Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

I will start with the staff, It did not matter at any stage of our stay when we approached any member of staff They were always very polite and friendly, We noticed at times the Hotel got really busy (That’s why the Clayton Hotel is so popular) and your Team managed to cope very comfortably with any situation that we seen, In my eyes that’s down to experience You could see that the younger team members were learning from the older more experienced staff, The property was perfectly situated for visiting Dublin away from the hustle and bustle, when we returned to the hotel it gave us the sense of time to switch off and relax, That is what the Clayton Hotel (Cardiff lane) provided the feeling of relaxation, Well done for the professional hospitality .

Our taxi cost from the ferry to the hotel cost €14 (3 miles). We're meeting a paid 8nt Ireland tour here & stayed the night before. Plentiful of pubs & places to eat a walkable distance. Check-in & -out can do online & by a kiosk in the lobby. Queen bed (deluxe room) & 1 twin. Bed is comfortable & for mid-May, able to have window open to keep the room cool enough @ night. (It's Europe so we didnt expect AC.) A fan was also in the room (forgot it was there to plug in) as well as the traditional hot water pot, tea & coffee. Plenty of elevators which we never had to wait for one.

rooms excellent,location.

Breakfast is nice - a very large buffet with many offering - but very expensive...18 euros/person. One of the two days we ate breakfast at the hotel the staff was very overwhelmed by the number of guests. They couldn't keep up with filling the coffee urns, coffee cups, glassware and plates were unavailable and we waited more that 5 minutes for them to restock. We waited more than 30 minutes for our cooked egg order that was delivered only after we requested it a second time. We opted to eat at the hotel for convenience due to time constraints with our convention. It was a poor choice. The location was good for the Convention Center...about a 7 minute walk. The rooms were clean and the bed very comfortable. The staff was very accommodating - even providing a little assist with an Easter egg hunt for our 6 year old! The major drawback was the pool/gym. It seems the hotel rents the space out for a local business to give swimming lessons and for locals to use the gym/pool/sauna facilities. One of the saunas was out of order. Our 6 year old is a prolific swimmer and the beautiful pictures of the pool were a big draw for us. They were available but less appealing than the hotel website indicated.

The accommodation boasts a great location—situated right by the river and within walking distance (approx. 2.5 km) of all major tourist attractions. The self-service check-in is quick and convenient, and luggage storage is available both before check-in and after check-out, which is a big plus. Just ~400 meters from a bus stop (Dublin express) with direct airport connection