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Reviews of Handel's Hotel 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!

16-18 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar, D2 Dublin, Ireland

#107 of 156 hotels in Dublin

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1232 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay at Handel’s Hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast wasn’t very warm and the selection of drink in the bar wasn’t great.

    The property was very clean. The staff were friendly. The location was very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only thing I really missed was having a small fridge. Bit of an essential to have a good supply of cold bottled water all night when you are in the home of guiness and whiskey! Our room was also at the back of the hotel, over the courtyard of the pub next door so it got a little noisy at times. Tbh that didn't bother us too much as we tend to travel with earplugs anyway. It may be that this is the difference between a standard double and a deluxe room. I couldn't see much difference in the options listed other than aircon which I didn't think would be an issue in April.

    Location was great, we were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. Teeling distillery 20 min, guiness storehouse was about 30 min. Less than 10 to the cathedral and castle. Right next door one side is a great pub called Darkey Kelly's, go early, it gets really busy, other side is a nice little breakfast cafe that opens at 8.30, great food. Hotel was spotlessly clean and the staff were super helpful. Bed was pretty comfy, ensuite was large. Shower was super powerful although it took us a while to figure out taps are not hot and cold ! FYI they are temp and throttle. Nice to have a quality coffee machine, shame the cups don't fit without removing the driptray. Small annoyance having to ask for more milk all the time, supplies seemed a little stingy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and a good value for Dublin. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Clean and comfy
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coffee machine in room did not work

    Location was perfect for seeing a gig at the Olympia theatre. Room was spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    7.0
    Centrally placed, great local pub with great food, staff and music.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We weren’t given any information (ie menu or cost) of breakfast, just that they how had it available. No information on their restaurant or bar/cafe in the room either. Just one QR code that took you to instagram. No local information, ie this booking.com review is asking about a beach!

    Good central location without being in the dead centre of Temple Bar

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Friendly , clean, convenient
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was under the impression that parking was provided free of charge but ended up paying €27.00 for it . This was not explained to me on the website.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were not very helpful. You have to check in and out yourself. We ordered a takeaway and they would not let the driver bring in to the door so we had to come down to the reception in our pyjamas.

    Comfortable beds. Tea and coffee in room. Spacious bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sink, water from faucet barely goes into it, makes washing hands and face somewhat difficult.

    The staff is super kind, the location is great, it's quiet at night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    7.0
    Location was perfect , staff was friendly. Food doesn’t look fresh, room was not really clean, especially headboard
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    I’d like the most location . It was the perfect spot for Our trip because we had a concert in Olimpic theathre .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was very soft

    The location cannot be beaten, despite being central it was not noisy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Great choice just bedding although spotless not great quality.. def not a deal breaker tho
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedding a bit on the cheap side..

    Great location..quiet at night totally rec

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    7.0
    On the whole, a positive stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Walls must be thin as you can hear lots of noise from adjoining rooms. Hotel is right next to a church & the bells were ringing all hours of the night & day. Bed not the comfiest.

    Good location, within walking distance of restaurants & pubs and the Temple bar area. Staff pleasant & friendly. Rooms not huge but serve a purpose. We were on the 4th floor, luckily there is a lift. Good facilities in room such as hairdryer & iron.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    9.0
    Very good location. Very comfortable facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The price could be better.

    Room comfortable and clean. Staff friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    A good stay in Dublin 👍🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was extremely warm and there was some noise from other guests/staff opening doors in the corridor near our room. The bathroom was shabby with the bath side falling off/warped from water damage.

    Brilliant location. Close to pubs and restaurants amd good location for exploring Dublin. The bed was comfortable and the water was hot.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    36hours in dublin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Amazing location and staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    7.0
    Small double room, breakfast self service and luke warm, towel radiator in bathroom didn’t work, coffee machine broken
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very very noisy outside at night

    Location wasn’t to bad

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    7.0
    Had a great time in Dublin, hotel was alright.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was pretty small and the washroom wasnt very nice. Very dated.

    Location was central which was nice, staff was super friendly and courteous.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    9.0
    Great location and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Good value for money. staff very welcoming

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location from which to explore Dublin
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Early check in was unavailable. Understandable but a better lounge area or options to rest after an overnight flight would be great.

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very satisfied with this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no electricity in our room when we arrived but it was fixed quickly.

    Excellent location and very nice staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    Would stay again as it was a nice hotel. But would ask for a different room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No window apart from a sky window. When we turned the shower on it went on the small shower and soaked the whole bathroom. This happened twice!

    Great location, nice clean room and good facilities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    8.0
    very friendly and efficient
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast experience was very efficient and the buffet was good, coffee was lovely. All good except for the hot food which was like rubber. Particularly the beans and the fried eggs. the beans were totally dried up. i asked the server if i poached eggs were an option, she said 'no'. i asked if i could have some fresh beans and she said she would go and ask the chef. she then came back and said he was busy and it would be at least 10 minutes. i got the distinct impression there was no chef and that she was just fobbing me off. i ate my breakfast and by the time i was finished there was still no sign of the beans. i understand that they were probably trying to keep waste to a minimum but a tin of beans wouldn't break the bank!

    Room was perfectly adequate and nicely quiet. location is 10 out of 10 for a city centre stay. Reception staff were extremely polite and helpful. location is perfect for city centre.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    8.0
    Overall we really enjoyed our stay, great location and comfortable room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some aspects to the room weren’t very clean (back of toilet seat) and others run down (broken shower head, cracked bathroom tiles, window latch)

    The hotel is in a great location, close to plenty of attractions, pubs and coffee shops, staff were really helpful at check in and out too.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Clean

    Stayed in February 2024

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