I stayed in Travelodge for 3 nights in January. I booked a single room online for a rate of 47 Euros per night which was much cheaper than other hotels in Dublin. What I liked the most about the hotel is the friendliness and the helpfulness of its staff. I had a hard time paying when I reached my hotel because my debit card was not working and Michelle was of great help. It happened that my room had a garden view; I’d say it’s a pretty quiet room. The tiny problem I faced was the bed which was a little uncomfortable but my sleep was not affected in any way. I thought that booking a hotel far from city centre would be a hassle, but I did not find this as a problem since Rathmines is a really lively road and the bus stop is across the street from the hotel. I would definitely go back to this hotel if I had the chance to.

This is a perfectly standard Travelodge, simple, a new looking room, has car parking at the back, and all the staff created a good impression - brisk checkin, breakfast served with a smile.
The rooms have electric heaters but no thermostat so when I turned up the heat to warm up the room, I was woken at 4am by the excessive heat, even with the minimal thin duvet. And the traffic noise from outside. Yes, I should have thought of asking for a quiet room but as there were so few staying why put us in a bad room? (For me anyway, my wife slept with no problems). At 5am I was conscious of the humming throbbing noise from next door, probably their bathroom fan. So this did not meet for me the essential Travelodge experience of a good night's sleep at a cheap price with no frills. You can avoid the problem by asking for a room at the back, not turning the heat up full, and remembering to turn on the towel rail so you don't have cold towels in the morning.
I booked a double room only two days ahead so I only got the Flexi rate of 47.50 euro rather than the attractive offers you see in hotel "from 19 euro". Plus parking for 6 euro and a decent continental breakfast for 7 euro each. I was in a hurry and would now rather pay the 2.50 extra and get Bewley's in Ballsbridge at the 50 euro rate - better beds, rooms, and breakfast choices.

I read a number of reviews on this site before booking. I had read the comments from the hotel regarding renovations and I most certainly did not have a renovated room.
The matress was very lumpy, I could feel the springs.
The white grout between the tiles was black in the bathroom and some of the tiles had come loose. The sealant around the bath had also gone black in places.
I arrived in the city early so I dropped in my bags at around 1130 and the lady on the desk was very friendly and helpful. I advised her that I would be checking in quite late as I had a number of things to do in the city.
When I did check in after 2200 the staff were very unfriendly and quite abrupt. They certainly did not make me feel welcome.
On the plus side, the location of the hotel is very good. If you don't fancy walking into the city centre, this is a bus stop right outside with a very regular bus service. Taxis arent too dear either. Also I had read about the noise of bells and I did not find that to be intrusive at all.

This is one of the friendliest hotels we ever stayed in. So clean, rooms are spotless and bathrooms - ensuite. Quiet. Close to everything, restaurants, bars, city center, public transport. The staff are so accommodating, friendly and know everything about the area and the city - at any time of the day or night.