Over the years, Ariel House has become my 'Go To' Bed and Breakfast address in Dublin. In fact, if Ariel House is full, I would prefer to change my travel dates than to try to find alternative accommodation. I particularly like that it is situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood with a mix of gracious, tree-lined Georgian streets and pretty Victorian terraces. And only a short stroll from the Aviva Stadium and a DART stop and walking distance to the RDS and Dublin City Centre - if a walk appeals on a sunny day. Often being a solo female traveller, I feel very much at ease and safe when I venture out in the early evenings to dine in the nearby restaurants, or meet up with friends in a local pub. I really love the attention to detail and the quality of the interior decoration as well as the views over the garden to the back of the buildings. The dining area is very pleasant with some window tables enjoying views over the gardens and there is an abundance of choice of foods from both the buffet and the menu that offers different courses and vegetarian options. I have always found all the staff to be extremely attentive, welcoming, warm and friendly and they go out of their way to help out in any way they possibly can. Ariel House has become a home from home to me and over the years I have gotten to know some of the lovely staff.

The breakfast staff are extremely attentive and efficient. So I have discovered a technique to slow down the arrival of the different courses ... I gently explain that I have not yet made my 'Menu' choices while I enjoy the my tea and toast as well as some of the cold options from the generous buffet bar. Otherwise, there can sometimes be a bit of a backlog of courses waiting for me on the breakfast table ... :-)

I liked the style of the hotel and even more the atmosphere. The stuff was great. My boyfriend had birthday and they brought us a nice small cake and even a card! The manager of the hotel and one of the receptionist helped us to book activities and guided us every time we needed. Another cute thing was that at the entrance the hotel had from the lobby a room, like a living room, where there was always coffee, pie, lemonade. The hotel is located near the train station, but sometimes we even walked to the center of the city. However, there are enough pubs and restaurants nearby as well. The breakfast was also delicious. We stayed there almost a week and we hope we will stay there again! I definitely recommend this hotel! 😊

Very nice rooms, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.

There is no elevator and numerous stairs must be negotiated both outside and inside the hotel. Finally, the front desk staff apparently are not aware of several taxi services in Dublin that guarantee a child seat when requested. Although we asked for a taxi to be scheduled with a child seat for the three year old traveling with us, we were told by the hotel that they could request such but not guarantee it. This is not true and the taxi showed up without a child seat. Unfortunately we learned of the child-friendly taxi services after the fact. Hotel staff should have known.

- Great location - no need for a car as all transport is at your door and the walk to central Dublin is easy. - Fantastic property - lots of Irish period features. - Nice touch with the honesty bar and complimentary afternoon tea with cakes. - superb breakfasts. - Comfortable beds and good quality bedding. - Front desk staff are beyond helpful and friendly.

- Bathroom needs updating - old bath and shower with cracked fittings. - Noisy locks for rooms - key system that you have to keep turning. Especially noisy at night! - Need blinds on front facing rooms as it's a busy road and you feel a bit exposed once the blackout curtains are open. - Not sure how the housekeeping system works but we did have to request clean towels and cups etc during our stay - it was not cleaned during the 3 day stay. - Breakfast staff do need to brush up on their English. It was difficult sometimes to get a breakfast order across! Having said all of the above - when the staff were asked for help they were excellent but there were a few gaps in service.

This hotel was fabulous. The check-in clerk treated us so graciously and seeing my Mom walked with a stick changed our booking to a ground floor room and at the same time upgraded us. It was really hot and he very kindly organised us a fan. He couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. Breakfast was also great and again the staff were fabulous. The position of the hotel is ideal for quick access to the Aviva Stadium and was very convenient with parking in site. It is set in a lovely street and not at all noisy. I will definitely be back. I can't recommend it enough.

Everything was absolutely fabulous

The property was beautiful and bigger than I had imagined. The breakfast and hospitality was fantastic. The breakfast location, a sunroom, is stunning! They had a great selection of things off the menu like cheeses and pastries in addition to the menu to order from. There is also a lounge area where one can have coffee, tea and treats anytime throughout the day and play games or just chat.

We went during a hot time all around Europe and the rooms felt extremely stuffy and hot. A fan would have been nice. It also was a bit of a walk 30-40 mins to where everything is happening. I honestly didn’t mind but that may be important for some people to know. There also was parking on the premise but just know that this parking spots are tight and few

This was a lovely guest house in a good location close to public transport. The reception area was well decorated and fitting a historic period. We were lucky to be upgraded, not the typical Booking com room.

We arrived earlier and the initial receptionist was rude and hostile. Not at all helpful, particularly when asked for directions for food. However when we returned to check in we were grayed with a gentleman who went out of his way to help us. Parking was an issue with guest house staff parking in the car park making it difficult to get into the tight space. Would describe parking as extremely limited. The breakfast room was small and we were turned away until a table became available. Photos on the website did not reflect the decor of all rooms.

From the moment we arrived, we felt truly welcomed by Engin, who greeted us with such warmth and kindness. He even surprised us with a complimentary room upgrade, which made our stay extra special as we were celebrating a birthday. The room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and full of character - reflecting the hotel’s charming boutique and period style. Breakfast was delicious, and we really appreciated the thoughtful touches like complimentary water, coffee, and teas throughout our stay. The drawing room was a peaceful spot to unwind, and the location near Ballsbridge was ideal. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely love to return!

Possibly comfier pillows

The location is a big plus beside the Aviva Stadium and the rapid transport train station. However the staff are so friendly and helpful that they must be rated the biggest assets. The bedrooms of this old historic house (two houses. actually) feel luxurious and spacious. The beds are very comfortable. The breakfast selection is impressive. Onsite parking is free but some drivers require more than one space so you might occasionally have to use pay parking on the street if you arrive late.

Delighted to see that major refurbishment is close to completion. Hopefully the two electric showers that have defied previous efforts to entice them to spray water liberally will finally flow generously.

Drawing room, property itself, breakfast, coffee and tea available 24/7 (along with a delicious cake, mint aromatic water and lemonade) common areas cleaned nicely and properly, proximity to the DART station :)

The room could have been cleaned much better during our stay… :( The family room chosen was a bit cold, perhaps because of the windows in the bathroom that weren’t really shutting properly and there was no outlet in the bathroom for the hairdryer and no body cream (but these are just suggestions and not at all complaints, just want to clarify :) )