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    The Clarence

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    The Clarence Hotel 6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin D02 HT44, Ireland
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.0
    1,935 reviews
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    The Clarence Hotel 6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin D02 HT44, Ireland See on map
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    Simple Elegance

    We stayed our first and last nights at the Clarence. I had known of the hotel since U2 bought it in the late 1990's and it lived up to it's reputation as being clean, quiet and understatedly cool. The staff were fantastic. Helpful without being...More

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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Great stay!

    Always enjoy staying at The Clarence. Nice rooms, friendly staff and location is perfect for wherever you choose to visit whether Temple Bar area or St. Stephen’s Green. Many rooms have balconies and some face the Liffey! Both are nice.

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    Response from PressUpEntertainment, Manager at The ClarenceResponded 4 days ago

    Dear Moldol44, Thank you for taking the time to review The Clarence Hotel. I am delighted to read all of your comments and will share these with all of the team here. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Wishes,

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Best breakfast ever

    This hotel is right opposite the river Liffey. Its on of the nicest hotels we have stayed in. Love all the little area's that you can have some quiet time. The breakfast was one of the best we have ever had. Would strongly recumbent this...More

    Thank Margaret T
    Response from PressUpEntertainment, Manager at The ClarenceResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Margaret T, Thank you for taking the time to review The Clarence Hotel. I am delighted to read all of your comments and will share these with all of the team here. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Wishes,

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Quick stop in Dublin

    Always a pleasure staying at the Clarence en route to our holiday house in Clare. The staff was friendly and helpful and the room comfortable and quiet. I look forward to future stays at the Clarence.

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    Response from PressUpEntertainment, Manager at The ClarenceResponded 5 days ago

    Dear TerryJH59, Thank you for taking the time to review The Clarence Hotel. I am delighted to read all of your comments and will share these with all of the team here. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Wishes,

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Convenient Hotel with friendly staff

    Decent place in downtown with a lot to offer within a 10 minute walk. The taxi ride to the airport is about 25 minutes (~30 euro) and the rooms are decently spacious and clean. There isn't any AC, but it wasn't an issue with the...More

    Thank Joseph T
    Response from PressUpEntertainment, Manager at The ClarenceResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Joseph T, Thank you for taking the time to review The Clarence Hotel. I am delighted to read all of your comments and will share these with all of the team here. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Wishes,

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    Response from Tracey H | Reviewed this property |
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