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title: "Academy Plaza Hotel, Dublin: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Academy Plaza Hotel in Dublin: rated 8.7 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★
# Academy Plaza Hotel

Hardwicke Street Flats, Dublin, Ireland

8.7 ·  Very good 243 reviews ·  #65 #65 of 152 in Dublin ·  9.0 Location score
## About Academy Plaza Hotel

Academy Plaza Hotel is a hotel in Hardwicke Street Flats, Dublin, Ireland. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 243 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, bar, gym, free wi-fi. It is 770 m from the centre of Dublin. The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 8.5 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 30

10-14 Findlater Place, Off O'Connell Street [academyplazahotel.ie](http://academyplazahotel.ie/)

## How Academy Plaza Hotel scores

Better rated than 60% of hotels in Dublin

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **9.0**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **8.3**

Dublin average

## Amenities

RestaurantBarGymFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking
-   EV charging

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sandymount Strand</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Iarnrod Eireann</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">470 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin Airport (DUB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">770 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Parnell Monument100 m
-   James Joyce Centre200 m
-   Monument of Light Dublin Ireland300 m
-   Bedford Tower Dublin300 m
-   GPO Museum320 m
-   An Post Museum340 m

## Academy Plaza Hotel: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Academy Plaza Hotel. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Should you desire access to the top entertainment in the city, assistance can be provided by the hotel's tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Academy Plaza Hotel, as the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Academy Plaza Hotel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a coffee or tea maker can be found. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from hotel's self-service vending machines whenever you please. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Academy Plaza Hotel. For individuals who don't want to skip their exercise routine, visiting the hotel fitness center ensures you maintain your vitality and wellness.

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## Questions about Academy Plaza Hotel

### How do guests rate Academy Plaza Hotel?

Academy Plaza Hotel has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 243 reviews, which is better than 60% of rated hotels in Dublin.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Academy Plaza Hotel?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Academy Plaza Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Academy Plaza Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Academy Plaza Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 8.5 km away in a straight line.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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