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BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

3 stars
Findlater Place, Dublin,
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
271 reviews
A Great City Center Hotel!

This hotel is best for its location in the City Center, being just a half block off O'Connell... See full review

  • Eireaffinity
  • 27 Feb 2013
A great place to stay

Very clean room with plenty of home comforts, bed very comfortable, lovely shower as well. Good... See full review

  • Mumtotwo
  • 20 Feb 2013
Rest in comfort a stone's throw from Dublin's highlights
Best Western Premier Academy Plaza Hotel sits just off O'Connell Street, at the very heart of Dublin. The hotel is within walking distance of Trinity College, the city's cultural quarter, Temple Bar, the Guinness brewery and other major attractions. It's also a short walk from excellent shopping and the city's popular restaurant and bar scene. The Academy Plaza was recently expanded to include three restaurants and conference facilities. All rooms and suites have been tastefully redecorated in a cozy, modern style using leather, wood and warm colors.
Highlights
  • Centrally located hotel a stone's throw from Trinity College, Temple Bar and other attractions/shopping
  • Hotel's three restaurants offer fine dining or pub atmosphere
  • Spa and gym
  • Games room
Rooms

Academy Plaza Hotel boasts 235 bedrooms and suites able to accommodate everyone from singles to families. Rich shades of red and cream and solid wood decor along with black leather headboards and marble bathrooms give rooms a warm, contemporary feel. Super-comfort beds, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi provide everything needed for a comfortable stay. Rooms also have air-conditioning, a laptop-size safe, hair dryer and iron. Deluxe suites have a separate lounge area to relax in.

Features

The Academy Plaza offers guests three dining choices: traditional Irish fare from Oscar's, upscale Asian cuisine at Abacus and bistro-style dining at Sir Harry's Bar and Brasserie. Guests can make use of the hotel's gym and games room and Spa Salon offers a variety of relaxation treatments. Free Wi-Fi access is available, as well as a complimentary Internet desk and 24-hour desk service and room service. The Academy Plaza has facilities for the disabled, and rooms for the handicapped are available. The hotel has 5 meeting rooms and can provide a full complement of AV equipment for conferences and business meetings.

Transportation
  • 24-hour airport bus service
  • train service from Connolly or Tara Street stations
  • Local bus service on O'Connell Street
  • Taxi service
Attractions
  • Temple Bar (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
  • Trinity College (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
  • St. Stephen's Green (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
  • Bank of Ireland Arts Center (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
  • St. Michan's Church (0.7 mi / 1.2 km)
  • Chester Beatty Library (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
  • Dublin Castle (0.7 mi / 1.1 km)
  • Guinness Storehouse (1.3 mi / 2.1 km)
Business
  • 13 meeting rooms covering 8,900 square feet
  • 5 meeting rooms, capacity for 225 people
  • Close to International Financial Services Center (IFSC)

BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel Rooms

Standard Double
The Room offers a Double Bed with individually controlled air-conditioning,super-comfort beds,fully interactive flat screen tv,laptop sized safe,complimentary wireless internet access,iron and ironing board,marble finish bathroom with hair-dryer,tea/coffee,direct dial telephone,integrated work-desk area.
Twin Room
The Room offers a Twin Bed with individually controlled air-conditioning,super-comfort beds,fully interactive flat screen tv,laptop sized safe,complimentary wireless internet access,iron and ironing board,marble finish bathroom with hair-dryer,tea/coffee,direct dial telephone,integrated work-desk area.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
Activities
Health club
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business centre
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

53.3525 -6.2598
Area served
The Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel is situated just off O'Connell Street.It is just a short stroll from the best international shopping,Temple bar,Trinity college,St.Stephens Green, galleries,IFSC business district,and famous city sights.
Nearby airports
Dublin International Airport.
Area description
The AIRCOACH bus service stops just beside the hotel and operates to the airport approx every 15 minutes. The service runs 24 hours, every day. A taxi from the airport should cost approximately 25.Driving time to hotel is 20 minutes and distance is 10 kilometres. A Taxi rank is located within 1 minute of the hotel. Both mainline railway stations, and the DART (electric train service) are easily reached, with just an eight minute stroll to both Connolly and Tara St. stations. The DART is the ideal mode of transport for guests looking to explore the picturesque east coast while it also runs through Dun Laoghaire making it easy for tourists travelling by boat to reach the city centre. It is only a 6 minute walk from the hotel to Dublin's central bus station, Busaras, where all provincial bus services from Dublin depart. The majority of Dublin buses stop near to the hotel, on O'Connell Street or the surrounding area.

Nearby points of interest

  • James Joyce Centre: 0.1 mi
  • Parnell Square: 0.2 mi
  • Dublin Writers' Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane: 0.2 mi
  • General Post Office: 0.2 mi
  • National Wax Museum: 0.3 mi
  • Abbey Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Kings Inns: 0.3 mi
  • Button Factory: 0.5 mi
  • Meeting House Square: 0.6 mi
  • Smithfield: 0.6 mi
  • Old Library and Book of Kells: 0.7 mi
  • Croke Park: 0.7 mi
  • Old Jameson Distillery: 0.7 mi
  • Dublin Mall: 0.7 mi
  • James Joyce Centre: 0.1 mi
  • Parnell Square: 0.2 mi
  • Dublin Writers' Museum: 0.2 mi
  • Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane: 0.2 mi
  • General Post Office: 0.2 mi
  • National Wax Museum: 0.3 mi
  • Abbey Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Kings Inns: 0.3 mi
  • Button Factory: 0.5 mi
  • Meeting House Square: 0.6 mi
  • Smithfield: 0.6 mi
  • Old Library and Book of Kells: 0.7 mi
  • Croke Park: 0.7 mi
  • Old Jameson Distillery: 0.7 mi
  • Dublin Mall: 0.7 mi
  • Christ Church Cathedral: 0.8 mi
  • National Library of Ireland: 0.8 mi
  • National Museum of Archaeology and History: 0.9 mi
  • National Gallery of Ireland: 0.9 mi
  • Leinster House: 0.9 mi
  • Baile Phib: 0.9 mi
  • Oscar Wilde House: 0.9 mi
  • St Stephen's Green: 0.9 mi
  • National Musuem of Ireland: 0.9 mi
  • The Coombe: 0.9 mi
  • St Patricks Cathedral: 1 mi
  • An Port Thoir: 1 mi
  • St Michan's Church: 1 mi
  • Warrenmount: 1.3 mi
  • Arbour Hill: 1.3 mi
  • Guinness Storehouse: 1.3 mi
  • Dublin Port: 1.5 mi
  • Mount Brown: 1.6 mi
  • Irish Museum of Modern Art: 1.6 mi
  • Maryland: 1.8 mi
  • Irishtown: 1.8 mi
  • Dublin Zoo: 1.8 mi
  • Rathmines: 2.1 mi
  • Kilmainham Gaol: 2.4 mi
  • Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum: 2.4 mi
  • Phoenix Park: 2.9 mi
  • Donnybrook: 3.1 mi
  • Raheny: 4 mi
  • Castleknock: 4.4 mi
  • Stillorgan: 5 mi

Dining

Sir Harry's Bar & Brasserie
Situated to the right of the lobby and reception area, Sir Harry's Brasserie has a tantalising menu of traditional dishes and contemporary international cuisine created by our renowned head chef. Lunch is served from 12.00pm to 2.00pm and dinner from 6.00pm to 9.00pm, seven days a week. The brand new contemporary styled lounge / bar has been stylishly furnished in a modern and cosmopolitan design and is Quickly becoming one of the most fashionable and popular places in Dublin city. In part of the bar, a breathtaking chandelier feature hangs from the 'cloud filled' ceiling, which at night turns into an enchanting blanket of twinkling stars.
Salon
The Best Western Academy Plaza Hotel's brand new Hair, Beauty & Massage Salon gives guests the option of treating themselves to some of the latest beauty and relaxation techniques from our expert beautician and masseuse. Whether you've spent a hard days shopping in the capital or a busy day working, why not spend the evening relaxing with a sensual massage or being beautified for a night on the town in the hotel's brand new beauty salon. skin and body care products with an array of treatments available
Gym
Our guest use gym is fully kitted out with state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, allowing you to keep your mind and body fit. Add some fun to your stay and visit the hotel games room.
Oscar's Restaurant
Situated next to Sir Harry's Bar & Brasserie, our elegant Oscars restaurant is open for breakfast from 7.00am to 10.00am Monday to Friday and from 7.30am to 11.00am on Saturdays and Sundays. Oscars can also be spaciously laid out to cater for groups or private dinners. Our chef's menus combine interesting new styles of cuisine along with many of the traditional Irish favourites. Each dish is carefully prepared and served within a relaxed and congenial atmosphere. An extensive wine list is available to compliment your meal.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (271)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

Overall score

4.3 / 5
271 out of 271
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.3

98% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
O'Connell Lass
Wisconsin
29 Nov 2009

Unbeatable location for the price

The hotel staff was unbelievably friendly and helpful. They answered all of our questions with ease and knowledge. Just an example of how wonderful they were...it was raining quite hard as we were leaving for home. My niece could not find her umbrella and one of the staff members at the front desk tracked down an umbrella for her knowing she wouldn't be able to return it. Talk about service!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Check out the Arlington Hotel Bar...outstanding atmosphere! Live Irish music and dancing nightly and reported to be one of the largest bars in Ireland.

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Morgan B.
Mount Shasta, CA
1 May 2010

Great Location

Everything has been great. It is simply a nice hotel in a great location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Wolfhound Groupie
Racine, WI, USA
18 May 2010

Great location!

Location just off O'Connell St. and a short walk from Airlink Bus to airport made this hotel a winner. Great staff, very helpful. Liked the free computer acccess. With the impending ash problems it was important to be able to check the airport status freqently. I found everything in the city center easy to reach by walking from this location. Hotel had a pub that served good food at a decent price so didn't have to go searching for food if too tired from a big day.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Be sure to go to the open air market off Henry St. on Saturday morning. Lots of flowers, fruits, and vegs. Then walk to the Temple Bar live food market in the afternoon and enjoy wonderful outdoor eating at food stands that include fresh cheeses, breads, and grilled meats. Yum!

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Covington, Ohio
1 Jul 2010

Unbeatable location for the price

Really.....no complaints. Good location to walk to places.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
roseymac
n ireland
1 Jul 2010

clean and comfortable

The academy plaza is very central. Standard rooms are small but very clean. Beds very comfortable. Didnt eat there but did buy a very pricey round of drinks in the bar (probably the same price as any hotel in Dublin).Lively bar next door but this did not disturb us at all. Would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Not Applicable

Shop around for meal deals - plenty to be had

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
arlington heights, IL
14 Jul 2010

dublin

the hotel was very nice, very clean, good room, it was a bit noisy since we were there during the World Cup and there is a bar next door that was showing the games outside!! The hotel breakfast was good, tour bus picked up across the street, hotel is 500 feet from main street where there is plenty to do!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

pick up a dublin pass online- pick up at airport, saves you a lot of money at attraction sites, buy a hop on hop off bus tour- drives you to all the great location and picks you up at your leisure, they run all day. Buy a train pass to take side trips to other towns you may want to see!

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Israel
31 Jul 2010

Best Western, Dublin

Room was comfortable but real small.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
los angeles, ca
3 Aug 2010

stayed in 15 hotels, this was the best

the hotel was great. it's near shopping and temple bar (which is a huge tourist attraction) and its a reasonable walk to everywhere else. the rooms were bigger than any hotel i stayed in all summer. i visited 15 cities and this hotel was the best hotel i stayed in (mind you, i did not stay in hostels/shacks..3-4 stars or up) it was just great. staff was helpful, easy to use everything...just altogether pleasant. i would definitely recommend it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
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Business
London
5 Aug 2010

Central location and value for money

Does what is says on the tin. No bells and whistles but a clean room, relatively smooth check in and out, good price and location make this a good place to stay on Business or for short leisure trips.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Toronto
29 Aug 2010

Good Stay

This hotel is very clean and we found the rooms to be comfortable and quiet. The location is very convenient with restaurants, pubs, shopping and sights nearby. We particularly appreciated the 2 free internet terminals in the lobby to help us book other stays and check emails. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

There are many department stores and shopping nearby the hotel.

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