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Grand Canal Hotel

3.0 of 5
Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin Dublin 4, Ireland
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Great hotel and location, free parking on site with WiFi. Nice and clean with fresh rooms What's less then acceptable is breakfast opens at 7am and the staff are still laying out the food at 7:20 not ideal if you want to grab your food and go, especially when they charge €10 for the pleasure. I wish this was a... More

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Limerick, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Service is lacking. Public spaces are very open - not great for talking. There's very little atmosphere. The bar next door is a bit of city centre dive. We didn't like it there. The hotel is clean and it was being refurbished when we stayed there. They had a special offer of an upgraded deluxe suite, and some extras but... More

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SheilaBaird, Manager at Grand Canal Hotel, responded to this review
19 June 2013

Hello David Thanks for the posting. Things have moved on a pace here since your visit. All the bedrooms are now refurbished as well as the lobby area, which is now has cosy corners for chats as well as a new menu with light meals and wines. We have complementary secure under and over ground parking for all our guests... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Good points. Lovely friendly helpful staff, great location, very clean well run establishment. We were bumped up to executive suite which was grand. Breakfast was brilliant very good range of products. Bad points. We had a meal included in package I opted for the steak (comes with €4 supplement) which is a bit cheeky considering my steak was very bad... More

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SheilaBaird, Manager at Grand Canal Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Hello Thank you for taking the time to post your comments.Delighted you were well looked after on the night but am disappointed about the standard of steak recieved. I have past your comments on to the chef to review this I hope you will get the chacne to visit again - there are some fantastic shows coming to the theatres,... More

Belfast, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

The triple room was pleasantly spacious. The Aviva is a short five minute walk. The added bonus of a car park was appreciated. Our only issue was we were unable to get through to order room service when we arrived but having gone downstairs we understood due to the volume of people trying to eat! Staff were very helpful and... More

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SheilaBaird, Manager at Grand Canal Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Hello Thank you for taking the time to post. There was certianly plenty of Robbie Williams fans here on the weekend and I am sorry that we missed the room service call. I hope we will see you soon for that night out - plenty of other shows and concerts in the O2 and Bord Gais Energy Theatre to tempt.... More

Munster, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Couldn't fault it. It does what it says ....a few comment the food was a bit bland,also we were upgraded to an executive room compliments of the hotel,cos if that was the size of the executive room,a "regular" room must be the size of a shoe box. Having said all that we would stay there again, gasworks bar very enjoyable... More

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SheilaBaird, Manager at Grand Canal Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Hello Delighted you enjoyed your stay and the Gasworks mojito's - always a good choice. If you get the chance to stay with us again be assured that the executive rooms and the standard rooms are the same size, we just have a couple of extra touches in the executive rooms such as laptop safes, bathrobes, complementary water and chocolates.... More

Belfast, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Stayed last night and had a great time. We were going to concert at Aviva stadium and choose the grand canal for convenience more than anything. Rooms clean and spacious. The hotel was so close everyone seem to end up there. After the concert the bar was full to say the least. When we headed to bed we were pleasantly... More

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SheilaBaird, Manager at Grand Canal Hotel, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Hello Thank you for your comments. Delgihted you enjoyed your stay and I am sure the concert also - Robbie put on a great show and we are all looking forward to Rihanna this weekend. Hope you to see you again soon. Kind regards More

Sligo, Ireland
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Great hotel close to the city and all the sights. Free parking was almost the cost of the hotel - I did get a special offer -rooms great clean quiet and all you could need. Staff could not be more helpful. Bar great will be back again.

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SheilaBaird, Manager at Grand Canal Hotel, responded to this review
15 June 2013

Hello Thank you for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will get a chance to stay again. Many thanks again. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Staff were lovely & helpful & they all smiled & were willing to assist in anyway they could. Hotel was bright & airy & even had toiletries in the bathroom which is a rare thing these days. The hotel was clean. Even though my room was on the main road it wasn't noisy. It wasn't as close to the venue... More

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SheilaBaird, Manager at Grand Canal Hotel, responded to this review
15 June 2013

Hello Thank you for taking the time to post your comments. Delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope we will get the opportunity to welcome you again. Kind regards More

omagh
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

arrived before check in time cause we were going to a matinee show. parked in the underground car park and made our way to reception where they upgraded our room as our designated room was, as expected, was not ready. staff could not have been more helpful. room was excellent on the forth floor, no noise from the street below... More

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SheilaBaird, Manager at Grand Canal Hotel, responded to this review
12 June 2013

Hello Thank you for taking the time to post your feedback and we are glad to advise that wheaten bread is now on the buffet ! Many thanks again for the posting and hope to see you again soon. Kind regards More

Co Tipperary
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Stayed on a saturday night. No problem checking in and getting carpark space. 15 Minute walk from our destination. Was a bit worried on return about music from bar, but proved unfounded. Once windows were closed, was very quiet. Nice clean rooms and bathroom. Decent breakfast.

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12 June 2013

Hello Thank you for your posting and delighted you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards More

 
 
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What travellers say

  • Very good(25)
  • Aviva stadium(21)
  • FREE parking(20)
  • Friendly and helpful(14)
  • Dart station(13)
  • Shuttle buses(11)
  • Gasworks bar(9)
  • City center(9)
  • Main course(7)
  • Car park(7)

Additional Information about Grand Canal Hotel

Address: Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin Dublin 4, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Dublin > Dublin
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#48 Family Hotels in Dublin
#52 Business Hotels in Dublin
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Experience Irish hospitality as it should be at the Mc Eniff Grand Canal Hotel in picturesque Dublin 4. Featuring a coveted location in the heart of the city centre, the newly refurbished hotel is only steps from the vibrant Grafton Street shopping promenade.At the meeting point of the Dublin’s technology hub & Ireland’s Broadway like theatre district of Grand Canal dock, The Grand Canal Hotel is truly amidst the best of what the historic Georgian city of Dublin has to offer, such as the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Aviva Stadium, Trinity College, The Irish Financial Services Centre, The RDS, Convention Centre Dublin and The O2. The 142 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites cater to the need of the most discerning travelers, featuring start-of-the-art smart televisions and complimentary 15mg WIFI as standard. The Business Executive floors of the Grand Canal Hotel provide additional luxury and exclusivity to our corporate guests.After a relaxing nights sleep you can look forward to a sumptuous breakfast in the Epic restaurant, the hotels more formal dining choice. In a rush and don’t have time for breakfast? Grab a coffee and a pastry at canal express. Gasworks bar, serving casual food and drink in a lively atmosphere, is the perfect location for an important business meeting or just an informal coffee with friends. The Grand Canal Hotel offers an array of additional facilities such as 2,200 square feet of fully equipped meeting and conference space, a fully equipped gymnasium and a two story complimentary parking for all guests. Business and leisure travelers alike will find comfort in the hotels friendly but professional environment, combined with the quality, efficiency and reliability that is synonymous with Irish hospitality. Step into a simple world of elegance where a friendly welcome awaits you. ... more   less 
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