Thanks for good help in picking a centrally located hotel for a short week-end with my husband in Dublin this spring. Not no.1 on my list, but the best available. The location was great, close to the airport bus stop and just off one of the big shopping streets, still silent. The room was also just fine, nothing special but... more

Academy Plaza Hotel Dublin Just one night stay before travelling to visit my Son and Family I had stayed in Dublin last year for 3 night but this time with only one night I wanted to be as central as possible. I chose the Academy based on the fact it is almost right on O'Connell Street. I read the reviews... more

Just got back from a 3 night stay at the Best Western Academy Plaza. Decided to stay here after reading the mainly positive reviews on this website, and was not disappointed at all. The hotel is less than a 2 minute walk from the first drop off point of the airport coach, at the top of O'Connell Street. The reception... more

Just returned from the Best Western Acadamy and all i can say is what a fab hotel in a brillant location.Location is about 10-15 minutes walk from Temple Bar area,aircoach stops at end of the road and first stop off,open top Dublin tour bus also stop round the corner great way to see Dublin.If looking for some history do the... more

Me, mother and my 90 year old grandma, who is in a wheelchair, have just returned from this hotel and it was simply wonderful. It is very well equipped for disabled and all the staff were very attentive to our needs. The beds were very comfortable and the breakfast we very tasty, with always lots on (I have stayed in... more

Great location, but otherwise unremarkable. Didn't eat in any of the restaurants. Nice lobby, but rooms kind of shabby, also very stuffy. Our shower head didn't work the first day. Front desk staff polite and somewhat helpful. Internet access in lobby was nice. Probably could have picked a better hotel in Dublin. more

This hotel has been refurbished to a very high standard, very nice. Bedrooms are small but functional and the bathrooms are very beautifully finished. The bar area and abacus restaurant are also worth a visit. But unfortunately the reception staff are not very welcoming or helpful, mostly polish, do not give a personal touch at all. Check out is midday... more

I had certain reservations about staying at a Best Western hotel, having heard some bog standard comments about this brand. However, having checked their website for this particular hotel, I thought it looked very nice and modern. I was very happy with it, as its in a great location, close to all amenities and the bus stop for the airport... more

We stayed at the Best Western Academy hotel in May 2008. The room was not huge but not overly small either. The hotel has recently been refurbished, we believe. The rooms were very clean, the bed comfortable and breakfast just fine, if not exciting. It was everything we needed. Location is great, just off O'Connell St., just north of the... more