Leeson Inn Downtown, Dublin

24 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin, D2
3 star

Dublin is on your doorstep at this boutique hotel in the heart of the city’s historical centre, a few minutes’ stroll from the very best bars, restaurants and s...

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6/10 Overall rating

Category Average Rating
7/10 Check-in process
5/10 Your room
5/10 Working order of facilities / equipment
7/10 Order and cleanliness of the hotel
5/10 Performance of staff
5/10 Overall experience
5/10 Overall value for money
  • 4/10 David (Solo business traveller) 

    from Liverpool , GB on  November 3, 2007

    "The room while recently decorated in the bedroom left the bathroom (and I use the term bathroom loosely) untouched and several patches of mould were evident. In the ensuite itself the shower door was difficult to open and in general was cramped. The extractor fan whilst effective at clearing steam was excessively noisy and prohibited any nocturnal visits as being keyed to the same switch as the light, turning the light on to use the toilet would have awoken the entire hotel. The bed was clean but far too hard for a restful nights sleep as were the pillows. And by far the most annoying factor the rooms over look a busy main road and have no double glazing only what appear to be the original period frames. Road noise was disturbing until quite late that evening and after an already uncomfortable and disturbed night I was awoken before 6am by the road sweepers and gradually building traffic noise." (97590762)

    Location

    Traffic noise, dirty and cramped bathroom, hard bed

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful:

  • 9/10 Rosalyn m (Group of work colleagues) 

    from Mariginiup , AU on  August 10, 2008

    to far from main centre

  • 7/10 Anonymous (Young couple) 

    on  August 6, 2008

    "Generally nice, neat and clean. Coffee and tea facilities in the room (no fridge/mini-bar). The street was a bit noisy but to be expected for the good, central location. The room was decorated nicely, but ours was very small (ie. the bathroom door could only open halfway before it hit the bed) - i'm sure it must have been the smallest room in the hotel." (107202115)

    Good location. Very easy access to airport. Good value relative to other options.

    Room was a bit too small and the shower was not the best. It would have been nice to have a sheet/light blanket as the duvet was a bit too much for the summer nights.

  • 5/10 Anonymous (Group of work colleagues) 

    on  August 2, 2008

    "It served its purpose, it was cheap enough and reasonably central." (97448664)

    Ease of booking and general communication.

    Poorly maintained and decorated.

  • 3/10 Erika (Group of work colleagues) 

    from Chipping sodbury , GB on  June 11, 2008

    Bed was comfortable and room was nicely appointed. Location was good.

    Most imprtantly, the rudeness and un-responsoviness of staff - to us and to other guests at the hotel. Mischarged my credit card for more than the advertised price, did not look up and greet ANYONE who came into or was leaving the hotel that we saw, and when we had the problem with the credit card, they were most unapologetic and unhlepful. I would never stay at this hotel again.

  • 3/10 Anonymous (Group of work colleagues) 

    on  October 31, 2007

    "Instructions on how to find the hotel would have been extremely useful. A map showing the local area does not really suffice considering the extent of the one way systems in the area. The tv had only 3 channels available, only one of which was free from interference. Having attended a course all day and coming back to hotel tired, relaxing in the evening is very important. When tea and coffee are made available in the rooms, one would expect that milk of some description would also be available without having to ask for it." (97282136)

    Convenient to where we were attending courses.

    Lack of unsafe parking, only 3 television channels available.

  • 9/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  October 21, 2007

    It was central and clean

  • 6/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  October 14, 2006

    "Would like to have known that a room at the front of the hotel does not have double glazed windows. Otherwise an excellent location, close to shops and theatres/concert hall, with comfortable bed and let down by the lack of double glazing. Very reasonably priced for such a central location. Would recommend but caution against the noise which did not let up during the night. Have booked many hotels online. Maybe missed a trick here and did not ask for a room at the back of the hotel. Looks like upgrading is in progress, so maybe double glazing will be carried out." (3305455722)

    Very convenient central location, close to theatre/concert hall. Also close to bus stops, etc. Good comfortable bed, well decorated room, good carpet and bed linen.

    Very noisy at night (traffic). Gap under door so smoke from nearby smokers penetrated.

  • 6/10 David (Family with older children) 

    from Watford , United Kingdom;GB on  June 21, 2006

    it was close to the center of the city. the catered breakfeast was late closing. that the two rooms booked were close to each other. there was someone on the door 24hours to let us in.

    the window in our bedroom didnt not open. the lock on the door was a bit stiff and if not locked when in the room other people could entre the room while other rooms the doors could not be opened from the outside without a key.

  • 8/10 Anonymous (Group of work colleagues) 

    on  March 15, 2006

    "ok but i wasn't over the moon with the hotel." (3304205670)

    it was clean and the staff were very helpfull.

    english speaking staff.

  • 5/10 Denise (Group of adult friends) 

    from Bristol , United Kingdom;GB on  March 9, 2006

    "The staircase and corridors were tired looking but the rooms were comfortable. The TV had no remote control and was only showing Sky TV. Breakfast was very poor - the breakfast room was very basic, the continental selection was minimal, we had to ask for milk, spoons, fruit, cereal and bread. Unfortunately, the cereal had run out, the fresh fruit had run out and we had to use a glass for milk for our tea and a dessert spoon for stirring it! Full Irish breakfast consisted of 1 small sausage, 1 slice of bacon, 1 egg, half a raw tomato and 1 cold hash brown - very average." (3304148448)

    Reception staff were very friendly. The bedroom was clean and warm.

    Decor, breakfast facilities

  • 4/10 Anonymous (Young couple) 

    on  October 11, 2005

    The breakfast was good.

    Realistic pictures of rooms

  • 6/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  October 10, 2005

    "This is a well situated hotel close to the centre of Dublin with friendly staff. Our room was extremely small with lots of noise from the street, but the bathroom was nicely refurbished. All in all I would have expected a bit more for what we paid." (2697304)

    The central location and the friendly staff

    Double glazing in windows to keep traffic noise out. The size of our room was extremely small

  • 6/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  September 30, 2005

    "I booked the hotel because of the advertised car park which on arrival was unavailable but later on a space was found in an area which I would not consider a car park but at least the car was off the road. Having to feed the parking meters at 7am would have been unacceptable. Staff were accomodating though.Location was good apart from that and rooms were clean if not a bit basic." (2758364)

    Reception area and dining room

  • 5/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  April 30, 2005

    "As other reviewers have said, Shabby. The staff were pleasant, however." (1967114)

    Intrusive street noise from partying until 4 am

  • 8/10 Katherine (Group of work colleagues) 

    from Wirral , United Kingdom on  April 26, 2005

    "The staff were very freindly and helpful. Although the accomodation was simple it was clean and tidy and central." (1817883)

    accomodation was simple but clean and close to amenities

    none

  • 5/10 Anonymous (Family with young children) 

    on  March 7, 2005

    "internet showed a nice big room. would have liked this information to be correct as this was not the case." (1930810)

    rooms too small, no hot water,

  • 5/10 Anonymous (Mature couple) 

    on  January 8, 2005

    "The accommodation is in dire need of an upgrade and refurbishment. For example, the building needs to be internally redecorated throughout and the bed was old and uncomfortable resulting in a poor night's sleep. The breakfast was a poor example of an Irish cooked breakfast." (1442078)

    location clean warm

    Shoddy internal decorative appearance Old uncomfortable beds

  • 5/10 Tinuola (Group of adult friends) 

    from Richmond , United Kingdom on  October 14, 2004

    Close to town centre

    Poor breakfast - choice and quality

  • 7/10 Paolo (Young couple) 

    from Cologno monzese , Italy;IT on  November 7, 2006

    Camera accogliente, la colazione irlandese è un'esperienza interessante anche se per lo stomaco italiano è un po' impegnativa alle 9 di mattina :) Di sicuro pollice in alto per il complesso, il personale gentilissimo anche per noi che parlavamo sì ma si vedeva non eravamo madrelingua...

  • 7/10 Juan salvador (Young couple) 

    from Pinoso , Spain;ES on  December 21, 2005

    "Bien." (3304037419)

    Bien situado y comunicado con aeropuerto.

    Limpieza.

  • 9/10 Massimiliano (Young couple) 

    from Sasso marconi , Italy;IT on  July 1, 2005

    "tutto ok" (2445420)

    buona posizione, belle camere

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