Academy Plaza Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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10-14 Findlater Place, off Upper O'Connell St, Dublin, Dublin, 1
  • Place, O'Connell Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Croke Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Small Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Academy Plaza Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from O'Connell Street
This hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business centre and conference space.
Academy Plaza Hotel offers 304 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Academy Plaza Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from O'Connell Street. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Oscars Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from O'Connell Street and Gate Theatre
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Academy Plaza Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dublin hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Oscars Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and only serves breakfast.
Plaza Bar & Grill – This bistro specialises in local cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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: from 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)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Farjana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Need to upgrade hotel rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay

Enjoyed stay, friendly staff , very good coffee shop Room was decent and fairly well located to get to things
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here before so I’ll stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very comfortable and clean room. Great bed. Nice staff, efficient service. Hotel inside in really smart and modern, outside looks a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Would stay again.

Great location 10/15 mins from the mani shopping street and temple bar, no taxis needed, staff were lovely, hotel is comfortable with a great bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessibility, friendly abd helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Accessibility
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claude

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One thing that immediately stands out about Academy Plaza Hotel is the location. It’s easy to walk everywhere from the property. We had a bus tour outside Dublin and our meeting point was literally 4 minutes walking distance from the hotel. Another aspect that stands out and it was a huge surprise is the breakfast. They serve a great variety of options for all tastes. On top of that, it costs around 14 euros. However, if the guest buys the breakfast the day before on the front desk they will pay 12.50 euros. In any coffee shop around, 12.50 euros wouldn’t pay for more than one cup of coffee and one pastry. Trust me. Another highlight for me was the staff. The front desk team was spot on in all the information they provided and the restaurant team was impeccable. I would definitely stay there again if I had a chance.
The front of the hotel
A little coffee shop inside
A city view on the wall
This elevator is visually fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Ashton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, as we arrived early morning, we were able to leave our bags in a secure room. Hotel is located on a side street off O'Connell Street, where there are a several eating places and shopping. A short walk will take you to the bridges across the Liffey to visit Trinity College, St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, etc. Close to local buses, etc. 20-30 minutes to the airport by taxi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Close to bus stop for our Excursion down town and very walkable to many pubs and attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

weekend stay

Lovely relaxing weekend, enjoyed a meal in the restaurant and the atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I picked this hotel because of its location, price, and room arrangement. The location is great. It is right around the corner from where most of the busses pick you up and drop you off for the airport and tours. It is walkable to the river and if you're in shape, it's walkable to the Temple Bar area and most of the tourist spots. We are a family of 5 adults and I was able to get a room for my husband and I and a room with 3 beds for my kids so they could each have their own bed. The rooms were clean as were all areas of the hotel. They did allow us to check into one of our rooms really early too. The only down sides were that we were there during a heat wave and the air conditioner shut off in the middle of the night and our bed was uncomfortable. I could feel the springs. It was fine for the 4 nights we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROISIN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glenmore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a friendly hotel. I have stayed there many times because of its location to the main attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. They reserved airport transportation for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

4/10 Poor

Edward

Travelled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

Shower unusable and loud night club at rear

Room itself was fine but the shower door had been hung the wrong way around (assumed just have been recently repaired) meaning it was impossible to get into the shower (I’m not a large person - I think even the leanest person would have struggled). The room (606) also backed on to a rear of the building where a very loud nightclub/ bar operates until at least 2/3am on a Saturday night. I reported the shower issue and the staff were very courteous and grateful for the feedback - no offer of any compensation at all though for what was an expensive (€160-ish) room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Palm Bay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Travelled with family
In room 424, couldn’t have window open due to the alleyway noisy. Ok for 1 night but barely slept
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Room was small but clean. Dublin is very walkable so being off the strip was not a big deal. Coffee shop in lobby was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025