Standard Double Room Single Sofa Bed Hot
- 1 Double bed
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Dublin · City of Dublin
Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre By Ihg
A modern 3-star hotel on O'Connell Street Upper, in the Parnell Square district, with a strong central location and a breakfast that guests repeatedly praise.
- Central O'Connell Street Upper location
- Breakfast included with hot items
- Rooms with air conditioning and tea/coffee facilities
8.8
Great
5977 reviews
Booking.com 8.8 · 5977 reviews
About
Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre sits on O'Connell Street Upper, in the Parnell Square area where the Rotunda Hospital is located. It's a 3-star property that guests consistently rate well for its location and value, scoring 8.8 out of 10 from nearly 6,000 reviews.
The hotel offers practical amenities including a 24-hour reception, express check-in/out, luggage storage, and an on-site restaurant. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating, tea and coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs. The property also has meeting facilities and wheelchair-accessible rooms.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Central location with high guest approval — The hotel is positioned on O'Connell Street Upper, in the Parnell Square district, and guests rate the location at 9 out of 10. Many reviews highlight its convenience for walking to the city centre and catching transport links.
- Breakfast that gets consistent praise — Guests repeatedly mention the breakfast as excellent, with a good variety and hot items like bacon. The Dining rating category sits at 8, and several reviews single out specific items like pastries and Nutella.
- Comfortable, well-equipped rooms — Rooms come with air conditioning, heating, tea/coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs. Reviews note comfortable beds, clean and spacious rooms, and extras like ironing facilities and work desks.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- No pets allowed on site — The hotel's policy explicitly states that pets are not permitted, which may be a limitation for travellers with animals.
- Parking is not on-site — The only mention of parking is that it is 'nearby', so guests may need to arrange parking separately from the hotel.
- Check-in window ends at 23:59 — Check-in is available from 14:00 to 23:59, which may be restrictive for guests arriving very late at night.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Standard Double Room City View Hot
- 1 Double bed
- City view
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Double Room Hot Accessible
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Standard Twin Room Hot
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Standard Room Hot
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Hot
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/out
- Luggage storage
- Safe deposit box
- Lift
- No smoking on site
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge area
- Snack bar
- Vending machines
Room Features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Accessibility
- Rooms/Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Safety & Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Security
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.8/10 from 5,977 reviews
Booking.com · 8.8 · 5977 reviews
8.8Verified guest“Plenty of food for breakfast, it was fabulous.”
8.8Verified guest“It has great location to see a shaped monument.”
8.8Verified guest“I enjoyed the double room and all facilities in it.”
8.8Verified guest“The breakfast variety was excellent, especially the fresh pastries.”
8.8Verified guest“The location was decent for walking around Bank of Ireland. Next to a theatre and a temple, it was a bonus. Had a multi-channel TV, ironing facilities and a study table in my guest room. The staff was pleasant and amiable, the beds were exceptionally comfortable.”
8.8Verified guest“The food is outstanding and decent.”
04 — Location
Getting around Dublin
The property sits in Dublin.
Parnell Square: The hotel is located in the Parnell Square district, where the Rotunda Hospital is found. It's a central area with easy access to shops, buses, bars, and restaurants, as noted by guests.
National Gallery of Ireland: About 1.6 km from the hotel, the National Gallery is a short walk away. One guest mentioned it as a 'touristic place' about 1 mile from the hotel, making it an easy destination for cultural visits.
28-32 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin, City of Dublin, Ireland
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 222 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is until 11:00.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, breakfast is included and guests frequently praise it for its variety, including hot items like bacon and pastries.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Parking is listed as an amenity, but reviews mention it being 'nearby' rather than on-site. It's best to confirm exact parking arrangements with the hotel before arrival.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
No, pets are not allowed on the premises.
Does the hotel offer rooms for disabled guests?
Yes, the hotel has facilities for disabled guests, including wheelchair access, an accessible room type, and adapted bathrooms.
The bottom line
For travellers who want a dependable, central base in Dublin with a breakfast that guests rave about, Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre delivers. The location alone justifies the stay for many, and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Just note the no-pets policy and the lack of on-site parking if those matter to you.
8.8A solid, well-liked choice for a city break in Dublin.
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