Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

Mid-range · Docklands

A four-star hotel in the south Docklands just off Sir John Rogerson’s Quay. Across the Samuel Beckett Bridge from the Convention Centre.

It overlooks the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, a few minutes from the Convention Centre. Its Club Vitae leisure centre has a 22-metre heated indoor pool, one of the biggest in the city, plus a separate children's pool.

At a glance

TypeMid-range
Rating4-star
Rooms304
AreaDocklands
AddressCardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2
Getting thereDART Grand Canal Dock or Pearse, about 10 minutes on foot
Check-inFrom 15:00
Check-outBy 11:00
Good forBusiness, families, conference delegates
Handy forthe Convention Centre (CCD)
MapOpen in Google Maps

Facilities

  • Stir restaurant
  • Vertigo bar
  • 22-metre indoor pool
  • Kids pool
  • Gym, sauna and steam room
  • Room service

What's nearby

  • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre: 2 min walk
  • Convention Centre Dublin: 8 min walk
  • Trinity College: 8 min walk
  • 3Arena: 15 min walk

Walking times are approximate.

Worth knowing

The leisure centre makes it a good family option. It is 20 minutes on foot to Grafton Street and Temple Bar.

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  • Where: Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin 2
  • Getting there: Luas Mayor Square or DART Grand Canal Dock, about 10 minutes on foot
  • Good for: Theatre-goers, business, rooftop views
  • Has: Rooftop bar and terrace · The Marker Bar · Restaurant · Spa and sauna

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A riverside hotel on Custom House Quay, beside EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and a short walk from the Convention Centre. Sensible and central for both sides of the river.

  • Where: Custom House Quay, Dublin 1
  • Getting there: Luas Busáras or George's Dock, a few minutes on foot
  • Good for: Business, families, conference delegates
  • Has: Oly's Bar and Restaurant · 24-hour pantry · Fitness room · Room service

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The Gibson Hotel

A 252-room four-star hotel directly opposite the 3Arena, with the Luas stop at the door for the run into town. The obvious choice for a concert night.

  • Where: Point Square, North Dock, Dublin 1
  • Getting there: Luas The Point, right outside
  • Good for: Concert-goers, groups of friends
  • Has: Coda Eatery · Hemi Bar · Sauna, steam room and outdoor baths · 24-hour gym

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Details checked by Tourist Information Dublin. Prices and facilities change, so confirm with the hotel before booking.

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