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3.0 of 5
Herbert Rd, Landsdowne Rd, Dublin 4, Ireland (Formerly Mount Herbert Hotel)
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Sandymount Hotel
Ranked #40 of 178 hotels in Dublin
4.0 of 5 stars 278 Reviews
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  • Aviva stadium(39)
  • Dart station(22)
  • Very good(18)
  • Mount Herbert(13)
  • Great location(12)
  • Friendly and helpful(7)
  • FREE parking(5)
  • Buffet breakfast(5)
  • Reception staff(4)
  • Evening meals(3)
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“The extra mile!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 via mobile

Loved the Sandymount. Very warm welcome, We arrived early following an early flight. No problem though, reception staff checked if room was ready while we enjoyed a fab coffee in the comfy bar. v friendly helpful staff. We booked via Living Social voucher, and had box of chocs in room and voucher for bottle wine. Lovely breakfast too with friendly efficient staff, Can't fault Sandymount and it's right next to Aviva stadium if that's what you fancy. dart station just round corner to take you to city centre. Don't use bus to get here. We got lost! We felt that everyone went the extra mile to make our stay a good one

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Location, Service, Food; Rooms vary Old v New, water problem”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

I stayed here - on 2 nights - 22nd and 24th of January.
The first night - I had a nice modern feel room - with large screen tv - and room to do some work. Great value and lovely room.

the second night - 24th Jan - I had a different room in a different part of the hotel - smaller room - with small 10-in TV. Sufficient - but not the comfort feel as the first room.
Uunforthunately there was also a problem with water on the 2nd morning. There was no cold water int he room - so could not have a shower - unless wished to be scalded and no water for the toilet - was not good. hey did offer a new room to shower - to pack up my things - before being showered - and move to a different room - not next door - but down a floor and in a different part of the building - just too much inconvenience - when I had planned to stay in the room for an hr or 2 in the morning to do some work. - before checking out.
But without toilet, washing facilities - I just checked out early and left. They did apologise again and offered an upgrade the next time I stay - but the impact had been made to my morning at that stage. Be aware also that at 12 o clock at night - they do not serve drinks. Once the bar is closed - at public normal hours, then that's it - there is no drink available - even if you wish to drink it in your room. Something I found out to my dissappointment on the 2nd night.
The 2nd evening I did eat in the Bar - and the food was great and good value. Breakfast int he morings wre v good as well.

If I had only stayed the first night - 22nd Jan, I'd have had no hesitation awarding 5/5 marks. The 2nd night stay - due not just to the reduced size room and small tv and older feel room- but the no water problem is something I presume was a once off and has been addressed by now - but that's too late for me. 2nd night would get 2 or 3 out of 5.
Staff were pleasant and helpful as muich as they could be, and the bar staff were efficient and prompt with service.
The Price and value of the rooms was excellent as was the location - for me.
For a Man on my own, having showered the night before - a stay like that with no wather on the morining is just about ok. If I was with my wife and children, then the no-water would have been a bigger problem.
Hotel had free wi-fi in the rooms which was great and a +, as well as Free Car-parking, a rare find in Dublin Hotels in a location like this.

The location is excellent - for RDS, Dart line to city centre or Aviva stadium.
Would I go back - if I knew the water problem was fixed - then yes.

Room Tip: wifi in rooms - useful for business traveller
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sandymount Hotel, Marketing at Sandymount Hotel, responded to this review
29 February 2012
Many thanks for taking the time to review Sandymount Hotel.

We are delighted that you enjoyed many aspects of your stay with us and were happy with the first room you stayed in.

We are very sorry to hear, however, that you were not as happy with the second room you stayed in and also that there were water issues during your stay. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused. The water issue has now been resolved and please also note that renovations to bedrooms that were in the last phase of our refurbishment are now underway.

Your feedback is much appreciated and has been brought to the attention of our Management Team.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Sandymount Hotel in the near future.

With kind regards,

Sandymount Hotel
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“Very Enjoyable Experience”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

The hotel is very convenient to the DART, to Sandymount Village and Ballsbridge. It is situated very close to the Aviva Stadium and is located in the "leafy surburbs" of Dublin. It's a really nice area and I felt safe enough to take a stroll on my own into Sandymount Village (approx. 10 min walk). I stayed in Room 108. The room was fine but was an "inter-connecting" room. Being on my own I felt a little apprehensive in case someone could open the "connecting" door into my room. Decor was nice and everything was spotless. When I came back to my room later that night, I could hear people in the adjoining room talking. In fairness they were speaking in hushed tones and as soon as they heard my light switches go off, they also "bedded down" for the night. I will request a non-connecting room next time. My sleep wasn't disturbed and the room was very comfortable. The shower head could do with being updated. Having said that, my shower was perfectly acceptable. Breakfast was a buffet style and you could eat as much as you wanted. The food in the serveries was a tad cold ... I opted for a small Irish breakfast. While I was helping myself, I was asked if I wanted tea or coffee and this was duly delivered to my table without any delay. Food was absolutely fine, no quibbles with it at all. I have to comment on the staff. They are extremely friendly and helpful, polite and courteous. If they can help you with something, then they will make it so. I met with some friends in the bar of the hotel and the bar staff were extremely efficient and friendly. I will be back to this hotel but I will ring and book my room as you don't get a choice on the booking websites. There is also ample parking in the hotel and I had to nip off to town the following day and the receptionist allowed me to leave my car in the car park until I returned a few hours later. What a lovely touch and so unexpected. Plus it meant I didn't have to face city centre traffic and was able to skirt the city on my way home. All in all, a very enjoyable experience. I will return.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sandymount Hotel, Marketing at Sandymount Hotel, responded to this review
28 February 2012
Many thanks for taking the time to review Sandymount Hotel.

We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and found our location pleasant.

Thank you also for your feedback on staying in an interconnecting room, our breakfast, and the shower head in the bathroom, which has been brought to the attention of our Management Team. Please do note that the door between interconnecting rooms would be locked, but we would be very happy to accommodate you in future stays in a non-connecting room at your request.

Once again, we are very happy that you had an enjoyable stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

With kind regards,

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Downpatrick, United Kingdom
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“Great Value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

My wife and I stayed early January on a B&B plus evening meal. Really good room with wifi . Meal was excellent. Hotel is next to Dart Train for easy access to Central Dublin. Staff excellent and Breakfast great again served by friendly, helpful staff.

Room Tip: Room at front very quiet
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“GREAT PLACE to stay close to Dublin City Centre”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Convenient to the City Centre via the "Dart" metro system (10 mins into town) and close the the lovely Sandymount Village and Dublin's sea-front & beach.

........and with Free Parking (saving you up to €20 Euro a day !!!).

We went to a concert in the O2 (SO SIMPLE via the Dart to Connolly and Luas direct to the concert door).

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Herbert Rd, Landsdowne Rd, Dublin 4, Ireland (Formerly Mount Herbert Hotel)
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