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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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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2 full beds
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Dublin
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Miriam
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was delicious! The building and drawing room are quite charming.
  • Klaudia
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast had great options. Great to park the car outside with a handful of spaces available. Lovely lobby area with complimentary tea/coffee & cakes was great. Very close to public transport.
  • R
    United States of America United States of America
    It was clean, comfortable, and the breakfast was tasty.

Host Info

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

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

Area info

Amenities of Ariel House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Croatian
    • Italian
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Turkish

    Sustainability initiatives

    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

    House rules

    Ariel House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Ariel House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets 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.

    FAQs about Ariel House

    • Ariel House is 1.6 miles from the center of Dublin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ariel House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Ariel House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Room options at Ariel House include:

        • Double
        • Twin
        • Family
        • Single
        • Suite
        • Triple

      • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from Ariel House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Guests staying at Ariel House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegetarian
        • Vegan
        • Gluten-free
        • Buffet
        • À la carte
        • Breakfast to go

      • Check-in at Ariel House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.