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To ensure our guest evaluation is always up to date and to allow for hotel improvements, our Hotel Score is the mean of the most recent 100 guest ratings.
19/7/2010
"GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION - THE HOTEL IS SITUATED JUST OFF O`CONNEL STREET. "
18/7/2010
"Problems; Cold Water/bath and shower; Extraction vent in bathroom not working; Safe wouldnt open. "
REported our problems which were promptly investigated. We arrived on a Saturday. Vent and cold water problem we thought would not be able to be fixed until Monday. This did not happen. On Tuesday we requested a change of room. We were up graded to a family room with no extra cost. Staff are excellent. Breakfast unchanged throughout our 5day stay. Abacus buffet AWFUL!! Not enough staff on at breakfast time.
13/7/2010
"Perfect location and spotless room"
12/7/2010
"-"
very nice breakfast,friendly staff,let us check in early .would go back.
12/7/2010
"Modern, Clean & Central"
Just off O`Connell Street, 5 mins walk to shops (Grafton St. etc.) or 10 mins to Temple Bar area - the Academy Plaza is centrally positioned, smart, modern and clean. Staff were friendly, and facilities were good. There were no nasty surprises on entering our room, it was fresh and comfortable. We had no previous experience of this hotel (booked online) but couldn`t fault it. Everyone has different experiences in hotels, and therefore different tales to tell, but this is an honest review and we would recommend anyone looking to stay in Dublin to seriously consider the Academy Plaza.
12/7/2010
"Highly Recommended"
6/7/2010
"great"
Perfect location very central but away from the crowd ... IDEAl. The room spacious enough very clean. Staff very friendly especially the guy at the bar. we spent three days there and we always went out for breakfast apart from the last day and I have to say it was fantastic. Dublin is a very expensive city and to be honest the breakfast in the hotel was excellent and worth every penny or cents...:-) comparing to other cafes very cheap. Anyway I would definetely recommend this Hotel to eveyone. Great week end .
4/7/2010
"-"
Very modern, clean, well positioned hotel. Close to the main shops and 10 mins walk from Temple Bar and 15 mins walk from Grafton Street. Rooms were compact and quiet but had everything you required. Breakfast was efficiently run and the new Abacus `All you can eat` was excellent value for money.
3/7/2010
"Very relaxing"
Arrived at hotel, and was given a room overlooking a pub. We asked to move, and were given a very nice quiet room. Overall stayy was excellent, and very relaxing, as the matress was really nice, and there was air con, so the room didn`t get too hot!
28/6/2010
"Excellent location"
Good hotel in excellent location. Walking distance to verything we needed and wanted to see. Good breakfast. Good room with good facilities - hiar dryer, iron etc which is not always standard. Nice reception area with place to chill and meet up with friends. One room troo lcose to nearby bar - very noisy but moved next day to better room with no fuss. Would definately return to this hotel when coming back to Dublin.
26/6/2010
"Fine for a business trip"
solo traveller for one niht only. Convenient location, clean and exceedingly pleasant reception staff on the plus, but minus for smallish room (albeit I was alone so that didnt matter) no bikkies on the tea tray ( thats just cheap and a bugbear of mine) and a poor quality hairdryer - these are minors really!!
26/6/2010
"the hotel was very comfortable and there are no complaints. the staff were all very friendly."
We were happy with our oom - a very modern bathroom and excellent large double bed. however the breakfast food was appalling . there was little choice - only between a full cooked breakfast or some tired looking ham and processed cheese slices. The hot food was almost cold, with indigestable over salty bacon, greasy eggs ( fried - there was no other choice available). The tomatoes were stone cold and the tinned mushrooms were cheap and had a nasty taste. There was no jam provided for the croissants 9 which were inedible in any event. The food in the hotel`s two restaurants left much to be desired. Having picked the two most expensive dishes available in Harry;s , the lamb shank was returned, since it was grey in colour and tough in texture. and half of the the sirloin steak was left on the plate, as it was too tough to eat. Altogether an unpleasant evening.
25/6/2010
"Very comfortable stay, staff very friendly and accomodating, food very good."
23/6/2010
"-"
I was only in Dublin for 24 hours. Hotel was very nice, staff friendly and helpful. Ate out at night and had to leave before breakfast so unable to comment on food/service etc
22/6/2010
"Excellent Reception staff..Great breakfasts,comfy bed.,great place to stay in Dublin"
20/6/2010
"Great value for money"
18/6/2010
"-"
Fantastic location in Dublin. Everywhere I wanted to get to was within walking distance. I always find Best Western beds very comfortable and this was no exception. Facilities were very good. Breakfast from 7 am to 10 am was hassle free, and plenty of it. Staff throughtout the hotel were helpful and friendly. Would certainly book again.
17/6/2010
"Friendly and helpful."
We had a brilliant stay in this hotel. Our first time in Dublin. Although the room was rather small it was very clean and well equipped, hairdryer, tea,coffee etc.Breakfast was fabulous with everything you could want. Would love to go back to Dublin and certainly stay there again
17/6/2010
"Nice Hotel (would definitely go back)"
The rooms were spotless and quite modern and spacious. The breakfast and service was excellent. The reception staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
9/6/2010
"Excellent hotel with staff who made us feel so at home"
We`ve just spent two nights at the hotel and unfortunately it rained most of the time but the hotel staff were great. We wanted for nothing our whole stay. They even helped us to find ways to entertain our 20mth old whilst it rained. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to Dublin.
6/6/2010
"-"
very good hotel good location
1/6/2010
"ROOM V/GOOD BREAKFAST VERY NICE NO NEED TO UPGRADE"
31/5/2010
"Great Hotel"
Excellent room,staff very good right in the town center very enjoyable stay will book again.
24/5/2010
"Great value for money"
Staff very helpful. Hotel modern and clean. Everything provided in rooms to make your stay comfortable. will stay here on my next visit to Dublin
18/5/2010
"An excellent hotel with welcoming, friendly and efficient staff. A superb place to stay."
12/5/2010
"Fantastic!"
The deal was good. The breakfast was lovely. The room was great, we upgraded for a few extra euro. The location was very convenient. Need I say more?! I have already recommended this hotel to friends and family.
8/5/2010
"Excellent value for money great location"
The hotel staff are very helpfull and offer lots of advice on the area if needed the location was fantastic and only a short walk from all the main attractions and the bus stop was right outside. the rooms are very clean and had everything needed. We will be going back!
5/5/2010
"A pleasure to stay there. And will return . "
it should be far higher than a three star rating, we could not fault the hotel or its staff.
3/5/2010
"Ideal location for all parts of Dublin."
The Hotel Academy Plaza is very clean, the rooms are spacious and with good facilities. The staff are all very friendly, the breakfast was very good value, the hotel allowed us to book in early.
25/4/2010
"-"
Excellent stay clean, friendly and close to all amenities would recommed too others
22/4/2010
"First Class Hotel"
Staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel very clean and comfortable with good facilities. Breakfast a must, plenty of choice and all freshly prepared. Hotel location very central.
13/4/2010
"too much noise"
Really nice, clean hotel. Friendly, helpful staff. We arrived at 10am and they let us check in at that time which was really good. But there is too much noise from the surrounding bars, peolpe talking, singing and shouting til 2.30am and then the bar staff moving barrels and emptying bottle bins at 8.30am!! on this basis i would not recommend this hotel, which is a shame as it is in a very good location for all the sights.
30/3/2010
"Friendly staff who are very helpful combined with a very convenient location, great!"
We have been regularly staying at the hotel for over a decade and will continue to do so. Keep up the good work.
25/3/2010
"Excellent stay, no problems"
Room was very comfortable, staff were very friendly and helpfull. Breakfast was amazing
25/3/2010
"Excellent hotel ,friendly helpful staff., Great location , airport bus stop round from the hotel"
My only complaint. Both my wife and myself are vegetarians, very little if anything on either menu.
25/3/2010
"Very Comfortable rooms"
Having stayed at the Academy Plaza 2 years previously, I was delighted to see that it was available yet again. I`m very pleased with both the location and, within, the hotel cleanliness and general hotel services.
23/3/2010
"Centrally situated hotel at start of open-topped bus tours!"
Very smart, clean hotel. Excellent service and great breakfasts. Position of hand soap container in en-suite is questionable!
22/3/2010
"Excellent value for money."
Central location. Clean, comfortable rooms with no noise from traffic. The food in the restaurant was also excellent as well as the buffet breakfast. All staff were friendly and efficient.
22/3/2010
"A well appointed hotel, which was full when we stayed. However the service by the staff was very,ver"
20/3/2010
"A first class hotel in the middle of Dublin"
fresh towels every day - what a luxury
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