Gardiner Lodge

Gardiner Lodge is right in the heart of Dublin and has a rustic, authentic feel, though the neighborhood can feel a bit sketchy. Breakfast was good, but you have to choose a time in advance, which can make sightseeing tricky if you’re only in the city for a couple of days. The staff were friendly and helpful upon arrival. Parking is expensive and not very close, but otherwise everything you need is within walking distance or a short bus ride.

We came early and asked to leave our bags, this was a really abrupt conversation and I felt sort of as if we were an inconvenience. But check-in was great and informative. This lodge has the comfiest bed I have ever ever ever slept in!! We stayed in the family room ‘Harriet’s Room’, I sincerely recommend staying in this room. Gorgeously decorated, bathroom is a fire door so it can’t stay open which was a little annoying, the light in the hall in sensor operated so also quite annoying as it never stayed on - I don’t think I was missing the switch anywhere? Windows can only be open slightly and there was only 1 fan in the room, by fan I mean something you’d buy in Aldi - something I have bought, which is good for at home, but for a family room? Didn’t rotate enough to cool down the room, an air conditioning unit is a must here. Our room was on the ‘third floor’ - atleast 5 flights of stairs. Breakfast is either continental and/or Irish breakfast consisting of sausages, eggs scrambled fried and some other form, bacon, pudding, beans and toast. Breakfast room is on the lower (basement?) floor, but is really cutely laid out and breakfast staff were lovely. There’s place to store luggage on check-in and departure, check out was great and quick and the receptionist was lovely. There’s lots of information on Dublin around the reception if you’re into that. Dublin centre is very very close, cross the road and your walking straight towards the spire, I wouldn’t even suggest getting the luas. All in all it was pretty good, and the room was gorgeously decorated with a cute little vintage style to it but don’t expect an !!!!!! enthusiastic Irish vibe welcome.

Tucked away, cute cozy room, with all the amenities we wanted.