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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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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

Breakfast info

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

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 double beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 double beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Dublin
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  • Foteini
    Greece Greece
    Great location,spotlessly clean,friendly staff who did their best to help. Fantastic breakfast. Recommend it strongly!!!!
  • Dexter
    Ireland Ireland
    A little gem of a hotel. I can't fault the place. The decor was beautiful, the staff were friendly, and the breakfast was delicious.
  • Gaurav
    Germany Germany
    overall ambience, friendly staff. liked the lounge area that offered a very relaxing atmosphere, incl. possibility to have coffee, cookies, cakes, drinks and even play card games and chess.

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ariel House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Croatian
    • Italian
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Turkish

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Ariel House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Check-out

    Until 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Ariel House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets 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.

    FAQs about Ariel House

    • Guests staying at Ariel House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go

    • Room options at Ariel House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Single
      • Suite
      • Triple

    • Ariel House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from Ariel House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Check-in at Ariel House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

      • The prices at Ariel House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Ariel House is 1.6 miles from the centre of Dublin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.