With a stay at Academy Plaza Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from O'Connell Street and within a 5-minute walk of Rotunda Hospital. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Abbey Theatre and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from The Spire.
What's nearby
O'Connell Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Trinity College - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Croke Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Grafton Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
St. Stephen's Green - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
O'Connell Upper Station - 2 min walk
Dublin Tara Street Station - 11 min walk
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Writers Lounge - 2 min walk
Fibber Magees - 2 min walk
The Gate Hotel - 2 min walk
Fortune Terrace - 2 min walk
Toddy's Bar & Brasserie - 1 min walk
About this property
Academy Plaza Hotel
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from O'Connell Street
Academy Plaza Hotel offers 304 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Stay in one of 304 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. This hotel also features a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Enjoy local cuisine at Oscars Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Oscars Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Plaza Bar & Grill - This bistro specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (EUR 22 per day); discounts available
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 per person
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Restaurants on site
Oscars Restaurant
Plaza Bar & Grill
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Low-height counter and sink
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
7 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1999
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
Nearby parking fee: EUR 22 per day (427 ft away)
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Reviews
Academy Plaza Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 1007 reviews
10 - Excellent
540
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1007 reviews
8 - Good
336
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1007 reviews
6 - Okay
94
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1007 reviews
4 - Poor
23
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1007 reviews
2 - Terrible
14
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amy
Travelled with group
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Would stay again.
Great location 10/15 mins from the mani shopping street and temple bar, no taxis needed, staff were lovely, hotel is comfortable with a great bar.
One thing that immediately stands out about Academy Plaza Hotel is the location. It’s easy to walk everywhere from the property. We had a bus tour outside Dublin and our meeting point was literally 4 minutes walking distance from the hotel. Another aspect that stands out and it was a huge surprise is the breakfast. They serve a great variety of options for all tastes. On top of that, it costs around 14 euros. However, if the guest buys the breakfast the day before on the front desk they will pay 12.50 euros. In any coffee shop around, 12.50 euros wouldn’t pay for more than one cup of coffee and one pastry. Trust me. Another highlight for me was the staff. The front desk team was spot on in all the information they provided and the restaurant team was impeccable. I would definitely stay there again if I had a chance.
Room was comfortable, as we arrived early morning, we were able to leave our bags in a secure room. Hotel is located on a side street off O'Connell Street, where there are a several eating places and shopping. A short walk will take you to the bridges across the Liffey to visit Trinity College, St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, etc. Close to local buses, etc. 20-30 minutes to the airport by taxi.
Lovely relaxing weekend, enjoyed a meal in the restaurant and the atmosphere was very relaxed and enjoyable .
Martina
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Megan
Travelled with family
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I picked this hotel because of its location, price, and room arrangement. The location is great. It is right around the corner from where most of the busses pick you up and drop you off for the airport and tours. It is walkable to the river and if you're in shape, it's walkable to the Temple Bar area and most of the tourist spots. We are a family of 5 adults and I was able to get a room for my husband and I and a room with 3 beds for my kids so they could each have their own bed. The rooms were clean as were all areas of the hotel. They did allow us to check into one of our rooms really early too. The only down sides were that we were there during a heat wave and the air conditioner shut off in the middle of the night and our bed was uncomfortable. I could feel the springs. It was fine for the 4 nights we were there.
Room itself was fine but the shower door had been hung the wrong way around (assumed just have been recently repaired) meaning it was impossible to get into the shower (I’m not a large person - I think even the leanest person would have struggled). The room (606) also backed on to a rear of the building where a very loud nightclub/ bar operates until at least 2/3am on a Saturday night.
I reported the shower issue and the staff were very courteous and grateful for the feedback - no offer of any compensation at all though for what was an expensive (€160-ish) room.
Lovely hotel! Rooms were in an amazing condition. Hotel is in a central location - only a 10/15 minute walk to the main areas e.g. temple bar. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Grace
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kate
12 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Kate
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
2/10 Terrible
Chelsey
Travelled with family
10 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no air conditioning and one fan for a family of 4. We were sweating so bad and it was like a sauna. Had to request an additional fan which didn’t really help. Had a hard time sleeping because of the heat, finally fell asleep around 1am and was awoken at 7am by an alarm blaring on the 2nd floor. Went off for like 15 min. Terrible stay and sooooo expensive.