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About this property

Located next to the Aviva Stadium, in the leafy suburbs of Dublin’s Ballsbridge district, this beautiful Victorian house provides stylish bedrooms and a delicious breakfast menu. Rooms at the Ariel House Hotel combine 19th-century furniture with modern comforts including free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The bathrooms feature a bathtub and invigorating shower. The Dining Room serves traditional and continental breakfasts, which feature homemade chutneys, banana bread and scones. Afternoon tea can be taken in the elegant Drawing Room. The RDS and Herbert Park are both just a 5-minute walk from the Ariel. The Lansdowne Road DART and Train Station are both just over a quarter mile from the hotel. The friendly staff can provide transport information and sightseeing recommendations. Ariel House has a 24-hour front desk and provides limited free parking for guests.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tim
    United States United States
    Location is great. Close to the train station, and to a very nice river path. Great complimentary cakes in the afternoon too. Very helpful custom guide book in the hotel room!
  • Elena
    Spain Spain
    Absolutely incredible breakfast. They have a self serve area of pastries, cheese, yogurt, fruit, and juices and then you get to pick an “entree” that the kitchen prepares for you. Breakfast is served in an atrium that looks out over their...
  • Takia
    United States United States
    I liked the quiet location and cleanliness of the facility and rooms. It was poshly decorated so that was nice.
  • Myra
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely hotel, great location this is our 2nd time staying here. Staff very friendly booked again for next year.
  • Yoichi
    Spain Spain
    This fine establishment maintains all the charms of a traditional manner house, yet the interiors of the guest rooms are all refurbished, modernized, clean, neat, and beautiful. All the staff members are friendly and helpful. We stayed a total of...
  • Jufen
    United States United States
    I love this place, very beautiful and pleasant staff.
  • Roger
    United States United States
    The house is beautiful, the walls solid for quiet sleeping, the residential neighborhood lovely, and it's a 3 minute walk to DART station, and the staff wonderful, and the made-to-order breakfast is delicious and bountiful.
  • Miranda
    United States United States
    The Ariel house is beautiful! Feels old world with an update. Clean and comfortable, with squeaky floor boards to remind you that you are in an old home.
  • Grimm
    United States United States
    Breakfast was excellent and the staff could not have been nicer!
  • Theresa
    Canada Canada
    Staff were very friendly; the man working the front desk was particularly helpful with suggesting activities for each day, storing our bags, etc. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious.

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Company review score: 9.6Based on 2,898 reviews from 1 property
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Property info

Ariel House Guesthouse is your home away from home in Dublin. Situated in the beautiful, leafy suburb of Ballsbridge, Ariel House is amongst Dublin’s finest guesthouses. Our award-winning breakfasts, home baked afternoon tea and prime location, make for an exceptional stay at our elegant Victorian guesthouse in Dublin 4. Our ethos is simply a dedication to delivering a combination of outstanding customer service, comfortable accommodation and locally sourced food, fresh and delicious. Our Dublin guesthouse is made up of three charming Victorian buildings, lovingly restored yet still displaying distinct Victorian era features from the Flemish brick work to the ornate stained glass and sash windows. Ariel House offers superior accommodation in Dublin 4 with the perfect blend of classic style, elegance and modern amenities. ** Please note that Ariel House is a Victorian mansion and true to its heritage there are 15 external steps leading to the main entrance. We do not have a lift in the hotel and whilst there are Superior bedrooms available at ground level, the reception and dining room are located on the first floor.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Croatian,Italian,Portuguese,Russian,Turkish

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

On site parking is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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