The Pepper Pot in Dublin

11/08/2025: 4-star Castle Hotel? My wife and I stayed in Dublin in July, and we were disappointed with the high price of €282.00 per night on offer, and the 4-star rating... which should be reduced. We expected a few more amenities, but the reality was that, although the hotel is historic, beautiful, and centrally located, and they serve a good, standard continental breakfast, we immediately had difficulty finding the location of our room. It's on the fourth floor, behind a fire door and a flight of steps. Could foreign guests be escorted to the rooms and carry their luggage? Unfortunately, the reception only speaks broken English. The double room was small, with a small window that was raised a hand's breadth, blocked, and covered in dust. The bus terminal is right below, and the engine is always running. No air conditioning. On the night of July 13th, it was 30°C (86°F) and very noisy. There's no safe. No mini-fridge. The small bathroom has no window and the exhaust fan is broken. The shower drain is half-clogged, causing anxiety as the water level rises. The sink is small, and there's little space to hang towels. The satellite TV or smart TV had few channels. We've been guests around the world many times and have never found a hotel claiming to be 4 stars that was so poor and so expensive! Goodbye

10/08/2025: If you like old things, this is the place for you 😃 Our daughter loved it – lots of crooked staircases, winding corners, and what felt like a thousand ways to get to the room. Cons: Very noisy! You can hear everything from the hallway, so no privacy. Pack earplugs! We had a room facing the street – too loud with the window slightly open. Breakfast buffet for those who aren't vegan – very inviting. For vegans, there's very little choice at the continental breakfast. Allergens aren't listed, so you have to ask first what you can eat. We asked before our stay if they had vegan yogurt – no. So I brought my own breakfast. I think the price-performance ratio is inadequate. Positive: The staff is very, very friendly 😃 and I got a decaf oat cappuccino in the morning ☕