Academy Plaza Hotel

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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10-14 Findlater Place, off Upper O'Connell St, Dublin, Dublin, 1
  • O'Connell Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Trinity College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Croke Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 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

Small Double Room

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

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

Quadruple Room

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

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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

  • ‪Fibber Magees - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gate Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Writers Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fujiyama Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MeMa's - ‬2 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 Sep 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Academy Plaza Hotel on Oct 1, 2025 start from $144.49, 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 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Martha A

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

Excellent staff, perhaps update description.

The air conditioning wasn’t cooling well. With having to have your card in the slot for the lights and things, it was hard to keep it cool. Very small room with too much furniture. The hotel advertises laundry facilities under family friendly as well as offering laundry service. It only offered laundry service, however. The staff, however was the best!!! Helpful beyond the call of duty.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tiny room. Excellent location, very close to air coach stop, trams etc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jameela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! It was our first time in Dublin and the staff were super friendly and helpful. We saw that some of the staff can even speak multiple languages which is very welcoming for non-English speaking tourists. The room was gorgeous and modern with a very clean and spacious bathroom. My friend and I would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location at a relatively affordable price. Breakfast was great. Our room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice hotel in a pretty busy area. There was a good spot to unload the car. there is a car garage across the street that is pretty expensive but safe and convenient. The staff were all friendly and the restaurant on site was nice for us as we were pretty exhausted by the end of the trip. It was not a bad drive to the airport in the morning either
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was located 1/2 block off of busy O'Connell (Upper) so was close to many restaurants, the Tourist Info office, and several tourist bus services. The main attractions along the River Liffey are within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessika

Liked: Staff & service
Location was close to transit and main travel areas of Dublin. Unfortunately the neighborhood was quite rough , dirty and very very loud at night . Someone yelled outside of our window every night till 4 am. Rooms were incredibly cramped, beds were uncomfortable and the shower was so small you could barely move in it. The hotel staff were friendly and we enjoyed the little cafe
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AHMET YAVUZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to reach, staff polite
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dominic at the front desk was amazing!! Highly recommend this hotel. Great location in the city. Only complaint was the garbage we had to walk past in front of the business right next door to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Such tiny rooms

The twin beds were so tiny and so was the room. It’s a city hotel but expected a bit more comfort in the room. Not great for 2 people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with group
We did not have wifi for entire 3 days ! Desk did not offer any compensation. Disappointing since we were here with a group for a wedding … difficult to communicate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Visiting Dublin

The room was extremely small and especially the bathroom. It wasn’t comfortable to stay in the room due to the size of the room and bathroom. The bed was not comfortable, and no shampoo or conditioner. Just soap was provided. One thing was positive was that they cleaned the room daily. The area was accessible to almost everything in Dublin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel for our stay in Dublin. A very convenient location and the room was clean and comfortable. The cafe downstairs was a great addition and we recommend their croissants!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel with welcoming staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Best breakfast deal in town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very small Workout room junky and old No parking at the hotel and an extra charge in an off the property location. No amenities such as ponchos for the rain
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Absolutely no problems at all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible stay in an incredible city! This hotel and staff were top shelf. They allowed early check in and were very helpful during our stay. The location is great with easy access walking to a number of downtown amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room a little bit small
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location at the head of O Connnel street. Only 10 minutes walk to Temple Bar and other well known locations
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025