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Academy Plaza Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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10-14 Findlater Place, off Upper O'Connell St, Dublin, Dublin, 1
  • Place, O'Connell Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Spire
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(112 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Dublin

Academy Plaza Hotel puts you in the heart of Dublin, within steps of Gate Theatre and Rotunda Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Oscars Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Places within a short walk of this 3-property class City Centre Dublin hotel include O'Connell Street and General Post Office.

What's nearby

  • O'Connell Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Parnell Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Spire - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Trinity College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grafton Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • O'Connell Upper Station - 2 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fibber Magees - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gate Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪MeMa's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charming Noodles - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Big Romance - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Academy Plaza Hotel

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1999
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Academy Plaza Hotel offers 304 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Oscars Restaurant
  • Plaza Bar & Grill

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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: from 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-authorise 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 and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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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Academy Plaza Hotel Dublin
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Academy Plaza Hotel?

Academy Plaza Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Academy Plaza Hotel?

The closest beach to Academy Plaza Hotel is Portmarnock Beach (11.9 km).

What makes Academy Plaza Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Academy Plaza Hotel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Academy Plaza Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Academy Plaza Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, travelers give top marks to the full brekkie here! Offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Academy Plaza Hotel?

No, Academy Plaza Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Academy Plaza Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Academy Plaza Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Academy Plaza Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Academy Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was ok but the shower i could only get to luke warm. Staff were amazed so friendly. Nice and quite, central to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Teo was Very accommodating. Very cute quaint hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were amazing very helpful and friendly, great location, rooms were very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff , very clean and comfortable room. Fantastic location. Well stocked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gloriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff, clean and comfortable room, nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel locstion and connection to the city is great. Nice hotel, soacous room. Extra tiwel, rea, coffee, milk, waa provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Great staff. Theo especially was amazing and very accommodating to all our needs they need to hire more people like him
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay here! The staff helped with my group and I’s luggage as soon as we got off the taxi and arrived. The room was comfortable and had everything as described. The staff also accommodated to requests we had and was very friendly. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Hamilton

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Our only complaint is the cost of breakfast. I had gastric bypass recently and can only eat 6 oz of food, I asked for a discount or child’s price and they said no, I tried showing my medical card and they still wouldn’t accommodate. No one will pay 21 dollars for 6 oz of food.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had some issues with our room card had to visit the front desk 4 times in the 5
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maisie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Modern, stylish, clean and had everything we needed! Thankyou so much for such a perfect stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrés

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Restaurant was very good Staff were very helpfull
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good modern Hotel with nice bar for a nightcap. Twin bedroom was very clean although a bit small, beds were quite narrow. Good value hotel, would recommend to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bar staff were great, breakfast was definitely worth it. Walking to almost anywhere in Dublin city was easy and quick. Bus to some places just to get the scenery but Dublin city is the most walkable city I've been to.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia Faye

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area, very convenient and was fantastic that it catered for 4 people in 1 room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very convenient will use again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025