O’Callaghan Mont Clare Hotel

I stayed here with my family when they came to visit me in Dublin. We were arriving from Italy and the flight was delayed, expected to get to the city centre in Dublin by 2am. I called the hotel and they assured me that someone would be around to check us in at such an hour. since we booked online (
), we got free wifi, not sure if that’s the case in other situations. The hotel was very clean, bathroom was big enough, and the beds were comfortable. It’s in a great part of Dubln (right by Trinity, a seven minute walk to Grafton St/​Suffolk St. area, and ten minutes from Temple Bar.

I want to review this hotel higher because of the value it offers however there were more than a few issues with my stay in Jan 2015.
In general this is a nice enough hotel, reasonably well located. A circa € 8 taxi to temple bar. The décor is dated and the place could do with a general update but it was clean and tidy.
Breakfast is ok, nothing to shout about but equally not a cause for complaint. The staff were very helpful and polite. The above being said we had issues with our stay.
The main problems we had were:
1. First room heating was broken so we had to be moved.
2. Lift was broken (which isn’t ideal when on the 5^th floor!)
3. The electrics in the room the caused the lights to flicker/​glow at varying rates. This surge between power and dim weakness was also a feature of the shower.
I also have a few niggles whilst not complaints they are things that bug me. No plug sockets next to the bed for ease of phone charging. The heating controls were useless and regulation of temperature was impossible. We had to settle for being cooked by the radiator.
All in all I think a 3 star would perhaps be the best assessment of this hotel. We had some I would hope exceptional issues so I can’t rate higher than a 2.
Hotels best feature is its low price.

Stayed at Mont Clare for 3 nights in Dec. 2013. Had a very enjoyable stay. Location is one of best in Dublin, right across the street from Merrion Square. Unfortunately, the Aircoach bus no longer has a stop near the hotel. The staff were very friendly and always helpful. Rooms were of a verg good size with good appointments. Only negative thing was that wi fi was only free for 30 minutes a day.

I stayed here with my girlfriend for 3 days last month while we were visiting Dublin. We arrived at the hotel around 10 AM and tried to get them to hold our luggage for us until later whenever we could check-​in. They were actually able to accommodate us then and got us a room which I was very happy. Our room here was decent sized, clean and had a nice bathroom to boot. The lobby and dining room were also nice with the only thing really needing an update being the hallways. Where I thought the hotel really shined was with their full Irish breakfast that was served buffet style. There was a great food selection including pastries, cereals, sausage, bacon, egg, sautéed mushrooms and tomatoes, all of which was good. My only complaint with the hotel is that I only got a half an hour of wifi time for free whenever I could have used more.
The bottom line for me is that I would stay here again in the future if I visit Dublin. Everything about the place was nice and clean and its location near Trinity College is nice as well.

Very nicely located, close to Trinity, Grafton St, etc
Rooms are ok, internet is a bit expensive but good
Breakfast: Very good and good value!
Needs: a bellhop. it’s very unwelcoming having to climb the entry steps with heavy luggage without help

Stayed for 6 nights. It was a really good hotel very convenient! 3 minute walk to Trinity College, Merrion square is across the street. Aircoach drops off from the airport 50 yards away! service was great, rooms are nice enough. All good things to say about it. Two of the other O’Callaghan’s are across the street!

In the center of the city near Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, etc. this hotel has real quaintness and old-​time charm, especially since its manager or proprietor, Sally, is so friendly and helpful. Clean and bright rooms with all the usual amenities including free wi-​fi. The continental breakfast is great, featuring endless coffee/​tea, eggs, sausage, white/​black pudding, toast, cereal, danishes, mushrooms, beans… etcetc! There is an on-​site bar with live music that is okay, they also have a ‘sister’ hotel across the road with a fitness center and internet station. My only complaint was that the windows were not adequately sound-​proofed, and so I heard everything going on in the street.

Great breakfast buffet! Quiet Hotel within walking distance to several ‘cool’ neighborhoods. Stayed for a total of 2 nights one when just getting into Dublin and one while on my way out of Ireland. They have a partner parking lot with a discounted rate that is a short walk away and seemed secure.

The ‘poor relation’ (pricewise) of the trio of O’Callaghan hotels in Merrion Square, the hotel is compact and functional. The rooms are slightly tired, albeit clean and well equipped. Broadband is very good (unlike the Alexander) and the bar menu is very reasonable, both in terms of quality and value as is the ambience.
The (single) lift is however, awful! Slow and small, it lets the rest of the hotel down.
In conclusion: significantly cheaper than many of its competitors, the Mont Clare provides reasonable value for money in the heart of the city.