Amy Adejokun
Section editor
The Ripley Court is not a particularly notable hotel, except for the fact that it is set back from O'Connell street and therefore ideally located to go and see matches at Croke Park or a concert at the O2 Arena. Moreover, its practical guest rooms are not too small and safety is one of the hotel's main assets!
Ripley Court Hotel - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
Ripley Court Hotel - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
The hotel is located in a pedestrian street perpendicular to O'Connell Street, Dublin's answer to Bond Street. The surrounding area is not very reassuring after nightfall though. O'Connel bridge is a 10 minute' walk away and Temple Bar, the O2 Arena, illustrious Croke Park, O'Connell Station and various shopping areas are even closer on foot. Allow approximately 20 minutes to go to and from Dublin's international airport, which is 8 mi away!
The 96 functional rooms of the hotel are divided into 42 double rooms, 31 twins, 10 triples, 5 quadruples and 4 family rooms (a double room linked to a single). They are very spacious but they all have the same standard decoration, with red carpet on the floor, pale yellow paper on the walls and very little dark wood furniture. Those who are lucky will get a view of the small public park but the 11 roomson that side tend to get noise rising from the street, as well as the blare of the radio, despite the double-glazing. Amenities include a television (8 channels), an electronic safe, tea and coffee-making facilities a telephone, and that's it! 80% of the bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub, the rest have a shower and they are all too small to walk around in. The only facilities in the bathrooms are a hair-dryer and a soap dispenser.
The first desk that you see on entering the hotel is not the reception, but security! Open in 1999 in a much older building which was renovated for the occasion, the elongated shape of Ripley Court looks a little like a casino. After walking to the end of a corridor, guests will find the spacious reception hall, fitted with a large counter and yellow lights. The various common areas which surround it let very little daylight in. The main bar is set over two floors: upstairs, you will find brown bench seats made of imitation leather, along with a low ceiling and green carpet with lily flowers; whereas downstairs is dominated by an 'all-wood' interior decor. It is a shame that the corridors are not immaculate at all times.
The only buffet served during the day, in the unattractive annex of the lobby, is breakfast. Guests, and guests only, can order afst food from the bar, between 3:00pm and 1:00am. Next to the hotel's main door, another door framed with glass panes leads the way to the fast food restaurant 'Deli-cious', which looks like a canteen and is open to all. You can eat in or take away. Salads are laid on ice and another area is dedicated to hot dishes. You will find Irish breakfast among the many dishes and prices posted on a large board against the wall. 'Deli-cious' shuts at 5:00pm.
The private car park costs ?10 a day and WiFi internet access in the lobby is ?2 an hour.
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Simon G.
Hôtel de caractère, décoration vintage. La propreté est cependant relative. Les repas sont assez complets et de qualité. L'hôtel est bien situé, à quelque minute à pieds du quartier Temple Bar. En résulte un bon rapport qualité prix.
Style classique Situation
Propreté Bruit des mouettes la nuit
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