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The Clarence
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6-8 Wellington QuayDublin 2
(01) 4070800
- Price Range:
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€€€
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
10 reviews for The Clarence
10 reviews in English
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Review from Swati B.
15/2/2011
Huge U2 fan..Huge Bono and Edge Fan...so we had to stay here of course!
Service here is really great! The rooms are cozy, quite simple actually but very cozy. The staff is great. It does get a bit loud at night being in the Temple bar area...didn't care for the restaurant downstairs (The tea room)...it was really really pricey!
Octagon bar however was awesome to check out...The location of this hotel is PERFECT! If you can afford to just stay here a night or two, do it!! (and yes it is a pretty penny for just one night) -
Review from jen r.
10/6/2009
So when we planned our big trip to Ireland, a stop at U2/Bono's hotel was a must. We were expecting a super swanky rock star hotel, and were quite shocked to find such an understated hotel. Extremely simple, almost boring!
We went straight in to the octagon bar, and we were the only people there, on a Thursday night 5 pm -- do the Irish not do happy hour? Ok so we reviewed menu and I opted for a specialty martini. I forget the name, but it had rum and champagne - my 2 favorites- and some passion fruit or something!! When the drink got there I didn't even want to try it bc it looked so gross. Everyone in my group stared at me until I worked up the courage to take a sip. Wow super unexpected, looks are deceiving, it was delicious. No one wanted to try it; they decided to take my word for it! :)
I definitely recommended passing by just to say you went to Bono's hotel, but be warned you may be disappointed.Listed in: Luck of the Irish
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Review from Minnie F.
6/6/2009
Yes, this is the famed Clarence Hotel that is owned by Bono & The Edge of the band U2.
Located by the River Liffey, you will find this beautiful, simple yet elegant hotel.
The staff is very pleasant and the location is just great.
Even if you aren't staying here, it's worth a visit to to say you were there and have a pint at the Octagon Bar. -
Review from Karen F.
6/7/2009
This hotel has the Octagon Bar (owned by Bono) and we had a wonderful time here. Nice, pricey and elegant - yet stiff - drinks.
No - we never saw Bono.Listed in: Flam's Trip to Ireland
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Review from Aoife O.
Dublin
19/7/2009 1 photo
The Clarence is swanky, smart and famously owned by Bono (and the Edge). The hotel sells itself on exclusivity and its association U2. Many people go there just to say they've been there.
Speaking of which, I attended a wedding in an upstairs room here (haha)! It was naturally a classy affair and the room offered beautiful views over the Liffey. I also ventured into the Octagon Bar for a drink prior to a certain university ball where I was asked to produce a certain university ID. This made me wonder, if I didn't attend this certain university, would I have been denied access?
Snobbery comes hand in hand with such exclusivity and apart from that, the simple fact is: for most of us, the Clarence is just uncomfortably expensive. -
Review from katie t.
3/1/2011
Owned by Bono and The Edge of a little unknown band called U2, it's a little bit on the pricey side- probably because of the names attached to it. Good location for those visiting Dublin- if you are looking to spend a pretty penny. Octagon Bar is cool! Stop at the bar if you don't stay.
Listed in: Home Away From Home
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Review from M M.
Dublin
17/8/2009 1 photo
This is the famous hotel owned by Bono and The Edge of Irish band U2. This world famous hotel in based in tourist mecca Temple Bar and over looks the scummy River Liffey.
There is a really lovely Tea Room Restaurant with a reasonable price lunch menu for such posh surroundings. 27euro for two sumptuous courses!
They also have a very cool, trendy but too small Octagon bar, named after the shape of the bar, which serves, in my humble opinion, the best Cosmopolitan cocktail in Dublin.
The rooms are individually designed and have Shaker style furniture and are painted lovely colours of crimson, royal blue, amethyst, gold and chocolate. The penthouse has its own outdoor hot tube on the terrace with great views of Dublin city and the Liffey by night! How do I know? Because I was in there with some very well known rock and roll stars, so yes there is another tip for you, if you are into celeb spotting, lots and lots of bands stay here!
There are 49 rooms here, so it is not a very big hotel but it is pricey, so if you can't slip in with the band, start saving! -
Review from Jason L.
3/6/2010
A little pricey for the accommodations, but still a nice place to stay. The room, on first glance was decked out, but on closer inspection, you see that the carpets are thread-bare, and the some things are not as classy as they seem. That's ok though, I wasn't staying in Temple Bar for the room. From here, we walked to the Guiness Storehouse, The Brazen Head, Bakers pub, and Darky Kellys. Nice location right on the Liffey.
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Review from Mike C.
20/10/2010
Don't book a room here if you actually plan to sleep. We called the front desk at 9:30 p.m. asking about the thumping bass, and were told the neighboring bars could make as much noise as they wanted until 2:30 a.m. If you don't care about sleeping, the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, but the furnishings are getting a bit worn. At this price, I recommend looking elsewhere.
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Review from Karina C.
Dublin
13/11/2009 1 photo
I attended a group brunch thing here a while back and it was beyond fab. Champers, tea, coffee and OJ were in free flow, as were vast quantities of breads and pastries. Then came the main course that was like a buffet on a plate - boiled egg, smoked salmon and cream cheese and a pancake. And if that wasn't enough, a massive platter of cheese and meats followed suit for anyone that was still feeling a bit peckish. Service was wonderful too.
