North Star Hotel - Dublin

In a Busy Part of the City, Friendly Staff. Car Park was available but difficult and at an extra cost .

We arrived to a very pleasant receptionist who told us everything we needed to know about the hotel, was given our key and then told if we needed anything just to ring. The room was very clean and tidy and the decor was bright. The bathroom was exceptionally clean. The bed was made for us everyday and looked good when we walked in. We ran out of milk etc and within 10mins of asking for some it was delivered. We decided not to eat in the hotel because we wanted to see and eat in the sights of Dublin so no comment there.

Good value, clean, comfortable hotel, convenient location being less than a 5 minute walk from the central bus station which if arriving by air is linked to Dublin airport by the Airlink bus service (10 euro return) and across the road from Connolly train station with trains to the coast at Howth and Bray and also the Luas tram stop for trams to other parts of the city. Staff were friendly, polite and helpful and the breakfast buffet more than adequate....Excellent!....but do pay the extra for an Executive room or suite in the new extension.

Don't be put off by the frontage - the rooms at the back are really nice

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Good location to city centre etc but in a bit of a rough area. Room ok but really noisy. You hear pretty much everything. In a five night stay was woken after 11 pm twice by the fire alarm going off for no apparent reason. Complained at reception and wasn't really given much of an explanation.

Great budget hotel. Nice decor. Excellent staff...one flight of stairs to reception, but our bags were carried. Excellent security. Room spacious and clean. We loved it. Fit our budget and exceeded expectations. Walking distance from all sights..or bus stop. Eat at Dominium behind hotel. Nice place, good pizza.

When I arrived at the hotel at 8:30am in the morning I was supprisingly impressed with the overall feel of the boutique style hotel. The look hotel was very much up to date and very 20th century. The staff were very helpful and allowed us to check in early as normally check in is 2pm. The rooms were very clean and tidy however it would be nice to see the interior of the rooms match the same theme as the rest of hotel as this would make it extra special. I would most defintely re-visit the hotel if/when I return to Dublin.

The hotel is under remodel so thats good, but it is remodeled poorly. Location to transport is great. Restraunt is great.

I upgraded to the new suites which gave me a king size pillowtop bed...it was extra comfy and made for a good night's sleep. Was convenient and close to the bus station and a ~15 minute walk to Croke Park. The suite I had was quiet, despite a train running right out my back window -- I was on the back side of the hotel. The front side is noisy, so as others have mentioned here, if you can get a room on the backside, but all means do so.

Very hot and no a/c. The outlets in the room did not fit into the walls properly. No screens on the sliding glass door, lots of flys. Rail road runs adjacent to the hotel every 10 minutes from 7:00am until 10:30 pm. Only after we decided to transfer to another hotel did they turn on the a/c. It would run during the day but they would turn it off from 11:00 pm until 7:00 am. We would wake up miserable in the middle of the night. The breakfast was not very good. The room is located in the basement and it was stiffling hot. The staff were nice but they could not help the poor accomidations.

The air conditioning was broken in all 4 rooms. All 4 rooms were old and dirty. No elevator in hotel from lobby to parking and ground level. Even though we booked club rooms (3 floors of more updated rooms) we were given the old ones and had a series of battles with staff and managers to finally get club rooms for our last night at the hotel. Club rooms are much better...but location of hotel is not good. Across the river from all the downtown dublin action. Too far from temple bar area where all the sights are.

Pros: 1. Hotel's location- 5-10min walk to the Liffey, 5-10 min walk to O'Connell St and the Spike, across the street from the LUAS, and lots of shops and places to eat nearby. 2. Very amiable maintenance staff who kept the room clean and neat. Cons: 1. No WiFi available in my room (when I stayed)- had to go down to the residents lounge to use it, and it was 4 Euros for an hour. 2. Yes, there is a DART train that runs next to the hotel. Caution to light sleepers. 3. There were no shades to the window- just a drape. 4. No alarm clock- use your cell phone.

the North Star Hotel is in a central location close to the bus park for the airport and 10 mins from the Temple bar area by foot. On the down side, we stayed in a standard room that smelled a bit damp but was so close to the railway line it rattled the window! this along with the singing bottle man every mornin meant there was no chance of a sleep in but if you don't mind noise your in a good spot!!......

The hotel has a brilliant location, it's clean enough, value for money is definitely ok, but the hotel is quite noisy as it is central - trainline in direct proximity, therefore use this as a hotel if you are up for a party weekend and don't expect to sleep that much...

we liked this hotel. Staff was very friendly. The room came with an Air conditioner...but it didn't do anything. So we had to open the window to get the room cool (visited in july) and when we opened the window we would hear the train to mindnight then again at 6am. So if you visit on a cooler month you should be good but if you want to open the windows...you'll hear the trains.

We arrived at our room and to our surprise we had been given one of the premier suites. The room was fantastic, with a huge double bed and a lovely little balcony. The only complaint would be that the room was too hot, but that was more due to the muggy weather than the room. They had also arranged a shuttle bus to the RDS arena for a small fee for guests. Overall a fantastic stay and i would highly recommend it.

The only thing is the room was very very warm, even with the air conditioning on, it really didn't help. But our stay was great, we were close to everything.

The reception stank of bad drains, the hotel staff we're very hard to understand due to there foreign acent and were never friendly towards us on our hole stay. The room was poor standard not worth the money paid and did not come close to the pictures shown on the internet. The bed was uncomfortable and the bathroom was cleaned to a low standard. To top it all off the railway line ran over the hotel reception and past our window, ear plugs were a must.... very over priced for the standard of hotel.

Within 3 blocks to walk from airport bus drop. Rough surface for pulling suit cases Walking distance to Trinity College. No elevator. Restaurant within hotel good. Hotel staff continually extends Irish courtesy. I'd stay there again.

The worst hotel stay I've had in years. Granted we only stayed for a few hours since we arrived at 2am due to a flight delay but honestly if we arrived any earlier we probably would have left. Hallways smelled like smoke and the room had visible mildew on the walls. The mattress was also something equivalent to an old dorm room. I could go on, but I think my point is clear.

Well located, with a good cafe round the corner for breakfast -10 euros a head in the hotel is over the top given we paid 25 euro a head, a night for the room! Not so sure about the claims of 550m from Temple Bar, but certainly wasn't out of walking distance. Very comfy bed. We were on the road side of the hotel - was a little noisy but soon got used to it. Ideal for the Airlink bus from the airport - 100 yards max. Although the room was clean, there were stains on the carpert - That said if we could get anyway near the same rate, we would have no hesitations to saty again!

If we go back to Dubin we would stay again as very central and value for money.

This is a comfy hotel and teh decor is really nice. My onoly gripe would be iof you are planning to hang around the hotel during the day, then you are going to be disturbed by trains - allthough this isn't a huge problem. I suspect that most people going here would be enjoying the bars and restaurants of Dublin late into the night and by then the trains have stopped! i will be going back here as it's directly opposite Connoly train station which makes it ideal for commuting from the ferries.

I really enjoyed my stay at the North Star hotel, really convenient location, between the bus station and the train station, a ten minute walk from town. I know other people have complained that the trains were too noisy but I didn't hear a single train from our room. Can't speak for the other rooms though. I wouldn't book breakfast as it was revolting but there are plenty of other places to eat nearby so that wasn't a problem. Very friendly staff and overall a lovely place.

We were able to get a really early check in and they upgraded us to a larger room. The "family" room had 3 beds which wasn't great for us, but it was an upgrade. Rooms are basic a bit old. The hotel staff was really great. Our son was up in the middle of the night from jet lag and the guy at the front desk made me tea. They were very accommodating.

great hotel staff very friendly tried to answer all questions . breakfast room and gym and sauna room provided for guests . great location opposite train station . bit restless first night becuase of noise of trains but got used it it afterwards and enjoyed our stay

Trains passing frequently, but ok once windows closed. Nice staff. Wireless not working, and expensive. Bit far if walking around Dublin, but the Luas is over the road, and slightly dodgy area if alone.

the location of the hotel was excellent just a 5 minute walk to the main street where you can get the hop on hop off buses, local buses and do plenty of shopping!! the staff were very friendly and happy to help with direction to top attractions. before and after check in the hotel is happy to store luggage until you need it which is always a bonus!! the rooms are spacious and comfy, i would recommend this hotel to anyone.

The worst thing happened at the very end of my stay, my wife ordered a wake up call at 4.40 and a cab at 5.20 in the morning, then at 5.25 we received a call from the front desk that the cab was waiting outside. When I asked what had happend with the missed wake up call the clerk answered nonchalantly that it was not his fault because nobody told him. Obviously the driver kept the meter running the whole time and we ended paying more than double fare, luckily we we didn't miss our flight, but it was close. Besides the hotel advertises free wi -fi in all of their executives rooms, but when asked the receptionist informed me that it was not yet installed and offered a wireless password for 5 euros per hour to be used in the lobby. As it turned out that did not work either during my entire stay. The only good thing was the location but the noise from the railway station makes the whole building shake. You can find something much better and cheaper in that neighborhood.

We upgraded to a premier suite at still a very reasonable price and were not disappointed. Hotel staff was very polite and helpful. We arrived very late at night and asked the manager on duty if they served any food at that hour to which he responded the kitchen was closed. He then offered to make us a sandwich and delivered it to our room. Would stay again!

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Hotel was quiet, clean, safe and comfortable. Convenient to airport via Airlink bus. Easy to get to major attractions via Luas Tram which stopped across the street. Perfect hotel for tourists. Note to business travelers - the Executive Room that I stayed in was definitely not business class - you will want to stay in the Premier Suite rooms on the 6th and 7th floors.

This is a good 3 star hotel, nothing flash but clean and tidy. In a good location to explore dublin and great if you are going to Croke Park. The hotel is a bit tired and is due a re-furb, the staff were on the most part very helpful and we were able to get an early check in with no fuss.

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Pretty good location as it is between airport and Temple Bar area. 15 minute walk to Temple Bar. Premier Club Room was not worth the extra money. Breakfast not included although I thought it was supposed to. WiFi was only available through requesting it from the lobby and using it in the lobby.

The hotel room was very disappointing, smelling of damp and not at all true to the pictures on the website. The train route goes next to the hotel which was not mentioned on the website. The executive rooms do NOT have internet connection as it turns out. The receptionist gave inaccurate directions and information on bus times which could have made us to miss our flight. Overall very shabby and not worth the money. In desperate need of decorating and updating esp. the curtains which kept falling off the rail!

Stayed for just one night but it was fine. You'd think it would be a lot noisier given the location but it was fairly quiet, rooms were clean and spacious. We're not talking five-star luxury but this was a pleasant surprise

if your thinking og staying here,upgrade to the new rooms,the Executive Room are not,our room smelt of damp,the one side of the mattress you could see the springs,alfull,so we had to pay an extra 150 euros to upgrade !!!!!!!!

we choose this hotel specifically because it was one of only a very few which featured air-conditioning. that worked out well - we were comfortably cool. we had a kettle to make coffee & tea, and a hair-dryer in the bathroom. all in all, it was a pleasant hotel.

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great hotel! friendly and helpful staff! great central location. clean rooms. safe and locked at night.

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Fantastisk billig til å være så bra! Sentral lokalisering på nordsiden av elva. Dette regnes som et mindre posht område av byen, men vi synes det var morsomt å se denne delen av Dublin også. Ca 10-15 minutter å spasere til Temple bar området.

Det började med att man skulle ha 3 euro för att man skulle kunna koppla upp sig på det trådlösa internetet i 20 minuter. Det visade sig att personalen inte kunde lösa problemet när det inte fungerade. När vi bad att få lagra våra väskor i väntan på flygavgången begärde man 3 Euro för varje väska. GIRIGT

Hotellet lå rett ved jernbanen og hele hotellet ristet hver gang det gikk et tog forbi. Rommet luktet "spy" og var dårlig renholdt

Et ok hotel. Fik et udmærket tilbud, men værelserne ud mod gaden giver larm og svært at sove længe. Morgenmaden var klassisk irsk breakfast-buffet, men ikke imponeret og anbefaler at finde et lokalt sted. Dog et udmærket fitness lokale.

Alt i alt ganske godt,- kun lidt skuffende at receptionen var placeret på 1. sal uden elevatoracces fra indgangshall'en

Very nice hotel and really good deal to sleep over. Situation is great and staff really helpfull

Dit hotel ligt op uitstekende loopafstand van alle bezienswaardigheden van dublin. Onze kamer was echter zeer klein, echt behelpen. Wij deden een stedentrip, dus waren vroeg weg en laat terug, dan is dit geen probleem, maar als je meer van een hotelkamer wenst, is dit niet aan te bevelen. Daarnaast ligt er aan een kant van het hotel een tramrails op een paar meter afstand. Deze is tot middernacht uur en vanaf vroeg in de ochtend te horen!!!!! Er komt zeer frequent een tram langs!!! Kamer is prima, maar meubilair aan vervanging toe. Kranen geroest, ledikanten aan een kant kapot, dat soort zaken.