THE GRAFTON HOTEL, Dublin – A Smart Stay in the City
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About the Hotel
31/32 Stephen'S Street Lower Johnsons Place,
Dublin,
Ireland,
2,
City of Dublin
Rooms & Accommodations
The Grafton Hotel offers 128 air-conditioned rooms with art-deco inspired design. Options include Classic King Rooms, Twin Rooms, Deluxe King Rooms with additional living space, Family Rooms sleeping up to six people with bunk beds, and Terrace Rooms with private balconies. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs with Chromecast, Nespresso coffee machines, Malin+Goetz toiletries, high-speed Wi-Fi, and walk-in showers. Deluxe rooms include bathrobes, slippers, and some offer city views.
Dining & Bars
Bartley's Bar and Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with traditional Irish and modern dishes. The bar offers crafted cocktails and a selection of beers. Full Irish buffet breakfast is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The property also features The Break for the Border super-pub open Thursday to Saturday and a fashionable nightclub with DJs on weekends.
Location & Transportation
Located at 31/32 Stephens Street Lower, Dublin 2, the hotel is a 2-minute walk from Grafton Street shopping district and Gaiety Theatre. Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and St Stephen's Green are within 500 meters. The LUAS tram stop at St Stephen's Green is 3 minutes away. Dublin Airport is accessible via taxi (€25-35) or Airlink/Aircoach buses to St Stephen's Green.
Services & Facilities
Services include 24-hour front desk, room service, concierge, dry cleaning/laundry, express check-out, and childcare. Business facilities include a conference room, business center, and fax machine. Private parking is available at APCOA Drury St Multi-Storey Car Park 56 meters from the hotel. The hotel offers event space hire in Bartley's Lounge for up to 100m².
Nearby Attractions
Within walking distance: Trinity College (500m), Dublin Castle (500m), St Stephen's Green (500m), Temple Bar nightlife district (5-minute walk), Grafton Street shopping, Irish Whiskey Museum (500m), and Christ Church Cathedral (500m). The RDS for Dublin Horse Show is accessible via public transport.
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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
EUR 16 per day
Luggage storage
24-hour services
24-hour reception
24-hour security
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Dining
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus
Children
Cots
Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Dressing area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
31/32 Stephen'S Street Lower Johnsons Place,
Dublin,
Ireland,
2,
City of Dublin
Map view
31/32 Stephen'S Street Lower Johnsons Place,
Dublin,
Ireland,
2,
City of Dublin
City landmarks
Museum
Guinness Storehouse
1.3
mi
Museum
National Gallery of Ireland
4300 ft
Landmark
National Leprechaun Museum
4300 ft
Museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
1.0
mi
Monument
The Spire
4000 ft
Landmark
Kilmainham Gaol
1.9
mi
Bridge
Ha'penny Bridge
4000 ft
Museum
Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
4000 ft
Landmark
Jameson Distillery Bow St
1.2
mi
Landmark
Merrion Square South
4300 ft
Landmark
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
4400 ft
Landmark
GPO Witness History Visitor Centre
4000 ft
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Ireland
1000 ft
Amusement Park
St Stephens Green
1000 ft
Castle
Dublin Castle
1900 ft
University
Trinity College Dublin
1000 ft
Museum
Irish Whiskey Museum
1000 ft
Church
St Patrick's Cathedral
1900 ft
Museum
The Little Museum of Dublin
1000 ft
College Green Trinity College Dublin
The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition
1000 ft
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
1900 ft
Museum
Dublinia
1900 ft
Monument
Molly Malone Statue
1000 ft
Market
George's Street Arcade
1000 ft
Mall
Grafton Street
1000 ft
Library
Book of Kells
1000 ft
Garden
Iveagh Gardens
1000 ft
Gallery
Jam Art Factory
1600 ft
56 Aungier St
Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church
1900 ft
Library
Marsh's Library
1900 ft
Restaurants
Taste Food Company
400 ft
39-40 William Street South
Metro Cafe
500 ft
43 South William Street
Dada Moroccan Cuisine
500 ft
45 William St S
Sisu Izakaya
200 ft
4 Drury Hall
Catch-22
600 ft
32 Clarendon Street
Harrys on the Green
500 ft
2 Kings Street South
Saba
700 ft
26-28 Clarendon Street
Accents Coffee & Tea Lounge
200 ft
23 Stephen Street Lower Dublin 2
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Real Guest Experiences & Ratings
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 10 reviews
0.9
0.9/10 based on 1801 reviews
Patrick
United States,
April
2024
7.4/10
Despite being in the heart of the old town, the hotel is spacious and comfortable, but noise from the elevator can be bothersome during late evening/night hours. The thermostat helped manage the cold, and heating can be manually overridden after 10pm.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable, although located just opposite the elevator, which created some noise disturbances during late evenings and nights. The thermostat was handy for adjusting the temperature, despite the heating automatically turning off at 10 pm.
Service
7.0
In a beautifully decorated space, the service encountered a minor inconvenience with the music from the Lady DJ, but overall, the staff provided dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry services, and a welcome drink. Some organization is needed for improved service quality.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent, perfect for exploring the city on foot and enjoying the local pubs. It is very central, within walking distance of many key attractions, cafes, bars, and places for dining. Ideal for experiencing Dublin's New Year party festivities.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had both pros and cons; while dining in the hotel was convenient, some found it a bit overpriced and limited in selection. However, the home-made sweets were a memorable delight.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers essential facilities for a pleasant stay, including dining options, with a note on pricing and variety. The facilities cater to basic needs and contribute to the overall experience.
Neil
United Kingdom,
March
2024
7.6/10
The hotel's location is fantastic, right at the doorstep of the town center, making it a great base to explore day and night. The rooms are really well designed and spotlessly clean, although they can get quite noisy due to the pubs and street performers outside. The service is friendly and genuine. However, the dining options are limited and not up to standard, especially for the price.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were really well designed and spotlessly clean, but noisy due to street activities.
Service
9.0
The service was lovely and the staff were truly helpful and caring.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, right at the heart of the town, making it easy to explore everything on foot.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was disappointing with limited options not up to the expected standard for the price.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay.
Mike
United States,
January
2024
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of good and not-so-great experiences. The location is fantastic, right in the heart of Dublin's vibrant nightlife and shopping areas. The newly renovated rooms, however, were quite basic and noisy due to the street activities. The friendly staff were a highlight, but the dining options left something to be desired.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms, although brand new, felt basic and noisy with only 2 lights. They lacked a cozy feel and were affected by street noise from the pubs and buskers outside. The condition was not ideal.
Service
8.0
The staff were very friendly and professional, making the overall experience pleasant despite some issues in understanding basic requests. They were always ready to help and provided excellent service.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location couldn't be better for exploring Dublin. It's right in the heart of the city, close to major attractions like Temple Bar, restaurants, and shopping areas.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience, although convenient in location and offering delicious continental choices, was the only letdown of the stay. The Sicilian products were of good quality, but the overall dining experience could have been improved.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities provided were satisfactory overall, with a good selection of amenities. However, improvements could be made in the dining options to enhance the overall guest experience.
Ross
United Kingdom,
December
2023
7.6/10
The hotel is perfect for those who want a brilliant location in the heart of the city, despite the occasional noise from nearby pubs. The rooms are spotless with lovely large windows looking out onto the street, though it can get quite hot at times with no visible air conditioning. The service is friendly and helpful, but there were some issues with food preparation and local event knowledge. The location is superb, just minutes away from major attractions and shopping areas, making it ideal for exploring the city, though being in a non-3 pin country may pose some minor inconveniences. The facilities are basic but sufficient for a short stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spotless with two large windows offering a view of the street, but lacking visible air conditioning controls.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly overall, but there were delays in preparing fresh food and a lack of awareness about local events.
Location
9.0
The location is outstanding, right in the heart of the city, close to major landmarks and shopping areas, though being in a non-3 pin country may be a minor inconvenience.
Dining
5.0
Facilities
6.0
Basic facilities are available, suitable for a short stay.
Danny
United Kingdom,
November
2023
7.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were modern, large, and tastefully decorated with very comfortable beds, but the lack of air conditioning made it hot at times. Despite that, the room was clean, comfortable, and the staff was friendly.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were modern, large, and tastefully decorated with very comfortable beds. The only downside was the lack of air conditioning.
Service
7.0
The service had one or two hiccups, but overall, the staff was brilliant and very helpful, always friendly and smiling.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic, right in the center of everything, with easy access to all attractions. However, being next to a nightclub could be noisy at times.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience could have been better; the choices were limited, and the food could have been hotter. However, the restaurant had a nice boutique feel.
Facilities
7.0
Rodney
United Kingdom,
October
2023
7.8/10
The hotel offers very modern and comfortable rooms in a great location. The all-inclusive breakfast may not suit those seeking healthy options or a continental breakfast. The room size was a bit small with limited wardrobe space, but the property is brand new, very clean, and well-decorated throughout.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms are very modern and comfortable, and the property is brand new, very clean, and well-decorated throughout. The only downside was the limited wardrobe space.
Service
9.0
The service at the hotel was outstanding. The staff, despite English not being their first language, were exceptionally helpful, friendly, polite, and full of great ideas. They went above and beyond to provide amazing service with a smile and friendly chat.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, with all the best bars and restaurants within a short walk. It's easy to navigate around from here to major attractions, making it a perfect choice for dining, touring, and shopping.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a bit disappointing, with limited choices and quality issues. However, the breakfast hours were convenient, allowing for a relaxed morning without rushing.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were good, offering services like dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and a welcome drink for guests.
clean
limited wardrobe
Andrew
United States,
August
2023
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were spotless and comfortable, but there was a mix-up with our booking that led to us being offered bunk beds instead. The room overall was clean and cozy, despite the cold weather and inconsistent air conditioning during my stay. The service was warm and welcoming, though there were some hiccups like the wrong delivery of champagne and balloons. The location was central, close to popular areas like Grafton Street and Temple Bar, but the small breakfast area caused some inconvenience. Overall, there were ups and downs throughout my stay.
Rooms
8.0
My room was very clean and the bed was comfortable.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and welcoming despite a few mishaps.
Location
9.0
The hotel is centrally located in Dublin, making it convenient to explore the city.
Dining
6.0
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were adequate for my needs.
Christopher
United Kingdom,
May
2023
7.6/10
The hotel is nicely located in a central area, making it convenient to explore the city. The rooms were clean and cozy, although storage space was limited. The staff was friendly and thorough, but service could be slow at times. The location was perfect for access to restaurants and shops, though it could get noisy. The dining experience had some downsides, but overall good options were available. Facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were very clean and cozy, but a bit lacking in storage space.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly and thorough, yet service could be slow at times.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location near restaurants and shops was ideal for exploring the city.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had some downsides, but good food options were available.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided were adequate for a comfortable stay.
Convenient location
Limited storage
Arthur
United Kingdom,
May
2023
7.8/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were well designed and spotlessly clean, though slightly small. The service was friendly and efficient overall, but there were some delays in food preparation. The location was excellent, very central in the city, but some facilities were unexpectedly closed. The dining options were underwhelming for the cost, with limited choices available.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were beautifully decorated though a little small, but had everything a person needed.
Service
7.0
The service was good overall, with friendly and efficient staff, though there were some delays in food preparation.
Location
9.0
The location was excellent, very central in the city close to Temple Bar, shops, and restaurants.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was very poor for the cost of what you got, with limited options available.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were good overall but there were unexpected closures.
clean
limited options
George
United Kingdom,
April
2023
7.2/10
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was fabulous, right in the center of everything, making it perfect for a shopping weekend. The service was pleasant, with the staff being friendly and efficient. However, the dining experience was a letdown, with limited breakfast options. The rooms, although spacious and comfortable, had a bit of a noise issue due to being near the bar.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were spacious and comfortable, although a bit noisy being above the bar.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and efficient, with helpful assistance on transport and local places.
Location
9.0
The location was brilliant, right in the center of everything and very convenient for a shopping weekend.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was a disappointment with limited breakfast options.
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