Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from O'Connell Street

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, City View (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
28-32 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin, D01 T2X2

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
  • Dublin Castle - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • O'Connell Upper Station - 1 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Writers Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Murray's Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Madigan's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Living Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kingfisher Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG

Hotel near O'Connell Street
Trinity College and Croke Park are located near Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG, which provides free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Express Bar and Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An electric car charging station, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 198 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

Arabic, Croatian, Czech, English, French, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 29 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Express Bar and Cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 823 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 29.00 per day (164 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of O'Connell Street, Trinity College, and Croke Park. St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). O'Connell Upper Station and Parnell Tram Stop are within a 2-minute walk.

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Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 769 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 359 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1227 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff and breakfast was included
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and super friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and felt safe with all the security measures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay recommended
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice American style hotel - nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel that’s located within walking distance of everything and the staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a decent location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Amenities
Great breakfast and location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable distance to main attractions and easy transportation to airport (the shuttle bus stops outside of the hotel). The staff was helpful and friendly, room spacious and clean and breakfast buffet was good as well! We had a great experience staying at this hotel :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We often stay in Holiday Inn Express as it is our preferred ‘hotel chain’. The hotels are spotless and comfortable and staff friendly you also have a superb breakfast what more could you ask? This hotel is perfectly placed for a Dublin adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located , everything walkable .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly and breakfast excellent, rooms clean but simple, beds comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! And the staff was amazing and helpful. The security to access rooms was terrific and the breakfast was on the better side of continental breakfasts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location that’s very walkable to all the touristy things. However the central location also means it locks the front door by default that someone need to let you in even to check in. Rooms were compact, but it’s clean and the included breakfast is very much appreciated
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very nice and very helpful. The hotel is in an excellent location and walking distance to everything including good food options. The hotel was clean. The breakfast was excellent with many options for meat and non-meat eaters.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying, staff very friendly, breakfast was good, great location and good price, would recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rejean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean, good breakfast and the location is perfect and walkable. Ana at the front desk was so welcoming and helped with anything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice spacious bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mehedi and Sampson were great and very attentive. Couldn't have picked a better place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025