Academy Plaza Hotel, DublinAcademy Plaza Hotel in Dublin, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 104 of 129 hotels we score in Dublin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $152 a night (cached, not a live quote).Academy Plaza Hotel is a three-star, family-run establishment situated just off Upper O'Connell Street in Dublin. The property contains 310 air-conditioned rooms that were refurbished in 2016. It serves travellers needing central access to Trinity College and Connolly Train Station. On-site facilities include two restaurants, a bar, a gym, and a business centre with meeting rooms. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi and room service for its guests. While the location is central and convenient for walking to major attractions, the hotel is a large-scale operation with over 300 rooms which may feel busy during peak periods.What stands out

Central location near transport

On-site dining and bar

Air conditioned rooms

Family friendly atmosphere

Watch out for

Large number of rooms

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