Ballsbridge Hotel

Just as a disclosure, I wasn’t staying at this hotel so I can’t comment on the place in that regard. I was here for an event in their function room. The room itself was grand– sizeable dance floor and seating area, a nice bar space and pretty fly bathrooms. Drinks were quite expensive (not sure if that was the deal the society had struck with the hotel or what) so I mostly avoided the bar.
I knocked the rating down due to the rudeness of the staff members that were working the event. It is understandably frustrating to have a large crowd of university students outside after an event, trying to arrange their various ways home. However, the staff members were quite loud, abrasive and aggressive in trying to get us out and away from the building. One man spoke harshly to my friends simply for deliberating over who was going to get into a taxi. It was quite impolite, and I hope that guests of the hotel are treated far better than that.

The accommodations could have been nicer, but the hospitality was palpable. I think for accessibility to all of Dublin’s key sites you may be able to find more central locations but this place has great proximity to transportation. The beds were comfortable and the hotel itself has great food and drink options. I’m not sure what else one would find for the price range that would be better.
We enjoyed our stay, and I would stay again. It was really fun because the night we were there the Irish national team was playing and this place was one of the central partying and pre-​gaming spots!

Nice place, too bad they royally messed up our reservation and Una at reception was incredibly rude. Oh well, many more hotels in Dublin.

I attended the Ballsbridge Hotel’s Fire & Ice New Years ball and found it a complete waste of money. For 75quid I was promised a four course meal, dancing and celebrating. Instead what I got was three courses of food that was questionable to say the least, price gouging at the bar, and a band that played for a few hours and left before the party was scheduled to be over. They did not provide any sort of video feed for the midnight countdown, instead relying on one of the band’s iPhone to countdown. Tacky and cheap. Coke was going for almost 3 euro with a mixed drink near 10. After paying so much just for a ticket, you’d think they would cut you a break of the drinks. Luckily I had my trusty flask.
I won’t be celebrating another NYE at this shabby hotel. I’d rather pay for a nice dinner at a restaurant and go dancing where the band doesn’t stop just after midnight. Get your act together Ballsbridge Hotel.

Hot water is intermittent. Front desk staff looked at me and asked me to go to another line, they were busy. Twice they forgot to order the taxi I had called for. I changed hotels mid stay.
I normally don’t write negative reviews because of the problems it can cause for a business, however I do not want anyone to experience this…

Piggy backing off my last review, the day time crew is much more accommodating and geared toward customer service than the two boys and girl were when we arrived Sunday morning. We also found out that when we arrived and were told there were no rooms, there actually were rooms, she just didn’t want to give it to us because it was «noisy». At that point it was noisy in the lobby due to a flight crew chatting away. After going round and round with her she gave us a room with a single bed. 10 minutes later the bell boy was back and the double bed room we had requested was magically available.

I really liked this hotel! We arrived really early in the morning after taking a red eye in from Boston. They let us check in even though we were hours early. The room was really spacious and they have a little café in the lobby that was great for grabbing pastries in the morning. The beds were a little firm for my liking but overall we really enjoyed our stay here. It is a little out of the way but the prices are reasonable!

Very disappointed with this hotel. The staff were nice and the rooms were clean. This hotel is definitely not a 4 star hotel. I asked one of the staff how long will it take to walk to where all the action is and he stated 8 minutes. It was definitely more then 8 minutes more like 20 – 30 minutes. If I am back in Dublin, I will definitely not stay here.

Hotel war an und für sich okay.
Doch die guten Jahre hat es wohl schon hinter sich.
Zimmer sind warm und stickig mit schwammigen Teppichboden überall.
Hab 50 € die Nacht gezahlt und von Flughafen bis dorthin 25 € gezahlt.
Ich würde ein moderneres zum nächsten Mal bevorzugen.

I did not stay over but used the conference facilities as I’ve been doing a course in the hotel for the past two weeks.
The room set up and facilities were fine but unfortunately they are using bitbuzz wifi and we had to go down and get a rake of passwords every morning (sometimes they would give us them for one person or other times for five). The reception staff tried to charge us a few times or made a big deal about asking for wifi even though we are booked into a conference room.
Additionally, tea in the café is an extortionate € 2.80 and the coffee is 50c cheaper and much better from the kiosk outside the hotel.

This hotel is not a good one. My friend and I both had things stolen from the room, and reception was HIGHLY unhelpful and rude in helping us sort it out (they still are not responding to phone calls and emails).
The beds are hard, and you are about a 10 dollar cab ride from city center. The internet goes in and out. Stay at the Westin instead!

Nice overall.
BUT Only place I’ve had to pay for WiFi — per each device too! Very disappointed. Seems ridiculous when needs for international business, etc.

This hotel was mediocre and it isn’t in the greatest location but suited our purpose because we were only staying one night. We arrived here after flying 9 hours from Vancouver to Amsterdam and then flying another 2 hours to Dublin.
We paid 129 euro and booked this hotel through a friend that knew someone that worked at the hotel. The décor in the room looked tired and the internet speed was comically slow. If you are lucky enough to get free internet, you will only be able to use it on one device, so choose wisely.
The French guy at reception isn’t helpful, try to avoid him if you can, you will get a better experience if you do so.
The bar is overpriced and the food is average but it might be your only option if you arrive late at night.
The free breakfast was surprisingly good.

The hotel is decent, and not in a bad location. It’s situated in the upper class section of Dublin. Downtown is about 20 – 25 minute walk or you can take the bus # 7 to the city. My room had a nice bed, and the rooms had a nice selection of teas. Unfortunately, my iron didn’t work! It had one of those medieval smoothing irons that took forever to heat up. I do appreciate that the bathroom has a blow dryer, but the one they have in there seemed like it came from the 70s! April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring bad hair days. Don’t let the hotel blow dryer dampen your hairstyle, be sure to pack your own.
Update: 2÷19÷15 they finally upgraded the iron and added a more modern blow dryer. I have changed my rating to 4.

The Ballbridge Hotel is centrally located within reach of several bus stops and within walking distance (15min) to the city centre. A bus to the airport (Aircoach) stops directly in front of the hotel. The welcome is very friendly and the service people helpful and accommodating. The hotel itself, however, appears a rather run down. Its wooden style with thick carpets and gloomy lights could be cosy, but a refurbishment is needed urgently.
The view to the garden side (from the 8^th floor) was rather depressing with a construction site opposite and the grey, ugly top of the conference centre on the ground floor level. The room was hot and there was an ugly smell. Opening the window the allowed gap didn’t help. Thus no place to relax or to stay any longer than necessary.
Furthermore, the hotel owns a very sensitive alarm system — the alarm went off three times one night, but the wake-​up call was forgotten. Anyhow, after three alarms it wasn’t needed anymore anyway.
Breakfast was served buffet style and was ok. As part of a package deal the room was reasonably priced. Breakfast and Wifi was included. For a conference hotel, the place was fine but I would not book it otherwise.

Au 8eme étage chambre surchauffée et impossible d ouvrir la fenêtre. Accueil super chambre correct. Gros point noir pas de wifi gratuit et pas de frigo. Baignoire sans douche. Prix ok. Mais excentré !!!

Good for a cheap room!
Seems to be a lot of large functions here.
Has changed hands a few times in the last few years, seems to be doing well at the moment.

Stayed here as part of a package. Layout very confusing no adequate signs for the elevator. The security door separating the hotel from the rooms was not working.
Had to pay for parking € 10.50 per night, also had to pay for wifi. These should be included in the cost. Seeing as we were staying in the hotel & the car didn’t move from when we checked in until we checked out. Bus stop nearby brought us into O’Connell St.
Food at breakfast was buffet style, the cooked food was dry & cold, only a choice of poached eggs or scrambled, no beans.
Dinner was adequate we only had a choice of one menu & it was very limited. I asked for a Med-​Rare Steak & I got a med-​well done.
Staff were nice, polite & very helpful. Would stay here again.

If you are looking for luxurious surroudings for a reasonable price then look no further than the Ballsbridge Hotel.
Located in an upscale suburb of Dublin, the hotel has everything you could want in your home away from home.
The lobby is impressive from the moment you walk in and the staff are very friendly and cater to your every need. Even when you stagger in and fall asleep in the lobby at 4am they will help you to your room!
The rooms are tastefully decorated and the bathrooms are all marble, but there are little subtle hints all around that the place is in need of refurbishment and the décor upgrading.
If you book a room in advance then you can get a deal if booking for 2 or more nights but you will be required to pay extra for things such as breakfast and WiFi. Things that should be included in the price you pay considering the amount.
Room service are fast and efficient and available ²⁴⁄₇ so when you finally get to your room at 5am and fancy some steak it will not be far away!
The hotel has a bar and grill called The Dubliners as well as Raglans Restaurant for your choices to enjoy a nice meal. There is also a beauty spa and barbers to cater to your needs.
The hotel is located close to the Aviva Stadium with access to the city centre via the many buses that run from across the road from the hotel and the taxis outside the front. There is also the DART train only 10 minutes walk away at Lansdowne Road Station, which will take you anywhere in city you desire. All transport will only take you 10 minutes to get to the city centre.
The Ballsbridge Hotel is a perfect place to stay if you wish to stay close to the centre without actually having to stay in it.
There is also no booking fee and free cancellation if all of the above wasn’t enough to convince you to give it a try!

Rooms are small and parking is not included. Wi-​fi is also not free. It seems strange that neither of these are included at what is to be a higher end hotel. It is more like a holiday inn.
I asked directions at the front desk and no one could help since no one was a driver and had never drove. Thank god for road maps!
I was charged more by accident and still waiting to get it corrected but mistakes happen so I am not letting it affect the review.
We ate dinner there and it was good and reasonably priced.

Quick rundown from a Yank.
Nice lobby
Terrible rooms
Too hot
Bad service
Poor location
Good parking! 11 Euros per night.

Stayed here on a package deal in Dublin through Aer Lingus. Hotel is nice on the outside but the rooms are dated. Our room had paint splatter on the toilet, and water marks on the desk. Also, no iron or iron board, no fridge, wifi is 12.95 Euros for 24 hour use, no alarm or clock, no desk items like pad of paper and a pen. I thought this was a very basic room for what we paid. Also the location is off the track if trying to go to City Center, or to meet the Hop on Hop off Dublin bus route. You must take a regular bus (1.85 euros) one way and take to City Center. There is a charge to park your car.
Beds are okay. Not the most comfortable but after a long ass flight from San Francisco, it’s better than the floor.
The added star was for the very helpful front desk. Our reservation was lost and they accommodated us! Janka was very helpful! Everyone at the front desk is helpful!