We were staying at the Aloft hotel and were too tired to go far for dinner one night. We really…read morefought trying this place because we assumed we'd be disappointed in a hotel restaurant. Boy were we wrong...we absolutely loved it! We thought the food was fantastic and there was a crowd of hotel guests and others on a Friday evening by 7pm. The drinks and service were also awesome! Definitely an excellent option at any point while you're in Dublin!

We stopped in Tenter's Gastropub for dinner. This is a very sophisticated looking mid-priced…read moregastropub at the bottom of an a loft hotel. The patrons of the restaurant were a mix of hotel guests and locals dining, which is always a good sign. We ordered the wild mushroom and goat cheese tart and it was beautiful and also tasted good. We ordered the beef pies which is what tenters is known for. The server explained to us that they are sort of deconstructed pies, so we knew what to expect. The pies were large and very filling and also the salad that came with it was very fresh and tasty. A good mix of vegetables. Prices were moderate for this kind of atmosphere and beautifully prepared food. I recommend a stop here if in the neighborhood.

The food is great with a nice menu. The location is excellent and there is plenty of parking…read morenearby!

If you have the opportunity to visit Dublin Ireland this is the perfect place to stay. Old charm…read morewith new features. Close to shopping and dining.

We stayed at this hotel in Dublin for two nights. It is in a very central location, which is its…read moresaving grace. The breakfasts are served formally, in the restaurant, and while that is nice, the food quality is very average. The best part of the food is the buffet bar. Our room was large enough, but oddly shaped so that the space did not work well. It's an old hotel, so expect that if you go. There will be charm, but also inefficiencies that come with age. I would recommend to stay here because of the location.

Charming older hotel! Everything was beautiful. Definitely older less modern but that's what was…read morecharming. It was clean. Rooms have no AC but do have fans. And you can open windows to cool down unlike in the USA usually windows don't open. Nice big shower tub. Breakfast was amazing! Loved the dining room. Food was phenomenal.

I dropped in here during beer fest. A week long festival of tastings, music and free hotdogs. A…read morefantastic idea that I hope paid off. It was a wet Saturday afternoon and we were almost the only people there. This had its benefits as the barman had time to chat with us and give us a taste of beers before we committed to one. We also got our choice of seats and so chose a comfy couch beside the fire. I love craft beers and supporting local businesses so I was excited to meet the men behind the five lamps brewery and sample their fine ales. The brewer, a cork man, who had worked for Guinnesses for 27 years before turning to the craftier ways was fascinating and was truly passionate about what he did. I got a couple of half pints at 2.50 each they were exactly half the price of a full pint. Against the grain and the black sheep do this as well which I appreciate because I like to drink slowly. We left around 6 so didn't get to witness how busy it gets. Judging by the decor it's target market is a laid back student crowd. The blinds were down which seemed a little strange because it was still bright out but then my hungover friend appreciated the dim. Overall I really enjoyed my afternoon here. If I lived as little closer I'd be in every weekend.

We had the Groupon for their craft beer tasting-pizza combo. There were plenty of seats, so we…read morechose one toward the back, near the fireplace. The interior is pretty comfortable, with couches along one side of the wall. One of the guys lit candles which had a nice effect. It was a bit too dark though, so we pulled up the blinds next to our table. With the Groupon, we got to try four beers each and share a mid-sized pizza. Unfortunately they only had one pizza without meat, and since they were frozen pizzas they were already put together. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and was constantly checking to see if we were ready for our next round. We were able to order the draughts which limited our choice a bit, but the menu was very extensive! We tried the Aspall Suffolk cyder (usually I don't like ciders, but this one was not too sweet and pretty yummy), the Independent Brewing pale ale, the Blonde Weiss (this one had a weirdly strong taste of banana), the Rustbucket rye ale, the Bohemian pils, and one other that I enjoyed but didn't get the name of. The pizza was a bit small but quite tasty for a frozen one, especially when we added the Sriracha they brought with it. I know it's a pub, but I think it would be great if they added a few more food items to the menu! Chips or something. Anyway, it was a great experience and definitely worth the price with the Groupon. Don't expect any mainstream beers because they're totally craft!

This hostel has great amenities and large open common areas downstairs, which I appreciated…read more However, I want to share a few negatives from my experience so other travelers are aware before booking. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt this was worth mentioning. I had been traveling for over a day and a half and was extremely exhausted. I politely asked the front desk if there was anywhere I could sit and rest my eyes for a few minutes until check-in. The staff member immediately said no and made it clear that resting or sleeping anywhere in the lobby was not allowed. The interaction felt dismissive and not very friendly, and I noticed a similar tone when he was speaking with other guests. Another issue was the bathroom setup. I stayed on the second floor and there were no women's restrooms on that floor, so I had to go up and down the stairs each time I needed to use the bathroom. After check-in, I finally fell asleep because I was so exhausted, but I was suddenly woken up by loud pounding on my door( not a gentle knock )The staff member said he had made a mistake and placed me in the wrong room. I understand mistakes happen -- I've stayed in hostels all over the world -- but the way it was handled felt disruptive. As I was getting up to move rooms, he suddenly said I could just stay where I was. I had originally booked a four-bed female dorm because I hoped to meet other travelers, so having the room to myself wasn't really what I expected-but ultimately, I was grateful that I did have the room to myself so that was one positive He said he would make it up to me with a free breakfast token, but the breakfast ended up being very minimal (bread, cheese, yogurt, cucumber, and cereal). Overall, the atmosphere just didn't feel very welcoming. If you're looking for something friendlier with a better vibe, I would recommend Abbey Court Hostel instead -- the staff there are VERY kind, the common areas are lively- and they won't kick you out if you need to rest your eyes for 30 minutes and it feels much more inviting for travelers. I really do hate to leave a negative review, but this is mainly to make awareness to other travelers

Staff was horrible. I made a booking mistake which according to policy could be easily corrected…read morebut was double charged, had to speak with 5 different staff members before it was corrected. Bathrooms are dirty and rundown and believe I brought back bed bugs from my stay at this hostel. Would never stay here again and recommend that those seeking somewhat comfort and competent staff stay elsewhere. You are better off paying a little extra for a hotel then staying at the Generator Dublin.

Stopped here on my first visit to Dublin and wow! I ordered the Irish mushroom muffin and it was…read morespectacular. One of the top mushroom dishes I've ever had, and the side pairings were beautifully crafted. Compliments to the chef and those responsible for the sourcing of ingredients--quality all around. The ambience was modern/earthy with comfortable cozy seating. Would visit and highly recommend again.

Have been going to this spot for breakfast over and over throughout my two weeks in Dublin. If…read moreyou're in the Quay area or the south river walk - go here!!! I've had lots of great service, ambience, and a fantastic meal every time. I especially love the collard greens too - it makes me wanna pack this place in my luggage and take it back home with me! Camila (the server I've been placed with several times) has also been absolutely lovely and helpful with all my questions. As One is number one!

Le Catedral's fuchsia pink door stands out like a ray of light in the midst of the more cheerless,…read moreindustrialized looking exteriors on St. Augustine Street. This intriguing mode of entry really roused my interest. Upon entry, ascend the white-washed walls laden with a whole conglomerate of paintings and photographs old and new. The Back Loft is a bright and roomy multi-disciplinary loft located at the back of La Catedral Studios. It is a multi-purpose space for the arts in a reclaimed Victorian industrial loft. Refurbished to a bare minimum to preserve the raw fabric of its past time charm, this inspired space is an unconventional artists' playground which embraces any art related project. The space may be hired for art exhibitions, live art events, theatre plays and rehearsals, workshops, intimate music gigs, dance, life drawing, photo shoots, film location and functions, to mention a few. The Back Loft is particularly open to experimentations and to adventurous site-specific work, to individual and collectives' curated projects and is an ideal springboard for emerging artists. I recently attended a photo exhibition here organized by a college friend who was able to get her hands on the venue relatively easily. Since its establishment in 2005, the Back Loft has played host to a great array of events independently curated by individuals and collectives. From what she said the studios offered a nurturing and supportive environment with 24 hr/7 day access, wi-fi, visibility on the studios' blog, kitchen and chill out space, free attendance at the back loft events, participation in an open studio event at Culture Night, negotiable rates for hire of the Back Loft and free access to the Back Loft for private use. I have attended a separate function here where I witnessed the use of one projector, one sound system (mixing desk and two speakers), two microphone stands, one microphone, one upright acoustic piano and a rack of gallery spotlights to further emphasise it's unique resourcefulness. From a punter's point of view the space's great natural light as a result of sky-lights running the length of the space and original pine timber flooring provide the ideal backdrop to witness pioneering artwork like no other.

The Good I saw a pretty kick ass indy play here in the…read morebeginning of December called "The Suitcase Milongurea" by Nicole Rouke and the smokin' sounds of Truly Divine. The space is a solid venue space to host an event. Big room, It has that NY city loft feel meets local messy artist space. Lots of cool local artists have their work displayed all around the gallery. The drawbacks Some of the a/v equipment wasn't working on my last visit there and the bathrooms need better maintenance, but other than that the venue is a chill hang out spot!

As far as airport hotels,not bad.It's next to a nice park and a few restaurants nearby.Highly…read morerecommend Little Venice restaurant,it was less than 10 minute walk. The restaurant at hotel had odd menu.We had happy hour there,wine is horrible sadly.FYI the coffee shop that serves flat whites,pastries is closed on weekends so that sucks. Free airport shuttle(runs every half hour) was nice.

Landing in dublin airport was just amazing Elvira the shuttle pick up from the airport was amazing…read more Once you arrive at the hotel upon entering I was welcome by Elvira an Front desk agent in training and let me tell you she was so so so amazing and made my check in process super easy and fast and she did recognize my Silver elite status. She when above and beyound to tell me little about dublin and places and should visit and whats open today and she give me a few must see places that willre open 12/27. She the Front desk agent you want to meet after a long flight and just need check in and get some rest. Elvira a agent in training but she what you need in a new employee who will make the Crown plaza welcoming to everyone who walk thought the lobby doors. I will diffinately stay here on my next visit to Ireland. Elvira hope you have a Happy holiday and thank you from the Stewart family.#260