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The Gate Hotel

Name: The Gate Hotel
Address: 80 - 81 Parnell Street, Dublin, IE

★·7.8/ 10Good

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📍80 - 81 Parnell Street · Dublin ↗

📞+35318745253·Official site ↗

NightclubLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingParkingAdult onlyAll 34 facilities +

Review

Official

With a stay at The Gate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from O'Connell Street and 11 minutes by foot from Trinity College. This hotel is 0. 7 mi (1. 2 km) from Grafton Street and 0. 9 mi (1. 4 km) from Dublin Castle. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee. Stay in one of 38 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 247 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-11

Guests praise the central location, convenience, and friendly 24/7 staff. Major complaints involve severe noise from the ground-floor bar/club, affecting sleep. Issues include outdated facilities, poor soundproofing, lack of elevator/AC, and inconsistent cleanliness.

KEYSuitable for location-focused travelers. Avoid if noise-sensitive; skip lower floors. Expect outdated facilities and no elevator.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What attractions are nearby?＋

Located in central Dublin near O'Connell St and Henry St. Close to Connolly Station, Temple Bar, and Trinity College.

policyAre children or pets allowed?＋

No. This is an adult-only hotel; children and pets are not permitted.

serviceWhat are the front desk hours?＋

Reception is open 24/7. Staff are rated friendly, though some facilities may have limited hours.

pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons?＋

Pros: Central location, good transport, friendly 24/7 staff. Cons: Loud bar noise, poor soundproofing, outdated facilities, no elevator.

roomWhat are the room amenities? Is there AC or an elevator?＋

Rooms have en suite, cable TV, phone, and hairdryer. However, there is no elevator, and air conditioning is generally lacking.

facilityWhat entertainment and leisure facilities are available?＋

Features a nightclub/bar with live sports broadcasts and concerts. Offers free wired internet, luggage storage, and 24h security.

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DiningSights

Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen

Modern Cuisine · ★★ Michelin

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Mickael Viljanen’s restaurant is a stylish, elegant spot decorated with eye-catching art, where superb service complements truly top-drawer cooking. Prime luxury ingredients – like Donegal lobster or Limousin sweetbreads – are the bedrock of the menu, prepared using classic French techniques combined with subtle modern touches. The chef’s creativity and personality shine through in perfectly balanced, immaculately executed dishes with sublime natural flavours and beautiful presentation. The 'Irish Coffee' is made in the dining room and is, like everything else, an experience to remember.

273m

D'Olier Street

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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The high ceilings and original plasterwork of this restored landmark building contribute to the appeal of the contemporary restaurant within. The well-travelled, Australian-born chef constructs a surprise menu powered by top-notch ingredients, incorporating multiple global techniques and flavours into his immensely detailed dishes prepared with a high level of skill and craft. There are seats at the counter for those wanting to see how the beautifully plated dishes are created, and the wine pairings are a great way to go.

801m

Patrick Guilbaud

Modern French · ★★ Michelin

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This iconic restaurant has been thriving since 1981, thanks to both the eponymous chef and the exceptional team he has around him. It sits hidden away within a Georgian townhouse and oozes sumptuousness and sophistication thanks to features such as a gilt barrel ceiling and hand-crafted marquetry. The accomplished cooking isn’t to be upstaged, however: it is French at heart yet has a restrained modernity and showcases some bold yet superbly balanced flavours. The Irish ingredients are certainly luxurious and the baba flambé with your choice of rum provides an inviting, classical way to finish.

1.7km

Variety Jones

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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You’ll find charming chef-owner Keelan Higgs working calmly in the open kitchen of this inviting corner restaurant. Terracotta tones, exposed brickwork and warm lighting add cosiness, while the relaxed atmosphere is helped along by brother Aaron and the laid-back service team. Highly original yet unfussy dishes burst with freshness and flavour, and many are cooked over the open fire; Keelan loves this concept, as no two dishes will ever be exactly the same. The "Chef’s Choice" menu is designed for sharing and the monthly changing, mostly organic wine list is passionately compiled.

1.5km

Glovers Alley

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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This restaurant is temporarily closed for eight weeks, beginning on 17th May.Set in a prime spot on the second floor of The Fitzwilliam Hotel, overlooking St Stephen’s Green, is this chic, elegant restaurant with subtle 1930s overtones. Pink and green hues and pretty flower arrangements bring a certain softness to the surroundings; in contrast, the cooking is characterised by boldness – both in its flavours and textures – and his experience shines through in skilfully prepared, artfully presented dishes that put subtle creative twists on the classics.

1.5km

BORGO

Italian · Bib

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Transplanting the Italian osteria to the Irish capital, this former bank has no trouble filling its large space with an almighty buzz from the many happy diners feasting on its simply delicious cooking. The enticing menu ranges from sourdough pizzette to homemade pastas and a wood-fired section showcasing prime fish and meat. The generous, well-priced plates have an honest simplicity to them, with recognisable dishes cooked with skill and packing in plenty of flavour. For dessert, consider the polenta cake with seasonal fruit.

1.2km

Amy Austin

Modern Cuisine · Bib

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There is a palpable buzz to the atmosphere as soon as you set foot in this quirky restaurant in a lively area of the city. It’s not just the wine on tap that makes this such a popular spot – although it must help – but the superior small plates that offer detailed, precise cooking for a reasonable price tag. Grab a stool at one of the high-topped tables, or perhaps in front of the open kitchen, to enjoy globally influenced dishes like the vibrant Iberico pork with gooseberry, ajo blanco and salsa macha. Friendly service and signature cocktails help to keep the good vibes flowing.

1.3km

Forest Avenue

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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Close to the canal in the Dublin suburbs sits this airy, glass-fronted restaurant run by husband-and-wife team John and Sandy Wyer. There's a minimalist, casual elegance to the place, with the cosiest tables those in front of the open kitchen. Go for the full tasting menu to experience as much of John's mature, controlled cooking as possible. Dishes are free of overcomplication and put the emphasis firmly on the superb ingredients, such as glisteningly fresh cod with an original celeriac beurre blanc. The efficient service comes from a friendly team.

2.5km

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The Gate Hotel

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Room types · 6

Triple Room

Quadruple Room

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Room

Double Room

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Facilities · 34

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