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Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

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

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Front of property
Reception
Deluxe Standard Queen | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast
In the heart of Dublin, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin offers a warm welcome with its breakfast buffet and Toddys Bar and Brasserie. Enjoy your stay in this upscale eco-certified hotel near Trinity College, where guests rave about the central location, helpful staff, and access to amenities like a gym, bar 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Standard Queen | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Standard Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Standard King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Standard King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(136 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Superior King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Superior King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Superior King with Terrace

Highlights

Yard
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room (Deluxe King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Family King with Terrace

Highlights

Yard
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Family Twin

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Superior Twin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
23 Upper O Connell Street, Dublin, Dublin, 2

What's nearby

  • O'Connell Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Trinity College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Croke Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • O'Connell Upper Station - 1 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fibber Magees - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gate Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beshoff Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Londis / Indulge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Upscale hotel near O'Connell Street
Close to Trinity College and Croke Park, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Toddys Bar and Brasserie, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An electric car charging station, access to a nearby health club, and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 404 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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
  • Offsite parking within 1.2 miles (EUR 31 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Toddys Bar and Brasserie
  • Writer's Lounge Bar

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business 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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Portable hoist available
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property does not permit name changes on reservations. The name on the booking must match the name of the guest who is checking in and staying at the property; photo ID is required.

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 31 per day (6562 ft away)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Health Protocol (RIU)
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

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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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Gresham Hotel
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Hotel Riu Plaza Gresham Dublin
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Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of O'Connell Street and Trinity College. Grafton Street and Dublin Tourism Centre are also within 15 minutes. O'Connell Upper Station is only a 2-minute walk and Parnell Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1273 out of 1812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1812 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GILLIAN LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great location, great breakfast, amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, staffs were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, spacious room, good customer services.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Amenities
Excellent location, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ahmed

Liked: Amenities
Great location and a historic building. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location for transportation options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

angelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but very clean and
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand historic hotel in main area of Dublin right where the HOHO buses start, lots of shops, bars & restaurants all around. Lovely rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and excellent breakfast !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great service, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very welcoming staff! We enjoyed the breakfast buffet. Food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, in center of city. nice large rooms, with lovely shower. Great breakfast and restaurant. we actually rtd there to eat days after checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and facilities great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and a great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot! Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great…very close to Trinity College and other must see sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, near the center of the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came back stayed 2 more nights after tour room was awesome and very clean staff couldn't have been nicer and very helpful. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd time at the Gresham and we definitely will come stay again. Welcoming and warm staff, clean place and great location for our walking around.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrific location. Close to bus and train and multiple things to see and do—theatres, Trinity, museums, parks, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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