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Title: Dublin Hotels......
Post by: Hawkeye1976 on April 22, 2008, 03:13:20 PM
Hi All,

Looking at going in Dublin in a few weeks with the girlfriend.....

Was wondering what were the better of the hotels listed below.

I want to be near poker (obviously), shops and maybe a tourist attraction or two. (castle / museum).

- Jurys Inn Parnell Street
- The Arlington, O'Connell Bridge
- The Fleet Street Hotel, Temple Bar
- Paramount Hotel
- Comfort Inn Parnell Square
- Comfort Inn Granby Row

Thanks
Steve


Title: Re: Dublin Hotels......
Post by: Dingdell on April 22, 2008, 04:21:06 PM
Hi All,

Looking at going in Dublin in a few weeks with the girlfriend.....

Was wondering what were the better of the hotels listed below.

I want to be near poker (obviously), shops and maybe a tourist attraction or two. (castle / museum).

- Jurys Inn Parnell Street
- The Arlington, O'Connell Bridge
- The Fleet Street Hotel, Temple Bar
- Paramount Hotel
- Comfort Inn Parnell Square
- Comfort Inn Granby Row

Thanks
Steve

Staed at the comfort inn - they should be done under trades description!!


Title: Re: Dublin Hotels......
Post by: Hawkeye1976 on April 22, 2008, 11:25:06 PM
So thats a no to the comfort inns then.....

Any other opinions?

thanks.


Title: Re: Dublin Hotels......
Post by: technolog on April 22, 2008, 11:41:31 PM
I'd avoid Temple Bar digs unless you're real party animals - full of drunks fighting & puking - don't expect to get any sleep until 4am!


Title: Re: Dublin Hotels......
Post by: Laxie on April 22, 2008, 11:54:39 PM
Too tired to think straight now, but will look in to it for you in the morning.   ;)


Title: Re: Dublin Hotels......
Post by: Hawkeye1976 on April 23, 2008, 12:13:55 AM
Thanks


Title: Re: Dublin Hotels......
Post by: scotty2hatty on April 23, 2008, 12:17:29 AM
Hostel FTW


Title: Re: Dublin Hotels......
Post by: Laxie on April 23, 2008, 09:27:24 AM
This one is especially nice for the price compared to the likes of Jurys:

http://www.themorgan.com/Location.aspx

You can find more detailed information on The Morgan here:

http://www.splendia.com/en/the-morgan-hotel-dublin.html


Paramount Hotel's own website doesn't offer great prices, but you can book them with this site and save a bundle:

http://www.paramount-hotel-dublin.com/


The Arlington Hotel is a good one if you want a bit of entertainment without having to leave your hotel:

http://www.arlington.ie/irish-nights.php


Basically, I wouldn't touch the Comfort Inn with a barge pole.  Jury's is fine, but overpriced for what they offer.  They rely on the fact that many Irish can't be bothered to research via the internet and just book with them as a known name.  Fleet Street is only average and best avoided when compared to the ones mentioned above.

Sooooooooooo, we've narrowed your list down to 2 and added 1 more...just to really confuse you.   rotflmfao

Have a look at those 3.  Check out prices for your dates.  Morgan and Paramount are pretty much the same thing, so go with the one offering best price.  There's plenty to do around the city at night to make up for their lack of entertainment at the hotel.  If it's night time entertainment in your hotel you're looking for, as well as decent rooms/service, then go with the Arlington. 

Hope that helps, but give a shout if you're still stuck and we'll have another look.





Title: Re: Dublin Hotels......
Post by: Dewi_cool on April 23, 2008, 09:30:00 AM
Arlington is central & nice hotel


Title: Re: Dublin Hotels......
Post by: Hawkeye1976 on April 23, 2008, 09:56:24 AM
Thats good news Dewi as its the cheapest.......

Arlington - £142 for 2 nights
Paramount - £154 for 2 nights
The Morgan - £218 for 2 nights

and £19.98 for the flights for 2.

Not a bad few days away, just need to book it now then.

Thanks
Steve