We stayed here as our jumping off point for our Ireland vacation. The hotel is in a good location, and there is a convenience store located just a few doors down. Plenty of parking across the street for a fee. The room was large and clean. The bathroom layout was awkward (i.e.:the blowdryer is over the toilet, the radiator is right next to the toilet), but provided large guest towels. The lift to the 4th floor was quick. The highlight of this hotel is the pub located on ground level. The food was very good, the ambiance was authentic, and the staff was attentive without hovering.

I only stayed overnight here on a coach tour, but it was extremely comfortable and I would certainly go there again if I were in Waterford. Location and food very good and staff pleasant and helpful. Recommended.

I did appreciate attention to my special diet but the food in general was not too good. Roast potatoes had leather jackets. Cold water tap on bath did not work for two days after reporting it and a very wonky table in the room. They could give more attention to detail as it makes a holiday.

We stayed in Waterford as a jumpoff spot for several nearby sights. Dooley is a swanky hotel with a decent pub just across the street from the train station and parking facility. Although Waterford wasn't our favorite town (bleak and grey, with a limited nightlife), the evening hotel staff were extremely courteous, the rooms were clean and neat, beds comfy, and breakfast was well done. The down side, there are a large number of smoking rooms (now unusual in Ireland, where most hotels are going smokefree in most if not all rooms). If you book late, these are all that may be left. In addition, these rooms are accessible only via stairs and have no view. Although the staff assists with luggage, climbing three flights of stairs after a long day of travelling and sightseeing is not a lot of fun. We were also never able to access the wireless internet and had to debate the charge on our statement with the front desk staff. The charge was removed. Other than these items, we had an enjoyable stay.