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I spent 1 night at O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel (4 stars hotel, according to TripAdvisor - 63 best in Dublin) and 1 night at Rathmines Travelodge. Quality/Price is much better at Travelodge. I am happy that I spent here the second night because I got the same but much cheaper. I had an ability to see not only the city center but a normal life as well.I am a young female, traveled alone and needed a safe, clean and cheap place. Travelodge Rathmines was better than I expected:1. GOOD TRANSPORT. It took only about 10 minutes to go there by bus from the city center (Trinity Coledge). The bus stop is just in front of the hotel. Just looked at Google Street View and I had no problems to recognize the right bus stop.2. SUPERB STAFF. Mariusz, who works at the hotel was very nice and helpful!3. ROOMS ARE GOOD. I got a big room with a view to the gaden. It was very quiet. I think that the rooms having windows to the street are not so quiet. It is not 5 star hotel but everything was clean, the bed and pillows were comfortable. I got towels and soap. For the hair dryer I had to ask at the reception. That was not a problem at all.If you need the 5 stars hotel with 100 channels on TV, nice restaurant and are willing to spend your stay laying in the bed or pool, choose a different hotel. But if you just need to sleep in a safe and clean place - this place is excellent.4.FOOD? I haven't ordered the breakfast but there are 2 shops just nex doors: Lidl and Aldo. Tesco is about 7 minutes from the hotel. So I had a great breakfast! There was a kettle in my room. 5. THE DISTRICT SEEMED TO BE SAFE. I walked a lone in the evening and it was safe. It was nice to see how normal Dubliners live, not only the city center with a lot of turists.I hope to come back to Ireland someday. I would definetly choose Rathmines Travelodge for my next visit!

Stayed in this travel lodge with friends for the st Patrick's weekend as all other hotels were booked and far more expensive than this one however we were still charged over the odds at around ¿¿120 quid per night! The hotels location is not bad and only a short bus ride into the centre or st Stephens green. The actual rooms were shocking! They are falling to bits literally. Our shower ran hot and cold constantly and at some points scolded! Our friends room toilet didn't flush and when asked to sort they simply just didn't so for the whole wkd they couldn't flush their loo! The beds were lumpy, old and extremely uncomfortable and therefore woke up each morning aching. The traffic is loud from the main busy road. The heating didn't come on or work in the mornings so the room was freezing at times! Dublin is amazing however when we return we will definitely not be staying at travelodge

I was staying in Dublin for a conference and due to budget restrictions needed somewhere cheap to stay.I compared a lot of places online but Travelodge was even cheaper than a private room in a hostel. The Rathmines location is close enough to the center of town so that wasn't an issue eather.The hotel is very basic, no bar, restaurant or anything else, however that is what you pay for. What is does offer though is a comfortable bed and a clean room shower and secure parking. WiFi was on offer but they use Bitbuzz which is both paid and a nightmare to use.

A somewhat late review as we stayed 2 nights in August 2011. Car parking in an adjacent building was fine once we got sorted. A bit of a route march to our room and we did wonder what it would be like - we were pleasantly suprised. Our room overlooked a wonderful garden (belonging to adjacent apartments). Room was comfortable and quite adequate given the reasonable tarrif. If youre looking for somewhere to sleep while you see the sights of Dublin this hotel is fine. Central location meant we could walk to the city centre in 15 - 20 minutes. Staff were helpful - re car parking, where to eat (a magnificent italian restaurant close by) and arranging a taxi to the ferry when we checked out.

For a 2 day stop, fine, clean, we'll positioned and friendly staff.... And for 70 euro! It does have a reek of smoke but it doesn't linger. The two pillows whew very flat but no hassle to get another one! Tv choice was good.