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Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

4.0 star property

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A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and hanging flower baskets.
A restaurant with booths and tables, large windows, and pendant lighting.
A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a digital payment terminal.
Front of property
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Grand Canal Street, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Dublin, DUBLIN 4
  • Place, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Stephen's Green
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Grand Canal Hotel Dublin

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking.
Grand Canal Hotel Dublin offers 142 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Dublin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Grand Canal Hotel Dublin's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Aviva Stadium. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Aviva Stadium and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and 5 meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Grand Canal Hotel Dublin. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Dublin hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Epic Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Gasworks Bar - This brewpub serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Canal Express - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open select days.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (EUR 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 11 AM on weekends; EUR 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canal Express
  • Epic Restaurant
  • Gasworks Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 50
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 17.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10.00 per night
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Grand Canal Hotel Dublin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1008 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, coffee/snack bar was really good with helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. Room was nice and great walkable location of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was modern, clean, and comfortable, and the hotel location was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast menu was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and smooth stay!! Staff was very helpful. Room was nice and comfortable as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable hotel, great food and lovely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was pleasant, hospitable, and welcoming. The room itself was spacious and comfy. Nice big bed to melt into if you’re tired plus a small sitting room sofa to read or sort through itineraries, plans, etc. Bathroom was very neat and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay , lovely room and friendly staff . Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, staff were fab. And a great vending machine and ice machine near rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is always great!!! We stay here every time we are in Dublin!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious. The breakfast was delicious, lots of great choices and kept well stocked
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel , lovely staff and a short taxi to centre would defiantly stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, helpful staff, and breakfast was delicious! Excellent place to stay and enjoy Dublin!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, friendly staff. Delicious breakfast. Rooms clean with all the amenities you’d need. Very spacious bar area with a large tv screen. Pool table. Less than 5 minutes drive to Temple bar area or 15 minutes walk
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and adequate but the queen sized bed was very small for two and pillows were overfilled and uncomfortable Staff were very pleasant and the breakfast counter in the foyer was excellent. Great coffee and granola
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, rooms, and restaurants were all wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay, the Grand Canal Hotel was only about a 15 minute walk from town and about 10mins to the Aviva stadium. The hotel was very clean and the room was a good size. The staff were friendly and courteous and the adjoining bar served good food, and showed sport on the large screens.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean comfy room Staff friendly and polite Hotel all decorated beautifully for Christmas!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and overall perfect for our stay x
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025