We recently stayed in the Grand Canel Hotel while going to a concert in the RDS. The hotel was within walking distance and the reception staff were very helpful in showing us the most direct route to the concert. Before heading to the RDS we have a gorgeous meal in the bar and again the staff were very efficient at a time that the bar was full. The hotel was clean, fresh and airy. There is also underground parking at the hotel which is an added bonus in a Dublin hotel.
Rating: 4/5
I've stayed on business twice. It's a good, handy, clean hotel.
Breakfast good.
For dinner, I always have to eat elsewhere though, as the bar area is freezing, dark, unwelcoming and plays music loudly.
This is a bit of a nuisance as I'm a lone female & have to go round the corner to the Schoolhouse Hotel to get heat plus 'peace& quiet' for meals.
Rating: 3/5
We recommend this hotel it had a very good comfortable bed,very quite,wonderful helpful staff at all times, good facilities and the breakfast was good as well.Had a nice bar where you could get light meals.Was also easy to get to the airport from their. It was walking distance to the city, but you could catch the hop on hop off bus near by. No complaints at all we will definitely stay there again. Top Staff. Regards Mrs E. Rouse N.Z.
Rating: 5/5
LOVELY PLACE TO STAY & WOULD GO BACK AGAIN.
Rating: 5/5
The Grand Hotel was absolutely georgous. We were all so pleased with it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The hotel was very central. The rooms were spotless, and very spacious. It had everything that you could possibly need, hair dryer, plenty towels, shampoo, conditioner, tea and coffee making facilities, biscuits, and an iron and ironing board. I have stayed in a few five star hotels that would not match up to the standards of this hotel. The adjoining restaurant was excellent as well.
I would definitely recommend this Hotel to friends going to Dublin and would certainly not hesitate in staying there myself again. Thanks.
Regards,
T Hayes
Rating: 5/5
We spent a night in hotel recently found the staff to be friendly and the hotel room clean. However a few touches like the ceiling in the bathroom needed to be painted and there is no hair conditioner and when requested there was none provided by the hotel. It was late when we got there and we did not have time to go out and buy some.
We had an enjoyable stay and the breakfast was lovely. Really liked the yogurt and fruit but if you wanted to order breakfast in your room you could not get a full irish which was a bit disapointing.
Rating: 3/5
dining room closed ie for a private party
poor selection of food on bar menu
Rating: 3/5
I live in West Cork , I travel to Dublin an average of twice a month due to my business . This is my eleventh year staying in the Rathmines / Grand Canal area , as our offiecs are in Kimmage . Only recently i found out about The Grand Canal Hotel and I have stayed there since . Favourite room 433 . J . D .
Rating: 5/5
The room was clean and well equipped. Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Good central location.
Rating: 4/5
I was id Dublin on business and found the hotel to be centrally located and easily accessed. The free parking was a bonus. The food in the bar was efficiently served and was good. The room was pleasent and clean. All in all it was a good place to stay.
Rating: 4/5
Very nice stay.
Excellent food.
Rating: 4/5
Overall satisfactory. Good points are convenience, car parking, helpful staff, overall pricing. Needing attention are the quality of the food in the restaurant and the room decor.
Rating: 3/5
Stayed at the Grand Canal for two nights -as a family we had three rooms. Welcoming staff, helpful and professional. Rooms were clean and good standard. The adjacent Gasworks was excellent, great food and hospitality.Beds were comfortable. Slightly out from the town centre but walkable and accessible. Breakfast was excellent, staff were attentive and helpful, the breakfast buffet was always topped up.
Reception was very good, ordered taxis for us and catered for our requests.
Overall we had a very good stay - we have recommended it to friends on our return and would use the hotel again on our next visit to Dublin.
Rating: 4/5
We arrived to be informed that we were getting a free upgrade on the room. I was on a business trip nearby and this hotel was ideally located. Got my morning call and enjoyed a lovely breakfast. I would recommend booking this hotel with ROOMEX for excellent value. In fact I have already recommended the site to 4 of my colleagues. I will be back!
Rating: 5/5
We stayed four nights at the Grand Canal Hotel in Dublin from 15 June 2008. Our first impression of our queen room was good, until we realised how loud the traffic noise was, even with the window closed. We asked if we could be moved to a quieter room and the reception staff obliged and offered another room at the rear of the hotel. We only spent a couple of minutes in this room, as the vent in the bathroom was emitting a very loud noise. We were a little apprehensive about requesting another room, but decided it was in our best interest to do so. The reception staff did offer another room, reminding us that this was the last one they had to offer us. Thank goodness, third time lucky, we found a quiet queen room at the rear of the hotel. Overall, the hotel was a good 3 star hotel. The staff did not appear to be able to cope with the amount of guests at breakfast time. We would recommend going elsewhere for breakfast, as the food was not satisfactory.
Rating: 4/5
We had a fantastic 3 day break in the Grand Canal Hotel.We had a front room view as requested,which was immaculate, peaceful with all facilities properly in place. The staff were very effecient and friendly. The food both in dining room and bar food was excelent and good variety.It was a relaxing and enjoyable break and i always look forward in staying in the Grand Canal Hotel. Hotel effeciently run,everything spotless and a good atmosphere, some hotels should take a leaf out of their book.
Rating: 5/5
I stay at the Grand Canal several times a year, always on business. I find the staff friendly and helpful. The rooms are very good for a three star hotel. The breakfast is varied and enjoyable. The car park and central location (close to the DART)are an added bonus. I will continue to us this hotel for my trips to Dublin.
Rating: 4/5