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The Grafton Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Grafton Street

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Reception
Terrace King Room | City view
Front of property
Coffee service
Deluxe King room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
The Grafton Hotel sits in Dublin's heart, offering an upscale retreat with a coffee shop and restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Travelers appreciate the practical touches - express check-out, concierge services, tour assistance, and in-room WiFi that keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic King Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Terrace King Room | City view

Terrace King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Johnsons Place, 31/32 Stephens Street Lower, Dublin, Dublin 2, D02 WV05

What's nearby

  • Grafton Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Trinity College - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • O'Connell Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • St. Stephen's Green Station - 4 min walk
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 15 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hairy Lemon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Metro Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peter's Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bambino - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Grafton Hotel

Upscale hotel near Grafton Street
A short walk from St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College, The Grafton Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Bartleys Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a reception hall
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, breakfast, and central location
Room features
All 127 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 20 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bartleys Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 100 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20.0 per night(2625 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 100 per night

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Grafton Capital
Grafton Capital Dublin
Grafton Capital Hotel
Grafton Capital Hotel Dublin
Hotel Grafton Capital
The Grafton Hotel Hotel
The Grafton Hotel Dublin
The Grafton Hotel Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grafton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Grafton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 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 The Grafton Hotel?

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

Where is The Grafton Hotel located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is steps from Gaiety Theatre and Grafton Street. St. Stephen's Green and Dublin Tourism Centre are also within 5 minutes. St. Stephen's Green Station is only a 4-minute walk and Dawson Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

The Grafton Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 808 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel recommendations great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Declan

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great and so was the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in an area with lots to do. Close to lots of sites.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was fantastic…the staff was so friendly and funny! Very clean, and in the best location… we would definetly stay there again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Plus, there were fantastic options for food, drinks, shopping and sightseeing all within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful, the staff were so friendly and helpful, and great food, drink and sightseeing within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot in central Dublin.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice hotel. A bit overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and excellent staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keeley Anne Patterson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Dublin downtown near Grafton st for shopping and walk about everywhere. Nice hotel and bar - good breakfast. We will recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second year we've stayed at the Grafton ... love this place and the surrounding area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

anjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. Location is good . We walked everywhere. Staff was very nice and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for most of the Dublin attractions. We walked to everything, which was very convenient. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, friendly staff. The room could use a carpet change, but it was clean and you can't beat the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So nice, safe, and in a great central location to shops and restaurants. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Friendly staff, good location and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain about, perfect stay, lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ideally situated near a very active area with restaurants, pubs, shops nearby, yet it was still quiet and an island of calm in the midst of the activity on the street. Rooms and baths were well appointed, the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Amenities
Great location, great hotel. Just needs parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

COLLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed everything about our stay. The room was lovely, the staff are exceptional and the area cannot be beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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