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No 9 Rathgar

Dublin · Ireland

9 Zion RoadView location

8.2/10Excellent788 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service7.8/107.8
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities7.6/107.6
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About No 9 Rathgar

With a stay at No 9 Rathgar in Dublin, you'll be 2. 9 mi (4. 6 km) from Dublin Castle and 3 mi (4. 8 km) from Grafton Street. This hotel is 3. 2 mi (5. 1 km) from Trinity College and 3. 2 mi (5.

2 km) from Guinness Storehouse. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Limited parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee.

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Located in Dublin (Rathgar), No 9 Rathgar is within a 10-minute drive of Aviva Stadium and Dublin Port. This guesthouse is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Grafton Street and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dublin Castle. Stay in one of 21 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles. Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Limited parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A damage deposit of EUR 150 will be collected before check-in.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

St. Luke's Hospital 1 km / 0.6 mi
Rathfarnham Castle 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Iveagh Gardens 3.2 km / 2 mi
The National Concert Hall 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
University College Dublin 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
St. Stephen's Green 3.6 km / 2.3 mi
St. Patrick's Cathedral 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Grafton Street 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Gaiety Theatre 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Dundrum Town Centre 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Fitzwilliam Square 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Herbert Park 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Baggot Street 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Christ Church Cathedral 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Trinity College 4.3 km / 2.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 24
  • guest house
  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
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  • Multilingual staff
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 13 m²SGL.ST
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    No 9 Rathgar

    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    13 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Cable TV
    • Central heating
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Shower
    • TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    No 9 Rathgar

    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EY

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    No 9 Rathgar

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²TWN.ST
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    No 9 Rathgar

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Toiletries
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • TV
    • Shower

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about No 9 Rathgar

8.2
Excellent
788 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
7.8 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jul 2026
Colman
Cheap, good location. Decor Like a mix between a prison and a youth hostel ! No staff. Good water pressure in showers.
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2026
mark
Clean room and all very nice and parking included. Fantastic location to Rathgar and Dublin. Only small point is there was empty shower gel and no staff to get also room very hot and window couldn’t open. Perfect place if you are ok with no staff and more like Airbnb. Would definitely stay there again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
John
The room was clean and comfortable. We had a problem with the TV and the management brought us up a new one! It was also a very warm day in Dublin and there was no fan in the room. That was also rectified immediately and we were shown how to open the window properly. Very quiet and very close by restaurants and a supermarket. We would stay again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Paul
Always clean room and excellent shower and comfortable bed . I stay here a lot when on business in Dublin . Free parking on the property is added bonus.
Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Becky
Very small space but neat concept. At the lower price point, this is perfectly acceptable. Nice neighbourhood with nearby amenities / coffee shops within 6min walk which was great. Not a place to book if you want to spend a great amount of time in your room but perfect to crash for the night and head out again in the morning.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
GARETH
Property is acceptable not what I was expecting given rating. Sinks didn't empty, mould on celling, dodgy workmanship.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Ajibola
Great would definitely come back
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Martin
Very good experience. Very good experience.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Martin
The room was very nice and with a lot of natural light. The bed was very comfy and the toilet spotless clean. I was on the phone to the staff and he was very kind and helpful. I honestly recommend this accommodation.
Self
4/10
Poor
14 Jun 2026
Patricia
Musty odor through out the hallway. The toilet felt like it was going to just come off the wall each time I sat on it. I weigh under 190lbs for reference. The room was very dim and the window barely opened a crack making no air flow an option. Overall, I would never stay again seeing and knowing from experience. One positive thing was we were able to walk to near by restaurants and pubs.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Martin
Very good location. The room was very comfortable and clean.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Martin
Really good location. The room was very clean and comfortable.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Martin
Really god, comfortable and clean. Staff very responsive. Highly recommended!
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2026
Edward
Easy check in handy hotel to local villages and town 😎
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Martin
Very good location. The room and bathroom very clean.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Graham
Very good location using buses to city centre. Note: must have a LEAP card or coins for the bus as no credit card can be used to pay for bus travel.
No on site reception staff - must read email with instructions for main door and room door entry codes and front and rear parking locations. Helpful cleaning staff available in the mornings.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 May 2026
eamonn
Very small room. Dull decor.No staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
Martin
clean room, very nice location
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Jerri
Quiet area
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
Martin
very good
Self
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2026
Stéphane
If you are looking for a relatively cheap, no bells and whistles accommodation while visiting Dublin, No9 Rathgar is the place for you. It's more of a \"self-service bedsit\" than a hotel. Impossible to close the bedroom doors without banging them (so you can look forward to being woken up at the same time as the first guess leaving in the morning). Decent bed and shower. Coffee machine, fridge. My TV didn't work but I didn't care as the internet was good so I watched Youtube. A solid 6.5 out of 10.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Apr 2026
Les
I didn’t have a car, nothing around the property.
Code locks were a pain.
My room was never cleaned after I checked in.
No cable tv and no directions on how to use the tv, once I figured it out I had to stand infront of the tv to work it and it was not a smart tv
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2026
Gerard
Yes very good location outside the city and central enough
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2026
Tiffany
The property itself was lovely, well maintained and in a fantastic location, which we really appreciated.

However, the self-service check-in was quite disappointing. We did not receive any arrival instructions by email, and there was no one available on-site to assist us. After some time, a cleaner kindly stepped in to help, although it was clear this was outside her usual responsibilities, and the language barrier made things a bit challenging for both sides.

We stayed for two nights, and on both evenings we witnessed multiple guests experiencing the same issue; it was quite unpleasant, especially knowing we weren’t in a position to assist.
Partner
4/10
Poor
18 Apr 2026
ThuBa
N/a
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Hugh
Great Spot. Great Value for Money. Easy Access to Dublin City Centre. I will definitely be staying here again.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Apr 2026
Sarah
It was fine for the price and for one night. It is listed as a 4 star hotel but there are no staff, barely any ameneties and the room we stayed in was tiny, with the double bed squashed against the window so I had to climb over my partner and the sink in the bedroom. TV was hung on the wall at the bottom of the bed, it didn't work and was incredibly dusty behind. We would not stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Hannah
Everything good
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2026
PHILIP DONALL
This is a huge old house which has been converted into a hotel in a nice suburb of Dublin, 20/30 mins from city centre depending on transport and traffic. No amenities on site but the rooms are modern and comfortable and I have stayed there many times without any complaints.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2026
Martin
...
4/10
Poor
05 Mar 2026
Micheal
Ok I've stayed here before in a double room. This was a single room - it was small but clean. Room was ok. The communal areas are tired. The stairs smelt quite unpleasantly. I couldn't see any vibile soling. Thete are no on-site staff so I couldn't escalate.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Maria Visitacion
The room was wonderful
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Feb 2026
Eddie
The standard of cleaning left a lot to be desired, hairs in the shower, price stickers on the floor, kettle and coffee maker not cleaned. Instead of a table full of toilet rolls and towels in the hallway outside, a neater open shelving unit would be safer.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2026
Cynthia
Great!
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2026
Martin
great place
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Martin
Very good accomodation. Great location. Lots to do in the area and very good public transport options to the city center.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2026
Dawn
Clean and comfortable, great shower.
4/10
Poor
02 Jan 2026
Scott
Parking good.
Instructions good.
Room was cold, radiation was turned off...the bathroom smelled of drains.
Photos do not represent actual venue.
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2025
PILIB DONALL
Small, cozy hotel in a nice suburb of Dublin, about 20 mins from city centre. No amenities on site but plenty of bars and restaurants in the area, some on-site parking, and good transport to city centre. Good value if you don´t need to be in the centre.
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Dec 2025
Silvana
On a first glance room was great even though very small. It didn't correspond to 12sq.m Great amenities. Underfloor heating. You need to adjust the temperature on the heater & separately for underfloor heating. In the bathroom there was clear sign of dry rod & some mould. There were various switches but not clear marking for their purpose, so fan was a pure guess how to switch on. TV signal was very poor, may be something worth looking into? A great touch with Nespresso machine, however, that hasn't been cleaned for a while with container overflowing with coffee capsules & tray with dirty water. The same applies for tray with cups & kettle. The drip part was not cleaned at all leaving black marks around the rim ofof cups. cleaned for
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2025
Martin
...
6/10
Pleasant
14 Dec 2025
abby
Room was clean. Cleaners were very helpful to help us with early check in.

Can’t be helped as there’s no reception staff but the room next to ours were very loud throughout the night knocking on doors and shouting. Only bad thing !
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Martin
jkjkj
2/10
Poor
02 Dec 2025
Mairead
Room did not resemble the pictures on the website. There was a strong smell of blocked drains throughout the property. I arrived too late to make new arrangements for the first night so stayed, keeping the bathroom window open to try to manage the smell. No staff were available. Nobody answered the phone number provided. I did not stay the second booked night. Hotels.com say they have been trying to secure a refund for me, but with no joy. The hotel is not answering my emails. This is the sort of hotel that gives Dublin a bad reputation. I will not be using hotels.com again as, clearly, the information on the website is not a reliable indication of the quality of experience you can expect.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2025
John
Very nice room and very helpful staff thanks!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
ROISIN
Easy to locate/clean comfortable room. Some nice cafes and bars close by - added bonus of easy free parking.
Partner
4/10
Poor
06 Nov 2025
YUSAN
No lift
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
06 Nov 2025
YUSAN
Noisy
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2025
Michael
The room was clean but had a leak in the sink. We were moved immediately to another room. All good
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
03 Nov 2025
YUSAN
soundproofing was poor.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Nov 2025
YUSAN
The second booking resulted in different room sizes but the same price, and the soundproofing was poor.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
24 Oct 2025
terese
You are staying in a VRBO that looks like a hotel. No one is going to greet you or help you at the desk. Once I figured that out the room was fine and I really liked the neighborhood. We didn’t have a car and the bus system to town was great.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2025
YUSAN
Room very big, can open 4 big suitcases
6/10
Pleasant
22 Oct 2025
Alyssa
You do get what you pay for... Our stay was overall not bad but there were some not great things. Such as, the hallway carpets are stained and old, the hallway also has an odor, the smoke alarm is right outside of bathroom door so it went off when showering, and the tv doesn’t work. But the cleaning staff was very nice and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
Christal
The location is really easy to navigate from within the city. Getting downtown was easy and cheap with the bus route right outside and down the street.
We appreciated the cleaning staff and how kind and helpful they were and the addition of the common space to work/relax is a good help when you need to get some space to work.

Totally recommend!
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Oct 2025
Molly
The floor of thw room
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Oct 2025
Mairi

Oct visit

All good overall
just some niggles: slow drainage meant shower tray overflowed & sink didn’t empty for a few minutes.
Automatic keyless check-in worked fine (so no service as such!)
Room clean & warm. Bed big & comfortable Windows opened etc.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2025
Altug
no staff at the property
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Christopher
Perfect place to rest. Private and easy to access. Bus is 2 minutes away.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
03 Oct 2025
Kyla
So confusing to check in. Also to unlock your room. Got locked out of my room for 30 mins. Hard to get help. In the middle of nowhere.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Sep 2025
Robert
The location wasn’t too bad as the neighborhood is nice, and shops are a short walk away. It’s a bit deceptive from the photos what the hotel looks like. It has a chandelier as a spotlight as if it’s a charming, sophisticated hotel. In reality, there’s no one in the hotel to help. One needs codes to get in the hotel and room. The communication was good as I had to call a number for the codes, because I didn’t see the email before I arrived. The room was clean, the single bed was small, and average comfort. Nice shower, but the mirror at the sink, outside the bathroom, didn’t have its own light. Why? The TV channels were a mess, and took certification to figure out how to get more than two channels.

I know that the price was higher for the NFL game weekend, but $350 U.S. dollars was “highway robbery” for that room. I had a more luxury room at a Motel 6 in Palookaville, Iowa, and I got a big fat breakfast out of it for a $150. If you can’t get a real hotel, instead of a faux VRBO hotel, this is a good choice for 120 Euros max, only because it’s in a nice area in Rathgar.
Self
2/10
Poor
29 Sep 2025
colette
When we arrived we could not get any access to the property or the room. Got access to the property when somebody came out. Then we found we had to email the company to get our room number and access codes. Other people had the same problem. Not good enough as we should have had this information before we arrived. Expensive and small room.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2025
Oliver
Very nice and clean property and easy access to and far enough away from the city for it to be quiet but plenty of cafes and shops around. Overall a very pleasant hotel
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2025
Julie
Lovely property in a very nice area with good bus route into the city, perfect for a night's stay. Lack of storage may not be so good for a longer visit.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Ron
Very attentive staff and tended to any of the needs requested by our travel group
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2025
Natalie

Clean and close to city attractions

Room and property were clean and just as described. Easy to get to via Uber/Taxi. Had some loud guests on our second night but that’s to be expected sometimes. All in all a great stay and would recommend. An economical option to staying in Dublin City Center.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Alicia
Very convenient for catching the local buses and felt very safe traveling alone.
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2025
Isabel
Convenient location. No staff, but check in was quite easy as they send detailed information.
Only downside was our fan was broken and it was a bit hot.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
17 Sep 2025
Soban
Pathetic place and very dirty with no service
Business
2/10
Poor
17 Sep 2025
Garrett

Unacceptable smell of sewage/ drains in room

I was given a basement room which had a serious problem with the stench of sewage very hard to bear.

Level 1 rooms are on a semi basement level and there was a smell from the time I went down the stairs. But into the room it was unpleasant.

When I returned from a walk I realised the window had been open in the room as it was now cold with the curtains blowing.

When I closed the window and then went into the shower area the full impact of the smell hit.

Really disgusting. Unfortunately it was too late to make other arrangements and I spent a very unpleasant night and got out as early as I could the next day.

Don’t risk it. Find another place to stay.

If you have an issue there are no staff here who will help you. One security / maintenance person on site who is not customer service trained.
Business
4/10
Poor
15 Sep 2025
Tasneem Fatima
Better instructions for parking - where AND how to park - people park and block your way in
dont like the sink outside the bathroom
the shower drain was blocked/water filling up mid shower - tray not deep enough
towel refresh should be a given - too onerous to email ahead every day asking for fresh towels
would be good to have spare towels/pillows balnkets etc too
also the bed moved around too easily-wouldnt fix it in place necessarily (just in case soemthing rolls under and you need to move it) but bed kept sliding
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Sep 2025
Sasha
Average
2/10
Poor
15 Sep 2025
jamie
Despite the misleading property photos showing a receptionist etc, there ae no staff onsite. Stinks of tobacco, stained carpet in room....
Leisure
2/10
Poor
12 Sep 2025
Ilana
No 9 Rathgar was an unpleasant experience. The pictures did not accurately depict our room. There were bugs, hair from previous guests and stains on the sheets. I have pictures of it all. Do not recommend staying at no 9 Rathgar
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2025
bernadette
Lovely comfortable bed. Clean room. Good location.
Business_and_leisure Family
4/10
Poor
09 Sep 2025
Seong
The room was clean and newly redone. However, I did not know it had no reception which caused issues in getting my delayed luggage delivered. The hallway smelled like sewage. It was truly disgusting. My room fridge was warm and I couldn’t adjust it so my leftovers spoiled. Housekeeping is upon request only.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2025
Christina
This is not a hotel- it’s basically a room to rent with no physical welcome or service and no included room cleaning. Virtual check in was efficient but the room was tiny, barely room to get around the bed and the only basin was right by the bed, not in the tiny space that held the shower and loo. Literally no space to put suitcase except across the door - not ideal if emergency exit required. Very very disappointed indeed. One light bulb not working. Overall very unwelcoming and very poor value. We will not be staying here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Wouldn’t stay again

The room is small and has a comfortable bed. There was no water provided in the room. Unfortunately there isn’t good soundproofing and I could hear doors closing, tvs and loud conversations happening well into the night which prevented me from getting decent sleep.

There is a walk in shower with good water pressure but the spray from the shower was coming out onto the floor while I was waiting for the water to heat up. Then the drain couldn’t keep up and the water overflowed onto the tiled floor. There was also some mould where the tiles meet the shower tray.

I wouldn’t consider this to be a 4 star hotel, in fact it’s more of a hostel or at best a guest house.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Aug 2025
Howard

About 2 and half stars. Quite expensive but clean

Room was ok. Very clean. Kettle, coffee machine, iron, hair dryer, towels etc. Not a lot of space. TV doesn’t work properly. No staff on the premises and no reply to an email request for information.
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2025
Margaret
Great place to stay if you just need a clean place to sleep. It has all the essentials.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
26 Aug 2025
Rajvinder
limited amenities. A spare key to our room was left outside our room all night on the windowsill. Lighting in the room wasn't great. No one to speak to at the property about anything.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Locks Didn't Work as Described

Our stay was tainted by a poor check-in experience that clouded anything else we might have appreciated more.

First, when we booked, we expected more of a regular hotel with staff on site. We were staying in Airbnb's the rest of the trip and had decided to stay in a hotel for this one night. It was an adequate building with parking, which we needed, but I wouldn't really call it a hotel.

The instructions we received for check-in said there would be nobody on site and gave us codes to get in. We made it all the way to our door and used the code successfully on the Yale lock, only to discover that the lock did not have its inner workings and did nothing to actually lock the door.

We eventually, after about an hour, accessed the key to lock the bottom doorknob so that we could securely lock our belongings in our room and go eat. During that time, we emailed the owners and made phone calls, which in itself was an ordeal to get working with our international phones. We never received a response from the email or phone calls but luckily found a maintenance guy who happened to drive into the back parking lot while I was sitting in my car making phone calls. He helped us access the physical key to lock the door to our room, but not after an extremely frustrating time up until that point.

The room itself was spacious, modern, clean. There were no towels when we arrived, but they were available to pick up down the hall. The beds were reasonably comfortable, outlets worked, etc.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Samantha
This property was absolutely disgusting, hair on the floor, the shower didn’t drain and water splattered into the bathroom, the drain was broke and the plug for it was sitting in the tub full of hair.
We had to ask for more towels, they gave us two, didn’t go very far when you’re mopping up water.
There was an open package of crackers on top of the microwave and three cans of beer in the dirty refrigerator.
Blow dryer didn’t work, nor did the coffee pot.
We knew there was no air conditioner, however the window opened about an inch, we were uncomfortably hot, it was an absolutely terrible experience.
Pictures do not reflect an accurate representation of the property.
Very disappointed.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Aug 2025
Peter

Awful excuse for a hotel

No receptionist at any time, tiny room at more than $230 a night, tiny bathroom so small sink is actually in the bedroom, pictures are not accurate on the sites as it shows Victorian house with ornate features which is only true at the front of the house. The rooms are mostly in the back in an ugly red brick extension with little light narrow corridors and small rooms. Overall terrible and I'm shocked to see anyone unless their friends give top reviews. Oh and ironing board is the one you place on your bed and half the size as normal and it was a tiny thin piece of fabric on top otherwise iron mesh that I ironed into my shirt!
Business
4/10
Poor
18 Aug 2025
Colette
HMO type setup. Half a toilet roll supplied. Had to walk to local shop in the morning to buy some. Sink blocked and very slow to drain. 'Reception' completely unmanned. Massive cobwebs. Hand wash supplied for 'shower gel.' Comfortable bed, decent shower. Overall NOT what we expected for the premium price we paid. Booked ahead due to oasis concert so paid mega bucks but saw it had reduced it's prices to a quarter of the price last minute. Wouldn't return
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2025
Abdul Razak
Amazing
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2025
Debra
Unique place, quiet, comfy 2 twin beds, cool neighborhood, easy to walk to lots of pubs, appreciated the onsite parking.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Sara
An accommodation that is good for one night
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2025
Alicia
Very nice
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Rachel
Excellent value for money. Spotlessly clean with towels, fridge, kettle and even an espresso machine - very impressed! Even able to park the car for free! Can't understand why some people have left bad reviews - I'd stay again.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
04 Jul 2025
Michelle
Do not mistake this site for anything other than a rooming house. This so very much misrepresented. It is not a hotel on any scale. We could not stay after having a look at the rooms. If you have asthma or an aversion to high humidity in your room. This is not the place for you. Very disappointed, didn’t stay and took the rental fee in the chin. Four of us researched the location, and we were all duped.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2025
John
Everything is remote access codes for entry and reception which we didn’t get until we phoned at the front door. However access and room very good. Our room was above the front door which did seem to bang closed a lot. Neighbourhood was excellant and bus transport ample to town
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2025
cynthia
I enjoyed my stay, would have been good to provide utensils. Other than that no complaints
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2025
Gabrielle
Was ok for short stay, but wouldn’t stay long. No staff on site, but they respond quickly to messages and are helpful. As far as the room, the blinds were broken, the wood trim in the bathroom was rotted and you could hear every step from above room. Bed also wasn’t comfortable and had dips in it.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2025
Peter
For the price paid, it should have been cleaner.

And window only opened a few inches, which made the room very hot and uncountable to sleep.
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2025
Fredrick Norman
The property is in a very nice location south of the city and there is several bus stops with in a 5-10 minute walk from the property. The rooms are ok, not bad but not really the cleanest. There is no staff on property except to clean up after checkout. The check in process is very easy without having staff on the property.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
12 Jun 2025
Angela
We arrived quite late, room had not been cleaned from previous guests’ stay. Bathroom and shower had hair in it. Bedsheets had been slept in. Carpet was filthy. Towel was folded but when opened had make up stains on it. Tried to email and call hotel no response until more than 12 hours later, with “sorry about the inconvenience “ they say security person is there, we saw no one.
If you choose to stay, you need to request housekeeping prior to your arrival.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2025
Brian
Nice room. Convenient location. Clean. Self check in poor. Did not get codes as promised. Had to call twice.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
03 Jun 2025
Dominique
We checked in late at night and have first noticed the bathroom fan that was super loud. We tried closing the bathroom door, however the fan was on the whole night.

In addition, another guest was able to enter our room and unlocked our door because the management 'mistakenly' gave 1 room to 2 different guests. I was already resting when I saw them open the door. In full shock that we had to ring the management that same night to move us to another room because of these 2 issues that happened within a span of 3 hours upon checking in. We demanded a refund due to this experience however this wasn't granted. Never got another room as they managed to fix the fan on our second night (out of 4 nights being there) therefore we had 2 sleepless nights because of the loud fan noise.

Since they haven't moved us to another room, they have mentioned to change the locks as I expressed my concern about our security since knowing another guest knows the door code and was able to unlock this. Again, unfortunately they never changed this.

The room and the location was alright. It's the experience that was disturbing and unsettling. Never got compensated for the bad experience despite raising concerns.

A lot of room for customer service improvement here.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2025
Alice
There was no hair dryer which would have been very nice to have, especially since traveling there from the US.
Friends_and_family Friends

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No 9 Rathgar
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