This is a great little hotel in a very smart part of town. The staff is excellent. They have a lounge and honor bar. The breakfast is absolutely amazing.
We absolutely LOVED our stay at Ariel House. It was the perfect place to land after a transatlantic flight, and we were so grateful the staff allowed us to check in early--the nap felt soooo good before we went exploring the city. Plus, I had mentioned to the manager that we were coming to Ireland to celebrate my son's graduation, and he went above and beyond with a card and welcome dessert. Look at the pics! The breakfast was outstanding, and the servers could not have been more kind. The location was perfect, as it's away from the noise of the city but a 2-minute walk to the DART train that drops you right in the middle of it all. We stayed here two nights and then traveled around the country. Throughout our travels we kept coming back to Ariel House as one of the highlights. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
This was by far one of the best stays I have ever had in any Europe vacation. The breakfast was amazing and the service equal. The train stop was less than a block away and we could get to anywhere from there. The staff was extremely helpful and the rooms were very comfortable. If I ever get back to Dublin, I will definitely try to make this our stay.
Parking limited. Bathroom tub /shower unmanedgeable. Shower head limited to use due to poor design. Needs to have a hand held shower head. Tub very narrow and difficult to get out
We like quaint lovely old buildings with character. Ariel House was just that and more with outstanding staff and breakfast.
The only drawback is the shower which was probably new and had not been tested well. Water leaked from the base. It was a beautiful new bathroom but the water did not drain well because it was too level. It needs a raised edge
To stop the leak.
Otherwise 5 stars!
We had a wonderful experience at Ariel House. It was beautiful, comfortable and quiet. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast and cakes in the drawing room were excellent. Our bathroom had some wear and tear, but I understand that they are in the middle of renovations. So, I'm assuming those things are being addressed, bit by bit. If you want old world charm and a peaceful atmosphere with easy access to Dublin city center, this is a wonderful spot. I would absolutely stay here again.