Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge, DublinClayton Hotel Ballsbridge in Dublin, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 100 of 129 hotels we score in Dublin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $281 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Ballsbridge area of Dublin 4, this 4-star hotel occupies a Victorian building dating back to 1880. Originally a Masonic orphan school, the property now provides 334 large guest rooms. It sits near the RDS Arena, Aviva Stadium, and Herbert Park, making it suitable for business travellers and families. On-site facilities include a restaurant with special diet menus, a gym, and various meeting rooms. The hotel is surrounded by landscaped gardens and offers secure parking for a fee. While the building is historic, the rooms feature modern amenities such as Wi-Fi and television. One limitation is that parking requires an additional charge.What stands out

Spacious guest rooms

Near major stadiums and parks

On-site fitness centre

Meeting and event spaces

Watch out for

Parking costs extra

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