We stayed here 29-31 October 2008. It was a lovely hotel. Having read previous reviews, we weren't sure what to expect - perhaps something a little dingy and a little out of the way... we also got a good deal on a three-night stay and so suspected that cheap might mean we would compromise on quality...

Our fears were unfounded. The hotel room was perfectly clean and quite stylishly furnished (not 5* but certainly not budget - better than an Ibis or Campanile style continental room). The bed was comfortable and big (although it was two singles pushed together this was no issue). The whole accommodation felt new and spotless. Bathroom had a brand new white suite, with huge bath and a separate power shower - the whole was absolutely immaculate - not a mm of discoloured grouting in sight. I had steaming hot baths every evening, and we showered in the mornings too without any hot water issues (it did take a minute to run hot - so be patient). Carpetting was clearly new and quite plush throughout the hotel (except on the stairs going to the cellar where the breakfast was served). Breakfasts were good - perhaps not the highest quality organic sausages or eggs, but good enough, and copious amounts of fruit, cereal, juice, toast on offer in a clean and characterful cafe-style enviro. A red carpetted, lounge bar, with fire and inviting-looking sofas was on ground floor opposite reception. A variety of large and small Georgian-style framed pictures adorned the walls.

The reception staff were warm and efficient. They chatted amiably to us, but not intrusively. One girl even lent us her umbrella for a couple of days. They recommended places to eat and visit. They couldn't have been nicer.

The hotel is in a Georgian style building, right opposite the Gate Theatre and very near the Hugh Lane Gallery and Writers' Centre. It took us around 10 minutes to walk to O'Connell Bridge from the hotel. It's really not far at all unless you are incredibly laid-back and don't want to walk anywhere. Despite freezing temperatures and rain, we quite enjoyed wandering back through Dublin and working off the Guiness and food....

Talking of which - DON'T go to Gallagher's Boxty House in Temple Bar. Total rip off. People were queuing at the door, and we thought it must be good. How wrong we were. Small dishes of unimpressive food, served at inflated tourist prices disappointed us greatly (the Irish stew was half a bowl, with three small cubes of lamb at 14 euros!) They also charge a five euro service fee which is annoying when the dishes have been so crud. Do, however, eat at the Guiness Storehouse (excellent visit). Croke Park also recommended - very interesting exploration of the link between Gaelic sports and politics; Hugh Lane Gallery - great Francis Bacon exhibit. Enjoy!

We stayed at the St George Hotel in Dublin for 3 nights in September.

The hotel is a great spot - right at the top of O'Connell St - so easliy accessible.

The hotel is fairly small - only about 50 or so rooms. Check in was quick and easy and our room was ready for us straight away. Room was fairly large with a double and a single bed, dressing table, wardrobe and wide screen tv. Bathroom was a bit on the small side but clean.

Breakfast is served in a converted cellar which I though was a great idea. Lots to choose from at breakfast, ful irish, veggie or continental - they would do what ever you wanted.

One thing I wanted to point out is how everyone seems to hae mentioned how noisy the hotel was and we didnt fine this at all - didnt hear anyone coming in on a night or anything through the walls.

Great stay and great trip - would highly rec

Approaching Parnell Square from the airport you come through some fairly run down areas and it seems miles from the likes of Grafton Street etc. However Parnell Square which has a tortuous one way system is in fact very central and the location is the best thing about this hotel. It is at the top of O'Connell Street and almost opposite the Gate Theatre, but only ten minutes walk to Temple Bar etc. There is some parking to the back of the hotel which was very helpful. The hotel isn't in its first youth but having said that the rooms were clean and bright. The receptionist was polite and helpful and our rooms were sorted very quickly. The lift was a godsend as we were on the fourth floor. There are plasma tv screens. There was plenty of hot water although it ran a little patchily.

There is a big sitting room and bar on the ground floor to which has lots of information leaflets about Dublin. The restaurant is downstairs and whilst we went out for our evening meal so can't comment on the dining room, the breakfast was good and filling and served at breathtaking speed!

All in all would recommend, largely for central location. It isn't a bargain but represents reasonable value.

We ended up at the Hotel St George after wondering the city of Dublin looking for a hotel for hours. The hotel staff was great! They let us look at the rooms before we decided on the ones we wanted. There were 6 of us traveling together and the rooms we selected had 3 individual twin beds in them, a really neat feature. I have NEVER seen a bathroom as clean as the ones in this hotel. They were tiny but spotless!! There was a small bar in the hotel lobby that had friendly service and great beer (lets face it all the beer in Ireland is great) The only problem we had was when we got up at 5:00am to catch a flight we had no hot water. Evidently they turn off non necessary electricity at night. So the boiler was not on. We asked the night porter if he could turn it on so we could take a quick shower, but he did not know how to. We could have taken a cold shower but it was about 40 degrees in Ireland in April!! So we boarded a plane for a 10 hour trip without a shower…yikes!! This still is a great hotel and I can not wait till I go back.