Travel back in time when castles were a thing of royalty. This fun renovated castle is perfect for reliving the days of renaissance period. This is a must place to stay if you don't want to go downtown and want stay close to the airport. Parking is terrible especially if they have a planned event. Nestled away in a little neighborhood, didn't find anything in walking distance. We had one of the luxury suites which included dinner. The four poster bed was made for a king. We melted into the plush mattress and comforters. The bathroom was like a spa and included thick white bath robes. Felt like it was a spa. Our room included dinner at the Fahrenheit Restaurant. What a wonderful place to dine. We got to order from a 3 course menu and everything was wonderful. Treat yourself to some pampering. Live like a king and queen for a night. read more

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It was a treat to stay in a castle! The Clontarf Castle is well decorated. We stayed there for 2 nights, spaced a week apart. On both occasions, we asked for early check in well in advance. Unfortunately, they could not accommodate us on either occasion. While that wasn't great, we enjoyed their breakfast, drinks and dessert at the Knight's Bar. The beds were comfortable, although the rooms weren't large. It was quiet at night. This castle is only 15-20 minutes from the airport, and about 15 minutes from Dublin City center. We would stay there again! read more

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Everything about this hotel was perfection! If you are looking for something special outside of Dublin City this is a great hotel in a more residential and relaxed part of Ireland. You come here to get away from the city while still being close enough to taxi in should you choose, just note this is more on the outskirts of town. Who doesn't love the idea of staying inside a castle?! The theme was spot on and executed. What I love about this hotel is you get all of the magic and whimsy of wanting to stay in a castle like vibe without it being pedestrian. The hotel itself was beautiful and the amenities were pretty and well decorated. It didn't feel touristy in a bad way and it's clear they put a lot of love into this place. The hotel was immaculately clean and again, the decor, couches, lounges, and artwork made this spot stunning. Staff here are 5 stars! Omg the service was impeccable. I had an early travel in and was nervous checking in at 10am, figured there was so way my room would be ready and I'd be stuck waiting around until 2pm+ like some hotels can be. Not here, the front desk receptionist was lovely and so welcoming. She told me absolutely no problem with my early check in and that my room was ready. I do think I came on a quieter weekend so that could be why I was able to get right in but I just so appreciated the flexibility and the accommodation without them making me feel some type of a way about it. Lovely people work here. House keeping and the reception desk are on it. Needed waters and towels at different points in my stay, gave them a ring and they rushed right up with what I needed. Lovely 5 star service here. The complimentary breakfast buffet was wonderful. Buffets aren't usually for me but I'll give them credit they host a great one here. Wonderful assortment of foods and well stocked. They replenished the foods frequently and you can get a proper breakfast here with all of the fixings easily. It was wonderful. Pretty dinning spaces in this hotel. Lastly the rooms were great. Loved the decor and the rooms were very clean. Great amenities. Large TV, a bench for sitting, large circle side tables and the beds were super comfortable! Had a fabulous sleep here. The bathroom was wonderful too. Nice lightning and a great shower with fabulous water pressure. This hotel was probably the best hotel I stayed at in every domain on my three week European trip. If you find yourself wanting to stay in Clontarf this is definitely a great hotel option. read more

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Stayed here the last night in Ireland and so glad I did. It was a great way to finish off our two weeks in Ireland. Beautiful lounge and Knights bar. The staff was friendly, food was average. The only caveat was we had to wait quite sometime for our room to be ready, but I just got a bite and relaxed at the lounge. My room was great and I ordered a snack (wings) and dessert which were really good. Room was clean and comfy. Though my view of magpies and the cemetery could have been better. Ha ha Now I really kept thinking about Dracula that night! All in all a great stay! read more

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Amazing castle experience at Clontarff Castle! Our room was beautiful, the bed was super comfortable, the vibe was classy and historical. Staff was so friendly and while there isn't much to do in the area without a 20 minute walk, it's still a great experience. Happy to check 'staying in a castle' off my bucket list! read more

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Staff were extremely helpful Rooms were fun Able to tour the art Spent time in the lobby cafe in the evening by the fire. Lovely read more

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This was one of the most unique and rewarding as well as educational and pampered hotel experiences for us to date! The Clontarf Castle Hotel Dublin is an exceptional and extraordinary luxury/boutique hotel, bringing the (very) old world into the contemporary in so, so many ways. This hotel has taken a real ancient historied structure and esthetically beautifully built accommodation into a one-of-a-kind exceptional destination. It is fascinating that there has been a castle on the site since 1172 - it brings you a strong sense of its historic magnificence with a latent amount of historic eeriness and modern luxury. This is all thanks to it being re-opened as a four-star hotel in 1997. Having the opportunity to regularly stay over many accommodations across and occasionally outside the country, not a professional hotel reviewer by any means, and not a regular business traveler - but as a primarily pleasure and needs wanderer, I have developed as what I believe is my concise method for scoring the worthiness of each hotel visited. My criteria are as follows and the results are: 1) ease of access to and from public or private ground transportation [Score: 4.5]; 2) convenient and safe parking [Score : 4.5]; 3) access, accuracy and convenience of check in and check out [Score: 5.0]; 4) atmosphere, ambience, public facilities, lounging areas and access to an office center and Wi-Fi access [Score: 5.0]; 5) overall customer service - including but not limited to Hospitality, Support Services, Concierge knowledge, communication, attitude and demeanor of staff [Score: 5.0]; 6) quality, cleanliness, value, convenience, amenities (i.e., ironing board, iron, TV, charging access, phone, et.al.) and comfort of rooms, beds, room safe and/or valet services [Score: 4.5]; Taking all the aforementioned categories in a scale of 1 star to 5 stars with 1 being the worst and 5 being the best a hotel can be! This hotel rates an astounding: 5.5. Most positive points at this hotel are: almost everything, from exceptional fine dining at the Fahrenheit Restaurant or lounging at the Indigo or my fave, the classy modern Knights Bar, to the subdued historic elegance throughout the property. And my most negative points found here are: I really cannot think of anything. My price to value to overall assessment is exceptional. When staying in Dublin, this is a must-do experience and stay. Kudos to the staff and management for the exceptional job done in every facet of hospitality - allowing us to explore the past, enjoy the contemporary while feeling at home away from home. read more

4/11/23 - checked in today and by luck our room was ready to go at 1pm. Clean and no issues. The front desk was Nice and there is an exchange currency person there. Room in nice with 2 beds. Looking forward to exploring the castle and the hotel Wednesday. Heading for the Buffett in the morning which is 19.99 euro per person. Also, closest bus stop is about a 10 minute walk away. Bus 130. Also, you need exact change. See my Tip for this. More to come. Photos pending. Adults for the bus are 2.60 in exact coins and kids are free but one person charged us .90. Very odd. Also, there is a map here to look at all the artwork hidden. Takes about 30-45 minutes. It was fun. Also, good luck trying to find the gym. It's hidden. It's a workout just to locate it. The signs for it are a deception. Good luck and let the be with you mates! read more

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Came for a wedding, The seat fell beneath me as I sat on it, I am currently 7 months pregnant. Staff said it was our fault for standing on the chair (we had only just arrived to the reception) our friend sitting on the same table her chair also fell apart! I'm sure the bride and groom spent a lot on this wedding and expected the best! the food was absolutely terrible tasted like cardbaord worse wedding food I've had by far. wouldn't recommend.. read more

This was our last stop in Dublin. The "castle" is the facade, but mostly it's a regular hotel. The knights bar was great and the bartender from the US was fantastic. Close proximity to the airport which was a plus. Good distance from downtown so that's a minus if your plan is to spend the day in Dublin proper read more

This is one of my rare 5 stars Great place a must stay when . You come to Dublin it's a lovely mashup of the old world and new. Customer service is amazing and the rooms very clean and beds are great. The hotel has a great staff in place and from an outside looking in looks like they run well together. Again it's a must stay read more

Phenomenal!!!!! Wonderful hotel, the staff very helpful and kind! Beautiful grounds!! read more

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We stayed at Clontarf on our last night in Europe after a two week trip. It was the great end to an overall fantastic trip! My mother in law had been hoping to stay at a castle while we were there and I found this fantastic place to end the trip. Customer service was fantastic, the rooms were beautiful and the restaurant/bar options were perfect. It was also a short walk to some spots along the water that we were able to see the outskirts of Dublin. Highly recommend Clontarf, especially once decorated for the holidays. read more

Wow! This was our last night stay in Ireland. It was an amazing place. The hospitality is beyond great. We had a beautiful king bed and the shower was the best by far. Breakfast was a huge buffet and it was wonderful. Best night of sleep we had the entire 16days we were here. Highly recommend staying here 1st night into vacation and last night to decompress. read more

Staff were polite and friendly. The hotel is nice and the bed comfortable. It was quiet during sleeping hours. The location is a bit awkward so plan to have a car or spend to go places of interest. read more

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6/18/2019 - Last evening in Ireland and we couldn't leave without staying in a castle. The entrance to the hotel is so welcoming and beautiful with so many colorful roses. We were in for a treat! The castle feel continues right into the reception area. The person at the reception, made our check in process smooth and he made us feel welcome. He gave us information about the castle's history and Clontarf. Our room was modern and clean with plenty of amenities. The bed was extremely comfortable, perfect for a princess. Exactly what we wanted after a great trip to Ireland. We ended up having dinner at one of the restaurants. I only had a soup as I wasn't very hungry. My friends did order food and they were very happy with it. It is very pricey though. I could definitely see someone wanting to get married here. read more

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Breathtaking castle hotel. Felt like royalty!! The rooms were all unique and beautiful. Short walk to Dublin Bay. Very friendly staff. A little pricey, but worth the extra price. read more

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When our Irish friend found out we were visiting Ireland she said we should stay in a Castle. That sounded fun and memorable so we stayed here. It has the charm of a castle with super comfortable beds and GREAT pillows (I note this because most hotel pillows are awful). We had tea and scones in the morning - THE BEST BERRY SCONE EVER! Seriously delicious and declared the best by our whole family. I wasn't a huge fan of the restaurant for lunch the one time we tried it when we first arrived. Food wasn't horrible but you can do better in downtown. The location is out of the way. We had to Uber to the city everyday which was fine as cabs came quickly and easily but the expense adds up. Totally glad we stayed here for our first visit to Ireland and would recommend to first timers to do the same but I will probably stay in a downtown hotel next time. Just being honest. read more

First trip to Dublin, Ireland from Buffalo, NY and this was the highlight of Dublin. My husband Dan and myself were on our honeymoon. From the moment we checked in the service the the best we've ever had at a restaurant. Vijay was Extremely helpful and caring. He handed us chocolates before we went to our room. By the stairs we were greeted by Peter and showed us around the castle a bit and gave us some interesting history. Then for a late lunch we sat outside a had amazing service from Karen!! We shared a few things including: the best & most flavorful seafood soup of our lives, a fish dish, and truffle Mac and cheese. Yum yum and YUM Staying in the castle was like a dream. The rooms had a lot of character. Everything clean and top knotch. The breakfast was upstairs and they had a room downstairs too. ALL the food was outstanding quality and tasty!! If you need help on renting a car they will help and give travel tips for the area. Even the complementary soup and lotion was handmade in Ireland. I'm obsessed and have a little bottle for my purse! We can't wait to return to Clondarf Castle!! read more

The coolest hotel I've ever had the pleasure of staying at! It was like a fairytale, the amount of excitement was overwhelming. We came straight from the airport and were so giddy to arrive! We had so much fun exploring, all the details are wonderful. They had a lovely bar and the restaurant had live music on piano every night. I would love to visit again. read more

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Staying at this hotel was a lovely end to our trip to Europe. We really loved the kind staff, art work, decor and the Knights Bar & Fahrenheit restaurants! Our room was so charming and cozy too! read more

We LOVED everything about our stay here, from our welcome by Bruna--who offered lots of recommendations for local attractions, and even booked our dinner reservations for us--to the cleanliness of the room, and the fascinating artwork and layout of the hotel and castle. Highly recommend their onsite restaurant, Farenheit, which had the best food either of us had had in ages! The wait staff there was phenomenal too. Hotel had good proximity to the airport and downtown Dublin. We definitely want to go back!!! read more

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I spent a night at the hotel a couple of weeks ago. It was a lovely evening. Our room was clean and comfortable, although I was disappointed that they had no bathtub. The staff were absolutely brilliant from the start. It was a weekday and the dining room was pretty busy while we were there. It seemed like they were short staffed. The waitress got us started with drinks and starters and we did not mind waiting after that. Kindness, helpfulness and humour seemed to be the theme with the staff. I would highly recommend this hotel. read more

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Super cool location just outside Dublin. We were wrapping up our trip and our last leg was in Dublin. One of our friends found a castle you can stay in. Enough said! It is a very cool old building with tons of charm and the amenities of a modern hotel. The rooms are clean and well equipped. The AC was the only thing a little funky but windows can open so we had a nice Irish breeze coming in. The rooms are also very eclectic and the hotel is a neat design of old and new. The hotel also has a very nice restaurant, Fahrenheit, on site. There is a also a bar area and conference rooms for meetings and what not. There is also little activities and what not for the kiddos. Crafts and what not. A pretty cool hotel and not a bad drive to downtown Dublin. Consider it for a different Dublin experience! read more

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We stayed here on the first night of our honeymoon. Everyone we met who worked there was friendly and helpful. Our room was nice and clean. It had a king bed, which was nice (but rare, from our research). The outside is gorgeous, as is the inside! We can the week of Thanksgiving and they were decorated for Christmas, which is my favorite! There's a bar and a restaurant on property (and I think one more food/drink place), but we only visited Knights Bar. We decided on a small tour of Ireland, so we'd be in a different place every night, but we both wished we could stay another night or two! read more

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I had a bad experience staying in this hotel. Apart from the novelty of being a castle, there is nothing much this hotel offers. It is very far from the city Center . What troubled me the most is the uncleanliness of the entire hotel. There seems to be no house keeping present. In my week's stay here, I did not once see any housekeeping or cleaning crew . The rooms are old and worn out. The rooms don't get cleaned . They just put fresh towels . Not even the garbage bins are cleared each day. The carpets both in the rooms and the common areas are the worst. They are filled with crumbs and dirt. read more

During a recent trip to Ireland, my boyfriend and I decided we wanted to stay in Dublin but we also wanted to stay in a castle. So after a little research we stumbled upon the Clontarf Castle Hotel. Although it is more hotel than castle, it fit the bill and we ended up booking two nights. The hotel is located right outside the Dublin city center, tucked away in a neighborhood but still within walking distance to everything. After driving down a long drive way, you see the beautiful Castle which is perfectly decorated inside and out. The lobby is amazing, and the decorations were on point- great attention to detail. The lobby staff was friendly and super helpful. They even printed directions for us. We ended up staying in a junior suite on the fourth floor. The room included a huge comfortable bed, desk area, couch, and a big bathroom. The room was coated in a deep rich purple and gold wall paper and the ceiling had a unique slant to it. The hotel also has a few different restaurants/bars. We only ate at the one that served breakfast in the morning. Breakfast was an additional 14 euros and totally worth it. The buffet was huge, and the options seemed endless. I think my boyfriend ate at least 3 pound of the smoked salmon. And again, the staff was great. The hotel has plenty of parking, and there is a hop on hop off bus that stops by each morning. The hotel has free wifi, no password needed. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is staying in Dublin but wants to be a little bit removed from the hustle and bustle. read more

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This was our final stay in Dublin... what a way to end the trip. We also had dinner here and it was delicious. The bars were great, room was a good size and very modern. I couldn't resist taking pictures of almost everything... enjoy! Fahrenheit Grill was an amazing dining experience as well... please see pictures. read more

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For a castle, this was a major disappointment. It was the most expensive of all our hotels in our travels around Ireland and the least quality. For it being a castle the rooms were TINY and definitely worn. The bathroom was updated, but there were little flies coming out of the sink. We arrived in the evening from Killarney and were hoping for a later dinner at the hotel - come to find out you HAVE to have a reservation even if you're staying at the hotel, so that didn't work out. We booked this hotel about 40 hours before our stay, and when we arrived the price of our room was almost $100 less and they refused to adjust our room rate. The only positive to the stay was the bartender at the Knights bar. He was attentive and nice. We wanted to take our drinks and sit in the lobby to enjoy the scenery of the castle, but almost every single sitting area had dirty dishes not cleared from other patrons. I would not stay here again, nor would I recommend. Hopefully other people have a better experience. read more

I'm staying in a castle, so how can I not give this place 5 stars? Seriously comfortable rooms, gorgeous art hanging in the hallways, interesting and deep history, good food in the restaurants and friendly staff. And comfortable bed and pillows, ahhh...cured my jet lag! Definitely recommended for a place in Dublin away from the maddening crowds. read more

After an 8-day road trip through Ireland and Air BnB's, my mom and I spent our last 2 days in Dublin and at the Clontarf Castle Hotel. I was concerned at check in, as the employee told me we had 1 double bed booked. I made the reservation via Hotels dot com months ago for two single beds, and told her as much. (Which I confirmed via my online reservation.) She apparently fixed it, though she didn't note she had and I had to ask after she went through the rest of the spiel. The room was smaller than I anticipated, with the two single beds really an inch apart. There was a neat bench seating area with a table, plus a desk. No functioning fridge: just the minibar. The bathroom had two mirrors and two shower heads: one waterfall, and one smaller wand-type. The water pressure on the latter was great! Housekeeping was good. The second day, they put a washcloth underneath my mom's toiletries, which she was super pleased about. They also restocked all of our toiletries and washcloths, even though some were still in use. The AC in the room goes down to 19°C. There are both a bar and restaurant on site. Each was better than the room itself, but they will be separate reviews! I was NOT thrilled that there was mold in various places in the shower. They really need to bleach that! Also, our cable TV kept freezing every 10-15 minutes. I notified the front desk and they said it would be taken care of by maintenance, but later that night it froze a few times again, though not as frequently. Overall, the Clontarf Castle Hotel was a-OK: a bit gimmicky, flashy but tasteful "castle" decor. However, there is certainly room for improvement, especially since rates aren't entirely cheap. * Note: The Front Office Manager sent me a personal email following my review (I cross-posted to Hotels dot com, so likely from that). I appreciate that he reached out to address my concerns about our stay. read more

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My husband and I kicked off our honeymoon at Clontarf and I cannot rave about the experience and service! From check in to check out, every staff member we encountered was polite, friendly, and sincerely welcoming. At check in we were notified that we have been upgraded to a junior suite at not extra charge - just the hotel's way of saying congratulations. If that wasn't enough, while were checking out the stunning room, the gentleman who checked us in brought up a complimentary bottle of champagne and chocolates. He also arranged our dinner arrangements at Fahrenheit, the hotel's in house gourmet restaurant. Which, by the way, if you're staying here, the restaurant is a must! The four-course dinner was absolutely delicious and quite a bargain! Our waitress was, like everyone else phenomenal. She was very accommodating and attentive. She answered all of our questions, checked in regularly, and kept the wine (which she so generously comped) coming. The only thing that might warrant a complaint was our visit to the Knight's Bar immediately following check in. Our server forgot about us after delivering our drinks. However, there was a very large private function taking up a large part of the bar and there were a limited number of servers. So, someone who has worked in serving, I won't even really complain about that, especially in light of how terrific everything else was. Overall, this was an experience that will not be forgotten and we plan to make this our regular anniversary getaway! read more

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Great food at the restaurant and bar! Amazing hotel. The rooms were nice, the atmosphere was great, and overall was extremely unique!

LOVE this castle hotel!!! The look is fabulous and the concierge was extremely professional. Definitely fits the theme. Everything is clean and the beds are really comfortable. Would recommend to anyone. read more

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It's a freeeeking castle! Sheesh. How many people get to get up on their high horse and shout out a review of a castle? It was more than we expected. The experience of decor and ambiance along with a great restaurant and location near to a bus that drives right into downtown was ideal. Of course, it's not a proper castle, but who would really enjoy that? It has a wonderful blend of castle decor with the realistic functionality of a hotel. the designers did well. The rooms were nice, not plush, but nice and the room servers were attentive. We only ate breakfast there, and there was a choice of off the menu or the take what you want the buffet. The buffet was well rounded with many choices of bread and a variety of grains for porridge and cereals. I've never seen that before. Of course, I went for the Irish breakfast stuff of blood pudding and sausages with eggs, mushrooms, and tomatoes with some bread and fruits. The food service was more continental than what I would have expected. I mean by that, the attitude was stoic and even Teutonic rather than the freewheeling Irish attitude that I simply love--no better people in the world! The hotel hospitality staff were amazingly accommodating, pleasant with a proper blend of professionalism. The fish rots from the head down and it is plain to see that the head of this establishment is an extraordinary model of the hospitality profession--top shelf. I have not idea if the price range is moderate or pricey. It was well worth it and I've paid more for less. Thank you. read more

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My husband and I came here on our honeymoon. It is a very beautiful hotel but not really a castle at all which was disappointing. A very small part was a castle not much to explore. Hospitality and customer service not good at all. We stayed at two other places and am basing my experiences with all three. This place came in as my least favorite place. If we visit again will not be coming back. Other two places congratulated us on our marriage and up graded our rooms. This place nothing. No congrats from them or a greeting from manager like the other places thanking us for staying with them. Other places went out of their way to make sure we were happy. Don't expect that treatment from here. The room was so cramped and small. Same thing with the bathroom. The only thing I enjoyed was the food. They had a lunch buffet which was amazing. The dinner was great but too fancy. It looked more like art than dinner lol. Size was so small like an appetizer. We had drinks and deserts to fill us up. Was kinda pricy for the lack of food on your plate. The bed is very hard and its actually two small beds pushed together! I was like you got to be kinding me. read more

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The construction noise and getting bed bugs bites. I got over 25 bites and still a week after, they are not gone. Rooms are small and they asked me to pack my guides luggage since they sold. read more

Beauty is only skin deep. This hotel is picture perfect from the outside. Staff is welcoming upon reception. Our room, however, was another story. We are familiar with cramped quarters in major cities but this room required traffic signals for my husband and me to pass by each other. Between the bed and the dresser was one way only. Also, why would a hotel of this caliber be so stingy about room essentials??? We were given only two bath towels, two face cloths, one hand towel and one tiny bar of soap for two people. Hangers in the closet were the type that disconnect from the ring around the bar. Do they seriously think visitors are going to steal the wooden hotel hangars? As for the restaurant, Fahrenheit, it was closed for a private party the night before our departure. Why on earth do hotels do this to guests who have no reasonable alternative in a residential area like Clontarf? This hotel should at least have a few tables available to guests who wish a lovely final meal in Dublin. As it turned out, the tavern inside the hotel offered a limited ( but satisfying) menu which wound up being simpler but far better than our initial first night meal in Fahrenheit. Go figure. read more

Stayed for two nights on our way out of Ireland. Really really enjoyed it. Awesome location to airport and Dublin. Great rooms, peaceful and great staff. Desk was great, restaurant was tasty, bar staff wonderful. Super clean throughout, easy parking, google maps led us straight there from Limerick. The restaurant was adaptable to our desire to have a Chartucarie plate that was just cheese. The location is super photogenic. Basically, it's a really cool old small castle, with a nice normal hotel bolted on the back. read more

When going to Europe, I like to avoid typical touristy stuff like visiting old churches and castles. If on my own, I would probably stay at a hip downtown hotel. If that were the case on my recent trip to Ireland, then I would have missed Clontarf Castle Hotel. I came here for a week for meetings and I am glad my company pre-booked everything. This hotel is about 3 miles from downtown Dublin near the water, and is a gem of a hotel. Like most castles, a part of the building is hundreds of years old. Another part was built a couple of centuries ago and the rest of the hotel was built early in the 20th century. In addition, it seems that the entire hotel has had a complete makeover - so no Lord of the Rings nonsense here. The interior is completely modern and upscale, but has lots of exposed stone in the lobby, etc. to give it the "castle feel". For dining, Clontarf has 2 restaurants and a bar. The rooms were well appointed and roomy by European standards, as were the beds. My only (minor) gripe about the rooms was that the TV only had 8 channels. I ate most of my meals in the hotel, served banquet style, as we were a pretty large group. The food was pretty good, although any chicken dish was completely overcooked and there was very little in the way of vegetables or fruits. The staff was excellent. They did a great job taking care of us. Almost every request by our group was handled promptly and with a smile. I guess it is the Irish charm thing. Next time a trip takes you to Dublin, skip the downtown hotel and stay at Clontarf. read more