수영장 시설을 갖춘 아일랜드 더블린 호텔

I decided to ditch staying in the city centre based on my below par experiences there on my last trip. When looking on Trip.com, Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Dalkey was the same price as several dorm rooms in the city centre when I looked. Getting there from Dublin Airport was relatively straightforward. I took and Aircoach from the airport to Dalkey/Ulverton Road and then walked for about 15 minutes. Up to the hotel entrance. The hotel is fairly old fashioned but personally I found it very charming. The staff were well-trained in the art of hospitality, the rooms were clean, locals were in and out of the bar, restaurant and leisure centre. Furthermore, the room was spacious with tea and coffee making facilities. The tv had a nice range of channels and the bathroom had a working shower and an abundance of towels. One thing missing was a toothbrush, toothpaste and shaving kit. I was told that you can get slippers on request as well. Get the breakfast. It’s €16 and it’s a buffet style with a delicious selection of hot and cold food. There’s rashers, sausages, hash browns, pancakes, the works. I wish I could’ve eaten more! I loved that they had a wide range of ages working there as well. One of the staff tripped when she went to ask if everything was ok and she said ‘I’m fine, I’m falling for you!’ It was then that I knew that I was home. The leisure centre is one of the best I’ve come across in a while. I’ve stayed in so many places where it’s literally an empty room with a few bits of old equipment but they had loads of weights, treadmills, bikes, etc. They do classes and physiotherapy as well. The pool and jacuzzi were also excellent. Plenty of ages in both as well but it wasnt overcrowded so you’ll get a few lengths in if you want. Lastly, make sure to go for a walk about Dalkey and the surrounding areas. I spent the morning walking down to the Vico Baths, the Forty Foot (both swimming locations) and passed through Dalkey Village. Plenty of people will be out with their family and friends whether it be for a walk, bike ride, swim or a coffee and a chat. Ditch Dublin City and say yes to Dalkey!

The first room was leaking when rained. Changed to a different room which was quite noisy. But was given breakfast vouchers as compensation.  Staff friendly and helpful.

My husband and I had been planning this trip to Dublin for quite some time. And when we found this beautiful boutique hotel online, we were so excited. As soon as we arrived And checked in, there was a lot going on in the lobby area, so it was a little overwhelming. We saw a lady at the desk, but we weren’t sure that she actually worked there because she didn’t greet us. Didn’t even look our way. It seemed like she had a general disinterest or disdain for us being there. I asked, “Is this the front desk to the hotel?” To which she responded in a monotone voice, “Yes.” I was shocked that this was the first impression of the hotel that we were getting. What made it worse was that my husband was told that we needed to put a card on hold and he proceeded to tap his card thinking that it was like all the other places we had been to in Ireland. But it didn’t work. Several times he tapped it and it showed nothing. He asked the lady, “does your tap work? Do you have tap?” To which she replied a curt, “no.” Mind you, she was standing there the entire time and could see the entire situation. This interaction was such a bummer, and this made our short trip to Dublin feel a little sour.  To be honest, not all of the stuff was like that morning. We woke up to get a coffee downstairs, and the gentleman that works at the coffee bar was very warm. A young Spanish speaking man. He was absolutely amazing; patient and willing to answer any questions About the items on the menu And the different pastries available.  Overall, the hotel was a mixed bag. It had a very chic vibe but outside of that lovely gentleman, their customer service can definitely improve!

정말 멋진 숙박이었습니다. 침대도 훌륭했고, 방은 티끌 하나 없이 깨끗했습니다. 육즙이 풍부한 생선에서 갓 잘라낸 베이컨 한 조각을 포함한 맛있는 아침 식사도 훌륭했습니다. 수영장은 이용하지 못했지만 잠깐 들여다보고 정말 인상적이었습니다. 헬스장에는 생각할 수 있는 모든 운동 기구가 갖춰져 있었습니다. 꼭 다시 올 거예요.

The location was great for my purpose, I had some business to attend to in Fonthill and the hotel was a stone's throw away. Still needed to drive but it was a 5min drive. It is also walking distance from Liffey Valley shopping mall. Its a typical large mall with decent restaurants and a cinema. The hotel is connected to a fitness centre (like a health club) and it offers a gym and swimming pool. Entry is free for hotel guests. Go early, the pool gets crowded after 8.30am. There is ample parking and it's available at a concessionary rate. My only grouse was the lack of toiletries provided. Thankfully I had brought my own set. The toilet only has hand soap and shampoo (but the dispenser was almost empty). Other than that, the room was spacious, clean and the bed was quite comfortable. Worth staying at if you need to be in that area.

The room has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The hotel is great for many reasons. The proximity to the train station is a major plus as it is only a 25min train ride into Dublin City. The amenities and service of the hotel is also a plus, there is free luggage storage which is handy. The hotel also has a spa, sauna, steam room and pool for guests to use which makes the stay extra relaxing!

도시 외곽에 있는 멋진 호텔이지만 차로 단 20분 거리에 있습니다. 도시의 번잡함에서 벗어나 아일랜드의 외부 도달을 발견할 수 있을 만큼 주요 도로 네트워크와 충분히 가까운 놀랍고 평화로운 위치에 있습니다. 아침 식사는 훌륭했고 다양한 종류의 따뜻한 음식과 차가운 음식으로 너무 바쁘게 느껴지지 않았습니다. 우리는 매우 큰 킹 사이즈 침대와 멋진 폭포 샤워로 매우 편안한 스위트룸을 가지고 있었습니다. 매우 기억에 남고 즐거운 숙박.

Good location on the south side near St Steven’s green. Nice breakfast in top floor restaurant. Small room with view of a building site next door. We stayed in the town house because it’s supposed to be quieter, further away from the disco next to the main hotel. Funny damp smell in the bathroom as there is no outside window or fan. Overall quite average for the price. 

아일랜드 여행 내내 머물렀던 가장 편안한 호텔. 매우 넓고 밝으며 현대적입니다. 우리는 바다가 보이는 방을 가지고 있었고 조수가 왔다 갔다 하는 것을 보는 것을 정말로 즐겼습니다. 훌륭한 아침 식사, 멋진 펍, 바다가 내려다보이는 멋진 테라스. 우리는 모든 것을 좋아했습니다 :) 유일한 사소한 단점은 방이 너무 따뜻하다는 것입니다.

Walking distance to all the main attractions but far away from all the noise. Helpful staff, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast and excellent fitness centre. Would definitely stay again.