The Grand Canal Hotel is a four-star hotel located in Dublin, opposite Grand Canal Dart Station and a 15-minute walk from the city center. The Grafton Street shopping district, Bord Gais Energy Theater, Aviva Stadium, Trinity College, Irish Financial Services Center, as well as the RDS, Convention Center Dublin and the 3Arena are all within easy reach of this charming, family-run property. Modern rooms at the contemporary style Grand Canal feature free high-speed WiFi and interactive Smart TVs. Deluxe rooms are also available. Guests can enjoy a selection of traditionally bottled beers and craft beers as well as meals in The Waterbank Gastro Bar. Canal Express serves a selection of hot and cold beverages, smoothies, sandwiches and pastries, available to enjoy in the lobby or taken to go. The Grand Canal Hotel also has a fully equipped gym.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amy
    the United States the United States
    The place was clean, all the staff were very helpful , and the cleaning staff did an excellent job. We liked the location of the hotel. Pretty easy access to walking to shops and food within Dublin. The hotel had an excellent cafe, pub/restaurant...
  • Eleni
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    close to city centre but not noisy, rooms had really nice bathrooms and were clean!
  • Rachel
    the United States the United States
    The hotel was clean, bed comfortable, excellent shower.
  • Jacqueline
    the United States the United States
    We stayed here several times. It’s always an enjoyable experience. The staff are friendly and helpful and the hotel is well run. We’ll be back!
  • Jacinta
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, rooms clean and comfortable. Great choice in restaurant and food was excellent. Staff were lovely and friendly
  • Andreea
    the United States the United States
    I thought the room was good size for 2 people. Hotel was clean and quiet. Great location, too, close to the train station.
  • Kevin
    the United States the United States
    Location to all the places I visited Hours and selections at breakfast Restaurant and bar connected to the hotel The ability to pay upon check in Overall friendliness of the staff Quiet hotel Easy and quick check out Ability to get a taxi...
  • William
    the United States the United States
    The pleasant Irish personalty which is encountered everywhere .
  • Rose
    the United States the United States
    Great location!! Staff exceptionally nice and helpful. Great bar and restaurant.
  • Jbo
    the United States the United States
    Breakfast was great. Staff very friendly and helpful

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Epic Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

Amenities of Grand Canal Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs € 10 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Spa

  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Polish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Grand Canal Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about $210. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different payment and cancellation policies will apply.

Please note that when booking a nonrefundable rate, the hotel will provide guests with a link to authorize advance payment. This is only if payment has not already been made on Booking.com.

As per hotel terms when reserving rooms via booking.com, when booking 5 rooms or more, a different group payment and cancellation policy apply.

Please note the hotel requires a 20% non refundable deposit upon reservation in order to confirm the rooms and full payment is required 1 week prior to group arrival.

Payment can be made via a secure payment link. Once payment has been made via prommt you will receive a receipt of payment.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Grand Canal Hotel

  • Grand Canal Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Epic Restaurant
  • Grand Canal Hotel is 1.2 miles from the center of Dublin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Grand Canal Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
  • Room options at Grand Canal Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
  • Guests staying at Grand Canal Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Check-in at Grand Canal Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Grand Canal Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.