Beckett Locke, DublinBeckett Locke in Dublin, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 129 hotels we score in Dublin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $267 a night (cached, not a live quote).Beckett Locke is a four-star aparthotel that opened in 2021 in Dublin's Docklands, about a four-minute walk from the 3Arena and roughly 2.1 km from the city centre. It offers 241 one- and two-bedroom apartments, each with a kitchen fitted with a fridge, stovetop and toaster, plus air conditioning, free WiFi and a TV. Shared facilities include a fitness centre, a co-working space, a restaurant and a bar. The setup suits families, groups of friends and business travellers who want apartment living with hotel services, whether for a few nights or several weeks. Reviews are generally strong, though some guests mention awkward furniture and rooms whose windows face a metal wall.What stands out

Close to the 3Arena and public transport

Kitchens in every apartment

Friendly, helpful staff

Fitness centre and co-working space

Watch out for

Some rooms overlook a metal wall

Furniture comfort draws criticism

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