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Grand Canal Hotel

Grand Canal Street, Dublin, Ireland

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Very Good, 8.4
Ample parking
Fantastic bar
Clean rooms
689 reviewsfrom verified guests

Grand Canal Street, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Grand Canal Hotel is located in city centre a short stroll from all main sights including Grand Canal Theatre, O2 Arena, RDS, Aviva Stadium and Parliament Buildings. Free parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and gym.

Children facilities Babysitting

Disabled facilities Accessible Rooms

Hotel facilities 24 hour security Room Service(r) Air-conditioning in public areas airport shuttle service (on request) Airport transfers City tours Dry cleaning Laundry Limited parking Night Porter Parking Parking garage Safety Deposit Boxes Underground parking Wireless internet Gay Friendly
(r)This facility is room dependent

Leisure facilities Fitness Center Gym

Room facilities Cable television(r) City Map Complimentary toiletries(r) Double-glazed windows(r) Duvets(r) En-Suite Bathroom(r) free parking(r) Safe with notebook plug(r) Coffee/tea facilities(r) Telephone(r) Television(r) Video messages Voicemail(r) Wake-up calls(r) High speed internet connection Work Desk Work desk with lamp (r) Hairdryer(r) Pay TV(r) Make-up mirror(r) Pay-per-view movies* Iron & ironing board (r) Private bathroom with bathtub(r) Private bathroom with bath/shower Heating(r) Hairdryer (on request) internet on TV* Wifi in the lobby
*May incur an additional cost
(r)This facility is room dependent

Restaurant Epic Restaurant: Guests in Epic Restaurant have the choice between continental or Full Irish Breakfast. The relaxed and inviting atmosphere is the perfect place to enjoy anything from an appetizer to a four course meal.

Bar The Gasworks Bar: Contemporary Irish Bar offering a modern setting to enjoy pull your own pint tables, a delicious meal, a specialty coffee, a cool beverage, a glass of wine or something special from the cocktail menu. Furnished with luxurious couches and artwork throughout, The Gasworks Bar is the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring Dublin. Canal Express Coffee Bar: Canal Express: the coffee bar experience at the Grand Canal Hotel is very popular. Canal Express offers a wide range of specialty coffees, delicious pastries, gourmet sandwiches and fresh smoothies to take away or to enjoy in the relaxing ambience of our lobby.

Children policy Children welcome

Pets policy Guide dogs permitted only

Check-in time: 14:00 Check-out time: 12:00

Local Attractions Dublin Wheel: 700.0 Metre Temple Bar: 1.5 Kilometre Croke Park Trinity College: 900.0 Metre National Gallery: 500.0 Metre Grafton Street: 1.0 Kilometre Lansdowne Road Stadium: 400.0 Metre The O2: 700.0 Metre RDS: 800.0 Metre Grand Canal Theatre: 600.0 Metre Merrion Square: 400.0 Metre

Location Nearest airport: Dublin Nearest train station: Grand Canal Dock - 50m Nearest metro: Grand Canal Dock - 50m Nearest bus station: Haddington Road - 50m Directions: From the airport by Bus: Take the Aircoach Bus in the direction to the city centre/Ballsbridge and get off at the School House Hotel. When leaving the bus turn right down the pedestrian street next to the School House Hotel. The School House Hotel will be on the right and the canal will be on the left. Follow this way for about 100m, and then turn right. After 50m one will see the Grand Canal Hotel to the right. Costs: Adults: one way 7 Euro /return 12 Euro. Children (5-12): Flat Fare 1 Euro. Children under the age of 5 continue to travel free provided they are accompanied by a fare-paying adult (including senior citizens). By Taxi: There is a taxi rank outside the arrivals area at Dublin airport. A one way fare to the city centre takes around 45 minutes (depending on traffic). Costs: approximately 25-30 Euro. By Car: Departing Dublin Airport one should drive to the Airport Roundabout and take the second exit onto the M1 (signposted Dublin). Join the M1 motorway and continue forward onto Swords Road-N1 (signposted M1 City Centre). On this way one will enter in Dublin. Follow the traffic signals and continue forward onto Drumcondra Road Lower-N1 (signposted City Centre). At Junction 70 turn left onto Belvidere Road (signposted N3, N4, N7, N11). Then, at Junction 71 turn left onto North Circular Road- R101 (signposted N11), and finally, at Junction 73 turn right onto Amiens Street R105 (signposted City Centre). Follow the traffic signals again and continue forward onto Memorial Road R105 (one way). Continue forward onto Moss Street R802 and turn right onto Lombard Street East R814. When reaching Lombard Street East continue forward onto Westland Row R118 and bear right onto Merrion Street Lower R815. Turn left onto Merrion Square North R118. Go on until the end of this street and then turn left onto Clanwilliam Place. Now just turn right onto Grand Canal Street Lower R815 and one will see Grand Canal Hotel on the right.

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Hotel Features

General

Room Service, Restaurant, Disabled Access, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Cable / Satellite TV, In Room Movies, Coffee / Tea Maker, Hair Dryer, Complimentary Toiletries, TV, CD Player, Disabled Accessible Rooms, Disabled Parking, Wheel Chair Access, Towels, Shower, En suite, Private Bathroom, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Cots, Coffee Shop/Cafeteria, Breakfast in the Room, Ice Machine

Activities

Fitness Room/Gym, Tour Desk, Medical Assistance Available, Excursions, Garden, Fitness Facilities, Doctor on call

Services

Business Center, Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Babysitting / Child Services, Banquet Facilities, Conference Room(s), Currency Exchange, Multilingual Staff, Safe-Deposit Box, Security Guard, Porters, Wake-up Service, Meeting Rooms, Laundry service, Shops, Laptop, Photocopier, Desk, Direct dial phone, Ticket Service, Facsimile, Ballroom, Audio/Visual Equipment, Full-service catering, Exhibit Space, Executive Floor, Luggage Storage, Designated Smoking Area, Shops in Hotel, Express Check-In/Check-Out

Internet

High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.

Parking

The hotel has free parking. There is an airport shuttle that runs from the hotel.

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Prior to 12:00 PM

FAQs

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What are your breakfast options?
We offer a full Irish breakfast at €9.95 per person and continental buffet at €8.50 per person. Breakfast is available daily and it is served from Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 10:30 am and Saturday - Sunday from 8:00 am – 11:00 am.
What transport is available to get around?
We recommend the air coach to travel to the hotel and it is a 24 hour shuttle service. It leaves every 15 minutes. Take the shuttle service until Schoolhouse Hotel. We are then minutes away from that stop. We are a 2 minute walk from the Dart station which services to Tara Street and Connolly Station (2nd & 3rd stop) to the city centre. Alternatively we are serviced by bus routes 4, 7 & 45 to Lower Mount Street (at the Schoolhouse Hotel) from O'Connell Street & O'Connell Bridge (#7 bus).
What can I do nearby?
We are ideally located 5 minutes walk from the Aviva stadium, for which tours can be arranged for. We are also located 10-15 minute walk to Trinity College and Grafton street.
Do you have internet?
We have complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the whole hotel.
Do you provide parking?
We have a complimentary car park for all residents.

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