Donnybrook Hall

I visited in September and loved it so I returned. I was sad that Terry had retired but was very pleased that the new owners are keeping everything virtually the same and it continues to be the charming place I love. I was happy to see that Martine is still here. She makes you feel like family. Cui Wei (CY) was welcoming, friendly and helpful. There was a bit of a language barrier but his delightful personality makes up for it. Ivy is absolutely amazing, professional and efficient. There was a bit of a problem with my reservation which had been booked via email in December during the transition when I had difficulty with the website. Ivy got everything sorted out and it all went smoothly in the end. She responds to emails super fast and her professionalism and respect is great. Donnybrook Hall is also super close to the Air Coach airport pickup and buses into City Center..

I usually book outside of Dublin because I could never find anything that was a good value and not super expensive. My friend stumbled upon this quite by accident and, based on the cost and location, both of us were worried that it was “too good to be true”. It was absolutely perfect! Such a charming place! Very clean, comfortable, quiet location. My room was absolutely charming. My hosts were all accommodating and so nice. I am still here at this writing. I decided to stay two nights. For future visits to Dublin, I plan to arrange my trip around availability at Donny Hall.

My experience at Donnybrook Hall was wonderful! My double room was more than adequate with an updated private bathroom. Enough hangers in wardrobe for my 8 night stay. Comfy bed, warm room (with the nice option to crack open a window) for my December stay. TV also included music channels, which was nice, Coffee/tea/biscuit/choc croissant in room daily. The staff was hospitable from checkin to my departure, Encountered a friendly face to ask about needing help every morning and night. Daily housekeeping was reliable and trustworthy. Defiantly a family operation! The neighborhood is great. There is a row of shops that include an upscale market, a bakery/coffee shop, Tesco, a pub with a restaurant and another restaurant. A fast food place serving really good fish and chips is open late along with another fast food place. There is a bus stop near the hotel, city center is about a 20 min ride by bus. I used taxis (easy pickup area in front of hotel) and safely walked into town many times. A taxi to temple bar was about 15-20 euros, a 50 min walk. This is a good option for a nice, quiet stay. A great value for the room and resourcefulness of the staff. Would defiantly recommend and revisit Donnybrook Hall!

My only regret is that we didn’t stay here longer! The location is perfect, the accommodation is lovely, clean, new, comfortably welcoming... perfect! We had two rooms in the back off of the sun room/ dining room and they were charming. Our host was so nice and we were able to meet her dad the next morning on our way out. The neighborhood is fantastic, there are a few restaurants/pubs and shops within walking distance and a bus if you wish to go to City Center instead of the 15 minute walk. I can’t wait to visit here again, in 2020!! ***UPDATE well we all know what happened in 2020 hence we finally made it back in 2023. This time we were able to stay for 3 nights and I’m so glad we did!! We attended events at Energia Park and Aviva Stadium which we both an easy walk from Donnybrook Hall. We walked into City Center, it was maybe 25-30 minute walk. Leaving City Center we took the DART from Tara and Pearse stations to the Landsdowne Rd station which is about a 10-15 minute walk from Donnybrook Hall. Nothing has changed, still the perfect location and the hospitality is superb. I honestly can’t wait to come back and stay here again!

Lovely cosy safe accommodation. We stayed for Springsteen concert, very convenient. Room clean and cosy. Staff couldn't have been more helpful. Bed comfortable and nice hot shower. What more would you want!!

Lovely place to stay. All of the staff are so welcoming and nice. Very clean and great location! So many amenities nearby and loved the homely touches inside the house including candles and chocolates on pillow. Would definitely stay here again.