The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre

4.0 star property

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Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Hallway
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available

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Swords Road, Drumcondra, Dublin, Dublin, 9
  • Croke Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Trinity College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Guinness Storehouse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Dublin

With a stay at The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre in Dublin (Whitehall), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Croke Park and Dublin City University. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Trinity College and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Jameson Distillery Bow St..

What's nearby

  • Croke Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • 3Arena - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Trinity College - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Drumcondra Station - 3 min drive
  • Parnell Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anderson's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Cat & Cage - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Whitehall Colmcille GAA Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Puck Lane - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Java City - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre

Family-friendly hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre offers 240 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 240 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at The Croft Bar and Bistro, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a 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 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Dublin? This hotel has 11873 square feet (1103 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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 10:30 AM.
The Croft Bar and Bistro - This bistro serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
McGettigan's D9 - This sports bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. 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

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • 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 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 17.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • McGettigan's D9
  • The Croft Bar and Bistro

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11,873 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 17.50 for adults and EUR 8.50 for children
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20 (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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Regency Dublin City
Regency Hotel City
Regency Hotel Dublin City
Regency Hotel
Bonnington Dublin Hotel
Bonnington Dublin
Bonnington Dublin Leisure Centre Hotel
Bonnington Leisure Centre Hotel
Bonnington Dublin Leisure Centre
Bonnington Leisure Centre
The Bonnington Dublin
The Regency Hotel Dublin City
The Bonnington Dublin Leisure Centre
The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre Hotel
The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre Dublin
The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre Hotel Dublin

Reviews

The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 795 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 795 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 795 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 795 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 795 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dawn, Merrimac

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Arrived later at night and young lady at desk said no longer checking people in. Said you have to do it on line. So I stand there and book on line. She was extremely rude and then tells her co worker to check us in. Rude to her coworker as well. Last leg of our trip through Norway, Sweden, Denmark and then Ireland. Worst check in experience of all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Very nice hotel with nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Siobhan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bath mouldy and shower head dirty , Hall carpet dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The main benefit of this property is that it’s close to the airport. They have signs saying a strict no outside food or drink which was disappointing. The rooms also do not have AC so just be prepared for that. It was nice being able to have a 3 bed room for my group.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Poor bar
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seran

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff and great room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was okay. Staff members were awesome. Great service at check in and in the restaurant. Food was great as well. Did not think the room had air conditioning and the property was really hot inside. Other than that, solid stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Lesley Myers

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dj

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paid extra for a King Room. The shower sprayed water all over the bathroom (it was loose and spraying towards the ceiling) We tightened that ourselves, only to find that the tub had multiple cracks and was leaking into the floor and flooding the bathroom. We asked to change rooms, but the man they sent to give us the new keys did not offer to help move our bags and took our keys for the current room. This meant our lights went out, so we packed and moved rooms in the darkness. Our new room, which was expected to be a more standard room, had a roll-away bed in it, as well as the standsrd double bed and twin bed for the style of room. This meant we had 0 floor space. I told the front desk and they asked if I'd like to "Just leave the hotel?" It was 11pm and that wasnt an option, i just asked them to take the extra bed out. "Thats just how the room is sir, we can't remove it." I said I understand these rooms have 2 beds, but there is an extra roll-away bed that is taking up all of the open space in the room. He said that's just how it is. When i got back up to the room, we figured out how to get the bed folded and pushed it to the corner and I called the front desk again, to have them remove the bed, to which they sent 2 men and they finally realized what the issue was and rolled it out. The following morning, after being told a manager would be available at 8am, we waited 30 minutes at check out to speak to someone, just for her to tell us she couldnt refund anything. 0/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I chose this hotel for proximity to the Dublin airport and the pool. It was convenient for the airport…though still a 20 euro ride away. The pool was ok but they make you buy an uncomfortable swim cap to use to pool. The staff at the pool were very unfriendly. The hotel staff at the desk were nice. Though my key card didn’t work at first so, after I very long flight I had to trudge back down to the main desk with my bags to ask for a card that worked. The carpet in the hallways is gross…very dirty. The room itself was nice enough though the refrigerator did not work. The bag/door man was very nice and helped me back to my room with my bag and made sure to key card worked. He was the best thing about the hotel. The food at the restaurant was decent but overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with some parking available but no a/c and our windows were sealed, a fan was provided. Good price. A convenient distance from the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were able to check in early. Parking available on the street in front of the hotel. Room was okay but too warm. Window opened about 4" and we had a fan running all night. Close enough to walk about town. They seem to have a homeless problem around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Great location just on the edge of the city, staff were very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 3 nights, toiletry items called to front desk were ignored. Instead we were told to remove our do not disturb sign for housekeeping entry. The rules were; no outside drinks or food allowed in the room. The mini fridge was broken and no ice allowed. You cannot adjust your temperature due to no gage in the room. There was a sign at the pub entrance, stating that you could be refused entry do to your dress attire. They did have a beautiful pool and large gym facilities with Fitness Trainers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nida

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025