£44.44 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 18 Feb 2013 Check-out 21 Feb 2013

Ballsbridge Hotel

3 stars
Pembroke Road,, Ballsbridge, Dublin,
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
50 reviews
Nice and Comfortable

The staff are pleasant, helpful and informative. Location - not far from city, the bus fare is only... See full review

  • Sarah Azahari
  • 30 Jan 2013
great hotel for dublin city break

we had a really good stay at this hotel. check in staff very good room excellent tea / coffee... See full review

  • mpkh
  • 29 Aug 2012
Great location in Dublin beside the Aviva Stadium, Dart railway and the RDS & just a 15 minute walk to Dublin city centre. The Aircoach & city buses stop right outside the hotel. Ballsbridge Hotel offers affordable 4 star accommodation and is in close proximity to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, O2 Arena and Dublin Convention Centre. Raglans Restaurant offers authentic Irish cuisine in a contemporary menu. Freshly baked snacks, specialist teas & great coffees are also available from the Cafe area of the lobby. The Dubliner Pub is a traditional Irish pub with an informal dining area and has live music at the weekends. All the hotel bedrooms feature ensuite bathroom, TVs, telephones & tea/coffee making facilities. Beds are adorned in crisp sheets and thick duvets.

Ballsbridge Hotel Rooms

Double Room
Our 134 classic double rooms all come with en-suite bathrooms. These rooms have one queen bed and can comfortably accommodate up to two guests. Each room has a cable TV, ensuite bathroom, hairdryer, two armchairs and a mahogany writing desk.
Twin Room
Each of our 124 classic twin rooms has an en-suite bathroom, queen bed and a single bed. They can comfortably accommodate up to 3 guests. Each room has ensuite bathroom, cable TV, hairdryer, two armchairs and a mahogany writing desk.

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Hotel Map

53.3331 -6.2327
Area served
Dublin
Nearby airports
International Airport:Dublin 15 kms
Area description
The leafy and affluent suburb of Ballsbridge is a leisurely stroll from the main shopping areas of Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green. Take a detour through Merrion or Herbert Park or stroll along the nearby canal. Take your time in choosing which award-winning restaurant you plan on dining in and which bar or nightclub you plan on visiting. Dublin has much to offer and D4 is the perfect base. The hotel is easily accessible by DART (city rail), Aircoach, Bus or Train.

Nearby points of interest

  • Irishtown: 0.7 mi
  • Oscar Wilde House: 0.9 mi
  • Dublin Port: 1 mi
  • National Museum of Archaeology and History: 1 mi
  • National Gallery of Ireland: 1 mi
  • National Musuem of Ireland: 1 mi
  • Leinster House: 1 mi
  • National Library of Ireland: 1.1 mi
  • St Michan's Church: 1.2 mi
  • St Stephen's Green: 1.3 mi
  • Dublin Mall: 1.3 mi
  • An Port Thoir: 1.4 mi
  • Donnybrook: 1.4 mi
  • Abbey Theatre: 1.5 mi
  • Meeting House Square: 1.5 mi
  • Irishtown: 0.7 mi
  • Oscar Wilde House: 0.9 mi
  • Dublin Port: 1 mi
  • National Museum of Archaeology and History: 1 mi
  • National Gallery of Ireland: 1 mi
  • National Musuem of Ireland: 1 mi
  • Leinster House: 1 mi
  • National Library of Ireland: 1.1 mi
  • St Michan's Church: 1.2 mi
  • St Stephen's Green: 1.3 mi
  • Dublin Mall: 1.3 mi
  • An Port Thoir: 1.4 mi
  • Donnybrook: 1.4 mi
  • Abbey Theatre: 1.5 mi
  • Meeting House Square: 1.5 mi
  • Button Factory: 1.5 mi
  • Rathmines: 1.5 mi
  • General Post Office: 1.6 mi
  • Old Library and Book of Kells: 1.6 mi
  • St Patricks Cathedral: 1.7 mi
  • Christ Church Cathedral: 1.7 mi
  • Warrenmount: 1.8 mi
  • James Joyce Centre: 1.8 mi
  • Parnell Square: 1.9 mi
  • Kings Inns: 1.9 mi
  • The Coombe: 1.9 mi
  • Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane: 2 mi
  • Smithfield: 2 mi
  • Dublin Writers' Museum: 2 mi
  • National Wax Museum: 2 mi
  • Croke Park: 2.1 mi
  • Old Jameson Distillery: 2.1 mi
  • Guinness Storehouse: 2.3 mi
  • Maryland: 2.6 mi
  • Baile Phib: 2.6 mi
  • Mount Brown: 2.6 mi
  • Irish Museum of Modern Art: 2.7 mi
  • Arbour Hill: 2.8 mi
  • Dublin Zoo: 3.3 mi
  • Stillorgan: 3.3 mi
  • Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum: 3.5 mi
  • Kilmainham Gaol: 3.5 mi
  • Raheny: 4.3 mi
  • Phoenix Park: 4.4 mi
  • Leopardstown: 4.8 mi

Amenities

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber/Beauty shop
  • Business centre
  • Concierge
  • Conference facilities
  • Currency exchange
  • Doctor on call
  • Elevators
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Wireless internet

Dining

Breakfast
Breakfast is in Raglans Restaurant. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day according to the experts. You can enjoy yours in the tranquil ambience of Raglans. Choose between a large continental selection of freshly baked rolls, pastries, fruit, cereals and freshly squeezed juices or if you would prefer something more substantial, help yourself to our full Irish Breakfast buffet. Breakfast is served daily from 7am to 10:30am.
Bar
The Dubliner Pub Established in 1963, the Dubliner Pub has built a reputation for authentic Irish pub grub and craic that draws in many eclectic locals, so you'll be sure to experience first hand the warmth and vitality that is synonymous with any visit to our fair city. With traditional music at the weekends and big screens for all the big games, the Dubliner is the place to enjoy the craic and lively banter into the early hours of the morning.
Barber Shop
In town for an important interview or just want to impress the ladies, then pop along to Gerrard's Barber Shop just inside the door of the Ballsbridge Inn. Established in 1972 and gaining in reputation since, you can treat yourself to a shave or a new look from a European Barber Championship gold medal winner.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1300
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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (50)

Ratings and reviews for Ballsbridge Hotel

Overall score

3.6 / 5
50 out of 50
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
3.6
Room comfort:
3.3
Location:
3.9
Value:
3.8

80% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Sarah Azahari
Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
30 Jan 2013

Nice and Comfortable

The staff are pleasant, helpful and informative. Location - not far from city, the bus fare is only 2.15euro. The hotel provides a lot of car parks but unfortunately guests have to pay for it (not complimentary for guests). Overall our stay was magnificent and we definitely will stay here again if we come to Dublin.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Have a nice shopping by strolling along the Henry and Grafton Street or if you have time go to KIldare for the factory outlet.

Review of Ballsbridge Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Lisa Lou
Worksop, England
4 Jan 2013

Excellent hotel

The hotel is situated in a lovely neighbourhood and a 15-20min walk from centre of Dublin or a very short bus journey (the stop is right outside the hotel). The hotel itself was lovely and the staff were very friendly, we particularly enjoyed the fact that the Dubliner pub next door joins right onto the hotel so you don't even have to leave the building! Excellent hotel, would definitely stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Ballsbridge Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Maryland
20 Sep 2012

Convenient, great value

This was our second time staying at this hotel....first time was 3 years ago. The place was a bit shabby then, but has been upgraded and looks fine now. the value is great....rooms in other hotels in this fashionable part of Dublin will cost you three times as much. The location is excellent....a five minute ride by bus from downtown. Local buses and the airport coach stop just outside the hotel entrance. Staff is knowledgeable about surrounding area. Would certainly recommend this hotel.

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

Reviewer score

3
London Gal
London
31 Aug 2012

Long weekend with the girls

Fairly average hotel for a girls' weekend away, but great staff at the front desk who were always happy to help regardless of the time of day (or night). Closely situated to the DART rail, and AVIVA stadium but quite a walk from the centre of town for those who like to stroll. I doubt we could have asked for more for the great deal we got for hotel and flights, however small details could have been monitored better such as bath towels without holes. Would return to this hotel provided the deal was right, and perhaps if I was going to watch rugby. But if you want to be in the heart of the action, I would probably pick a different hotel.

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

Reviewer score

5
mpkh
ireland
29 Aug 2012

great hotel for dublin city break

we had a really good stay at this hotel. check in staff very good room excellent tea / coffee facilities. clean well run and a bus into the city stops just outside the door.we stayed here for the tall ships excellent value , great food . pub beside hotel very good also.

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

great menu in bar.

Review of Ballsbridge Hotel

Reviewer score

3
cyrus23
dublin ireland
3 Aug 2012

Average place

This place has excellent service although the all around experience was fair

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

Get a bus pass

Review of Ballsbridge Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Emerald Ex Pat
Business
NYC
15 Jul 2012

Last minute trip

Booked in to the Ballsbridge Hotel after an overnight trip from NY. The front desk staff managed to get a room cleaned up well before check in time so that I could get refreshed before a drive down the country. I had few needs over my stay but the best thing is they did not invade your privacy. Overnight parking was a bit stiff and should be included in an overnight stay. That is Ireland for you, plenty of add on fees and extras that you do not expect.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Check out Beshofs fish and chip shop for an authentic hearty traditional meal

Review of Ballsbridge Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Nicola Broken Hair Brush
Somerset
12 Jul 2012

Not all staff were unwelcoming

As we were checking in to our rooms i went to a young lady who told me to take a seat, i started to worry as i was left for 25 minutes. in the end i decided to go to see what was happening as all the other people we went with had no problems upon going to the reception desk i spoke to another lady who said that the woman who was dealing with me had gone on her break!!! i was amazed at this, how could she tell me to take a seat & wait when all she was doing was going on her break, she could have told me this & i would have checked in with someone else. Esther the kind receptionist kindly checked us into our rooms & was very helpful. I have also had a problem with the maid as on the Saturday we went out & had a lovely day then once returning back to the hotel i was unable to locate my hair brush, my & my partner looked everywhere then upon moving our clothing from the top of our suitcase we found the missing brush which had been broken & hidden underneath the clothes! Firstly this is disgusting that a maid could be so dishonest & not admitting to doing this! From then on we decided that we no longer wanted the maids to go into our room so put the Do Not Disturb sign on our door after that. Apart from the beginning we had a lovely stay at this hotel and if certain staff members we indisciplined & taught some manners then i would stay there again. Esther was a great help with many things and if it wasn't for her then we would have had a rubbish holiday!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
2
Sightseeing tip: In Hotel

Use the Hop on Hop Off bus tours they were amazing & the drivers were very kind & funny.

Review of Ballsbridge Hotel

Reviewer score

4
MJM3
Tuscany , ITaly
12 Jul 2012

good place

Overall comfortable and friendly hotel. Although the staff ignored do not disturb sign one morning.

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

Reviewer score

5
ShamrocksnShenanigans
Washington D.C.
17 May 2012

IM BOOKING AGAIN!!!

I absolutely LOVED The Ballsbridge Hotel. Not only was it conveniently located to everything I wanted, but the Hotel staff were very accomodating! My room was absolutely huge! The bed was absolutely comfortable! It's in a very safe area so I didnt mind coming back to the Hotel at late hours. You are in walking distance to alot of eateries and shops, if you want to walk up to Grafton Street. It's right across from the Bank and most of the Embassies. They also have a pay computers if you forgot any of your electronics, like I did. Everything was clean, and they never came in your room when you had the "No Attention Needed" sign hanging. The Bathroom was an absolute delite, with a deep tub perfect for a nice relaxing bath.

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