The Gresham Hotel is an institution in Dublin, so ...

The Gresham Hotel is an institution in Dublin, so much so that you never need to worry about getting lost as everyone in town knows it. The location is great for touring Dublin as most sights are a short walk to the south over the river. The area is apparently a little seedy at night and areas to the north west can be dangerous at least according to local cab drivers. The hotel is classic and slightly opulent but not pretentious. The common areas have an upscale classic European atmosphere that doesn t lend itself to hanging out, but gets business done. Breakfast was pricey for the amount and quality, but in a pinch, it will do. There are however plenty of bakeries and cafes nearby though with better offerings if time allows. Service was top notch and very friendly. Early check in and leaving a back after checking out were not problematic. Wifi worked quite well even in the room. On a warm day in the fall though, air conditioning was not enabled so the room was overly warm. The windows were not well insulated from noise either so sitting above a noisy alley where people seemed to be continuously talking at night and garbage collectors continuously visited somehow every morning meant some interrupted sleep. The bed was comfortable and the room fairly large by European standards. An excellent place to stay for a reasonable price when exploring Dublin by foot.