- Garden
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Heating
About this property
Boasting spacious rooms with en suite bathrooms, Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge is a beautifully restored 19th-century Masonic orphan’s school with landscaped gardens. Located less than 5 minutes' walk from the RDS, the city buses stop right outside the hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of Dublin city centre and just 5 minutes from Sandymount DART station. Underground car parking is available for an additional charge. Bedrooms feature fluffy duvets and hypo-allergenic pillows. Rooms have desks with lamps and free Wi-Fi. Traditional breakfasts are served each morning, with light snacks and a carvery through the day. In the evening, international cuisine is served in the The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant. With its stained glass windows, high ceilings, oak panelled walls and original mosaic tiling, the restored Thomas Prior Hall is the jewel in the crown of this beautiful hotel. For any guests attending hospital appointments or visiting family and friends, the hotel is conveniently located only a 5-minute drive to St Vincent's Hospital and 10-minute drive to the Blackrock Clinic. With the 3Arena nearby, The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant is the perfect place for a pre-concert drinks and food. The Aviva Stadium, Bord Gais Energy Theatre and the Grand Canal are within 1 mile of Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Sustainability
- Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Michaela
United Kingdom
“The hotel is a beautiful building, they were accommodating and provided a cot for our baby. Lot's of selection at breakfast” - Catherine
Ireland
“Lovely hotel close to Everything Dublin has to offer. Lovely comfortable room, beds and a fab breakfast.” - Jane
United Kingdom
“Beautiful property, spacious with lots of lovely areas to sit and relax Lovely quiet bedroom Very friendly and helpful staff Great location for attending an event in the RDS” - Stephen
United Kingdom
“The room was very comfortable and clean, breakfast was excellent and the location was great to travel As the bus stop was right outside so we used public transport throughout our stay.” - Peter
United Kingdom
“Room was very clean and beds were very comfortable. Water in a recyclable container was a good example of the hotels environmental ethos. Impressive building and the bar in the evening had a lovely ambience. The meal we had was exceptional and the...” - Claire
United Kingdom
“Lovely and clean. Comfortable beds. Great distance from the centre. Staff are very knowledgeable on reception.” - Linda
Ireland
“Everything was perfect,the food was amazing and location was excellent.” - Joscha
Germany
“Helpful and qualified staff, big breakfast buffet, easy to reach” - Coulthard
United Kingdom
“Very good location and lovely building. Staff friendly and helpful at all times and the food was excellent.” - Nyarayi
United Kingdom
“The place was clean and tidy. The staff were friendly. The area was quiet and peaceful.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Grandstand Bar & Restaurant
- CuisineLocal • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
Please note that breakfast and dinner prices may vary when booked directly at the hotel.
For advance purchase bookings, guests will be sent a payment link 24 hours after the booking is made. Failure to complete payment may result in cancellation of the booking.
Please be advised that during your stay we will be upgrading our lift system. However, one lift will always be available to take guests to all floors and the car park.
We understand that this may cause some disruption, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience experienced during this period.
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.