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About this property

Located next to the Aviva Stadium, in the leafy suburbs of Dublin’s Ballsbridge district, this beautiful Victorian house offers stylish bedrooms and a sumptuous breakfast menu. Rooms at the Ariel House Hotel combine 19th-century furniture with modern comforts including free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The bathrooms feature a bath and invigorating power shower. The Dining Room serves traditional and continental breakfasts, which feature homemade chutneys, banana bread and scones. Afternoon tea can be taken in the elegant Drawing Room. The RDS and Herbert Park are both just a 5-minute walk from the Ariel. The Lansdowne Road DART and Train Station are both less than 500 metres from the hotel. Friendly staff can provide transport information and sightseeing recommendations. Ariel House has a 24-hour front desk and provides limited free parking for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brianne
    Germany Germany
    The choice of breakfast was awesome! And the food delicious!
  • John
    Canada Canada
    The building had character, very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Nice neighbourhood.
  • Rasmus
    Estonia Estonia
    The staff of Ariel House were wonderfully forthcoming and generous. The atmosphere and the style of the place is perfect for a romantic getaway.
  • Keith
    Ireland Ireland
    The interior of the house was phenomenal. Staff were so pleasant.
  • Gilmartin
    Ireland Ireland
    I had a beautiful room , immaculately clean with a really comfy bed ! Always love breakfast here
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely accommodation. The staff couldn't do enough for you. Fantastic room and superb breakfast. The drawing room with complementary drinks and cake/biscuits was a nice touch. The local Dart station was only a couple of minutes walk away.
  • Deirdre
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything! The location was spot on. The staff were fantastic. The room was clean, cosy, comfortable AND very well decorated with everything you will need. The breakfast was superb!!
  • Ágnes
    Hungary Hungary
    Lovely accommodation — the breakfast was a truly unique experience! Many thanks!
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very attentive staff, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing and loved the lounge with its tea and cake.
  • S
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Decor was beautiful. Unique little bnb. Breakfast was lovely. Highly recommend

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Company review score: 9.6Based on 2,812 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

Ariel House Guesthouse is your home away from home in Dublin. Situated in the beautiful, leafy suburb of Ballsbridge, Ariel House is amongst Dublin’s finest guesthouses. Our award-winning breakfasts, home baked afternoon tea and prime location, make for an exceptional stay at our elegant Victorian guesthouse in Dublin 4. Our ethos is simply a dedication to delivering a combination of outstanding customer service, comfortable accommodation and locally sourced food, fresh and delicious. Our Dublin guesthouse is made up of three charming Victorian buildings, lovingly restored yet still displaying distinct Victorian era features from the Flemish brick work to the ornate stained glass and sash windows. Ariel House offers superior accommodation in Dublin 4 with the perfect blend of classic style, elegance and modern amenities. ** Please note that Ariel House is a Victorian mansion and true to its heritage there are 15 external steps leading to the main entrance. We do not have a lift in the hotel and whilst there are Superior bedrooms available at ground level, the reception and dining room are located on the first floor.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Croatian,Italian,Portuguese,Russian,Turkish

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

On site parking is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.