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Where sophistication meets comfort, in leafy Ballsbridge! Where layers of historical charm meet modern graces. The newly refurbished, Ariel House boasts 37 guestrooms and suites, a Drawing Room, a breakfast Conservatory, and private gardens, on Lansdowne Road in the heart of leafy Ballsbridge. Ariel House was passionately created for the discerning traveller as a Dublin abode of discreet luxury where privacy, tailored experiences, and comfort are all at the fore of your stay. Our exquisite Victorian architecture blends with newly refurbished rooms, personalised services, award-winning breakfast and homemade baking by Head Chef Rose. Offering a luxurious sense of home in the heart of Dublin 4.
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Ariel House boasts a welcoming atmosphere that charms guests with elegant touches and complimentary treats, as highlighted by numerous travelers. Its prime location garners praise for easy access to public transport and local attractions, while remaining a peaceful retreat.
Guests rave about the delicious breakfast and cozy tea service, enhancing the hotel's value. While the rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, a few guests have mentioned soundproofing concerns and maintenance issues, yet the overall cleanliness receives high marks.
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Booked for the Atalanta Leverkusen match due to its proximity to the stadium, it was an excellent choice. The structure is truly welcoming, the dining room and the veranda where you have breakfast are beautiful, it also has a garden and private parking. Also very convenient for its location in an elegant and quiet residential neighborhood not far from the center and a few meters away from the DART station, the light train that takes you to the city center in 3 stops. Comfortable and clean room even if not very large, excellent quality linen, the bathroom was just sufficient, old and quite small with a bathtub with a rather low shower head for a tall person like me (a little advice: if the bathroom were to be redone it would be eliminate the tub to create space for a large shower cubicle). Both sweet and savory breakfasts are plentiful and of excellent quality, they also offer tea, coffee and pastries in the dining room to enjoy a few moments of relaxation. Friendly and very helpful staff, including Emerson who gave us all the information we requested. Price rather high but probably due to the football event and the fact that Dublin is not exactly a cheap city. Definitely recommended for anyone wishing to stay in the capital of Ireland
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Had an amazing stay in Early October. Shoutout to Engin at the front desk who was an amazing host and went above and beyond with his level customer service - not to mention his incredibly cute baby who was helping "observe" when we checked in. The facility was super comfortable. Easy to park in the front parking lot or plenty of steep parking that was free from about 6pm-8am. The "Honor Bar" in the lobby was a great touch and my girlfriend and I were happy to be able to buy a bottle of wine without leaving the facility. The included breakfast (able to order from a real menu with half a dozen or so options) was delicious and would have easily been $20 per person at any close by restaurants so consider that when you're looking at the nightly rate. The location was great, felt very safe, and was convenient to walk to a handful of pubs as well as a convenient Hertz/Budget/Dollar rental car facility, and a large sports/event stadium. I ended up staying at Ariel House multiple times on my vacation I was so impressed.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Rent from the nearby car rental facility! 7 minute walk and much cheaper than renting from the...
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Response from Engin Alkaya, Guest Services / Front Office at Ariel House
Responded 9 Nov 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for your enthusiastic review and high recommendation! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found so many aspects of Ariel House to be memorable. It was a pleasure to welcome you, and I’m glad my little one’s “help” made your check-in even more special. I’m delighted you appreciated the convenient parking, Honesty Bar, and the delicious breakfast selection—it's wonderful to know these touches enhanced your experience. Our location indeed offers easy access to local pubs, the stadium, and nearby car rental options, making it an ideal base for exploring Dublin. We’re honoured that you chose to return to us multiple times during your vacation, and we are looking forward to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on your next visit! Yours sincerely, Engin Alkaya Guest Relations Manager Guestrelations@arielhouse.ie
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We knew that Dublin was one of the most expensive cities in Europe. We paid 1216,- € for 5 nights in a Deluxe Room. Breakfast and parking incl. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The common room is cozy , a meeting place for guests and there are pastries , tea, coffee and refreshments available free of charge. Breakfast is really very good. Location and transport connections are optimal.If there is an event in the stadium , you are there live... Now comes the BUT. The rooms have simple glazing , the bathroom window could not be opened. The sink had a crack , the mirror was broken and there was mold. For us, these shortcomings have nothing to do with the preservation of Victorian charm. Conclusion : we liked it because we met very nice people.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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From first arrival to departure 5 days later, we were treated very well by the front desk staff and indeed by all the staff. The front desk personnel were helpful with directions and recommendations. We were especially pleased with the breakfasts served in a light filled room. You can start with a continental buffet of yogurt, fresh fruit salad, a variety of breads, small buns, croissants and cheese slices and granola. Then you can order a starter and a hot main from the menu, and the servers are happy to bring coffees of choice or tea. We found all the servers welcoming and pleasant, especially Debora who greeted us each morning.
Another delightful feature is the lounge, which was likely the front parlour of the original house. It’s a large room with comfortable seating and a good Nespresso coffee machine that also dispenses hot water for tea. The front desk staff bring out biscuits/cookies/little cakes throughout the day. Guests may just help themselves to these complimentary items. Also on offer in the lounge are wines and whiskey for you to help yourself and simply advise the front desk of your consumption so that the cost can be added to your bill.
Ariel House is located within minutes’ walk to the commuter train station where the DART train takes you to the centre of the city in about ten minutes. Good pubs and other eateries can be found in the neighbourhood. A wonderful location!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:There is room for only about 6 - 8 cars, so guests arriving by car need to book ahead.
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Response from Engin Alkaya, Guest Services / Front Office at Ariel House
Responded 20 Sept 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing such a glowing review of your stay at Ariel House. We’re delighted to hear that from arrival to departure, you were treated well by our front desk team and all the staff. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the breakfasts in our light-filled room, with a great variety of options, and that you were particularly pleased with the warm welcome from Debora each morning. We’re also glad you enjoyed relaxing in our Drawing Room, which retains the charm of the original front parlour, and that you appreciated the complimentary coffee, tea, and treats, as well as our honesty bar for wine, gin and whiskey. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ariel House on your next visit to Dublin! Warm regards, Engin Alkaya Guest Relations Manager
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What a brilliant find. We chose this hotel on the basis of proximity to a train station so that we could get into Dublin centre and car parking. We got those and so much more. From the moment we arrived we were treated exceptionally by the person on reception who could not have been more helpful. The room was delightful, the lounge which provided free quality, tea, home made lemonade, mint water and home made cakes throughout the day was a great bonus. Breakfasts were a delight served in the dining room/conservatory. Giuilana was very attentive, efficient and pleasant throughout breakfasts getting us whatever we needed. The railway station is two minutes walk from the hotel, and the train took us 3 stops down the line into central Dublin, a matter of 10 minutes. We found some local restaurants in Ballsbridge, in the evenings which offered a nice alternative from what was on offer in Dublin centre and at a much more reasonable price. We would very much like to return to this hotel the next time we are in Dublin.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Response from Engin Alkaya, Guest Services / Front Office at Ariel House
Responded 19 Aug 2024
Dear Jan, Thank you for your glowing review! We're absolutely delighted to hear that Ariel House was such a brilliant find for you and that it made your stay in Dublin even more enjoyable. It's wonderful to know that our proximity to the DART station and the convenience of our car parking met your needs, and we're thrilled that you found so much more during your stay. From the warm welcome you received at reception to the delightful room and the comfort of our Drawing Room, we're glad that each aspect contributed to a positive experience. It's also great to hear that you enjoyed our breakfasts in the dining room and conservatory, and that Giuilana provided attentive and pleasant service. We’re pleased that the convenience of the DART allowed you to easily access central Dublin, while the local restaurants in Ballsbridge offered a lovely and reasonably priced alternative for your evenings. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Ariel House on your next visit to Dublin. Warm regards, Engin Alkaya Guest Relations Manager
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Ariel House is a beautiful old house in a great location away from downtown Dublin and situated steps away from a train station. It is surrounded by well-kept walkup brownstone houses, close to some government embassies, a park, and little shopping areas. Our room was large, newly redone, and wonderful. Coffee and cake in the drawing room is a great idea, but more care could be taken to tidy the used cups, etc. Breakfast was high quality, but the room was often full which resulted in a short wait. Perhaps staggered breakfast times might help.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Response from Engin Alkaya, Guest Services / Front Office at Ariel House
Responded 23 Apr 2024
Dear Debbie, Thank you for choosing Ariel House for your recent stay and for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It brings us joy to learn that you enjoyed our location and the unique charm of our historic property. Your insights regarding the Drawing Room and Breakfast experience are truly appreciated. While we take pride in maintaining the Drawing Room's ambiance and offerings, we apologise for any delay or inconvenience you experienced. Rest assured, we are committed to ensuring that it remains a cosy and well-stocked space for our guests to relax and indulge in homemade treats. Additionally, we've introduced a selection of tea, coffee, juice, and freshly made pastries in the Drawing Room to provide added comfort for guests awaiting their breakfast table, in case of a delay for the breakfast. Your suggestions are valuable to us as we continuously strive to enhance the guest experience. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back to Ariel House for another memorable stay. Warm regards, Engin Alkaya Guest Relations Manager
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We stayed two nights during our stay in Dublin. Ariel House is a classic Victorian-style guest house, in a great location in the Ballsbridge district, one of Dublin's most elegant. A stone's throw away is the Aviva Stadium, where rugby and football are played, and the suburban train station (DART), which takes you to the center in five minutes (also reachable on foot in about twenty minutes). The structure was created by connecting three typical Victorian houses. So there are a lot of stairs to climb up and down to reach the rooms. Check in without a hitch, even though we arrived before a football match (Ireland vs England Women) and they were about to close access to the street. Friendly and professional welcome. We had a standard room on the ground floor of one of the three houses with a window onto the garden. Not very big, but comfortable enough and very quiet. The bed is good, the duvet is less good. Perhaps they had run out of double duvets and put two single ones, but not lengthwise, but crosswise so that they overlapped, a strange solution, which however did not prevent us from sleeping well. The living room at the entrance is welcoming and typically British, with coffee and tea always available (excellent), as well as some butter biscuits. A good place to relax or shelter from the rain. Excellent breakfast in a beautiful room next to reception. The "Traditional" breakfast is truly excellent for those who, like me, love an Irish breakfast (a rasher of bacon, one egg, one sausage, mushrooms, black and white pudding and cherry tomatoes), all with excellent tea. In addition to the traditional, the menu included a rich choice of savory or sweet breakfasts, as well as a buffet with a wide choice of desserts and cheeses, as well as various cereals. In short, breakfast is undoubtedly the strong point of Ariel House! Unfortunately, however, the weak point, but truly weak, was the bathroom, old, poorly furnished, poor, with a paltry shower in a relatively new but uncomfortable tub. Toilet that didn't work well, no toiletries, apart from a couple of dispensers for the shower and on the sink. If it weren't for the forgettable bathroom, Ariel House would deserve five stars.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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The exterior and common areas were very charming. Breakfast was quite good. Service was not great but alright. However the rooms, while spacious, are in need of maintenance, as you can see in the included photos. We stayed for three nights. The first morning we got up, we discovered that the bath shower had no hot water. They sent someone up, determined that the shower valve was broken, let us into a different room to shower and promised it would be repaired by the time we return from touring the city. Next morning, the same problem. They sent someone else up, who proceeded to explain to me how the shower valve worked. Of course she could not get it to work either. Someone else came and explained that the plumber did not have the part and so it was not fixed the day before. As we were to catch an early plane the next day, rather than chancing it, we moved to another smaller room for the night but was never offered a refund for the price difference or the inconvenience.
This could be a nice place to stay, but was in need of some love and maintenance care.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Response from Engin Alkaya, Guest Services / Front Office at Ariel House
Responded 27 Jun 2024
Dear Michael, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. I'm glad to hear that you found our exterior and common areas charming and enjoyed our breakfast. However, I'm very sorry to learn about the issues you encountered during your stay, especially with the maintenance of your room and the hot water in the shower. My sincere apologies for the inconvenience this has caused you. I attempted to contact you via email but was unable to reach you. Should you wish to discuss your experience further, please feel free to contact me at Guestrelations@arielhouse.ie or on +353 1 668 5512 directly at your best convenient time and date. I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you. Your feedback is very important to us, and we are committed to addressing these issues to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to a better experience at Ariel House in the future. Warm regards, Engin Alkaya Guest Relations Manager Guestrelations@arielhouse.ie
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My daughter and I walked inside and immediately relaxed due to the beautiful entry, parlor, and welcoming staff. The front desk person, Shareef, is beyond excellent. Our flight arrived early and we walked in unannounced early. He made me a tea and helped us put our luggage in a safe place until our room would be ready. We got an estimated time when we could move our luggage and we left to sightsee. Before we left, I let Shareef know we would not have breakfast the next morning because we had an early appointment. He made sure each of us had a continental breakfast ready at the front desk to take with us. Upon our return, we seamlessly moved into our room and had a wonderful night's sleep. We were very grateful to Shareef and the kitchen staff the next morning to have food and we enjoyed our take-away breakfast. When we saw him the next day, we worked with him on some local sites to see and he was very helpful. It was so nice to work with professional employees such as Shareef and the cleaning staff. We had the best time and very much appreciated coming back and relaxing in the parlor and our pretty room. The cake is as delicious as previous reviewers noted. The full breakfast was delicious and hearty. Ariel house was quiet, our beds were comfortable, and our bath and showers were wonderful. The location is not as central if you are looking to have active nightlife just outside the door. We loved the change of pace and appreciated being in a more relaxed neighborhood. There are restaurants and bars nearby, but the selection is smaller than being more central. The Dart is a stone's throw away which made using it very convenient. Aviva Stadium is walking distance for those attending an event there. We used the Dart daily, walked quite a bit, and if very tired while being a few miles away later in the night, we took an Uber. All transportation options were easy and convenient for us. We plan to return and stay here again.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Room Tip:Be prepared to walk a bit, plan to use the Dart, and Uber is a good option. There is a very good...
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Response from Engin Alkaya, Guest Services / Front Office at Ariel House
Responded 13 Oct 2024
Dear Jen, Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. I’m so pleased to hear that you and your daughter enjoyed your stay and felt welcomed right from the moment you entered. It’s wonderful that Shareef was able to assist you and help make your stay seamless, especially with the early arrival and your special breakfast request. I will certainly pass on your praise to him and our kitchen staff. I’m also glad that you appreciated the comfort of your room, the peace of our location, and found the DART convenient for getting around. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed our homemade cakes and hearty breakfast as well. We hope to welcome you back soon, and we’ll keep you in our thoughts during the hurricane strike in Florida. Please take care, and feel free to reach out if there’s anything we can do for you. Yours sincerely, Engin Alkaya Guest Relations Manager
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Ariel House was the highest quality accommodation we experience in Ireland and was a superb place for the last night of our holiday. We were treated to impeccable service from friendly staff available at all times. The building is several beautiful terrace houses joined together and the bedroom/bathroom as well as the common areas are immaculately furnished. A particularly lovely touch is the guest's drawing room which features an honesty bar and fresh home made cakes for afternoon tea daily. Ariel House is just down the street from Landsdowne Park and railway station for very convenient travel to the centre of Dublin.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Engin Alkaya, Guest Services / Front Office at Ariel House
Responded 28 Jul 2023
Dear Janet, Thank you for your glowing review! We take great pride in providing the highest quality accommodation and impeccable service to our guests. It's wonderful to hear that you had a superb stay and enjoyed our beautifully furnished rooms and common areas. Our team works hard to ensure that every guest feels welcome and at home, and your kind words about our friendly and attentive staff mean a lot to us. We are glad you appreciated the little touches, like our Drawing Room with an honesty bar and homemade cakes and delights. Thank you for choosing Ariel House for the last night of your holiday, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future. Yours sincerely, Engin Alkaya Guest Relations Manager
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You sent this question not to Ariel House but me (a recent reviewer). I our experience they answered our questions quickly ( via email) particularly about how best to get to the hotel from the airport and other questions. If they are not busy I would not be surprised that they would accommodate you. We arrived very early in the day and they watched our luggage for us while we went out and placed it in our room once it was ready. I hope you enjoy your stay here as much as we did.
The front parlor room with a big picture window, fireplace and piano. Is warm and inviting. On a large cabinet you will find a pod type coffeemaker, china tea/coffee cups and saucers, and at some times of the day, a platter of mini cake bites. It is a nice place to rest after walking all over Dublin or to read or catch up on emails in the evening. I don't think Ariel House offers a formal afternoon tea, however, their breakfast is fantastic.
I can't answer for all of the rooms either, but mine was an enormous room and had a bathtub and a shower. My guess would be that most rooms have a bathtub.
There are more places to choose from in the Dublin area.
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€111 - €221 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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