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Opinions HYATT CENTRIC THE LIBERTIES Dublin
Members' reviews on HYATT CENTRIC THE LIBERTIES
4.6/5
25 reviews
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The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Thanks you for efforts and treating us so well!
Throughout my stay, Aimee took the time to show me how to get to sites I wanted to visit - patiently showing on the map directions to walk and focusing her attention on me- the guest. She suggested I upgrade to the include breakfast - great upsell!! And it was delicious - with excellent service in the restaurant!
Finally, on the last day, Aimee took the time to book a cab to the airport when she pointed out that the bus may not get me there on time. Always smiling, always patient - she was a gem.
Wherever I went in the hotel, the staff greeted me with a smile. This was a memorable welcome to Dublin which I will definitely share with others!!
Heather
On the wedding day the staff were so attentive to us and our guests, from Abdul and Mihai at reception making sure all our guests were sorted. Shane the duty manager helped set up the room on the morning, while Hadji looked after us so well on the evening along with Shannon. Jane the hotel manager doted over us no end, and ensured everything ran like clockwork, somehow keeping our guests in the lobby until we arrived in.
All our guests commented on how friendly, helpful and outstanding the staff were throughout their stay. We had a family dinner the night before (Friday night) and the food was exceptional.
The rooms were a lovely large size and so very clean. Absolutely outstanding hotel, and again thanks so very much to the wonderful staff who made our day so memorable.
Shane & Christine
Hair all over the shower. Found eyelash extensions stuck to the towel. Dry snack crumbs on the carpet. It was pretty gross.
You are also not allowed to eat in the lobby. We were asked to take our food to our rooms, and we noticed this happening to others who tried to bring food in. The pubs and restaurants nearby were so packed for the holiday that it was impossible to get a table and we had already exhausted the restaurant dinner menu, so we picked up something simple to nosh on and didn't want to be confined to our room. Unfortunately, we were forced to pack up our food and leave as the manager sat with us until we left. She was very cordial, but we and the others we saw this happen to on subsequent evenings, were not very happy.
Mar 2024
So both me and my wife stayed here for 4 nights over St Patrick's weekend and had the most fantastic stay. The hotel itself is stunning, bar and restaurant feels extremely swish, rooms are very comfortable and well maintained, breakfast is AMAZING!! and the hotel is situated across the road from St Patrick's Cathedral and there's a pub 20 yards away which was voted the best pint of Guinness in Dublin 2023!! But what really makes this place stand out and be so special is the friendliness and genuine hospitality from all the staff. None more so than the hotel manager Jane who went out of her way (literally) to help and make us feel
wife tripped and grazed her face on our second evening the manager (Jane) balm from her home that same day because she thought it might help with swelling
which it did! Thank you so much for this act of kindness! You're a huge credit to the Hyatt organisation in our opinion.
This hotel has the perfect balance of charm, friendliness, location, comfort, stunning decor, comfortable rooms, professionalism and efficiency with amazing food too.
Also special thanks to Lisa the breakfast manager who was also fantastic and gave us some good advice as to where to go, which we followed.
We loved our stay and will definitely return!
Very very friendly and helpful manager Jane.
Great breakfast.
B
Note. Pics taken at end of stay not start.
This is a relatively new property in an area of Dublin that has undergone some ‘upgrades’ in recent years (see more below). It is close to most major downtown sites, either by car, taxi, or foot (depending on your stamina, schedule, the weather(!?!?), etc.). A ride from the airport is approx. 30 EUR depending on traffic.
The hotel has an overall ‘chic and modern and making sure you know it’ vibe. Lots of wood accents and accent lighting, with metal ornamentation and comfy lobby and bar seating. The dining room is designed to seat you, greet you, and get you on your way (not an issue for me). Elevators are quick. Overall design is intuitive, even if it might take one or two times to get used to some of the features (see more below). The lobby/hall/elevator music is sorta’ funny, esp. in the evenings. Late evening lights in the hotel are keyed to light up as you move about the halls, etc. Good energy-saving feature. Wifi is good throughout the hotel, if a bit spotty once you step foot outside. They highlight local brands that are close by, which is fine. They also highlight the area’s history, even if that can seem a touch cloying as you take in all the nods (and winks) to The Liberties.
Rooms are what I consider ‘standard Euro’ in that they are small if you are a grumpy American, but sufficient and nicely laid out in either the one- or two-bed configurations. Plenty of sockets. Windows open a touch to let in air if you wish. Nice amenities. Comfortable bed if you are okay with a harder mattress. Pillows are soft, but not too soft (meaning: they have a bit of give, but hold their shape). I am used to a standard buffet. But I found the included à la carte breakfast to be more than satisfying and wide-enough-ranging. Without that inclusion in my rate, I likely wouldn’t eat there. The bar was reasonably priced for being a hotel bar. Mr. Flair (I missed his name, but he was working the three nights I visited) was a funny fellow: courteous, with a bit of an edge. Sure to make an exacting pour a bit of an event, even if it wasn’t always that much of one. I guess you could call him ‘cheeky’ and in just the right way.
The thing that sells this place for me is the staff. From start to finish, 99% of them were exceptional, from the front desk to housekeeping. I saw more smiles than I was expecting. A question was answered promptly. Requests for taxis were quickly fulfilled. And on it goes. This hotel really, really has some great people working for it. They are lucky.
Are there some issues? There always are. One day, we had a server in the dining room for breakfast who had a case of the ‘sours’. The A/C? Hmm. It is the European model of suggesting that it is doing what it says it is doing.
If you scroll through the most recent and most helpful reviews, you will notice that this hotel gets high marks. As well it should. Lots of times where you need to swipe your (wooden . . . nice touch) card? You realize that is a positive security feature, not a burden, right? They won’t allow you to eat some take away from the nearest store in the lobby? Did you think people wanted to see you eating your fish and chips near the entrance like you were having a picnic at St. Stephen’s Green? High costs at a hotel bar or restaurant? It is a hotel (and this one doesn’t even come close to charging high prices, relative to the branding). Oh, and you left a negative (or even positive) review without a comment? Thanks. That helps. Appreciate it.
I will say this, though: take a look at the hotel’s images of the hotel itself. Notice that it squarely places the hotel in focus with not much suggesting what is near it. That is a choice. See Google Maps.
When I visit again I will likely stay here. The staff are exceptional. Whether you are walking in or walking out, you still feel like you are in the middle of Dublin.