Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Gym
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Triple Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Grand Canal Street, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Dublin, DUBLIN 4
  • Place, Aviva Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Stephen's Green
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Dublin

A stay at Grand Canal Hotel Dublin places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 15-minute walk of Aviva Stadium and Trinity College. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dublin Port.

What's nearby

  • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Aviva Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trinity College - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grafton Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Grand Canal Dock Station - 3 min walk
  • Mayor Square - NCI Station - 19 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Valentino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Third Floor Espresso (3FE) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Mill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Schoolhouse Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beggar's Bush - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Riverfront hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Grand Canal Hotel Dublin offers 142 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dublin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 142 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at Epic Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Epic Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Gasworks Bar - This brewpub serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Canal Express - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; EUR 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canal Express
  • Epic Restaurant
  • Gasworks Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 50
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 17.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10.00 per night
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Grand Canal Hotel Dublin Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1019 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only thing that stood out about this property was the shower — great two-piece fixture with strong pressure and consistent temperature. Note well: parking is only free if you book direct. At check in they told me is was €20. At checkout they said, “oh and you get our discount for parking,” which was the exact opposite of true. I got the Expedia surcharge. The rooms are blah. The TV reception is poor, often getting blurry/grainy. There’s no AC / ventilation, and the windows have a small opening. In the heat of summer, it is hot and stuffy inside. The crowd is totally business travelers. If you’re coming to Dublin on holiday, spend a little more to book a comfortable spot with a better vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron, Montara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel close to the city centre but far enough away to be quiet. Bar and restaurant were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

otto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and food. Comfortable and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Omaha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Neat, tidy, fantastic service and staff, amazing breakfast option
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most everything was very good to excellent. I would recommend that the hotel provide somewhat bigger desktop fans for air circulation & cooling. Updating their in room charging outlets for phones etc would also help many travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stelio

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most everything was very good to excellent. I would recommend that the hotel provide somewhat bigger desktop fans for air circulation & cooling. Updating their in room charging outlets for phones etc would also help many travelers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really liked and enjoyed this hotel - we got a nice spacious room, parking and walking distance to where we wanted to go and explore. Slight issue with the shower on the last morning but i think it was due to just a very busy morning so possibly too many attempting to use the shower at the same time. Mentioned it at reception at check out and they were apologetic about it which I appreciated. Highly recommend this hotel, and will book to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nicely appointed. Staff accommodating a d high level of service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't think of anything I didn't like. The staff were all very friendly and accomodating, the room was spacious and clean. The restaurant was very good, although the menu was limited. The food was delicious and service was wonderful. Laundry service was reasonable and it was conveniently located to public transportation, small grocery stores and other restaurants. I'll be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a good location Walkable and many dining/pub options available nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette, Eau Claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disorganized. Unhelpful. Room advertised as courtyard view. This was a storage area for supplies and at best a staff vaping area. Staff in bar were saving grave and food 8/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Very clean and roomy. Only downside was no air conditioning and fridge. All staff were courteous. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
We were in Dublin for a concert. Location wasn’t the greatest. The worst was the bed! The bed was absolutely atrocious! Neither my husband nor I could sleep on it it was so bad! I’d rather sleep on the floor than on that bed/ mattress. We won’t be returning any time soon. Place was clean, but if you want a nice comfy sleep I would not be staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for walking about Dublin. Decent food at hotel but also close to a variety of dining choices
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus, KALAMAZOO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin, good quiet clean room, friendly helpful staff team.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025