- Garden
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Baggage storage
- Heating
About this property
Boasting spacious rooms with private bathrooms, Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge is a beautifully restored 19th-century Masonic orphan’s school with landscaped gardens. Located less than 5 minutes' walk from the RDS, the city buses stop right outside the hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of Dublin city center and just 5 minutes from Sandymount DART station. Underground car parking is available for an additional charge. Bedrooms feature fluffy duvets and hypo-allergenic pillows. Rooms have desks with lamps and free Wi-Fi. Traditional breakfasts are served each morning, with light snacks and a carvery through the day. In the evening, international cuisine is served in the The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant. With its stained glass windows, high ceilings, oak paneled walls and original mosaic tiling, the restored Thomas Prior Hall is the jewel in the crown of this beautiful hotel. For any guests attending hospital appointments or visiting family and friends, the hotel is conveniently located only a 5-minute drive to St Vincent's Hospital and 10-minute drive to the Blackrock Clinic. With the 3Arena nearby, The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant is the perfect place for a pre-concert drinks and food. The Aviva Stadium, Bord Gais Energy Theater and the Grand Canal are within 1 mile of Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Fitness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Sustainability
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Marj
United States“Like the repurposed use of the property. Old but updated. Kind staff.” - Jacqueline United States“Location is away from city center. Very little direction from hotel staff regarding bus or local area.”
- Olga
Mexico“Everything was very clean, nice and spacious! Staff was very kind and helpful” - Ashleen
Ireland“The comfortable bed, the food but mainly the incredible staff ! They will quite literally stand on their heads to help !” - Leigh United States“Large property in a decent area, close to public transportation and some restaurants, as well as small convenience stores.”
- Emer
Canada“Location was wonderful, close to public transport. Staff very friendly and helpful. Special mention to Owie at reception, extremely helpful.” - Phyllis United States“It was a really beautiful hotel. The rooms were very nice and the property had a beautiful bar and restaurant. I especially loved using the tables on the front lawn to enjoy relaxing in the midst of a pretty section of the city. Catching Bus #4...”
- Tariq
Sudan“Amazing location walking distance for services ( pharmacy/ supermarket/ restaurant) 15 min driving to city center An excellent breakfast” - Calum
United Kingdom“Fantastic location and lovely hotel. Booked without much research and couldn’t believe how lucky we got. Comfortably stayed two nights with a toddler and small car.” - Phelan Ireland“Its just perfect, lovely building, very clean room.with all needed. Will definitely stay there again.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant
- CuisineLocal • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.
The fine print
Please note that breakfast and dinner prices may vary when booked directly at the hotel.
For advance purchase bookings, guests will be sent a payment link 24 hours after the booking is made. Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation of the booking.
Please be advised that during your stay we will be upgrading our elevator system. However, one elevator will always be available to take guests to all floors and the car park.
We understand that this may cause some disruption, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience experienced during this period.
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
