Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

3 stars
Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Dublin,
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
75 reviews
Spot on

Stayed here four days on a private trip. All I needed was a 'bed for the night' and had no... See full review

  • The Quiet Man
  • 12 May 2013
Wonderful

It was wonderful and perfect for us! No it's not in the middle of downtown, but within a 5 minute... See full review

  • RichardVickie
  • 28 Jan 2013
Magnificent 19th century restoration in Dublin’s business district
Bewley's Hotel Ballsbridge is located in the heart of Dublin's business district, adjacent to the Royal Dublin Society.  A short train ride from the nearby DART station takes guests to the city center. Housed in a magnificent 19th century building, the hotel offers business and family-friendly accommodations which include connecting rooms, facilities for children and conference and meeting rooms. Dining facilities include the Brasserie Restaurant, complete with a children's menu and games, as well as the stylish Tom's Bar for pub fare and snacks.

 

Highlights
  • Situated in the heart of Dublin's business district, adjacent to the RDS complex
  • Family-friendly hotel with connecting rooms, kids menus and games
  • Three restaurants
  • High-speed Internet access
Rooms
Rest peacefully under plush duvets in sound-proof rooms with plasma TV, free high-speed Internet access, tea and coffee station and clothes care amenities. Connecting rooms keep families together while ensuring privacy and wheelchair adapted rooms make it easy to get around. For guests seeking a deluxe stay, superior accommodations are available in the grand Thomas Prior wing. Rooms are furnished in mahogany wood with richly-colored décor. A luxury suite offers a separate lounge area and marble bathroom. Bathrobes, slippers and toiletries are included with all deluxe rooms.

 

Features
Bewley's Hotel Ballsbridge is housed in a grand 19th century school building with many original characteristics. The hotel features three restaurants serving meals, refreshments and pub fare, as well as private dining rooms. The recently-restored period building, Thomas Prior Hall, is available for special events and holds up to 300 guests. Families travelling with children can make use of amenities such as connecting rooms, kids' menus, babysitting (book in advance), high chairs, cribs, games and toys in the Brasserie restaurant. The hotel and all guest rooms are wheelchair accessible. Conference facilities include Wi-Fi access, audiovisual equipment, on-site parking and refreshments.

 

 

Transportation
  • DART at Sandymount Station
  • Aircoach service from hotel
  • Taxi service
Attractions
  • National Gallery of Ireland
  • St. Stephen's Green
  • Dublin Castle
  • Dublin Zoo
  • Guinness Storehouse
  • National Aquatic Center
  • Temple Bar
  • Trinity College
Business
  • Thomas Prior Hall with capacity for 300 guests
  • 7 Meeting rooms
  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Onsite parking
  • Refreshments and lunch included in day rates
  • Situated close to RDS Arena

Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge Rooms

Standard room
The room offers one twin and one double bed and includes Balcony / Terrace, Bathroom amenities, Color TV, Disabled facilities, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Iron / Ironing board, Kettle, Laundry service, Modem / data port connection, Radio, Safe in room, Shaver in bathroom, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone and voicemail.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Elevators
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Services
Business centre
Safe deposit box
Meeting/banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Doctor on call
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

53.3262 -6.2246
Area served
Dublin.
Nearby airports
Dublin International Airport.
Area description
Bewley's Hotel, Ballsbridge is located a short distance from the city centre, adjacent to the RDS, Avvia Stadium grounds in the heart of Dublin's exclusive business district & embassy belt.

Nearby points of interest

  • Donnybrook: 1.4 km
  • Irishtown: 1.6 km
  • Dublin Port: 2.2 km
  • Oscar Wilde House: 2.4 km
  • National Museum of Archaeology and History: 2.5 km
  • National Gallery of Ireland: 2.5 km
  • National Musuem of Ireland: 2.5 km
  • Leinster House: 2.5 km
  • National Library of Ireland: 2.6 km
  • Rathmines: 2.8 km
  • St Stephen's Green: 2.8 km
  • St Michan's Church: 2.8 km
  • Dublin Mall: 3 km
  • An Port Thoir: 3.1 km
  • Abbey Theatre: 3.3 km
  • Donnybrook: 1.4 km
  • Irishtown: 1.6 km
  • Dublin Port: 2.2 km
  • Oscar Wilde House: 2.4 km
  • National Museum of Archaeology and History: 2.5 km
  • National Gallery of Ireland: 2.5 km
  • National Musuem of Ireland: 2.5 km
  • Leinster House: 2.5 km
  • National Library of Ireland: 2.6 km
  • Rathmines: 2.8 km
  • St Stephen's Green: 2.8 km
  • St Michan's Church: 2.8 km
  • Dublin Mall: 3 km
  • An Port Thoir: 3.1 km
  • Abbey Theatre: 3.3 km
  • Meeting House Square: 3.3 km
  • Button Factory: 3.4 km
  • St Patricks Cathedral: 3.5 km
  • Old Library and Book of Kells: 3.5 km
  • Warrenmount: 3.5 km
  • General Post Office: 3.5 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral: 3.6 km
  • James Joyce Centre: 3.9 km
  • The Coombe: 3.9 km
  • Parnell Square: 3.9 km
  • Kings Inns: 4 km
  • Smithfield: 4 km
  • Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane: 4.1 km
  • Dublin Writers' Museum: 4.1 km
  • National Wax Museum: 4.2 km
  • Old Jameson Distillery: 4.3 km
  • Croke Park: 4.3 km
  • Stillorgan: 4.4 km
  • Guinness Storehouse: 4.5 km
  • Maryland: 4.8 km
  • Mount Brown: 5 km
  • Baile Phib: 5.1 km
  • Irish Museum of Modern Art: 5.2 km
  • Arbour Hill: 5.4 km
  • Dublin Zoo: 6.1 km
  • Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum: 6.3 km
  • Kilmainham Gaol: 6.3 km
  • Leopardstown: 6.9 km
  • Raheny: 7.4 km
  • Phoenix Park: 7.8 km

Dining

Restaurant
The Brasserie Restaurant & Lounge bar offer a selection of dishes & lite bites to suit the most discerning of palettes. Lunch is served 12-2.30pm. Dinner is served 5.30 - 9.30pm. Breakfast is at 10 euros per person per day. A 3 course dinner is at 25 euros per person.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (75)

Ratings and reviews for Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

Overall score

4.2 / 5
75 out of 75
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.6
Location:
4.3
Value:
4.4

97% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Annie
Not Provided
7 Oct 2009

The Hotel was very clean and c

The Hotel was very clean and comfortble. The staff were very pleasant and obliging and I would most certainly stay there again. Didn't eat there as I had other arrangements. I received a discounted rate and might not be able to afford the full rate but really enjoyed my stay. Thankyou

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Review of Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

Reviewer score

4
Nkasarda
Wake, Virginia
23 Sep 2009

Dublin trip

Hotel was a fabulous location, very posh, very safe. Bus directly from airport let me out at the hotel, local city buses was right in front of Hotel. Local pubs and resturants a 5 minute walk from Hotel. Was safe to walk home at night by myself. Locals were very friendly and helpful. Bank was a 5 minute walk from hotel to change my money. Will stay at Bewley's Hotel every time I go to Dublin.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
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5
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5
Value:
5
Review of Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Greenville SC
15 Sep 2009

Bewley's Ballsbridge

Wonderful historic hotel. Excellent service and resturaunts / bars. Lovely park like grounds. Large room. Excellent location to travel into Dublin and various areas of Ireland.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
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5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Short walk to the beach - perfect for an early morning stroll or sunset walk.

Review of Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

Reviewer score

4
irish travelers
maryland, usa
14 Sep 2009

september 2009 ballsbridge bewleys

quiet, upscale neighborhood location--just a short cab ride to the center of the city. very clean, historic building, providing great value in an otherwise expensive city. staff was helpful and courteous all the way.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
18 Aug 2009

Service in the Restaurant can

Service in the Restaurant can be a bit patchy but the food is excellent.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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5
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5
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4
Review of Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Moline, IL
3 Aug 2009

Good, quiet hotel in Dublin, Ireland

The Bewleys hotel has an excellent location, unless you want to be in the middle of the Temple Bar district. The bus from the airport stops directly in front of it. It is a 5 minute walk to the DART train station which goes into the city center of Dublin. The train ride is about a 10 minutes. From the Tara Street station we walked all around the city center. From the Connolly station we caught the light rail to the Guinness storehouse. The hotel is next to the British embassy and a block away from the US embassy, so it is in a very good neighborhood. My daughter and I ran two different routes- one to the Dublin Bay and the other around the Herbert Park. You can walk to St Stevens Park, but that will take at least 30 minutes. The hotel staff was very helpful with providing directions and other information about getting around.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
31 Jul 2009

Grand hotel. Next to RDS. €10-13

Grand hotel. Next to RDS. €10-13 taxi to centre of town.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
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4
Value:
5
Review of Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

Reviewer score

4
ptbookworm
kalamazoo, mi
21 Jul 2009

out of the way but clean

out of the way for sightseeing in Dublin but right on the bus line for aircoach which goes to the airport. absolutely request a quiet room away from the glass recycling which was right outside our room at 2 AM! (other reviewers had written this and we forgot)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
17 Jul 2009

we went to a concert in the RDS

we went to a concert in the RDS and stayed in bewleys. Its in an excellent location for anyone going to the RDS. The hotel also served food after the concert which was great

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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5
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5
Review of Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge

Reviewer score

4
Canadianeh
Pawleys Island, SC
30 Jun 2009

Better than basic: quiet neighbourhood

Beautiful surroundings in an old but renovated building with great style. Rooms are basic, but comfortable. There was a reasonable (comparatively) breakfast (full English) for E9.98 when we were there, but we picnicked in the room for less. There's no local pub or other restaurant. There's an classy Tesco up the street with all you could want for any picnic. It's a 15 min. bus ride to the center, but the bus comes frequently and is a quick ride in. Avoid buses once in the centre on Thursday and Saturday, including the hop-on/off (which is also a good deal). There's a free Internet access computer in the lobby, but wifi is free throughout if you bring your laptop. Dirty linens were changed when needed without request: great! We were glad we chose the quiet and calm of the inner suburbs. If your needs are simple, this is for you: clean, modern bathroom to top it all off. Yay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Not Applicable

When in the city center, take a quick side-step to Trinity College and eat for cheap in the Buttery. Not open weekends, but great food for the best price in town. We had sweet and sour pork for E5.00: a piled high plate with rice. It's cafeteria style and a bit noisy, but you can't beat it anywhere in town.

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