Butlers Townhouse
Dublin, Ireland
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About the Hotel
In the heart of Dublin, on a quiet, leafy avenue in the Victorian quarter of Ballsbridge stands an oasis of country tranquility: Butlers Townhouse. This elegant property retains many of its original features, creating an intimate ambience with a degree of personalized service that belongs to a bygone era. Deep sofas and wing-backed Grandfather chairs make the drawing room a welcome respite from the cityâ€(TM)s hustle and bustle, and each of the 20 guestrooms is richly appointed for comfort and convenience. With a prime location in Dublin's Embassy belt, the city's main attractions are moments away.
Location
Butlers Townhouse
44 Lansdowne Road Ballsbridge
Dublin, Ireland
4
Nearest Airport: DUB
Features and Amenities
Reviews for Butlers Townhouse
A hidden gem
Right beside the Aviva! Clean and comfortable. I was concerned regarding some previous reviews but these were unfounded. Although it says there often isn’t a staff member to welcome you, Luke was waiting for us and was very helpful. The rooms are not huge but it has everything you need and the bed is super comfy. Will definitely rebook
ulsterscot68 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Disappointing and overpriced
Stay clear of this place or you'll regret it. Don't believe the pictures. As soon as we walked into the room we found old pizza with a bad odor. The steam from the shower set off the smoke alarm and the guy tried to get into our room without permission and didn't speak any English. My wife wasn't even fully dressed. And they had the audacity to say we'd be responsible if the fire brigade arrived.
688asimi
Nice place
I was nervous about coming here initially at first as I seen all the bad reviews. But honestly its actually a nice place to stay. If you are going to an event, match etc and only need a room to lay your head it is ideal. Everything was clean and a code to access the door was much handier then holding onto a set of keys all night long. I would return again.
625lewiso
Stay Elsewhere.
This is not Butler’s Townhouse any more. We’ve stayed a few times in the past and it was lovely. Clean, well cared for, friendly, helpful, delicious breakfast. Having many great memories, we booked automatically for this trip. Wish we had read up on the recent reviews. I’m not sure when the place changed hands, but it was not for the better. Our room is barely passable. Bed is fine, but the room is dingy and feels dirty. There is no cleaning service unless you arrange in advance by email! Four night stay and no new towels? Make up your own bed. Trash? Live with it. No one is caring for the grounds. There is trash everywhere and the weeds are to my knees. Trying to get into the building or your room is an exercise in futility. Keypad locks that take a dozen tries as they don’t turn on and then when they do, you don’t know if the first button registered, so you press again, and the whole thing fails. Try it in the Irish rain! Common areas are tired and in desperate need of furniture cleaning and new carpet. There are two coffee table books in the lounge. One is in French, the other is falling apart. The cover and binding come off! Our bathroom was okay, but the shower curtain did not meet the top of the tub, so after your shower, the floor was flooded. Floor mat? Nope. I had to climb over the high side of the tub and land on a super slippery floor, then use one of the few towels provided to mop things up. Someone is going to kill themselves one day, but no one will notice until your stay is up and your check out is overdue. I would give two stars because the poor people trying to work here DO try. But, they have no authority to actually help you. The rules are set in stone. As near as I can figure, the owners are somewhere in China, not responding to their calls. But, the place is convenient and there are some very nice restaurants nearby. Alas, I am not willing to raise their average rating, so one star it is. TLDR: Stay elsewhere.
Tricia M
Nothing like their website
Very different to the website - tatty furniture, ancient bed, window blind falling down etc. Suspect the positive reviews are fake.
X9971ZTdavidc
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I had a wonderful stay for 4 days at Butlers Town House. I enjoyed a spacious room and a delicious full Irish breakfast each morning, followed by full tea service at 3:30. I really never had to eat anything or anywhere else, and everything was included. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.
-E. Starnes
Last September, we found Butlers Town House in Dublin. It was like being a guest in a lovely Georgian home! We had the best sleep in ages! The Conservatory was a lovely setting for breakfast every day. We definitely recommend it.
-N. Mahony
The accommodations we received at Butlers Town House in Dublin were truly luxurious. How nice to find something that is true to its billing on the Internet. The house staff treated us so very well.
-P. Kriss
