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Academy Plaza Hotel (with kids)

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How Kids-Friendly is Academy Plaza Hotel?

80%Kids-Friendly
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What makes it 80% Kids-Friendly: Quadruple rooms fit four; children’s menu, free WiFi and babysitting on request; cots available; kids can walk to Dublinia museum or St Stephen’s Green playground for play breaks.

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Reviews4.1/ 5
(from 3,685 reviews)

Good match for:

  • Urban Explorers: Walk to landmarks like Abbey Theatre (6-min walk) and Trinity College (12-min walk) from your doorstep.
  • Transport Navigators: Catch the Luas at O’Connell – GPO outside or walk to Tara Street Station in 12 minutes for city-wide travel.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Resort Amenity Seekers: No on-site pool or spa facilities for leisure relaxation.
  • Quiet Retreat Seekers: Street-facing rooms may pick up noise from bustling O’Connell Street.
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What is so special about Academy Plaza Hotel for with kids?

  1. Central stay steps from O’Connell Street’s shops and bus routes
  2. Wheelchair-accessible rooms, step-free entrance, and elevators
  3. Free Wi-Fi, fitness centre, and 24-hour luggage storage
  4. On-site bar and two restaurants serve meals and drinks for a fee
  5. Close to key attractions: Abbey Theatre, The Spire, Trinity College

Transport & Nearby Access

Dublin Airport: 10.9 km (23 min drive)

Taxi ride from the airport to O’Connell Street takes about 23 minutes.

Tara Street Station: 910m (12 min walk)

Walk to Tara Street for direct rail connections across Dublin.

Connolly Railway Station: 980m (13 min walk)

Connect at Connolly for regional and intercity train services.

Kids-Friendly Activities around Academy Plaza Hotel

O'Connell Street Upper: 160m (2 min walk)

Dublin’s main thoroughfare lined with shops and street performers.

Tip: Visit after dark to see the street lit up and catch live performances.

The Spire: 300m (4 min walk)

120m tall steel monument marking the city centre.

Tip: View at dawn for fewer crowds and clear photos.

Abbey Theatre: 490m (6 min walk)

Ireland’s national theatre showcasing classic and contemporary plays.

Tip: Book tickets online in advance for popular shows.

Trinity College Dublin: 1.0 km (12 min walk)

Historic campus home to the Book of Kells and scenic quadrangles.

Tip: Arrive early to beat the queues for the Book of Kells exhibit.

Kids-Friendly Hotel Facilities

Free facilities in Academy Plaza Hotel:

Free Wi-Fi:

Complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property.

Fitness Centre:

Use the on-site gym equipment at no extra charge.

Luggage Storage:

Store bags securely at the 24-hour front desk before check-in or after check-out.

Paid or on request with possible fees:

Oscar’s Restaurant:

Full Irish breakfast buffet and a la carte menu available for a fee.

Sir Harry’s Bar & Bistro:

Casual dining and drinks; charges apply.

On-site Laundry Service:

Dry cleaning and laundry with additional fees.

Accessibility at Academy Plaza Hotel:

All public areas are step-free; elevators serve every floor.

Make the Most of Your Stay

  1. Store Bags Early: Use the 24-hour front desk luggage storage when arriving before check-in to start exploring right away.
  2. Book Hop-On Tours: Ask the concierge for Big Bus Dublin or DoDublin tickets a 2-min walk from the hotel for flexible sightseeing.
  3. Use the Luas: Step outside to O’Connell – GPO Luas stop for €2.10 rides across the city.

Reviews of Academy Plaza Hotel

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Wesley Commandeur

Wesley Commandeur

Sep 2025

We stayed at the Academy Plaza Hotel and had a truly wonderful experience. The hotel is very well located, right in the city center, making it easy to get around and explore. The rooms were spotless, well-kept, and cleaned thoroughly every day—even the bed linens were refreshed regularly. Everything felt very tidy and comfortable, and the rooms were spacious enough for a pleasant stay. What real...

Deborah Ann Matthews

Deborah Ann Matthews

Sep 2025

The hotel is well situated and easy walking distance to shops and dining. Our room was clean, and the bed comfortable. There’s a kettle with coffee and tea and a good room safe. The breakfast buffet was really good with plenty of choices offered. The staff were always courteous.

Carolina Gaspar

Carolina Gaspar

Aug 2025

A really enjoyable experience. Great hotel, very good location and a very friendly atmosphere and staff. The staff from the reception is very helpful. You can enjoy a lot in the bar area, with a lot of cocktails options and the staff is always ready to help you. I have to highlight the service of João. He is very friendly, always with a smile on his face and professional and made our experience 10...

lyza nicole

lyza nicole

Aug 2025

This hotel provide a good customer service I want to commend Breech he assisted me and my family in our stay and he even let us left our belongings in their storage room because it’s not our check in time while we are strolling the Dublin. He do the same thing again after we check out. He is one of the best employee I met. The room is nice and clean . Over all I enjoyed my stay with my family

Laonie Newton

Laonie Newton

Jul 2025

Room lovely and spacious, but cups small, would have preferred a mug, coffee machine would have been a great addition. Bathroom tight and some mould, towels were very small, and we’re not large people! Great central location. Choice of air con or opening window good. TV not great as flickers all the time on all channels. Body wash in bathroom not hyper allergenic. Staff all lovely, nice coffee sho...

Map of Academy Plaza Hotel

Address: 10-14, Findlater Pl, O'Connell Street Upper, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 X2X0, Ireland

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How to get to Academy Plaza Hotel:

From Dublin Airport, take a taxi for a 23-minute drive (10.9 km) to O’Connell Street, then walk 2 minutes to the hotel.

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Check-in & Check-out

Check-in time:3:00pm
Check-out time:12:00pm

Website

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Phone Number

+353 1 817 4100

Average price

US$ 174
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