Ardmore McEniff Hotel, Dublin

This place was disgustingly dirty. Some people in our group had no electricity in their rooms. Others had plumbing problems. My own room was *hot* and I could not open a window because I was on the same level as the lower rooftop, which was covered with trash. They have no screens. The room had a peculiar odor, so opening a window might have helped there. The bedspread had cigarette burns in it and was quite threadbare. One quirk of these rooms -- you need to put your keycard in a slot for the electricity to work. Having to carry it with you everywhere was a bother, so the temptation was to leave the keycard in and keep the lights on all the time. Not energy efficient. Would never go back.

I stayed in the Ardmore Hotel two weekends ago. Was very pleasantly surprised when I arrived that the hotel was as new and bright as it had looked on the website. The great thing about the carpark is that it is a secure underground carpark and even better it was free. Our room had lots of space and when we asked for a cot it was not problem at all. My son had his laptop with him and was able use the wifi not just in his room but all over the hotel at no cost. We ate in the bar and had a lovely meal which didnt cost the earth. It is worth noting that the cost of a pint is cheaper in the Ardmore than in most hotel bars. We will definately be staying again.

good, resonable room service prices,windows open, ice machine on all floors, nice clean decorated rooms. Lots of road noise from N2 traffic.Had to change rooms because bathroom sink would'nt drain, but they were quick and assisted us to room just down the hall.Bus to city center just out front.Underground locked car park.