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Reviews of The Clarence This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

6-8 Wellington Quay, D2 Dublin, Ireland

#94 of 166 hotels in Dublin

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1112 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    8.0
    Ok for short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was small , had it been hot weather I think room would be very claustrophobic Door stop in bathroom was where you step out of shower , painful when i stood on it

    Ok for short break

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2025

    8.0
    Well worth the stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were great. Great reception area and bar. Ideally located for centre of dublin. Room was clean and spacious, with no complaints. If at the hotel bar, try the barmans Bloody Mary and the Secret sauce.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2025

    9.0
    Where the Action Is in Dublin
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is good if you want to be in the heart of Temple Bar, but it is very loud well into the early morning. Also, room was a bit small for a deluxe.

    The hotel is cozy and the staff was friendly and accommodating. The bar and restaurant are excellent. The area is full of life and excitement if you don't mind late night noise.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2025

    9.0
    Brilliant staff and excellent location. Would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location; very handy for Temple bar. Staff were fantastic! We checked in early and dropped off our bags. When we came back our bags had been brought to the rooms for us. They acknowledged my special reason for the stay which was a lovely touch.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2025

    7.0
    The location and staff are great. There is no onsite dining, the rooms are dated with no air conditioning, but clean. Pl
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The apartments are dated and warm with no air conditioning, even though it was not hot outside. If you open window, you hear street noises.

    I like the lobby bar and its location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    9.0
    Great weekend away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Don't think housekeeping did a proper job of checking things before our arrival. Handheld shower missing on the bath which we only realised when we put the taps on!! Situation was resolved very quickly once we reported it. On the plus side, there were plenty of towels to mop up the water.

    Walking distance to all the places we wanted to visit - Trinity College, Dublin Castel, St Stephen's Green. Right on the edge of Temple Bar and we were not disturbed by any noise.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2025

    9.0
    spacious clean rooms with good temperature and sound isolating outside glass windows.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    the bath tub was rather old and invited to showering only. but with a curtain hanging loose , a curtain that was sucked in because of the powerful water / air draft was a little unpleasant. a small glass screen op top of the bath would be much better .. we solved it with two shoelaces between door and cabinet, keeping the curtain on tis place.

    Friendly hotel large rooms upper floors quiet for the area

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2025

    9.0
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Good service

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    8.0
    Great place to lay your head close to all the action.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was a little tired. The bathroom needs a deep clean. I hadn’t realised there was no breakfast on site.

    The location. Nice and central walking distance to everything.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The television did not work

    The room had a river view

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    9.0
    Great but expensive for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too pricey

    Location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    9.0
    Best hotel in Dublin!!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My room was just a bit small for the price but I guess it is Dublin everything is so expensive in this town. 😅

    Loved my stay at The Clarence. I had a nice room with a view on the river on my request. The staff is super friendly and nice. And I had a king size bed. And the location is amazing in the center close to temple bar district but just one minute away so we escape the noise. And I loved the nice lobby and bar to have a last drink and relax before bed after being busy tourism all day. 😁

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    7.0
    It was the only thing available.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not worth the money.

    It was better than nothing. It was comfortable and had a bathtub. I was canceled without notice from Private Room in Dublin on a Saturday night with a concert going on. Dublin was all booked, so I got an email saying I could stay in the Clarence. The price was obscene but it was that or staying on the street. The good thing was the location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2025

    7.0
    Convenience at a Cost
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We felt the Clarence was a bit overpriced.

    The Clarence is conveniently located. As we were in a rental car, it was nice to have a 24-hour car park within blocks. There are also numerous food and drink options nearby, but beware of overpriced tourist traps. The room was very clean and comfortable with a nice view of the River Liffey. The lounge in the lobby was quite comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    9.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit noisy on the Saturday evening. Friday was fine. Suspect that there was a gig on in Hotel on Saturday.

    The staff, position, facilities, ambience, food and decor were great.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    8.0
    overall good but some easy tweaks to the room good improve things immensely
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    quite a cosy 'wee' room given it was a twin room. good job we kike each other big lights didn't work toilet often got stuck and kept running water given the price of the accommodation a couple of biscuits would not got astray very noisy at night till gone 2 am but given the location to be expected

    the bed was super comfy the shower was excellent. good pressure and plenty of hot water location mini bar stocked very quiet in the morning and during the day

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom had marks on the floor and the bath the room seem run down could do with a paint

    The bed was big

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2025

    8.0
    Rock room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    generator sound

    View and location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2025

    8.0
    Great location and great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room we had was a little tired looking I know they have refurbished rooms but did not want to spend the extra money.

    The staff especially (Jose) were amazing. The bar in the lobby was great and the location could not have been any better we walked to Steven’s Green, Grafton street, Guinness Storehouse, Jamesons and we’re in Temple Bar district so had access to all of that as well.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Superb breakfast

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was poor. Lady who checked us out couldnt be bothered

    Staff we checked us in were really nice

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    7.0
    Disappointing for the price we paid
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a bit date. Staff looked unprofessional in jeans. Our room was clean but the tap in the bathroom was dripping. It’s not very well maintained

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom shower fitting was very fiddly

    Location. Staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There could have been pegs in bathroom or somewhere to hang towels inside bathroom

    Staff were nice

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2025

    9.0
    Elegant historical style - thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast

    Great traditionally appointed rooms

    Stayed in April 2025

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