Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
A centrally located Dublin hotel known for modern bathrooms with separate rain showers and a lavish breakfast buffet.
The verdict
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The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel provides a convenient base in the heart of Dublin with key city attractions within easy walking distance. Guests frequently praise the lavish breakfast buffet with its omelet station as well as the modern bathrooms with walk-in rain showers and soaking tubs. However, soundproofing issues through connecting doors allow noise from next door to carry, and ground floor rooms look directly onto a car park. 971412
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What travelers noticed
- Bathrooms impress guests with their modern design, featuring separate soaking tubs, walk-in rain showers, and excellent water pressure. 9147
- The breakfast buffet earns high praise for its large spread, which includes an omelet bar, English breakfast staples, salmon, and fresh pastries. 7
- The central location allows visitors to reach main Dublin attractions, bars, and restaurants within an easy walking distance. 7149
- Front desk and lobby staff consistently receive positive feedback for friendly and accommodating service. 11
The catch
- While some guests report a good night of sleep with warm duvets, others felt the sheets needed a higher thread count or noted beds made of two twin mattresses pushed together. 8147
- Some visitors like the large TVs equipped with HDMI inputs for laptops, whereas others describe the TV channel selection as ridiculous. 78
Who it's for
- — Sightseers wanting easy walking access to Dublin attractions
- — Guests who value large breakfast buffets with omelet stations
- — Travelers looking for modern bathrooms with separate soaking tubs
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to noise through connecting doors
- — Travelers hoping for scenic views from ground floor rooms
Seen on camera
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“While I wait for the tea to cool, let's have a look out the window. There's not really much of a view, but I thought I'd…”
youtube.com4:43“The room feels like a decent size. Pretty much what I was expecting.”
youtube.com1:58“The bathroom looks very clean and modern looking.”
youtube.com5:47“The bathroom is modern in comparison to the ones in the standard room.”
youtube.com3:12“Check-in was straightforward as I had already paid for my room in advance.”
youtube.com1:29“Next to the bench, we have a good size desk with a chair.”
youtube.com2:24“Above the desk, we have a nice big TV.”
youtube.com2:33“Across from the desk, we have a decent size bed. I think it's a kingsiz bed from memory.”
youtube.com2:45“My room was located on the ground floor. This meant that I got a lovely view of the car park.”
youtube.com3:03“Let me know in the comments below. It's good to see that there's plenty of plug sockets for charging up your devices.”
youtube.com4:05“The built-in wardrobe is really unusual looking. At least it provides plenty of storage.”
youtube.com4:27“I paid about £120 for the night, and I'm really pleased with the room. There was an espresso coffee machine, I'm glad to…”
youtube.com1:33“Otherwise, you can store your towel on the outside of the shower. There's a nice little cubby hole for storing your, yea…”
youtube.com3:46“I do like the color scheme of the bathroom. It feels very modern and neutral.”
youtube.com6:50“I paid $111 for my one night stay at this hotel, which is roughly €127. Breakfast was included in the room rate. I think…”
youtube.com9:24“Located about 5 to 10 minutes walk from the airport, this is a really convenient stay for an overnight flight.”
youtube.com0:34“The bed looks really comfortable, and it is until you come to sleep in it. They could probably do with a higher thread c…”
youtube.com2:13“I love that they have an HDMI input, so you can plug in your phone or your laptop for work or leisure, and the TV was a…”
youtube.com2:33“Should also note that the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to the airport every 15 minutes. But if you don't want to…”
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Paying $8 more direct is likely worthwhile if you value Radisson Rewards points, status credit, or on-property benefits.
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How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
95Location
93Room
92- “In the corner of the room, there was a chair and large ottoman. We received a welcome gift 2 out of 3 days. The fresh fruit and snacks were delicious.” 14
- “I paid about £120 for the night, and I'm really pleased with the room. There was an espresso coffee machine, I'm glad to say with recyclable cartridges, tea, sugar, milk, and two bottles of water.” 81:33
Service
91Bed & Sleep
92Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-03
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores 2 points above the mid-range median of 88, across 339 hotels in the same bracket. In Dublin it sits 2 points below the local median of 92.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 89
Based on 339 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 50 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Dublin. Since all main attractions are within easy walking distance, it's the ideal hotel for exploring Dublin.” 7
- “Sorry, Radisson Blu Royal Dublin Hotel on Golden Lane. Share Remarkable_Ad_6240 • 1y ago Just stayed here two weeks ago. Location is great and we were happy with the hotel.” 6
- “Ended up getting rooms at the Radisson Blu Royal. I'd have preferred something with a little more Irish character (this hotel looks like a boilerplate from any tech hub city), but the location is fantastic and the goal isn't to spend our days in the hotel anyway :)” 10
- “I stayed 4 nights at The Grafton Hotel and would not stay there again. What I liked about it: convenient location and my room was quiet.” 6
- “My wife and I are planing a stay at The Shelbourne. Seems nice enough and is close to where you want to be.” 10
- “The immediate block is fairly quiet, yet there are restaurants, pubs, local stores, and major sights all in easy walking distance.” 9
- “Should also note that the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to the airport every 15 minutes. But if you don't want to wait for it, it's only a 5-minute walk.” On camera84:52
- “Staff and location here were wonderful!” 3
- “Located about 5 to 10 minutes walk from the airport, this is a really convenient stay for an overnight flight.” On camera80:34
- “The hotel is not in a very "touristy" area, but there are several very good restaurants and bars within a 5 minute walk.” 14
- “pacman114 • 4y ago There is a hotel called the Wrens nest. There is a hotel called the Wrens nest. Only about six months old. Cozy rooms, reasonable price, and great location.” 10
- “The hotel serves an extensive and well-liked breakfast buffet and offers grab-and-go breakfasts, though these usually cost an extra fee.” 9
- “I paid $111 for my one night stay at this hotel, which is roughly €127. Breakfast was included in the room rate. I think this is a fair price.” On camera129:24
- “The breakfast especially, was a great value for money.” 7
- “Amenities include flat-screen TVs, laptop safes, free Wi-Fi, This Works toiletries, coffee/tea facilities, and mini-fridges -- though they lack any minibar snacks.” 9
- “While I wait for the tea to cool, let's have a look out the window. There's not really much of a view, but I thought I'd look anyway.” On camera84:43
- “What was more annoying is that our room had a connecting door and you could clearly hear what was going on next door. We also had some trouble setting the room temperature: when the A/C was on, it was too cold but when you turned it off it got pretty hot.” 7
- “Across from the desk, we have a decent size bed. I think it's a kingsiz bed from memory.” On camera122:45
- “The room itself was spacious but pretty standard.” 7
- “The room feels like a decent size. Pretty much what I was expecting.” On camera121:58
- “I paid about £120 for the night, and I'm really pleased with the room. There was an espresso coffee machine, I'm glad to say with recyclable cartridges, tea, sugar, milk, and two bottles of water.” On camera81:33
- “In the corner of the room, there was a chair and large ottoman. We received a welcome gift 2 out of 3 days. The fresh fruit and snacks were delicious.” 14
- “The guest rooms maintain the lobby's modern feel with sleek gray decor and amenities like coffee and tea makers, free Wi-Fi access, safes and televisions.” 11
- “Above the desk, we have a nice big TV.” On camera122:33
- “The minibar was empty and no water was supplied.” 7
- “Next to the bench, we have a good size desk with a chair.” On camera122:24
- “My room was located on the ground floor. This meant that I got a lovely view of the car park.” On camera123:03
- “The classy V'NV restaurant is open for dinner daily, serving French and Irish dishes and featuring a nice wine menu.” 9
- “The best part of the hotel was the breakfast. The dining area was very large and had 3 huge tables full of various breakfast foods, 2 large toasters, and an omelet bar. We ate breakfast all 3 days and really enjoyed the food.” 14
- “We were right! There was everything one can wish for: English breakfast, salmon and ham, fruits, delicious bread and pastries.” 7
- “The Radisson's contemporary rooms -- in a neutral color palette of coffee and beige accented by a few bright pops in pink or green -- are unsurprising and lack dramatic flourishes, but they're tasteful and elegant all the same. They're also spacious.” 9
- “Staff and location here were wonderful!” 3
- “Since all main attractions are within easy walking distance, it's the ideal hotel for exploring Dublin. Also, the check-in at the hotel was quick and friendly. The receptionist gave us a map and showed us Dublins main sights and recommended some restaurants and bars.” 7
- “Check-in was straightforward as I had already paid for my room in advance.” On camera121:29
- “Otherwise, you can store your towel on the outside of the shower. There's a nice little cubby hole for storing your, yeah, body wash and so on. Easy to use shower control and the rest doesn't really need explaining.” On camera83:46
- “In the lobby, guests are greeted by modern furniture, bright lights and friendly staff members, whom previous guests praise for being helpful and accommodating.” 11
- “Staff was excellent and we enjoyed our stay. Our favorite hotel in Dublin, we can recommend it.” 3
- “The bathroom looks very clean and modern looking.” On camera125:47
- “The bathroom is modern in comparison to the ones in the standard room.” On camera83:12
- “The bathroom looks very clean and modern looking. We have a large mirror above the sink which is very convenient.” 12
- “The bathroom had a bath tub and a shower. The shower was excellent with a handheld shower head. The water pressure and temperature were great.” 14
- “If you have enough rooms available why would you give an accessible room to guests that don't need it? We were much happier with the second room where we had a tub and a separate rain shower.” 7
- “I do like the color scheme of the bathroom. It feels very modern and neutral.” On camera126:50
- “The guest rooms maintain the lobby's modern feel with sleek gray decor and amenities like coffee and tea makers, free Wi-Fi access, safes and televisions. However, previous guests warn that you can sometimes hear construction and street noise from the accommodations.” 11
- “I stayed 4 nights at The Grafton Hotel and would not stay there again. What I liked about it: convenient location and my room was quiet.” 6
- “What was more annoying is that our room had a connecting door and you could clearly hear what was going on next door.” 7
- “The bed and duvet were nice though! We had a good night sleep.” 7
- “The bed looks really comfortable, and it is until you come to sleep in it. They could probably do with a higher thread count.” On camera82:13
- “The bed was made of 2 twin beds pushed together. Each side of the bed had their own comforter which was very warm.” 14
- “Great view from the riverfront Radisson.” 10
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 9 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 6Help Choosing best Hotel in Dublin : r/irishtourismreddit.comForum thread2025-05-26Recent3 quotes used
“Sorry, Radisson Blu Royal Dublin Hotel on Golden Lane. Share Remarkable_Ad_6240 • 1y ago Just stayed here two weeks ago. Location is great and we were happy with the hotel.”
Read originalreddit.com - 9Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-11Ageing8 quotes used
“Amenities include flat-screen TVs, laptop safes, free Wi-Fi, This Works toiletries, coffee/tea facilities, and mini-fridges -- though they lack any minibar snacks.”
Read originaloyster.com - 5Hotel review: Is this city centre hotel spa the best in Dublin?irishexaminer.comReview site2024-07-21AgeingRead originalirishexaminer.com
- 10Walkable Posh Hotel in Dublin? : r/irishtourismreddit.comForum thread2022-04-16Ageing7 quotes used
“pacman114 • 4y ago There is a hotel called the Wrens nest. There is a hotel called the Wrens nest. Only about six months old. Cozy rooms, reasonable price, and great location.”
Read originalreddit.com - 7Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin Review | - Letzflyawayletzflyaway.comReview site2016-07-14Ageing11 quotes used
“The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Dublin. Since all main attractions are within easy walking distance, it's the ideal hotel for exploring Dublin.”
Read originalletzflyaway.com - 14Hotel Review: Radisson Blu Royal Dublin (Free Breakfast ...travelwithgrant.boardingarea.comReview site2016-02-03Ageing6 quotes used
“Instead, we ended up booking at the Radisson Blu St. Helen's Hotel Dublin south of the city. It is definitely out of the way, but the grounds and facilities are absolutely stunning.”
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