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Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

8.8
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Bath
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Overlooking the iconic Bord Gáis Energy Theater and located along Dublin’s vibrant waterfront, Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane is a stylish 4-star hotel ideally located in the heart of Dublin City. Guests can enjoy spacious, contemporary accommodations, excellent leisure facilities, and easy access to many of the city's most popular attractions, including the 3Arena, just a 10-minute walk away. Each bright and modern guest room is thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience, featuring complimentary WiFi, an interactive TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, a spacious work desk, and a private bathroom complete with a shower and hairdryer. Guests can unwind at Club Vitae Health & Fitness Club, which features a 22-yard swimming pool, Jacuzzi®, sauna, steam room, and fully equipped gym, making it the perfect place to relax or stay active during your stay. Enjoy delicious Irish and European cuisine in the hotel's welcoming restaurant, or relax with cocktails, wines, and light bites in the stylish bar. Following a refurbishment in 2025, the hotel's lobby, bar, and restaurant have been beautifully redesigned, offering a fresh, contemporary atmosphere for guests to dine, socialize, and unwind. Perfectly positioned for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel is just 1148 feet from the Convention Center Dublin (CCD), making it one of the most convenient locations in the city for conference and event delegates. Sports and entertainment fans will appreciate being within easy reach of Dublin's major venues, including Aviva Stadium (1.2 mi away), the 3Arena (a 10-minute walk), and Croke Park, located just 1.4 mi away, approximately 30-minute walk or a short taxi ride from the hotel. Pearse Station is only a 10-minute walk away, while Dublin's famous shopping, dining, and cultural districts, including Grafton Street and Temple Bar, can be reached within a 15-minute stroll. Whether visiting for business, a concert, a sporting event, or a city break, Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane offers the perfect base from which to experience Dublin.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Clayton
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Dublin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Pierce
United States United States
“Nice hotel with a fabulous morning breakfast. Their staff is a little over zeallous to assign you to a table, but the coffee is strong and the food is delicious. I was disappointed that the television in my room didn't work. I called a...”
Dickinson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central location for us as we were attending convention centre. Also just 10 minute walk to Dublin shopping centre, temple bar etc”
Fiona
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Hotel very comfortable. Breakfast was lovely- great selection! Bar staff were lovely. Location was excellent for Bord Gais Theatre.”
Molly
Ireland Ireland
“Good location, excellent breakfast spread, guest relations were very helpful in resolving booking/reservation issues, spacious room. Fan was much appreciated.”
Brandon
United States United States
“Clean, comfortable and very nice staff. The onsite restaurant was of good quality too.”
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The smell as you enter the hotel is beautiful and refreshing. The staff were very helpful.”
Gilmore
United States United States
“This location is down by the river in an urban cosmopolitan area. The area food was limited. We did not eat dinner at the hotel as it was pricier than we liked. It is close to the Theatre. It was a quiet room. Late evening on a Saturday night...”
Ilaxis
Italy Italy
“The location is convenient and close to everything, the rooms are comfortable, the restaurant serves good food, and the indoor pool was perfect.”
Michael
United States United States
“This hotel is located a bit outside the very center of Dublin. This is not necessarily a bad thing. The surrounding area was quiet and peaceful, in contrast to Temple Bar. The reception staff was a bit inattentive when we arrived until I...”
Fiana
Ireland Ireland
“Room and disabled shower were excellent - grab rail to right of loo inaccessible (behind the user)”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American • Irish • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property does not have its own car park however there is Pay & Display Parking on the street outside the hotel operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively there is a public car park located in Grand Canal Square, across the street from the hotel, and can be booked in advance by contacting the property.

Please book tables for the bar or restaurant in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

All guests using the swimming pool must wear a swimming cap. Swimming caps can be purchased at Club Vitae reception for EUR 3 each.

From Monday to Friday children are permitted to use the pool until 17:30, after which it is adult swim time only. However, during, weekends, bank holidays, summer months, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas midterm breaks there are no restrictions.

Please note there may be closures of the restaurant, bar and leisure facilities during the Christmas period. Please check with the property for further details.

FAQs about Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane