About this property

The Grand Canal Hotel is a four-star hotel located in Dublin, opposite Grand Canal Dart Station and a 15-minute walk from the city centre. The Grafton Street shopping district, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Aviva Stadium, Trinity College, Irish Financial Services Centre, as well as the RDS, Convention Centre Dublin and the 3Arena are all within easy reach of this charming, family-run property. Modern rooms at the contemporary style Grand Canal feature free high-speed WiFi and interactive Smart TVs. Deluxe rooms are also available. Guests can enjoy a selection of traditionally bottled beers and craft beers as well as meals in The Waterbank Gastro Bar. Canal Express serves a selection of hot and cold beverages, smoothies, sandwiches and pastries, available to enjoy in the lobby or taken to go. The Grand Canal Hotel also has a fully equipped gym.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shevlin
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was fantastic staff really doing a great job and we're so nice and helpful, best buffet breakfast had in a hotel in along time problem eat too much .
  • Melinda
    Australia Australia
    Very comfortable hotel with spacious rooms and bathroom. Great value being a bit further from the centre of town but very close to buses and trains. Also some great restaurants very close.
  • Bridget
    Ireland Ireland
    Close proximity to the RDS. The room was lovely, room service was brilliant, and staff were friendly and very helpful.
  • Diarmuid
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent hotel - ideal for attending the RDS Food until 10.00 Breakfast from 7.00 Great staff
  • Noel
    Ireland Ireland
    Very comfortable clean and friendly service. Breakfast was excellent and great location.
  • Tate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Room was modern, spacious and well set out. There was a good selection of great food for breakfast and the restaurant food and staff were both fantastic.
  • Leandra
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Amazing breakfast, good location, very freindly staff
  • Boris
    Croatia Croatia
    Excellent breakfast, friendly staff. Mattress was excellent as well as complimentary tea and coffee in the room. City is easily reachable by bus or a 15-minute walk
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location with parking. Well maintained rooms with a coffee machine that worked for once.So many don’t. Genuinely friendly staff. Very comfortable beds. Good quality food for breakfast and in bar/restaurant.
  • Aisling
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was fantastic. Very fresh. Lovely coffee and staff were so helpful. Very comfortable room and beds. Staff were really friendly across the hotel.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Epic Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern

House rules

Grand Canal Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$235. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different payment and cancellation policies will apply.

Please note that when booking a non-refundable rate, the hotel will provide guests with a link to authorise advance payment. This is only if payment has not already been made on Booking.com.

As per hotel terms when reserving rooms via booking.com, when booking 5 rooms or more, a different group payment and cancellation policy apply.

Please note the hotel requires a 20% non refundable deposit upon reservation in order to confirm the rooms and full payment is required 1 week prior to group arrival.

Payment can be made via a secure payment link. Once payment has been made via prommt you will receive a receipt of payment.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.