The thermostat was handy for adjusting the temperature, despite the heating automatically turning off at 10 pm.

Service

7.0

In a beautifully decorated space, the service encountered a minor inconvenience with the music from the Lady DJ, but overall, the staff provided dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry services, and a welcome drink. Some organization is needed for improved service quality.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, perfect for exploring the city on foot and enjoying the local pubs. It is very central, within walking distance of many key attractions, cafes, bars, and places for dining. Ideal for experiencing Dublin's New Year party festivities.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had both pros and cons; while dining in the hotel was convenient, some found it a bit overpriced and limited in selection. However, the home-made sweets were a memorable delight.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers essential facilities for a pleasant stay, including dining options, with a note on pricing and variety. The facilities cater to basic needs and contribute to the overall experience.

Neil

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.6/10

The hotel's location is fantastic, right at the doorstep of the town center, making it a great base to explore day and night. The rooms are really well designed and spotlessly clean, although they can get quite noisy due to the pubs and street performers outside. The service is friendly and genuine. However, the dining options are limited and not up to standard, especially for the price.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were really well designed and spotlessly clean, but noisy due to street activities.

Service

9.0

The service was lovely and the staff were truly helpful and caring.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, right at the heart of the town, making it easy to explore everything on foot.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with limited options not up to the expected standard for the price.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay.

Mike

United States, January 2024

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of good and not-so-great experiences. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Dublin's vibrant nightlife and shopping areas. The newly renovated rooms, however, were quite basic and noisy due to the street activities. The friendly staff were a highlight, but the dining options left something to be desired.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms, although brand new, felt basic and noisy with only 2 lights. They lacked a cozy feel and were affected by street noise from the pubs and buskers outside. The condition was not ideal.

Service

8.0

The staff were very friendly and professional, making the overall experience pleasant despite some issues in understanding basic requests. They were always ready to help and provided excellent service.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location couldn't be better for exploring Dublin. It's right in the heart of the city, close to major attractions like Temple Bar, restaurants, and shopping areas.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, although convenient in location and offering delicious continental choices, was the only letdown of the stay. The Sicilian products were of good quality, but the overall dining experience could have been improved.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided were satisfactory overall, with a good selection of amenities. However, improvements could be made in the dining options to enhance the overall guest experience.

Ross

United Kingdom, December 2023

6.8/10

The hotel is perfect for those who want a brilliant location in the heart of the city, despite the occasional noise from nearby pubs. The rooms are spotless with lovely large windows looking out onto the street, though it can get quite hot at times with no visible air conditioning. The service is friendly and helpful, but there were some issues with food preparation and local event knowledge. The location is superb, just minutes away from major attractions and shopping areas, making it ideal for exploring the city, though being in a non-3 pin country may pose some minor inconveniences. The facilities are basic but sufficient for a short stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spotless with two large windows offering a view of the street, but lacking visible air conditioning controls.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly overall, but there were delays in preparing fresh food and a lack of awareness about local events.

Location

9.0

The location is outstanding, right in the heart of the city, close to major landmarks and shopping areas, though being in a non-3 pin country may be a minor inconvenience.

Dining

5.0

Facilities

6.0

Basic facilities are available, suitable for a short stay.

Danny

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were modern, large, and tastefully decorated with very comfortable beds, but the lack of air conditioning made it hot at times. Despite that, the room was clean, comfortable, and the staff was friendly.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were modern, large, and tastefully decorated with very comfortable beds. The only downside was the lack of air conditioning.

Service

7.0

The service had one or two hiccups, but overall, the staff was brilliant and very helpful, always friendly and smiling.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic, right in the center of everything, with easy access to all attractions. However, being next to a nightclub could be noisy at times.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience could have been better; the choices were limited, and the food could have been hotter. However, the restaurant had a nice boutique feel.

Facilities

7.0

Rodney

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.8/10

The hotel offers very modern and comfortable rooms in a great location. The all-inclusive breakfast may not suit those seeking healthy options or a continental breakfast. The room size was a bit small with limited wardrobe space, but the property is brand new, very clean, and well-decorated throughout.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are very modern and comfortable, and the property is brand new, very clean, and well-decorated throughout. The only downside was the limited wardrobe space.

Service

9.0

The service at the hotel was outstanding. The staff, despite English not being their first language, were exceptionally helpful, friendly, polite, and full of great ideas. They went above and beyond to provide amazing service with a smile and friendly chat.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, with all the best bars and restaurants within a short walk. It's easy to navigate around from here to major attractions, making it a perfect choice for dining, touring, and shopping.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit disappointing, with limited choices and quality issues. However, the breakfast hours were convenient, allowing for a relaxed morning without rushing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were good, offering services like dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and a welcome drink for guests.

clean

limited wardrobe

Andrew

United States, August 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were spotless and comfortable, but there was a mix-up with our booking that led to us being offered bunk beds instead. The room overall was clean and cozy, despite the cold weather and inconsistent air conditioning during my stay. The service was warm and welcoming, though there were some hiccups like the wrong delivery of champagne and balloons. The location was central, close to popular areas like Grafton Street and Temple Bar, but the small breakfast area caused some inconvenience. Overall, there were ups and downs throughout my stay.

Rooms

8.0

My room was very clean and the bed was comfortable.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and welcoming despite a few mishaps.

Location

9.0

The hotel is centrally located in Dublin, making it convenient to explore the city.

Dining

6.0

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were adequate for my needs.

Christopher

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is nicely located in a central area, making it convenient to explore the city. The rooms were clean and cozy, although storage space was limited. The staff was friendly and thorough, but service could be slow at times. The location was perfect for access to restaurants and shops, though it could get noisy. The dining experience had some downsides, but overall good options were available. Facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very clean and cozy, but a bit lacking in storage space.

Service

7.0

The staff was friendly and thorough, yet service could be slow at times.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location near restaurants and shops was ideal for exploring the city.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience had some downsides, but good food options were available.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities provided were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Convenient location

Limited storage

Arthur

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were well designed and spotlessly clean, though slightly small. The service was friendly and efficient overall, but there were some delays in food preparation. The location was excellent, very central in the city, but some facilities were unexpectedly closed. The dining options were underwhelming for the cost, with limited choices available.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were beautifully decorated though a little small, but had everything a person needed.

Service

7.0

The service was good overall, with friendly and efficient staff, though there were some delays in food preparation.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, very central in the city close to Temple Bar, shops, and restaurants.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was very poor for the cost of what you got, with limited options available.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good overall but there were unexpected closures.

clean

limited options

George

United Kingdom, April 2023

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was fabulous, right in the center of everything, making it perfect for a shopping weekend. The service was pleasant, with the staff being friendly and efficient. However, the dining experience was a letdown, with limited breakfast options. The rooms, although spacious and comfortable, had a bit of a noise issue due to being near the bar.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and comfortable, although a bit noisy being above the bar.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and efficient, with helpful assistance on transport and local places.

Location

9.0

The location was brilliant, right in the center of everything and very convenient for a shopping weekend.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was a disappointment with limited breakfast options.