The former Stephens Hall Hotel has had a lovely renovation and was perfect for my recent business stay in Dublin. I found the Premier Suites to be a surprisingly good value for the money and I will definitely return.
The location is unbeatable: just a few feet away from St Stephens Green, and the AirCoach (shuttle to and from Dublin Airport) has a stop right out front.
The pics at the hotel website were exactly what the suite looked like, as of the date of this writing. The renovation had just been completed, and everything looks really nice and sparkly. Very stylish couch, art, lamps, accoutrements, etc.
I had a one-BR suite, with separate living area/kitchenette, and full bath, all opening off a cute tiny foyer. Since I was staying several days, I appreciated the refrigerator and micro, as well as the work desk, couch and flat-screen TVs in both the bedroom and living room. The complimentary high-speed internet was a nice bonus - you don't find that much in Dublin city centre!
No "full hotel" services, such as restaurant, gym, pool, etc. This is more of a home-away-from-home space where you can encamp comfortably for a few days, and stock a few provisions in. If you like the idea of a "flat of your own" while travelling in Dublin, this is the place. I understand that there are 2-BR suites and also full-sized separate apartments at a nearby property, but I didn't see or investigate those.
Reception staff was very friendly, knowledgeable about the area, quick to recommend restaurants, services, etc. Housekeeping was perfectly adequate.
Worth noting: laptop-sized safe... no closet, but wardrobe built into the bedroom instead... the shower door was one of those odd half-span ones you sometimes encounter in Euro inns. There was a dishwasher, clothes wash/dryer, and CD player in the suite as well, although I didn't avail of them.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event