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Reviews of The Clarence 4 stars

6-8 Wellington Quay, D2 Dublin, Ireland

#96 of 161 hotels in Dublin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1179 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    Chic hotel on the river and close to many of Dublin's top stops for visitors
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Since you're on the edge of Temple Bar, it can be loud. I'm a light sleeper, and I noticed the music coming in from a nearby bar. But it didn't bother anyone else in my family.

    Our rooms were really nice--more space than I expected. The decor was nice. We had little fridges and in-room coffee/tea maker. Big bathrooms.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Always like staying here

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Their was an offer re breakfast but wasn’t told on check in Bar tender kept telling us last orders soon First time at 10.30 Eggs were cold at breakfast

    Great location near 3 Olympia Great food in cleaver east Beautiful decor Staff very nice and helpful

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All good, lovely staff, nice room, good breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    9.0
    Excellent hote, loved it felt like I was a guest at friend's place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Location, pubs, drunks at night, entrance from Essex Street not great. Restaurant was a little pricey.

    Ambience. Staff at reception were attentive, helpful and discreet.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    9.0
    In jeder Hinsicht ein perfekter Aufenthalt in Dublin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was all fine !

    Wonderful stay in a beautiful hotel with excellent staff! Loved `The Clarence". Stunning historic building and splendid interior decor, great central location by the river. The staff was absolutely amazing, so lovely and helpful! We got a free upgrade to a Deluxe room, which was a pleasant surprise. Spacious room and thumping bathroom, very comfy bed. Best choice, highly recommended!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Obviously a venue for Jen parties at weekends. Restaurant menu reflected that, so I didn’t eat there.

    Brilliant location. Good quality minimalist decor.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great hotel, love the decor and overall style, great breakfast, lovely helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Worst hotel room view ever Impossible plumbing

    Mattress and pillows Location Staff Colours

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    9.0
    Nice place. Nice atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are cold on first entry and take a while to heat up, & you have to contact reception to turn the heat on.

    N/A

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    9.0
    Cool vibe, comfortable rooms, great staff.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spotless, comfortable Hotel with a cool vibe and great midweek rates. I had a 5th floor room away from the Quays and it was very quiet with a great view of the River Liffey! Excellent mattress and a very powerful shower. The staff were very attentive and friendly throughout my stay.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful, clean hotel with an amazing location! We have already recommended it to others!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hallways smelled like a mix of “grandma” smell and body odor, it was repulsive and unbearable…which is odd because the lobby smelled great!

    Rooms were cute and decent size, had a few bars and restaurants and location was fantastic

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The scheme that they charge your credit card for extras in advance and then they credit you back the difference is extremely annoying. If you are travelling business then this might be akward when doing your expenses. Why can't they just do it like all other hotels that simply do a pre-authorisation of your credit card? When asked that question the guy at reception didn't know what I mean as he could hardly speak English.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms and toilet a bit outdated (bathtub with plastic curtain). A bit noisy at night but to be fair it's close to Temple Bar so I did expect a bit of night time activity/noise

    Central location, hotel was clean and room was large. Staff very friendly and helpful. Nespresso coffee machine in the room was a nice touch.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All good!

    Location is excellent

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    8.0
    Didn't like shower curtain hanging into bath.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our bathroom had bath and shower curtain (!) When you shower, the curtain touches your skin. We didn't like this, even though shower curtain white and very clean. Very surprised shower curtains not replaced by glass panels sitting on bath tubs.

    Beautiful reception and bar area. Really tasteful, retro style. Very pleasant helpful staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    8.0
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Great location and lovely hotel

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The overpriced full irish breakfast was appalling. The cheapest of the cheapest of ingredients. There was the inner skin of the eggshell left on the poached eggs. The sausages and bacon were just terrible. It was yuk. Terrible! It seemed like it had all been pre-prepared. €20 per head. Simply awful!

    Staff were lovely. The room was comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a wonderful stay, exceptional staff and exceptional value for money.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    8.0
    Luxury loved it delicious breakfast close to the restaurants graton st and luas
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was noisy beside night club

    Wry central Close the the luas and don’t have to put key in to operate the elector liked the shower massive bed sofa fridge coffee machine

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Definitely recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast, it was cold and horrible

    Great location, really nice staff, lovely room. Tomahawke steak restaurant really good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely property, good for temple bar but a little further out of main area. Staff perfectly fine. Lovely room!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing of any real issue. Didn't affect us but channels on tv not great just Rte & Virgin. Some switches didn't seem to work but again had no impact on our experience. .

    Room, spacious with 2 seats & small table. Old fashioned decor but we liked that, especially in the bathroom. Room was warm, bed very comfortable. Check in was easy with the receptionist very helpful & pleasant. Very close to lots of bars & restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2025

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