The Fleet

The location is great for exploring the city on foot with plenty of places to eat and drink nearby. The hotel has so much character. I loved the lobby area in particular. Also, after a day of running around Dublin, we decided to dine in the hotel restaurant on our second night and it was excellent! Loved having that option. The staff were all friendly and helpful.

Loved the comfortable lounge area with Christmas tree, comfy chairs, free soft drink, newspapers and mints available . Staff very helpful and lovely. Good choice of breakfast and well cooked. Perfect location in centre of Dublin but still quiet and refined. Comfortable bed and pillows, pencil and pad and water in room, very clean and smelt nice.

The location is a deal-breaker here! Right in the heart of the Temple bar district, so everything was close by. The lobby looks as posh as in the picture. This gives a nice vibe to the stay. The personel adds up to the vibe!Breakfasts were heavy, though a bit monotonous, as content does not vary much. The bathroom was freshly renovated, no mold at all!

This place is fabulous. Location and decor are second to none. Was nervous it might have been noisy being in Temple Bar but didn't hear anything! The rooms are stunning and the reception is just wow! Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking to stay in Dublin.

Dublin is a difficult place to maneuver in, transportation wise. We rented a car to travel outside of Dublin and found out quickly, driving inside the city was a bigger challenge than we expected. Steering is on the right side of the car and the traffic flows opposite, so you're driving on the left side of the road. The roads are small, with many one-way routes and odd turns, so if you miss your turn or destination, you have to circle back around and do it all over, hoping to get it right. Parking is a challenge as well. Public transportation is everywhere, easy to access and I recommend using vs. a rental car. In saying all that, the Fleet Hotel is in a perfect location, just difficult to find, but once you do, you'll fall in love! We've been to numerous places all over Europe and United States and this hotel ranks second only to the Golden Adler in Austria! The lobby is more of a living space, where you can warm up by one of the two fireplaces inside and enjoy a cup of tea, Irish whiskey, beer, coffee, whatever tickles your fancy. The rooms are lovely and cozy! We left our window open all night to feel the brisk air and even though we were on a busy street, we heard very little (we also bring a noise machine wherever we go). To get to your room is quite a trick, there is an elevator; however, once you reach your floor it's like a maze, upstairs, downstairs, turn a corner, back downstairs, just follow the direction of your room number. It would be a challenge for someone who has difficulty climbing stairs. The floorboards and stairs creak when stepped on, which only added to the ambiance of this lovely old hotel. We enjoyed the mystery of it all - it was almost like a Harry Potter movie. The breakfast room gets busy after 9:00 am, so we tried to get there around 7. They have a good variety of breakfast choices and juices, but it's the same options every day. Staff members were 10 out of 10, very friendly and professional!