Gardiner House is set in historic Georgian Dublin, just north of the city centre, in a stunning 200-year-old converted Victorian chapel. Discover a historic city centre location, lively social nights and plenty of cool areas to relax and explore. Plenty restaurants around (including some partners where you can enjoy some meal deals) and located just 15 min walking from City Centre. There's also a 24h bus just around the corner going to the Airport.
Individual lockers are available (bring a small padlock, or buy one at reception). Earplugs, towels, toiletries, and adaptors are also sold at reception. Laundry facilities are available for an extra fee. Enjoy the backyard with seating, a ping-pong table, BBQ facility, bike racks, and pre-booked car parking. Common areas include a dining room and lounge, where you can meet travellers, play snooker, foosball, and board games, or relax with music and drinks. Free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Fresh bed linen, power outlets, and reading lights for each bed. Hairdryers, irons, and board games can be borrowed at reception. Spacious rooms are cleaned daily, with multiple bathrooms on each floor.
Guests will receive a key-card to access the building (show to the receptionist at entrance) and must to return it upon check-out. Guests must present a valid Passport (Non-EU citizens) or ID/Driver's Licence (EU citizens) upon check-in. Guests between 8 and 17 years old are allowed only when accompanied by an adult parent/guardian and, by Irish Law, can't stay in shared dorms. Minors than 8 years old are not accept at all. Enjoy 24h reception, no curfew, free breakfast, a cosy TV room, a fully equipped shared kitchen and a 24h coffee station. Shower towel, toiletries, padlock, adaptor not included (available for purchase).
"1. **Location**
There's a place with a similar name around here, so if you just put in the name and follow the map, you might end up at a different hotel. Make sure to input the exact address to find the accommodation.
2. **Luggage Storage Issue for Guests Staying in Different Rooms for Consecutive Nights**
I want to share an inconvenient experience I had staying two consecutive nights in different rooms.
I initially booked for one night, but my plans changed, and I wanted to extend my stay in the same place. However, I was told I had to book a different room.
After my first night, I was told I had to check out at 11 AM and then check into my new room at 3 PM. During that interim, if I wanted to store my luggage, I'd have to pay 8 euros per locker. Since I needed three lockers, and to avoid the locker fees, I was told I wouldn't have to pay if I stayed on the premises. So, I spent that time doing laundry. It's a huge regret that I was tied to the accommodation from 11 AM to 3 PM and missed out on exploring the many museums in Dublin before I left.
I don't think I was the only guest who booked one night and then had to book a different room for the next. The luggage storage issue for consecutive night guests seems to need improvement. Perhaps gaining a reputation for better guest care is more beneficial than trying to earn money from luggage storage. The reception desk staff, perhaps due to the size of the accommodation, only cited rules and didn't seem willing to help.
3. **Minor Inconveniences**
Given the name 'Chapel Experience Room,' I assumed, like most accommodations without elevators, that it wouldn't be on the second or third floor when I booked. But alas! I had to navigate a maze of complex stairs, going up and down, to find my room.
4. **Good Points**
It was great that breakfast was included. The staff preparing breakfast were kind and very diligent, which I appreciated. Although the menu only consisted of bread, cereal, and fruit, it was plentiful, which was nice. Even though it was instant coffee, it was great to be able to have coffee anytime, and milk was also available in the fridge. Having a kitchen area where you can prepare your own food anytime is also a big plus.
5. The restrooms and showers were very clean and well-maintained.
6. Even though there were over 20 beds in one room, perhaps because everyone was considerate of each other, I was able to stay without being disturbed."