Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

23, Upper O'Connell Street, D1 Dublin, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 14859 reviews)

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8.4
Very Good
14,858 reviews

fab location breakfast lovely but the room was overly uncomfortable warm no air what so ever

Louise Ireland

The staff were so attentive, very professional and getting your room early at no extra charge was a bonus

Deborah United Kingdom

Very good Location, central with a lot of shops, restaurants and bars around. Big rooms. Good Breakfast. Very Big Bathroom with tub and shower. Heated Towels. A lot of storage place at the room.

Boris Israel

staff very accommodating location excellent , food beautiful couldn’t ask for better

Marina Ireland

this is a great hotel at a great price in a great location! The staff go above and beyond to be friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.

Elizabeth United States of America

Meals were wonderful and staff were extremely helpful. Location was perfect for walking to sites around Dublin. Wish I could have stayed longer.

Carrie United States of America

Check in perfect. We were moved rooms due to a small issue. This was dealt with immediately and professionally. The duty manager and Yaswin were exceptional and so professional. We were made to feel very special by these two staff members. Thank you

Vikki United Kingdom

Excellent location, very attentive staff. Spacious room, comfortable bed

Susan Ireland

Love the history and prestige of the place. Decor and style is classy. Friendly staff and amazing breakfast.

Peter United States of America

Excellent service, Duro was a great help, especially with covid testing, room was very comfortable and clean, location was closes to everything and the breakfast was superb.

Robert United States of America
8.4
Very Good
14,858 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “fab location breakfast lovely but the room was overly uncomfortable warm no air what so ever”
    Louise Louise Ireland Ireland
  • “The staff were so attentive, very professional and getting your room early at no extra charge was a bonus”
    Deborah Deborah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very good Location, central with a lot of shops, restaurants and bars around. Big rooms. Good Breakfast. Very Big Bathroom with tub and shower. Heated Towels. A lot of storage place at the room.”
    Boris Boris Israel Israel
  • “staff very accommodating location excellent , food beautiful couldn’t ask for better”
    Marina Marina Ireland Ireland
  • “this is a great hotel at a great price in a great location! The staff go above and beyond to be friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United States of America United States of America
  • “Meals were wonderful and staff were extremely helpful. Location was perfect for walking to sites around Dublin. Wish I could have stayed longer.”
    Carrie Carrie United States of America United States of America
  • “Check in perfect. We were moved rooms due to a small issue. This was dealt with immediately and professionally. The duty manager and Yaswin were exceptional and so professional.”
    Vikki Vikki United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellent location, very attentive staff. Spacious room, comfortable bed”
    Susan Susan Ireland Ireland
  • “Love the history and prestige of the place. Decor and style is classy. Friendly staff and amazing breakfast.”
    Peter Peter United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent service, Duro was a great help, especially with covid testing, room was very comfortable and clean, location was closes to everything and the breakfast was superb.”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi8.2
High score for Dublin

Stay in the heart of Dublin – Excellent location – show map

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Located in the heart of Dublin city center in a historic building, The Gresham Hotel benefits from its own restaurant 'Toddy's', and a bar. The hotel offers free WiFi and spacious rooms overlooking O’Connell Street. Dublin 3Arena is 1 miles away.

Each bedroom features an LCD TV, a safe, iron and ironing board and tea and coffee making facilities. The majority of bedrooms overlook the rear of The Gresham Hotel, at neighboring buildings.

The Gallery Restaurant serves breakfast each morning. Toddys Bar and Brasserie and Writers Lounge serve a wide variety of food and beverages throughout the day.

The hotel has its own gym with 24-hour access located on the first floor.

Extensive car parking is available next to the hotel, at a surcharge.

The River Liffey, Temple Bar, and the shopping districts are a few minutes’ walk away. Dublin Airport is 6.2 mi away and the port is 1.6 mi from the hotel. Connolly train station is a 5-minute walk away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Dublin, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the heart of Dublin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
good Fitness Center
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

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Guest reviews

8.4
Very Good
 · 14,858 reviews
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  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.5
    Breakfast
    Room
  • Cleanliness8.9
  • Comfort8.8
    Bed
    Room size, Room temperature
  • Value for money8.4
    Convenient location
    Extra charges
  • Location 9.5
    Central location, Shopping area, Connection to the airport
  • Free WiFi8.2
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  • Louise Ireland

    “fab location breakfast lovely but the room was overly uncomfortable warm no air what so ever ”

  • Deborah United Kingdom

    “The staff were so attentive, very professional and getting your room early at no extra charge was a bonus”

  • Boris Israel

    “Very good Location, central with a lot of shops, restaurants and bars around. Big rooms. Good Breakfast. Very Big Bathroom with tub and shower. Heated Towels. A lot of storage place at the room. ”

  • Marina Ireland

    “staff very accommodating location excellent , food beautiful couldn’t ask for better ”

  • Elizabeth United States of America

    “this is a great hotel at a great price in a great location! The staff go above and beyond to be friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend.”

  • Carrie United States of America

    “Meals were wonderful and staff were extremely helpful. Location was perfect for walking to sites around Dublin. Wish I could have stayed longer.”

  • Vikki United Kingdom

    “Check in perfect. We were moved rooms due to a small issue. This was dealt with immediately and professionally. The duty manager and Yaswin were exceptional and so professional. We were made to feel very special by these two staff members. Thank you”

  • Susan Ireland

    “Excellent location, very attentive staff. Spacious room, comfortable bed”

  • Peter United States of America

    “Love the history and prestige of the place. Decor and style is classy. Friendly staff and amazing breakfast.”

  • Robert United States of America

    “Excellent service, Duro was a great help, especially with covid testing, room was very comfortable and clean, location was closes to everything and the breakfast was superb.”

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About Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

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  • Is there parking available at hotel

    Dear guest, yes it is. Thanks

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    Asked about: Deluxe Queen Room • Answered on November 5, 2019
  • Is there s shower in the bathroom?

    Dear Guest, yes we have, thanks

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    Asked about: Standard Twin Room • Answered on November 5, 2019
  • Do you provide hair dryers

    Dear Guest, Yes we have

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    Answered on November 5, 2019
  • Where do you park, and how much pls

    Dear Guest, We have a Parking behind the Hotel, the price is 17€ per day, thanks Best regards,

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    Answered on October 14, 2019
  • What kind of breakfast is included in the price is it a hot breakfast :-) thank you

    Good Morning Its full Irish Breakfast Regards,

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    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on October 8, 2020
  • Is a cooked breakfast included

    Dear Guest, Yes, is included thanks

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    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on October 14, 2019
  • Hi is there no way that check in could be before 4 ? As I am in town shopping and would like to check in earlier ?

    Subject to availability

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    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on December 15, 2020
  • Check in and check out time please?

    Good Morning Check-in time is 4 PM Check-out time is 11 AM Regards,

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    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on December 2, 2020
  • Is there parking at the hotel?

    Unfortunately, we don't have a car park

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    Answered on January 6, 2021
  • Can I have an earlier check in time?

    Subject to availability

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    Answered on November 30, 2020
  • Is a Deluxe Queen Room situated on the Lavery wing?

    Yes it is, thank you

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    Answered on May 10, 2021
  • Is your pool open yet at the hotel

    Hi, We don't have a pool, thank you, Kind regards

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    Asked about: Family Room with Single Bed • Answered on August 11, 2020
  • Can I request a room with a shower?

    Dear Guest, We are taking note, thanks Best regards,

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    Asked about: Standard Twin Room • Answered on October 14, 2019
  • Hi, if we book a room in your hotel for Monday 7th June will the restaurant be open to guests for an evening meal? Thank you

    Yes, our restaurant will be open for residents only on 07th June

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    Answered on May 20, 2021
  • Hi, are there tea stations (kettle, tea, coffee) inside each room and is the gym open to guests? thanks

    Good Afternoon We do have tea & Coffee facility in each room, and the Gym is open by appointment only Regards,

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    Answered on October 6, 2020
  • Hi there, are pets welcome? I have a birtish bulldog puppy who is house trained and will have his own bed. Thank you!

    Good Morning Unfortunately, we only accept guide dogs. Regards,

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    Answered on October 12, 2020
  • Just wondering who has used the parking and where is it , is it safe on your own to get too ?

    Unfortunately, we do not have car parking facilities on site, however we do have a preferred rate in the Q Park The Spire Car Park in Marlborough Street, which is only 250m away from the hotel. The parking is €19.00 per night in a 24 hours setting

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    Answered on May 18, 2021
  • Is room service in operation given current circumstances?

    Dear Guest, our room service is suspended at the moment. Thank you

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    Asked about: Standard Queen Room • Answered on July 3, 2021
  • Is there access to the gym?

    Good Afternoon Gym still opening for resident only and by appointment Regards,

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    Answered on October 6, 2020
  • Does tvs have netflix?

    Unfortunately we do not offer Netflix however we have an excellent selection of Cable and Satellite channels

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    Answered on June 1, 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Dublin Bus Head Office
    0.1 miles
  • Ambassador Theater
    0.1 miles
  • O'Connell Street
    0.1 miles
  • St. Mary's Pro Cathedral
    0.1 miles
  • Gate Theatre
    0.1 miles
  • Rotunda Hospital
    0.1 miles
  • The Spire
    0.1 miles
  • Moore Street Market
    0.1 miles
  • GPO & GPO Witness History Visitor Centre
    0.2 miles
  • An Post, General Post Office
    0.2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Flanagans Restaurant
    2 miles
  • Restaurant Yamamori Sushi
    2 miles
  • Restaurant Hard Rock Cafe Dublin
    2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Guinness Store House
    3 miles
Top attractions
  • Temple Bar
    0.4 miles
  • Button Factory
    0.5 miles
  • Trinity College
    0.5 miles
  • Irish Whiskey Museum
    0.5 miles
  • Book of Kells
    0.6 miles
  • Dublin Castle
    0.7 miles
  • National Botanic Gardens
    1.5 miles
  • Dublin Zoo
    1.8 miles
  • Phoenix Park
    2.8 miles
  • Portmarnock Golf Club
    7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Rio Liffey
    5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Dublin Airport
    5.3 miles
How to get to Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin from Dublin Airport
    Taxi
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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2 Restaurants On Site

    Toddy's

    Food: Irish, European

    Menu: À la carte

    Gallery

    Open for: Breakfast

    Menu: Buffet

Amenities of Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
good Fitness Center
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 19 per day.
  • Street parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
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House rules Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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 13 and above are considered 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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that some rooms look out of the front of the building onto O'Connell Street and can therefore experience some noise due to traffic.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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

FAQs about Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

  • Check-in at Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin is 800 feet from the center of Dublin.

  • Room options at Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin has 2 restaurants:

    • Toddy's
    • Gallery

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin by:

    • Taxi 30min

  • Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Street parking