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Academy Plaza Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from O'Connell Street

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Property entrance
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Located in central Dublin, Academy Plaza Hotel offers modern comfort and authentic Irish hospitality. Start your day at one of two on-site restaurants before exploring. The hotel provides in-room WiFi, and past guests praise the attentive staff and prime location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Small Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Small Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(97 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in City Centre Dublin, a neighborhood in Dublin, Academy Plaza Hotel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Abbey Theatre and Gate Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include O'Connell Street and The Spire. General Post Office and Dublin Writers Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: O'Connell Upper Station is just steps away and Parnell Tram Stop is 3 minutes by foot.
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10-14 Findlater Place, off Upper O'Connell St, Dublin, Dublin, 1

What's nearby

  • O'Connell Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Trinity College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Croke Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grafton Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • O'Connell Upper Station - 2 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Writers Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fibber Magees - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gate Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toddy's Bar & Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fortune Terrace - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Academy Plaza Hotel

Hotel near O'Connell Street
Located close to Gate Theatre and Rotunda Hospital, Academy Plaza Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and local cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 304 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 22 per day); discounts available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Oscars Restaurant
  • Plaza Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day (427 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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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Academy Plaza Hotel Dublin
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Academy Plaza Hotel Dublin
Academy Plaza Dublin
Academy Plaza

Frequently asked questions

Is Academy Plaza Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Academy Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Academy Plaza Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 20.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Academy Plaza Hotel located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is steps from O'Connell Street, Gate Theatre, and Rotunda Hospital. General Post Office and Dublin Writers Museum are also within 10 minutes. O'Connell Upper Station is only a 2-minute walk and Parnell Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

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