Location, location at the Grafton Capital
by TripAdvisor Member Redheads
My sister and I (in our 40's from the U.S.) spent 5 nights 12/28/-1/2 at the Grafton Capital and were more than satisfied with the hotel. The location - just a couple of blocks from Grafton Street was ideal, and the twin bedded room was a decent size by US standards. The hotel is older and decor not exceptional, but it is clean, with comfortable beds and adequate bathroom with great shower. I had read in Tripadvisor about the occasional problem with noise from the pub below, so a couple of weeks before we travelled I emailed that we preferred a quiet room on an upper floor and this request was honored with a room on the top (5th) floor. Even on New Year's Eve we had no problem at all with noise. Our Expedia package did not include breakfast, so I can't comment on the restaurant, but there are numerous cafes and restaurants in the area so this was no problem at all. The Metro Cafe across the street was just what we needed for coffee and scones in the morning. We would highly recommend the Grafton Capital.
Noisey weekend
by TripAdvisor Member SheilaBBelfast
My husband and I have just returned from a visit to the Grafton Capital Hotel in Dublin. This was our second visit as we enjoyed our first one so much. Unfortunately, our stay this time was ruined by noisey patrons leaving the night club and pub across from the hotel in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday morning (there were hundreds of drunken young people). So unless you stay out drinking all night and don't mind being kept awake, pick a different hotel or ask for a room on a high floor well away from the noise. Also, our bedroom smelled of stale smoke and took some time for us to freshen the place up.
Somewhat disappointed this time, as the hotel couldn't be in a better situation for the city centre.
Sorry about these negative thoughts.
Grafton is Great!
by TripAdvisor Member Jillieboe
Went to the Grafton Capital in October with Family & friends....(12 of us on a Girly weekend).
Reception staff very friendly, clean rooms and for the price we paid it was excellent!
Has two bars....one with live entertainment (downstairs, Fridays), and other with DJ. So which ever you prefer... not necessary to go further a field unless you would like to see/hear traditional irish music...
As we were on the 5th floor we had no problems with noise from the clubs...but it ends at 2.30am, so if you aint there to party, I'd ask for a higher floor!!!
Definately recommend this hotel. We had a great time!
Good location. No complaints
by TripAdvisor Member dme625
Just returned from staying at this hotel. Rooms were clean, location very good. Check in was easy. It is true that there is noise that comes from the street at all hours of the morning, however, after 5 hotels in all areas of Ireland this hardly is out of the ordinary. Ireland has a lot of pubs and people out late. It isn't the hotels fault if noise comes from the street.
Typical. Not outstanding, but comfortable.
Good Quality, Central Hotel
by TripAdvisor Member ahmurray
I can echo the sentiments of others here regarding this hotel.
It is in my view a good quality city centre hotel, ie space is at a premium, so the reception area is small and there is no gym/leisure club (although guests can use a nearby gym for free).
The location is its main selling point, as it is ideal for shopping, eating out, or nightlife. As others have said, there was some noise after dark, but maybe if you asked for a room on a higher floor this wouldn't be so bad. I think anywhere nearby would be the same.
Room was fine; spacious, clean and well-decorated, but not sensational.
What impressed me was the friendliness and efficiency of the staff, very keen to help.
Another plus point was the breakfast - although it was a buffet, everything was really fresh, hot and tasty, not like the usual greasy luke-warm affair.
Rates were reasonable, I would visit again.
Forum Posts
Idea's
by Oddie1983
Hello all,
I have arranged a suprise trip to dublin for my boyfriends birthday 23rd-26th October and was wondering if anyone had any idea's what we could do when there. I want it to be fun, nothing im against the main thing is the places to go. If anyone has any idea it would b much appreciated, thanks
Re: Idea's
by JulesH
I've just come back from Dublin and have one big tip: whatever you do, don't stay in the Grafton Capital Hotel! Worst place I've ever stayed! :(
I guess it depends what your idea of fun is: if you want the drunken tourist experience then Temple Bar has many bars and just across the river is the Arlington hotel for a fun night...also Break for the Border which was downstairs from my hotel seemed pretty lively until all hours (it has a club attached too.)
Bizarrely, although the area hosts both this dreadful hotel and noisy bar/club, the area around South William Street also has the more upmarket bars. The Port House was a lovely, lively tapas bar that is well worth a visit! The South William Bar is also a popular and clubby place and has a really young funky crowd.
I'd recommend staying at a decent hotel like the Clarence (owned by Bono and the Edge)
Re: Idea's
by Ina08
Go and have lunch or dinner at Fallon & Byrne in 11-13 Exchequer Street. Outside it looks like a foodstore but if you go downstairs (after having ordered and taken your food with you from the deli counter in the foodshop) you find a great environment and great wines.
For great Thai food and fantastic service go to Saba in 26-28 Clarendon Street, which is a parallel road to Grafton (Reservation recommended).
And maybe this website gives you inspiring ideas of where to go http://www.dublinks.com/
Have fun!
Re: Idea's
by footstool
what's the "OP"? Speaking of noisy hotels, Never stay at the Hotel Admiral in Copenhagen, especially on a Friday night. The booming disco music doesn't stop still 3 a.m., after which you're too rattled to get to sleep anyway.
Re: Idea's
by sandyn
Hi!
What do you like to do? Do you like history, museums, gardens,etc.? How about touring the Guinness Brewery? Newgrange is not far from Dublin and very cool. We also loved Glendalough, but what exactly do you like to do?
