Academy Plaza Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near O'Connell Street

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Property entrance
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Small Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

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

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

City center stay.With a stay at this City Centre Dublin hotel, you'll be steps from Gate Theatre and Rotunda Hospital. O'Connell Street and General Post Office are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • O'Connell Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Trinity College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Croke Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grafton Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • O'Connell Upper Station - 2 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Writers Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fibber Magees - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gate Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fortune Terrace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toddy's Bar & Brasserie - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Academy Plaza Hotel

3-star hotel near O'Connell Street
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center 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.

  • 304 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1999
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Academy Plaza Hotel offers 304 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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 available
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.

Property payment types

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: 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

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-authorize 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Academy Plaza Hotel to the airport?

Academy Plaza Hotel is 8.6 mi (24-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Academy Plaza Hotel?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Academy Plaza Hotel on Nov 17, 2025 start from $86.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Academy Plaza Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Academy Plaza Hotel.

How close is Academy Plaza Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.7 mi (35-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach and 10.3 mi (49-min drive) from Killiney Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Academy Plaza Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Academy Plaza Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Academy Plaza Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Academy Plaza Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Academy Plaza Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Academy Plaza Hotel have a pool?

Academy Plaza Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Academy Plaza Hotel have a restaurant?

Academy Plaza Hotel is home to Oscars Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does Academy Plaza Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Academy Plaza Hotel to downtown Dublin?

Academy Plaza Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Dublin.

Academy Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

AMY, peachtree city

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Rooms were in an amazing condition. Hotel is in a central location - only a 10/15 minute walk to the main areas e.g. temple bar. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chelsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no air conditioning and one fan for a family of 4. We were sweating so bad and it was like a sauna. Had to request an additional fan which didn’t really help. Had a hard time sleeping because of the heat, finally fell asleep around 1am and was awoken at 7am by an alarm blaring on the 2nd floor. Went off for like 15 min. Terrible stay and sooooo expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very walkable, restaurants good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good enough, don’t expect too much
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

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

Great service

Staff was friendly. I arrived right as checkout was beginning but a room was available for me and I was checked in right away after a long international flight! Location is good for accessing tourist attractions and hotel was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Irina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice & clean. Bring your shampoo and conditioner as there was only body soap. Breakfast was okay - but we did not like the coffee. However, there was a nice coffee bar at the entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was tiny. Noisy at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MaryBeth

Difficult to drop off in front of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025