Academy Plaza Hotel
10 - 14 Findlater Place Off O'Connell St, Dublin D01 X2X0 Ireland
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ACADEMY PLAZA HOTEL is a family run business located in the heart of Dublin. Just off O'Connell street it is well connected to all means of transportation and a walking distance from Temple Bar, Croke Park, business district as well as Dublin business convention centre. Our hotel has 304 newly refurbished bedrooms and suites, with modern facilities in all rooms as well as some accessible rooms. Hotel amenities include a stunning marble lobby, Plaza Bar & Grill, five meeting rooms, a fitness room and complimentary WiFi access throughout the entire hotel. Our friendly staff provides excellent guest service with genuine friendliness and integrity, so whether you are visiting for leisure or business, it is the perfect place to stay.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Nightclub / DJ
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Parking
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Vending machine
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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English, French, Spanish, German and 2 more
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Grade: 100 out of 100
163Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
73Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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10 - 14 Findlater Place Off O'Connell St, Dublin D01 X2X0 Ireland
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Very nice location, close to all and easy access to the attractions. The room ,at least ours , it was pretty small, however we just spent some time to the hotel, to recharge and sleep, so it was perfectly enough to us. no storage for our clothes, but again, it was very manageable. The breakfast didn't disappointed, they have a great one. We had a early flight and they prepared a breakfast bag to go
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: From the airport to city center, was very easy.
we paid $7 euros per person at the bus.
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This hotel was in a great location, close to city center and many walkable areas. Room was small but adequate with a large bathroom. All the usual amenities. The breakfast was impressive, featuring a full Irish buffet along with cereals, yogurts, pasties, fruit, etc. Very pleased.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Amazing breakfast
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Response from Phelim Connolly, Sales at Academy Plaza Hotel
Responded 2 days ago
Dear Sallwow, Thank you taking time to leave your review on Academy Plaza hotel. We always welcome feedback, as we endeavor to consistently provide the highest level of customer service to our guests. Regards, Phelim
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The hotel room was lovely and clean. Small but perfect for the two of us. The staff are very friendly. The food is nice and the cocktails are fab. The only downfall was the tap at the door from housekeeping at 8:30 when we were fast asleep and not due vacate the room until 11
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Phelim Connolly, Sales at Academy Plaza Hotel
Responded 2 days ago
Dear Clair, Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We are located very near to the major shopping streets, transportation hubs and an array of Dublin city's best nightlife and culinary destinations. Great to see you enjoyed our new cocktail menu. Sincerely, Phelim
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The location is perfect, near the center with multiple local traffic stops just around the corner. Staff is friendly and attentive. We stayed in a double room facing Parnell street. The room was quite small but very clean and the bed comfy enough. On Friday night a lot of noise was heard from the nearby bars, that was pretty annoying. The breakfast was good with lots of choices, both cold and warm dishes. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: If possible, ask for a room not facing the Parnell. You will get a better sleep.
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Response from Phelim Connolly, Sales at Academy Plaza Hotel
Responded 2 days ago
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on Academy Plaza Hotel. I am thrilled to read that you enjoyed the location within 500 meters of over 75 visitor attractions. We hope that we can host you again in future visits! All the best, Phelim Sales and Marketing Manager
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We have visited this hotel for the darts for the passed 4 years and it’s the perfect stay. The rooms are immaculate and the staff are amazing. I’m already looking to book again for next year. It’s location is also really good and is within walking distance to all the main attractions.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 2 days ago
Dear Guest , Thank you for taking time to rate Academy Plaza Hotel. Rest assured your positive feedback has been passed to the whole team. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to welcome you back again very soon. Kind Regards, Phelim
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The location of the hotel is very convenient, which is the main reason I give it a positive. The room was too small, the bathroom had hairs on the wall and the shower curtains The carpet floor is disgusting. The windows are not properly isolated, and you can hear every noise from other rooms and the street. The bed was uncomfortable and the mattress seemed to be expired or damaged. I would like to think it was bad luck we got such a bad room that was constantly dirty and with all the disadvantages I mentioned before. The lobby seemed better and a bit cleaner than the room. The staff from the front desk were mostly unfriendly, except for two gentlemen and two ladies who were very eager to help. The food from the restaurant is terrible, we had a pizza that look really bad and tasted worse. From that point we ate outside all the time. If you are looking for location this is the place, but for comfort, clean and good foos go somewhere else.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Phelim Connolly, Sales at Academy Plaza Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to Academy Plaza Hotel. Rest assured I have passed on your feedback to the relevant departments. We welcome all feedback both positive and constructive, as only through customer comments such as yours can we try rectify and improve our service offering for our guests. Sincerely, Phelim
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Good location, small rooms but satisfactory.Breakfast was good and clean hotel close to all links. Bar staff have no idea all give you different messages, after 3 days we are told we ca t finish our wine glass that we started in our room in there bar and we ca r consume any food in the bar unless it was purchased from them. The first 2 days we asked and it was ok, 3rd day another bar staff told us to take it in the lobby and he was very rude about the fact that it was ok the day before.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Phelim Connolly, Sales at Academy Plaza Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Guest, Thank you taking time to leave your review on Academy Plaza hotel. We always welcome feedback, as we endeavor to consistently provide the highest level of customer service to our guests. Regards, Phelim
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We had a 5 night stay in a basic double room. And basic it was. The positives: Prime location! Bus to and from the airport is right outside and very frequent and only €8 each way. The shower was nice and big, good pressure and hot. Lovely big mirror. The bathroom was very clean. The bed linen is nice and clean. The food In the restaurant and breakfast are lovely. Plenty of choice and the breakfast buffet was well stocked and continually topped up. Staff are friendly and attentive. The gym is small, but clean. The negatives: Outside are some homeless sleeping in tents and I get the feeling that they have wondered in the hotel as there are a number of signs that say “strictly residents only”. There were no issues at all. A local soup kitchen pulled up across the street and it was fine. But worth considering. The noise from slamming doors is unbearable in the room. It is constant. As was the noise from air on units outside the window. The sound from the hallway really travels into the room. The doors don’t seem very sound proof. The bathroom door and layout makes it awkward to get into the bathroom and there’s no extractor, so it gets and stays very steamy. There is a sizeable gap under the room which lets quite a bit of light in at night. However, the room itself lacks natural light. As a result the bulbs used are extremely bright. Too bright. Even the side lamps were like search lights. The carpet wasn’t very well hoovered. The crevices needed a good hoover. And the clincher, the curtain pole fell down as it’s not secure and just resting on the holders. The location couldn’t be better. The foyer gives a real sense of opulence. But the basic double room doesn’t give the same feel as you enter.…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Phelim Connolly, Sales at Academy Plaza Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Vickie, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on Academy Plaza Hotel. We hope that we can host you again in future visits! All the best, Phelim Sales and Marketing Manager
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Lovely Hotel, very clean and reasonably priced Restaurant and bar within Great, friendly staff. Would definately visit again Well within walking distance of City Centre Lots of shops and public houses
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Phelim Connolly, Sales at Academy Plaza Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Guest. Thank you for sharing a review of your recent experience. Our team here at Academy Plaza Hotel is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we are thrilled to hear that we made a good impression on you. We are looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind Regards, Phelim (Sales and Marketing)
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We have just returned from our 12th stay here. Everything as good as always. The new rooms are very smart and comfortable. The breakfast was very nice and a good choice. The staff as always were very pleasant and helpful. Great position for the aircoach and perfect for all the sights and shopping and eating and drinking in Dublin. Will definitely be back next January.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Phelim Connolly, Sales at Academy Plaza Hotel
Responded 8 Feb 2023
Dear guest, Thank you so much for the review of our hotel! We are glad that your stay was enjoyable and we hope to see you again soon. Our location near major shopping streets makes it easy access whether traveling on foot or by car; while also being close enough to Dublin's best nightlife destinations like Temple Bar square. Regards, Phelim
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PRICE RANGE
US$126 - US$233 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
best western dublin, dublin best western
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
BEST WESTERN PLUS Academy Plaza Hotel
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of LeinsterCounty DublinDublin
NUMBER OF ROOMS
304
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Frequently Asked Questions about Academy Plaza Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Academy Plaza Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Dublin Free Walking Tour (0.3 km), An Evening of Irish Folklore and Fairies (0.4 km), and The Confession Box (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Academy Plaza Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Academy Plaza Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Academy Plaza Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Academy Plaza Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen, Mr Fox Restaurant, and One Society.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Academy Plaza Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Is Academy Plaza Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of Dublin.
Are any cleaning services offered at Academy Plaza Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Academy Plaza Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Academy Plaza Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Serbian.
Are there any historical sites close to Academy Plaza Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Kilmainham Gaol Museum (3.5 km), 14 Henrietta Street (0.7 km), and Guinness Storehouse (2.1 km).