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Best Western Plus Academy Plaza Hotel ****
Findlater Place, off O'Connell St, Dublin 1 		rooms from € 59!
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rating  3.9/5
based on 145 reviews
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From: Grainne Moran (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 6-Feb-2011 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments We had a lovely stay at the hotel and in particular, Ana at reception was extremely helpful, friendly and an absolute pleasure to deal with. We had breakfast and dinner at the hotel and both were lovely. Our food in Harry's Bar and Bistro was very nice. The only complaint we would have was we requested a quiet part of the hotel as we had come away without our 3 young children, and although we were on the 5th floor, the noise from the bar below was terrible until 3am (it's called The Living Room). However it's not connected to the hotel so Best Western can't be blamed for that, maybe just know where the quiet rooms are. In any case, our second night we stayed out until we knew the bar would be closed and we very happy to get a night's sleep that night and breakfast in bed the following morning.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 9-Jan-2011 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments the view from the room was poor and the bathroom a little dated
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From: STEFANO PAGANI (Italy)
Submitted on 20-Dec-2010 (Italian) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Ottima location... in pieno centro e a soli 50 metri dalla fermata bus da e per l'aeroporto... colazione buona e abbondante... stanza pulita e gentilezza del personale... consigliatissimo!!!
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From: Agnes Feeney (Ireland)
Submitted on 4-Feb-2010 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments The only fault I had was that the room was small compared to when we stayed the first time. Everything else was fine.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 22-Dec-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments I stayed in this hotel some approx 3 years ago and it has much improved since. The management are most helpful and extremely friendly which is lovely to see i felt most welcome and will promote to all my friends. Well done
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From: Michael Handy (Ireland)
Submitted on 16-Dec-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: anne odriscoll (Ireland)
Submitted on 1-Dec-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments We were absolutely delighted with everything about the hotel. Excellent parking facilities, excellent bar, restaurant, helpful staff at all times and so close to all amenities. Anne
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From: Louise McHugh (Ireland)
Submitted on 1-Dec-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Comfy bed. Maid service too early in the morning and on both occasions we were wakened at 9am. The dinner with the deal was not up to standard but the breakfasts were very good.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 9-Nov-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments My only negative comment, is seeing the cleaner use the same toilet brush on all the toilets! And then put back into the cleaning tray beside the sink cleaners. I paid for a set dinner which was included in the deal, only to be told their was an extra €6 charge. However we did order off the set menu
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From: Rosaleen Jones (Ireland)
Submitted on 27-Oct-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Great hotel - central and yet quiet. Breakfast good. Ate in Asian restaurant - very good. Free very fast internet access in lobby (10 mins) - very handy. Short hop from all the major attractions, shops etc. Visit the art gallery and national museum - free and worth the trip.
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From: Moira JUDD (Ireland)
Submitted on 16-Oct-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments I have nothing but praise and thanks for all the hard working and cheerful staff. Especially the Receptionist Ana who allocated me a lovely spaceous airy room as I have Claustrophobia.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 6-Oct-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Excellent location - very clean - breeakfast and evening meal were lovely - I would stay here again and recommend to a freind
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 23-Sep-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Very satisfactory. Location great etc.
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From: David Batty (Ireland)
Submitted on 19-Sep-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Top class hotel in great location. Very helpful and friendly staff, nothing was to much trouble.Food was excellent and well presented. Room was clean and comfortable. Highly recommended
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 4-Sep-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Ideal location for touring Dublin,spotless and very quiet,super showers but multi-coloured carpets hard on eyes,putrid coffee in restaurant
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 9-Aug-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 0/5
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comments FIRST NIGHT WAS AWFUL. THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH HEATING OR AIR CON AND THE NOISE IN OUR ROOM WAS UNBELIEVABLE. WE WERE OFFERED NEW ROOM AT THREE IN MORNING BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T FIND THE SOURCE BUT WE HAD TWO CHILDREN STILL ALSLEEP IN ADJOINING ROOM SO WE HAD TO STAY. THE PORTER BROUGHT US EAR PLUGS!!! NO ONE EXPLAINED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE ALL MOVED TO NEW FLOOR, BUT NO APLOGIES AND NO COMPENSATION FOR A SLEEPLESS NIGHT. NEXT NIGHT WAS MUCH BETTER AND THE HOTEL IS IN A VERY GOOD LOCATION. THE STAY WAS VALUE FOR MONEY BUT I AM STILL ANNOYED THAT NONE OF THE DAY MANAGERS THOUGHT TO DISCUSS WITH US THE PROBLEMS FROM THE FIRST NIGHT.
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From: Michael Coffey (Germany)
Submitted on 6-Jul-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Service good, but room was small. It was difficult for two quite compact people to move around at the same time. Pricey, but good location.
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From: Angeline Falconer (Ireland)
Submitted on 30-Jun-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 28-Jun-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Room clean, fresh and comfortable. Breakfast service could be improved but good. Staff helpful.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 25-Jun-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Extremely convenient location. The massage availability first class and relatively inexpensive. Abacus is a great Asian restaurant for dinner.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 9-Jun-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Myself and my friend stayed here for the long weekend in June, i have to say that we had a great time, this hotel is comfortable, staff are very friendly. The only thing was that the room was very small.Overall all had a good time close to the city centre etc.Would def go back again.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 26-Apr-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 20-Jan-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments The hotel is well placed and the staff very helpful. Everywhere was very clean and the hotel has recently been refurbished. Our room was small and there was a draught from the window, however there was plenty of heat when the card was inserted to activate the system. All in all a very enjoyable visit and the Chinese restaurant food was divine. My husband availed of an upper body massage which he thoroughly recommended. It was unfortunate that there were not many people in the lounge of a late evening which took away from the atmosphere. Otherwise an excellent venue and hotel. Thanks to all the staff for their welcome and support.
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From: Ola Kjelsaas (Norway)
Submitted on 15-Oct-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments The location to the town center was as described. The standars was even better than expected!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 6-Oct-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments We arrived early on Saturday morning and were thrilled to be able to book in. We were expecting to be dropping our luggage off only.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 18-Jun-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments lovely staff very helpful, room fab
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 9-Jun-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments really nice, clean and spacious hotel.situated in a great location, I would definetly stay here again
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 9-Jun-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments the comfiest hotel bed i have ever slept in
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2-Jun-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Lovely hotel, refurbished bedroom. Nice modern decor. Wonderful shower - no bath but that suited me just fine. Perfect location, just off O'Connell Street and opposite city tour bus stop and round corner from airport bus pick up. Only negative comment is that they appeared to be rather short staffed on our second morning at breakfast but the staff were very helpful if you asked them for anything. I would definitely stay there again if visiting Dublin.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (South Africa)
Submitted on 12-May-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Having the 2 computers for internet access across from reception is absolutlety Brilliant!!
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From: Teresa Slee (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 6-May-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Great hotel, brill location.
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From: John F. Pugh (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 3-May-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments We selected Academy Plaza because of previous experience with Best Western and it did not disappoint. Airy and clean superbly appointed rooms and excellent restaurant. Efficient and friendly staff. And of course the city tour bus starts outside! We have plans to return.
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From: Mrs Day (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 18-Mar-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments We had a very enjoyable stay, the staff were all very polite and helpfull. The rooms were very clean and more than adequate for our comfort during our stay. Excellent position for sightseeing, shopping, restaurants etc with easy access to Temple Bar area.
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From: John Wylde (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 9-Mar-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Booking form did not make clear that not all rooms were non smoking. We ended up in a smoking room which was unpleasant
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2-Mar-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Good value & good quality. Helpful staff & good clean modern rooms. Breakfasts excellent and general facilities very good. would go again as amatter of choice.
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From: Christopher Smith (United States)
Submitted on 25-Feb-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments This hotel was extremely comfortable and a great value for the money. It was in the perfect location for sightseeing and even had a daily tour bus stop right across the street. The staff was curtious, professional, and very accomidating! I would definitely recommend this hotel!
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From: victoria gibbens (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 24-Feb-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments good central location, but not too noisy. Helpful and efficient staff. Room only had a shower, no bath and no nice smellies!
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From: Linda Owens (United States)
Submitted on 20-Jan-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments We very much enjoyed our stay. I did have difficulty finding a comfortable temperature using the hotel thermostat, either too hot or too cold. Wash cloths would be great !
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 30-Dec-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Very happy with the hotel, enjoyed the restaurant.
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From: Simon Bonney (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 14-Dec-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments A comfortable stay.Very helpful staff
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Spain)
Submitted on 29-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments HOTEL MUY BIEN SITUADO Y CON UNA RELACION CALIDAD PRECIO MUY BUENA.
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From: michael a. mccaffrey (United States)
Submitted on 29-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments we were delighted with our stay. the beds were wonderful and the shower was the same. the location to everything was very convenient. we loved our stay and would return.
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From: maria spillane (Ireland)
Submitted on 6-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments The hotel was very well laid out, The receptionist was very efficient. There were three lifts which were very well maintained, the room were very clean and alot of information given on the hotel including the three restaurants in the building, service was very quick when an item was requested. The beds were also very comfortable. The television also had a lot of functions such as internet, music channels and movies which are al charged at a fee, upon entering the room the television displayed a personal welcome with my name on the screen which i thought was a nice touch. i would definately recommend this hotel as it is also very central located just off O'Connell street, only a few minutes from the spire.
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From: Mrs Rachael lavin (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 30-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments The room was very small
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From: Michael Woulfe (Ireland)
Submitted on 25-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Very nice room with a huge bed, almost got lost in it.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Finland)
Submitted on 24-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Construction work still continues. Breafast buffe doesn't work at all.
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From: steven richardson (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 16-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments long queues for seating at breakfast. Breakfast sausages were poor quality. excellent location. pleasant staff.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 23-Aug-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Despite the renovations we were unaffected. Hotel was spotless and rooms were very comfortable. Service was excellent.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Norway)
Submitted on 16-Aug-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Breakfast is not good thats the only bad thing about the hotel.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 12-Aug-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments A great hotel, in a fantastic location.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (France)
Submitted on 5-Aug-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Our stay was perfect, there is no noise which is priceless and the breakfast was fine. The only thing was that people are completely anonymous and never talk to you (at the reception). No very friendly too, just doing their job, what a shame not to smile!!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (France)
Submitted on 31-Jul-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments I was disturbed by a noisy ventillation system and vents along the building outside my room. Staff spoke English poorly - I had difficulty making myself understood. The hotel was still undergoing transformation. Access to the hotel was not very appealing, my floor was not entirely carpeted, etc.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Norway)
Submitted on 1-Jul-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments A little bit noicy because of renovasjons
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From: Simon Trill (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 12-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Friendly and helpful staff. Well appointed, newly decorated rooms. The renovation was still taking place when we visited, but the hotel was still clean and relatviely tidy (considering the amount of work going on!)
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 11-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments My only complaint was the quality of the towels.
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From: Mrs Margaret Ion (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 8-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Unfortunately renovation works to the hotel had over run and where on going during our stay. However the rooms we had where newly done and extremley spacious and well appointed.
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From: Jane Hepworth (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 6-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Still finishing off renovations at this hotel so your first impression is of scaffolding. Rooms more than make up for it with them being brand new. We are planning a return visit and will be staying here again especially once the work is completed. Would recommend the Academy as it is in a great location and the staff are polite and helpful.
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From: C S Hart (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 5-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Although the hotel was under refurbishment we found the work not to be any impact on our stay. We found the staff to be helpful curteous and willing to go beyond expectations to assist. The food was wonderful both for breakfast and both times we used the restaurant in the evenong. I would both recommend and use this hotel again.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Italy)
Submitted on 1-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments problems at check-in : queen bed instead of twin beds as specified in the booking form, room very very small. Next day bigger room with twin beds. Rooms brand new,ok. Breakfast should be improved in quality and be more variable. Employees in the lobby helpfull and polite. Construction works in the hotel still undergoing while in the web site it was specified that on april 30 all should be finished.
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From: maria jose freire-garabal núñez (Spain)
Submitted on 27-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments The hotel was very well located in center neuralgic and of transports of the city. The room was equipped totally with all the details of a hotel of its category. The bed was exceptionally comfortable.
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From: Jens-Michael Busch (Germany)
Submitted on 25-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments It was our second stay at the Academy Hotel and again we were very satisfied. Unfortunately they're building a new wing so that there was a little inconvenience ( but no noise) which prevents us from giving top-rating this time. Our room was great and the situation next to O'Connell Street is very pleasant..
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Belgium)
Submitted on 25-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments clean although big renovations were being performed; breakfast waiters were slow ( i think also understaffed) and not alert enough to see that all platters of the buffet were empty; overal satisfied; very psychedelic carpets :)
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From: Arne Eike (Denmark)
Submitted on 23-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Wonderful refurbished rooms. Breakfast restaurant and servants a true catastrophy
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From: anthony hopkins (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 14-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Despite the construction going on we had a quiet and pleasant stay. Both room and breakfast were very nice. Look forward to come back at a later date
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From: william rea (Netherlands)
Submitted on 12-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments was under renovation at our time of stay, but the staff coped well under the circumstances, lovely new rooms, the restaurant is excellent too. Good location.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 7-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments The rooms were very good and well equipped. However, we were not advised that the hotel was being revamped and that there was considerable building work taking place. This did NOT present any noise problem but obviously the dining room was running on limited facilities with perhaps some restriction on their usual menu. Nevertheless the staff were extremely helpful and hardworking. Our group had no complaints at all with our stay.
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From: Mr M Gigg (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 7-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 1/5
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comments No mention was made that this was still a MAJOR building site nor that the new bar and resturaunts were not open as they should have been. Whilst we expected some work still unfinished this was far more than we were led to believe, the restaurant was packed which meant that we had to find elsewhere to eat on the Sunday night. Our room was very cold due to the fact that all the corridors where open to the elements. However with this said you can see that the hotel will be a lovely place to stay once all the work is completed.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Australia)
Submitted on 30-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments very central location assisted in sightseeing accessibility while the room itself exceeded our expectations in terms of presentation, comfort and size, would recommend this venue to anyone looking for high quality mid range accommodation
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 30-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Nice hotel but it is under construction and a disaster because of it.
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From: keith coupland (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 22-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments although building work was beong carried out(which we were told about) it didn't interfere with our enjoyment of the facilities
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From: ALBERTO GUASCH (Spain)
Submitted on 16-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments I was surprised when arrived at the hotel:was in reconstruction works and during the booking process was not mentioned at all.
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From: Mr. Brian Horsfall (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 12-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Staff all extremely frendly: excellent breakfast: the new bedrooms were first-rate - and good value for money
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 30-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments It was unfortunate that the renovations were in full swing during my stay and the public area facilities were very limited. However the rooms have been refurbished to a very high standard and I am sure that when all the work is completed, in the next three to six months, this will be an excellent city hotel.
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From: michael conway (Ireland)
Submitted on 30-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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comments the hotel is under renovation at present. Breakfast very very poor. I have never seen toast just left on the hot [plate for customers. very poor quality food items i.e. bacon, sausage, eggs cooked and held hot for unnaceptable length of time. Four waiters on each of the three mornings i stayed there, standing around, plenty of time to make fresh toast. No management presence and why is the shutter tio the kitchen open so the old chef can stare out at the customers
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From: lorenzini (France)
Submitted on 20-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 1/5
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comments The hotel was renovating and nobody said us. the reception was really bad
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 17-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Great room! Brand new. Rest of hotel tired and under renovation with lots of scaffolding. Reception seemed particularly old. BUT, the room is the most important thing and the staff were friendly and helpful. I didn't have any breakfast so can't comment on restaurant. Great location for O'Connell Street. Very central. Price seemed a bit high for a Best Western Hotel.
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From: Dirk Grasmück (Switzerland)
Submitted on 12-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Some renovation problems waiting que for breakfast rooms and room service were good and quikly
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From: Rosaleen Clarke (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 10-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments When i visited Dublin, the Academy hotel was undergoing refurbishment. Scaffolding outside and boxes in reception were unsightly, but the staff, bar and rooms were pleasant. Housekeeping trollies with bundles of bedlinen etc were a major health hazzard as corridors were extremely narrow. If the hotel got a face lift I would go back as it was very central. Food was lovely. A no frills hotel worth the money!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 5-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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comments At the moment the Hotel is undergoing major renovations. Although we had not been made aware of this. Half the Hotel was missing and the reception area was only reached via a building site. At the time we were there they were starting the work at 7.30 in the morning! There were also tests of the fire alarm system but the staff never thought to teel the guests about this or even apologise for the panic caused. As far as I'm concerned it should not be open whilst it is undergoing such major work.
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From: Peter Soos (Germany)
Submitted on 5-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Works in progress. However, rooms were brand new furbished givig a good stay atmosphere. Excellent bed!!!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 4-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments The outside of the hotel was been renovated, there was scaffolding outside and alot of noise. The flush in the toilet in our room did not work and it was reported but the problem was not resolved.
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From: Martina Ward (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 12-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 0/5
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comments When I booked, websites said a refurb was ending Feb 2007. This was clearly untrue and I had a 10 tonne builders hoist outside my window. Also, the room was so cold I caught a chill. The standard of the room was poorer than some B&Bs. But the individual members of staff were pleasant.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 29-Jan-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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comments There was refurbishment being done on the hotel and some noise/dust etc due to that and our room was a bit shabby but I think that it will be much better when the work is finished.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 14-Dec-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments I should have been told about the building work going on in the hotel. The sign at reception advising of the work and the hours when it is being carried out was ok but at that stage it was a bit late to start looking for another hotel to stay in.
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From: Karon Perry (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 11-Dec-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 1/5
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comments Due to the hotel being extended, there was scaffolding everywhere. The first room we were put in was on the 7th floor. Both windows overlooked the builders inner work area, the bathroom couldn't be used as there was no privacy. The reception staff moved us to a room on the second floor at our request. The noise spoilt the stay. Although having said that, the rooms were clean, staff were friendly and the breakfast was good.
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From: Miss Freda Kirchen (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 20-Nov-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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comments There is too much noise from various things: builders early morning, dustbin lorry /streetsweeper at 5am, bar/club next door absolutely banging out music till 2.30am. Little chance of much sleep!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 16-Nov-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Generally very happy with my stay in Academy Hotel.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 20-Oct-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments I had a room on the seventh floor for the two day stay that I had both lifts did not work on that floor, you had to walk down to the sixth floor and at nighttime this stair did not have a light on one part of it. Otherwise it was a good room and the breakfast was good
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From: MRS PAULA EMMITT (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 13-Oct-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable room. First class service from start to finish.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 1-Oct-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments The hotel was just what we hoped for. extremely central and provided a good base for all we wished to do.within a couple of minutes of the airport shuttle bus and the hop on bus tour is right across the road. very convenient! good base for a couple of nights. just don't try to shut the curtains in room 106. They fall down!! would recommend to friends
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From: Jeffrey Brewer (United States)
Submitted on 20-Sep-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was small but clean.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United States)
Submitted on 18-Sep-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments The location was perfect for our one day in Dublin. It was easy to walk everywhere. Accommodations were adequate to our needs and the price reasonable.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 15-Sep-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments generally good - breakfast excellent -but shame about the scaffolding!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 15-Sep-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments fairly basic, room,foyer,etc
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From: mr andrew rowan (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 31-Aug-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments very pleasent stay at the hotel room was very comfy and staff very helpful would recommend.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Canada)
Submitted on 25-Aug-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments This hotel is fairly centrally located and within easy walking distance of all the main sites. We were very happy with our room, ensuite and the breakfast. The one drawback is that it is located next to a bar that runs a very noisy "club' at night. We wer promptly moved to a room on the other side for the remainder of our stay. However, the efficiency with which they moved us shows they must be very used to complaints about the noise. a problem that is unfortunately outside their comtrol.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Italy)
Submitted on 24-Aug-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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comments Part of Hotel was under restoration and rooms were very noisy even at 7th floor
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Sweden)
Submitted on 23-Aug-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments A well situated hotel. Worth the money since breakfast is included.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 16-Aug-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Friendly helpful staff, reasonably priced restaurant, building alteration noise started at 8am!
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From: Rich Foss (United States)
Submitted on 11-Aug-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Very pleased. Staff friendly and helpful. Room large and comfortable. Some unavoidable construction noise. Hotel in walking distance of entire center city. Would love to stay again.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 8-Aug-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments good area central location will use this hotel again. city tour bus stop 1 just acrooss the road and air coach bus from airport just around the corner . easy to find
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 2-Aug-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments were unaware of the building work and the early start of the builders!
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From: MRS JANICE STEPHEN (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 28-Jul-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments lack of hot water was a problem
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From: Mr Ian Forsyth (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 23-Jul-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Very pleasant hotel and helpful members of staff and available at all times.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Denmark)
Submitted on 17-Jul-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Good and friendly service.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 16-Jul-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments The overall standard of the hotel was good and the breakfast was delicious, however, there was a lot of building work being carried out right behind the room that I was staying in which caused a lot of noise and started very early in the morning. Also, the extractor fan in the bathroom did not work.
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From: Mrs Sandra McCall (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 15-Jul-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Excellent hotel, with friendly, helpful and efficient staff. A nightmare to drive to because of one way streets etc but worth the effort.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Finland)
Submitted on 12-Jul-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments excellent location, high quality service & rooms
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From: KayLynn Knapp (United States)
Submitted on 8-Jul-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Excellent!, warm, friendly people and helpful, it was easy to find also.
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From: Ken Jones (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 3-Jul-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 1/5
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comments why did it not state it was almost a building site outside, teh drilling was loud and ruined the stay
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United States)
Submitted on 3-Jul-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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comments Location is very good. Ease of access from airport is excellent. Very noisy. Internet access and use excellent.
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From: Paul Cavendish (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 28-Jun-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Helpful staff, agreed to extend my check out time.
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From: Peter Fuchs (Switzerland)
Submitted on 29-Nov-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Robert Williamson (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 18-Nov-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Frances Williams (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 25-Oct-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 26-May-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 12-May-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Germany)
Submitted on 29-Apr-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Northern Ireland)
Submitted on 18-Apr-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: janine kirton (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 12-Apr-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: J. van Gerven (Netherlands)
Submitted on 8-Apr-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 26-Mar-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Michael Gibbons (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 15-Feb-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 29-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 28-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 15-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Mexico)
Submitted on 9-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: wendy peate (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 30-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Malta)
Submitted on 29-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 28-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: janine kirton (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 23-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: brian bogie (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 18-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Valerie Bennett (United States)
Submitted on 16-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 24-Aug-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 23-Aug-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Jonathan Miles (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 13-Aug-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: David L Cooke (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 8-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: stuart (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 28-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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From: Ewa Larsson (Sweden)
Submitted on 22-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Gary Bridgewater (Ireland)
Submitted on 2-Oct-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Jill Daplyn (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 25-Sep-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (United States)
Submitted on 19-Sep-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Grzegorz Piechota (Poland)
Submitted on 30-Aug-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Mr. + Mrs Reynolds (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 6-Aug-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Finland)
Submitted on 8-Jul-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5