InterContinental Dublin by IHG

The only regret is that we had such a short visit and couldn’t enjoy everything the hotel offers. We’ll have to come back. The Intercontinental in Dublin lived up to its five stars: the rooms were spotless and luxurious, the hotel was beautifully decorated, and the facilities were first class. Breakfast was like eating in a restaurant, and everyone was friendly and polite. Special thanks to Alan, who was extremely helpful and made sure we were well looked after.

The hotel had a calm, elegant feel and a real sense of luxury. My room was spacious, clean, tidy and beautifully kept. Everything was comfortable and well looked after, which made my four-night stay really relaxing. I had a lovely experience and would happily stay again.

The location is another perk: Grafton street and the shops are a 40-minute walk away, and Sandymount beach is just a hop and skip from the hotel. It’s worth seeing at low tide, and there are a few nearby trails to run on. The gym is amazing, with a Concept 2 rowing machine, three benches, free weights and kettlebells, yoga and ab mats, a universal machine, lat pull-down, three Technogym ellipticals, a Peloton bike, recumbent bike and a few treadmills. After a workout you can use the complimentary steam room, sauna and jacuzzi, or pay for deluxe spa services. There’s also an indoor pool. The rooms are deluxe, with spacious, spotless bathrooms and marble floors. There’s a coffee maker, teapot, hot chocolate and a variety of teas and coffee in the room. Service is outstanding, everyone is accommodating, and the bar and restaurant staff are friendly. The breakfast spread is excellent and worth every Euro. The Intercontinental Ballsbridge is five-star all the way. You can’t go wrong staying at such a top-notch establishment. I had to write a review after such great service.

Breakfast was elaborate and great, with good lattes and cappuccinos. The breakfast staff were wonderful too. We had a company gathering at the hotel for a week, and the reception team were warm and friendly. The rooms were spacious and fine overall, though mine was next to the lift and I could hear it all night. Lunch was disappointing for a city like Dublin, where vegetarian food is easy to find. It was all non-vegetarian with hardly any vegetarian choices. If we were lucky, we got a salad, otherwise mostly French fries.