The Gresham Hotel - Dublin

23 Upper O Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland
Hotel Info: 020 3 027 8143
Guest rating 8.6 / 10
80% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 7.8)
Location. The Gresham Hotel is located in Dublin, Ireland. Two kilometres from the Chester Beatty Library Three kilometres from the National Museum of Ireland Hotel Features. Restaurant and bars Room service Fitness centre Guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access LCD televisions with pay movies Safes Official Rating provided by the FáilteFáilte assigns an official star rating for hotels in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated as 4-stars.
53.35174, -6.26097
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Guest review summary

  • 8.6 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 80% Recommended
  • 20 Reviews
  • 8.2  Hotel Service
  • 8.0  Room Comfort
  • 8.0  Hotel Condition
  • 8.8  Room Cleanliness

Average rating by Guest Trip Type

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (20) 8.6
Business (2) 9.0
Romance (2) 9.0
Family (1) 8.0
With Friends (3) 8.6
All Others (12) 8.4

Overview

Location.
Situated in the City Center North neighborhood, in the heart of Dublin, this property is close to Gate Theatre, James Joyce Cultural Centre, and Garden of Remembrance. Also nearby are General Post Office and The Spire.

Features.
The Gresham Hotel has a health club and a fitness facility. Business amenities include a business center, high-speed Internet access, and secretarial services. The Gresham Hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. 24-hour room service is available. Event facilities include conference rooms. The staff can arrange dry cleaning/laundry services. Additional amenities include 24-hour room service, a concierge desk, and multilingual staff. This is a smoke-free property (fines may apply for violations).

Guestrooms.
Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. Turndown service is offered on request. Guestrooms have LCD televisions with pay movies. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, direct-dial phones, and voice mail. All guestrooms offer kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms feature hair dryers. Guestroom services include a turndown service. All guestrooms at The Gresham Hotel are non-smoking.

Notifications:

Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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Facilities

Services

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Health club
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Self parking

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Secretarial services

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Flat-panel television
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Kitchenette
  • LCD television
  • Minibar
  • Non-smoking only
  • Pay movies
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Trouser press
  • Turndown service
  • Voice mail
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

General

  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Number of floors: 5;
  • Number of rooms: 288;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Smoke-free property
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Guestrooms Guestrooms

Standard Double

One double bed or two single beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD television with pay movies. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Safe.

All rooms include All rooms include
  • Air conditioning
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Flat-panel television
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Kitchenette
  • LCD television
  • Minibar
  • Non-smoking only
  • Pay movies
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Trouser press
  • Turndown service
  • Voice mail
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)

Standard Twin

2 twin beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Direct-dial phone with voicemail. LCD television with pay movies. In-room safe.

All rooms include

Superior Double

One double bed or two single beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD television with pay movies. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Safe.

All rooms include

Superior Twin

2 twin beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Direct-dial phone with voicemail. LCD television with pay movies. In-room safe.

All rooms include

Terms & conditions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.

Area map

The Gresham Hotel City Center North

A short guide to City Center North

The heart of this area is broad bustling O’Connell Street with its many monuments and grand buildings. Most famous is the General Post Office, the Republicans’ headquarters during the 1916 Easter Rising. The surrounding streets have a more local feel than south of the river but still include some fine Georgian buildings and important attractions, including The Hugh Lane (Dublin City) Gallery, the Dublin Writers’ Museum and the James Joyce Centre.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • Gate Theatre - 200 yards
  • James Joyce Cultural Centre - 300 yards
  • Garden of Remembrance - 300 yards
  • General Post Office (GPO) - 300 yards
  • Dublin Writers Museum - 400 yards
  • Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art - 400 yards
  • City Centre North - 400 yards
  • Anna Livia Millennium Fountain - 500 yards
  • Abbey Theatre - 500 yards
  • The Spire - 500 yards

3.0+ mi

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 5.3 miles

Reviews

The Gresham Hotel 2009.12.19
Not recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Dec 19, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="10"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness

The following English reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

The Gresham Hotel 2009.11.04
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 4, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 6.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.10.10
Recommended Trip type: All Others "will definately be going back to The Gresham Hotel Dublin"

Reviewed by B of Liverpool on Oct 10, 2009

staff were really friendly, always pleased to help, the hotel was fantastic, the room it self was perfect, we will be definatley be going back to dublin, and we will most definaltely be staying at The Gresham Hotel.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.10.06
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Good Size Room with a Great Location"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 6, 2009

I enjoyed staying at The Gresham Hotel. The hotel is located on O'Connell St in a convenient center of Dublin, shopping, and tourist places. This hotel was between 5-10 minute walk to get to the shopping areas, depending on where you were shopping since there are so many places to shop. It is also about a 10 minute walk to the Temple Bar area. I had a room facing the street because I wanted a view of the people walking by, however I would recommend a room on a higher floor facing the back of the hotel if you do not want to hear the street noise which does continue all night long. The bedding in the room was comfy, the bathroom was a good size with upgraded fixtures, and there was a nice size flatscreen tv in the room. Another plus of this hotel's location is that all the cabs wait at the taxi stand right across the street from the hotel which is convenient when you need to leave very early in the morning. The staff was friendly as well as helpful with directions, plus the front desk will convert cash from several currencies for you.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.09.13
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Will go back for sure"

Reviewed by B of Saddleworth on Sep 13, 2009

This famous hotel lived up to its reputation, the room was dated, and we had no view, but it contained everything we needed and more. The louge was wonderful for sitting watching the world go by and having a afternoon tea. Would go back.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.09.08
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Centrally located"

Reviewed by Lin of New York on Sep 8, 2009

Hotel very clean, older European style. Staff was very nice, business center was free of charge. Rooms were very small however, with very small gym. Also there were no newspapers or things to read in the room. Hotel had a "British Tea" that was very substantial. Hotel had European sensibility. Would stay again. NIce big tub.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.08.25
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Can't wait to go back"

Reviewed by C of San Diego on Aug 25, 2009

This hotel was perfectly located right in the heart of all the action of downtown Dublin. The lounge and restaurant were very well appointed and the room, although small, was clean and more than sufficient with its amenities like easy to access Wi-Fi and wonderful full shower head. Service was immediate and friendly. We will definitely use this hotel upon a return visit to this fun city.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.08.25
Recommended Trip type: All Others "The perfect getaway"

Reviewed by M of Cork on Aug 25, 2009

We had a lovely stay at the Gresham. Our last visit was Christmas when we took in 2 shows and did a little shopping. This time we.took in the Kilmainham tour, had dinner in one of the hotel resturants, walked on the boardwalk to the Olympia to see a show, strolled back through Temple Bar. We went out for breakfast as it was a bit pricey at the hotel. We then got the Luas to Croke Park to see our team win! Alltogether a brilliant weekend! The Gresham is right at thecentre of things with a lovely atmosphere. Will return soon.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.08.19
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Great palce to spend our last night in Dublin"

Reviewed by Rick of Orange County on Aug 19, 2009

I had originally was going to spend the begining of my 25 day europe trip @ the Gresham and then found some un favorable comments on trip advisor, so i stayed away at first. Boy were they wrong, staff was adequate, hotel interior was better than expected, and the room was large and quite. hotel is right in fornt of the airlink bus connection to and from Dublin airport. Only a 10 minute walk to Temple Bar, Trinity College, and Grafton St. Only regret is that i did'nt stay more nights at the Gresham. Would stay here again if i were to return to Dublin.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.08.10
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Good Size Room with a Great Location"

Reviewed by Shawn of Chicago on Aug 10, 2009

I enjoyed staying at The Gresham Hotel. The hotel is located on O'Connell St in a convenient center of Dublin, shopping, and tourist places. This hotel was between 5-10 minute walk to get to the shopping areas, depending on where you were shopping since there are so many places to shop. It is also about a 10 minute walk to the Temple Bar area. I had a room facing the street because I wanted a view of the people walking by, however I would recommend a room on a higher floor facing the back of the hotel if you do not want to hear the street noise which does continue all night long. The bedding in the room was comfy, the bathroom was a good size with upgraded fixtures, and there was a nice size flatscreen tv in the room. Another plus of this hotel's location is that all the cabs wait at the taxi stand right across the street from the hotel which is convenient when you need to leave very early in the morning. The staff was friendly as well as helpful with directions, plus the front desk will convert cash from several currencies for you.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.08.08
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great Location Great Hotel"

Reviewed by A of London on Aug 8, 2009

Although there are cheaper hotels in Dublin, The Gresham is worth the extra cost if you are looking for a quite, clean and friendly hotel. The clientele this hotel seems to attract was evident when I entered, and saw the average age of the people having tea were about 50 plus. While I don’t fall into this age bracket, it gave me the reassurance that I wasn’t going to be kept awake all night by drunken guests. I slept like a baby! The coach from the airport stops right outside the hotel as do all the city tour busses, making it a great location to stay. There aren’t many hotels that I’d recommended or stay at again, but this is one of them!

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.07.15
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Great location, hot water only"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 15, 2009

The Gresham is in an excellent location to enjoy all that Dublin has to offer. The hotel room was quite spacious with a full size and a twin bed. The bathroom sink had only hot (very hot) water, as did the toilet so the only access to cold water was the tub. We anticipated use of the rainwater shower head, but the faucets were loose and fell off when we attempted to turn it on. Luckily, the tub had a functional hand held shower.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.06.29
Recommended Trip type: Romance

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 29, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.06.22
Recommended Trip type: Business "great place"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 22, 2009

Hotel is a one of the best I have stayed in In Ireland. This was my 4th trip and by far the best. It is only a 10 minute walk to the train station and Temple bar so not so bad location. Rooms facing OConnel St are noisy some nights.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.06.22
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Safe and central"

Reviewed by F of Galway on Jun 22, 2009

Fantastic city center hotel. Only 2 little complaints,the lift set-up is very confusing when coming from the car-park into the main hotel building,it could do with being better(clearer) signposted and secondly we couldn't get the air-con to work in our room and there was no instructions anywhere to explain how it worked. Other than that a fantastic place to stay and we will most certainly be using it again for future trips to Dublin

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.06.18
Not recommended Trip type: Family "Hotel was okay, don't think it should be a 4 star though"

Reviewed by Jody of Ft Lauderdale on Jun 18, 2009

This hotel had a pretty lobby and the building itself was great architecturally, but many of the fixtures in the rooms were extremely old and needed to be replaced. The tub had a huge crack in it, some of the furniture was a little abused, the rooms needed painting. You couldn't open the bathroom windows. We stayed in two different rooms during our trip. The staff was very helpful, they even let us check in early one day which was really appreciated. The restaurant food was okay at best, not really worth the price paid. You had to pay for parking. People often ate at little tiny tables in the lobby walkway between the front desk and the elevators -this seemed really strange and we felt uncomfortable passing, with luggage, that close to people while they were eating. As far as location goes, it was okay, but better to be on the other side of the river near the cathedrals, etc.

Overall Rating

8.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 8.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.06.16
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "not impressed"

Reviewed by a of laois on Jun 16, 2009

it is my opinion that the staff particularly the bar staff could do with a course in customer care .while we were there we ate in chapter one and the friendliness of the staff there should be seen by your people.we felt we were inconveniencing your bar staff by being there

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.06.03
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "good location but disappointing room"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 3, 2009

the gresham is in a great location, and the room was very clean, but found it quiet drab. Firstly our window looked straight out onto a brick wall, which made the room very dark. The interior of the room, while functional, was very disappointing for a four star hotel. Have seen more stylish and comfortable rooms in lower grade hotels. Booked the gresham as a special treat but could have gotten more for my money elsewhere... However the staff were very accomadating and friendly, just the dated decor that disappointed.

Overall Rating

6.0 out of value="10"
  • 6.0 Hotel Service
  • 6.0 Hotel Condition
  • 6.0 Room Comfort
  • 8.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2009.02.17
Recommended Trip type: Business "Very Nice - Central Dublin"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 17, 2009

This hotel was very nice, especially for the price. Located in central Dublin a few blocks from the Leffey. The room was very large and comfortable, especially for the center of town. Wireless could have been faster, but was free, so hard to complain there.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 8.0 Hotel Service
  • 8.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
The Gresham Hotel 2007.05.06
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on May 6, 2007

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

10.0 out of value="10"
  • 10.0 Hotel Service
  • 10.0 Hotel Condition
  • 10.0 Room Comfort
  • 10.0 Room Cleanliness

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