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11/10/2026: Absolutely filthy cutlery. Yuck!

30/09/2026: Went for lunch with my friends, Jen was so helpful and nice and really improved the experience. 10/10 food aswell

27/06/2026: We booked the Maldron Hotel Smithfield for one night (B&B) while attending a concert in Dublin. At €250 for one night, plus an additional €25 for parking (discounted from the standard €50 for hotel guests), it certainly wasn't cheap. While I appreciate that hotel prices in Dublin are generally high, I was happy to pay it as I expected a good standard from a four-star Maldron hotel. The location is excellent, with convenient on-site parking and easy access to the city. We also appreciated being allowed to check in slightly before the official 3pm check-in time. Unfortunately, that was where the positives largely ended. After a three-hour journey, we arrived slightly early and wanted to use the toilet before checking in, only to find that even the reception toilets required a room key to access. Luckily, we were allowed to check in early, but the welcome itself was disappointing. The receptionist barely acknowledged us, seemed much more interested in chatting to a colleague, and generally gave the impression that she didn't want to be there. It wasn't the warm welcome you'd expect from a four-star hotel. At first glance the room looked clean, but once we settled in it became obvious that housekeeping had overlooked several things. There was a noticeable build-up of dust on furniture and fixtures, mould around the window frames, and peeling finishes on the window surrounds. I've attached photos to show some of these issues. The room itself was also very basic for the price we paid and didn't feel like a four-star hotel. Another surprise was that there was no air conditioning. We happened to stay during Ireland's June heatwave, so the room became very warm and uncomfortable. While the weather obviously isn't the hotel's fault, I would expect air conditioning as standard in a four-star hotel charging €250 per night. To top it off, after walking around the room in white socks for around an hour while getting ready for the concert, my socks were filthy, suggesting that the floors hadn't been cleaned properly. The one positive about the room was that it was quiet and dark, allowing us to get a good night's sleep after the concert. Breakfast the following morning was another major disappointment. Despite arriving with around 40 minutes of service remaining, many items had already run out and weren't being replenished. The selection itself was incredibly basic for a hotel of this standard. The two staff members working in the breakfast area appeared disorganised and seemed more focused on wandering around than checking or restocking the buffet. Overall, it felt poorly managed and certainly wasn't the quality I'd expect from a four-star hotel. When checking out, we were greeted by the same receptionist who had checked us in. She appeared just as disengaged as the previous day. She asked how our stay had been, and when my husband replied that it was "just fine" before adding that breakfast had been very disappointing, she made no eye contact, offered no apology, acknowledged none of the feedback, and simply asked if we wanted to leave our bags. It was a very poor way to end our stay. For me, the biggest issue with this hotel is the customer service. I appreciate that working in hospitality isn't always easy, but guests paying premium prices should still expect staff who are welcoming, attentive and interested in guest feedback. Throughout our stay, we simply didn't feel valued as customers. Overall, aside from the convenient location, parking and quiet room, this hotel fell well below my expectations of a four-star property. Between the indifferent service, lack of cleanliness, absence of air conditioning, and disappointing breakfast, I don't feel the experience justified the price we paid. Unfortunately, I wouldn't stay here again, and it has made me think twice about booking another Maldron hotel in the future, which is a real shame.

26/06/2026: Every staff member we came in contact with was very courteous and professional. Very conveniently located, within walking distance of several sites. The room is NOT air conditioned, though advertised as such, but not by their fault, booking agent error I believe. The room was clean with coffee/tea, station. No refrigerator to keep drinks cold, water bottles supplied, but not cold. Restaurant food was delicious. Bathroom had no hair dryer outlet, or exhaust fan. Free wifi a steady plus.

09/04/2026: Nice stop on the way to work for my tea. Not sure why the husband works their as he has a face all the time like his luggage was missing

29/09/2026: Excellent, try the Karachi Special, perfect nice and spicy!

26/09/2026: Food was amazing definitely recommend

18/10/2026: Went to a birthday party in Tia Maria last night and it was a great experience music song and dance 🕺 great food and service and very reasonable prices 👌

08/10/2026: Food was amazing! Service was also good but slow due to the restaurant being under staffed

27/06/2026: Always a good laugh and live music is always buzzy everyone just being able to go and have the banter and the staff are as patient always accommodating and hard workers

20/05/2026: Had a great stay at the Camden Court Hotel. The hotel was excellent. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much bother for them. The food in the hotel was very good and again, the staff who served the food in the foyer of the hotel were so friendly and helpful and gave very good recommendations for food. Will definately stay there again. Definately recommended.

16/10/2026: Two neighboring restaurants were fully booked, so we turned our attention to the Oar House. The food was good, not exactly exceptional, but worth tasting. Fish pie was very good (note, that Irish fish pie has no dough). The small portion of scallops is actually very small, just three pieces of the shellfish meat, although they were cooked pretty good and the sauce was delicious. The restaurant ist rather on the louder side.

16/10/2026: Very good, very fast. Best calamari ever

28/09/2026: That typical gem in the center of Dublin: the space is small and cozy, run by a single, extremely polite and attentive server, but the coffee is amazing! Impeccable quality and first-class service all in one place. Worth every visit!

28/09/2026: Best coffee in dublin, I was walking down Talbot Street and came upon vamo no brasileiro street coffee. I would highliy recommend this place, if you want top class coffee, friendly staff, and great service and great prices. Give this place a try, you wont be disappointed

26/07/2026: I've had a grand stay at Bracken Court Hotel, i would like to thank Tommy & all his staff for making me more than welcome. The food is lovely, the rooms are lovely and all the staff have been very polite 100%. Thank you all. Clive.

14/04/2026: This review is for the dining experience: We booked an "afternoon tea" for two. The set up was absolutely delightful and area that the "afternoon tea" was served in was perfect for dining with two children as space was spacious yet pretty private, so kids had room to move freely and didn't bother anyone. I would definitely book that area for dining with kids next time again and I must say that hotel staff are definitely very kids friendly. Everything on the platter was tasty, tea and coffee hot and strong. We had a walk through restaurant and bar and all seemed very clean. We will definitely be back, with kids as they had a lovely time.

06/10/2026: Always the best wines to discover.

04/10/2026: This is a great spot for lunch. Wine, cheese, toasties. Outdoor seating is also a great place to eat, drink and people watch.

11/10/2026: It's been taken over by the owners of the palace bar, just around the corner. Done a lot of work to the pub.looks great and its clean.a lovely pint of Heineken. Always go in for a pint , when in town, and will definitely go again.

04/10/2026: Great spot for live music and atmosphere

23/09/2026: We loved The Gables from the moment we walked in. The decor is so inviting, kind of classic yet comfortable. It has a fairly large, welcoming bar area indoors, as well as outdoors seating (covered & uncovered). I would suggest booking in advance as we went midweek & the restaurant was full. The service was excellent - attentive but not "loitering". The food was exceptional. To start we had the burrata tomato salad & the falafels, both of which are a decent size portion of you want to share a starter rather. For mains we had the Korean style chicken & slow braised beef short rib. All the dishes were sublime, but the standout for me was the beef short rib. This was our first visit to this beautiful restaurant in the quaint village of Foxrock, but it certainly won't be our last. You should definitely try it if you haven't been! We highly recommend it.

18/09/2026: A great evening in the Gables . Fabulous food and excellent wine list . Dessert was divine !

25/09/2026: Great service, food was delicious and hot especially the chicken curry, would recommend!

24/07/2026: Food is lovely and consistent. Would rate 5 stars but unfortunately delivery has been late once or twice

17/10/2026: I love their padthai! The portion is generous, bunch of prawn, and you can request the spicy level of your choice. Can't find a better one so far!

16/10/2026: The spic bag is too good Curry sauce