- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Lift
- Facilities for disabled guests
About this property
Next to the river, this 4-star hotel overlooks the Bord Gais Energy Theatre. Guests can enjoy its spacious rooms, 22-metre swimming pool, and health club, just 10 minutes’ walk from the 3 Arena. Modern and colourful, each room at Clayton Hotel, Cardiff Lane includes an interactive TV and a private bathroom with a power shower and hairdryer. Free WiFi is available, along with a spacious work desk and tea/coffee facilities. Club Vitae Health and Fitness Club has a 22-metre swimming pool, a Jacuzzi®, sauna, steam room and gym. Stir Restaurant serves both European and Irish cuisine with fine wines, while Vertigo Bar provides cocktails and drinks in stylish surroundings with plasma-screen TVs. Pearse Street Train Station is only a 10-minute walk away from Clayton Hotel, Cardiff Lane, and bustling Grafton Street and Temple Bar can both be reached in 20 minutes on foot.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fitness centre
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
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Sustainability
- Green Hospitality Ecolabel
- Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Eileen
Ireland
“Very clean, staff was friendly and helpful. Close to everything” - Alicia
Australia
“Close to everything but far enough away from the business of Dublin. The breakfast to die for!” - Sinead
Ireland
“Great location. Staff very friendly. Beautiful bar and lounge. Pool area lovely” - Katie
Ireland
“Staff were so friendly and helpful, location was good, hotel was soo clean, very happy with my stay” - Mairead
Ireland
“Rooms. Bed. Breakfast, & and it is a very central location” - Steven
United Kingdom
“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)...” - Deirdre
United Kingdom
“Always stay here when visiting Bord Gáis to watch a show. Perfect location and nicest hotel.” - Corina
Ireland
“The location was just perfect as we were attending an event nearby and didn't realise how close we were to the event. It was nice in the room and had everything that we needed to make us comfortable as it got a bit warm but there was a fan in the...” - Clare
United Kingdom
“Staff in this hotel are absolutely fantastic, pool and hot tub were great anf there were lovely fleecy dressing gowns and slippers which I wore down to the pool, I’ve sat ed in MANY hotels but the breakfast here in s the best I’ve ever had, choice...” - Tracey
Ireland
“Easy self check in service. Lovely options on the menu and lovely staff that couldn't do enough for you. It's a great location and near to train station and all within walking distance to most attractions in city. It's our second time staying here...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Stir Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican • Irish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsGluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
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.
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.