HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DUBLIN-AIRPORT BY IHG | Airport hotel in Santry | From 76$/Night

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Northwood Park, Santry Demesne, Santry, Ireland, No postal

Holiday Inn Express Dublin-Airport By Ihg is a 3-star hotel near Dublin Airport, located 2 miles away in Northwood Park, Santry. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle service, with pick-up points at Terminal 1 (a 2-minute walk from arrivals) and Terminal 2 (0.2 miles via a covered path). Public transport to Dublin city center is available from the Northwood Park entrance, a 2-minute walk away, with a 20–25-minute bus ride to O'Connell Street. The hotel is adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport and within walking distance of Santry Demesne, an 85-acre public park.

Modern & Accessible Rooms

The Holiday Inn Express Dublin Airport Hotel features 214 modern rooms, including 68 twin bedrooms and 73 double rooms with sofa beds for families. Each room includes air conditioning, high-quality bedding, a choice of firm or soft pillows, and complimentary 500 mbps Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers 11 wheelchair-accessible rooms with roll-in showers and queen-size beds.

Dining & Bar Options

Breakfast is served daily in the Great Room from 06:00 to 10:00 on weekdays and 06:30 to 11:00 on weekends. The Express Bar offers all-day food and drinks, while guests can also dine at Touzai Restaurant, featuring Asian-Western fusion cuisine, or Cinnabar, serving craft beers and bar food with Sky TV.

Leisure & Nearby Attractions

Guests can relax in Cinnabar, a contemporary bar with lake views, or explore nearby attractions like St Anne's Golf Club, 4 miles away. The Omniplex, one of Ireland's largest cinema complexes, is within proximity, along with live music venues in Dublin city center.

Business & Convenience Services

The Holiday Inn Express Dublin-Airport provides 24-hour reception, laundry services, and conference facilities for 2–850 people at the adjacent Crowne Plaza. Secure multi-story parking is available for €10 per day, and business travelers benefit from free high-speed Wi-Fi and efficient workspaces.

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130 sq. feet

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130 sq. feet

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Center

Santry4000 ft

Airports

Dublin (DUB) 2.4 mi

Train

Killester Station 2.7 mi

Harmonstown Station 2.9 mi

Bus

Bus stop1400 ft

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Internet

Internet access

Parking

EUR 10 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking rooms
Internet access
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Baggage storage
Elevator
Currency exchange

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Free airport shuttle
Room service
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Fax/Photocopying

Room features

Air conditioning
Tea and coffee facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location info

Northwood Park, Santry Demesne, Santry, Ireland, No postal

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Northwood Park, Santry Demesne, Santry, Ireland, No postal

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Omni Park Shopping Centre

4500 ft

Kart City Raceway

Kart City Ltd

2500 ft

Parks

Albert College Park

1.6 mi

Market

MACE Beaumount

1.3 mi

Cemetery

Glasnevin Cemetery Museum

2.7 mi

Garden

National Botanic Gardens

2.5 mi

Malahide Rd

Casino at Marino

2.4 mi

Poppintree Glasnevin

Poppintree Park

2.1 mi

Finglas Village Crossroads Finglas

McKee Memorial

2.2 mi

11 Church St

Finglas Abbey

2.2 mi

Botanic Road Dublin 9

Our Lady of Dolours

2.4 mi

Clancarthy Rd

Parnell Park

2.4 mi

Castle

Dublin Castle

4.3 mi

Mall

Clarehall Shopping Centre

2.7 mi

Church

St Canice's Church

2.6 mi

Charlestown

2.6 mi

Parks

Fairview park

2.8 mi

Church

St. Mary of the Angels Church

2.6 mi

University

Trinity College Dublin

4.2 mi

Church

St Doulagh's Church

2.8 mi

Church

St. Mary's Chapel of Ease

2.9 mi

Santry Demesne Park

Santry Community Garden

2.8 mi

College Green Trinity College Dublin

The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition

4.2 mi

Museums

Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

3.6 mi

Museums

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

3.9 mi

Museums

Irish Whiskey Museum

4.2 mi

Art object

Brendan behan's statue

3.0 mi

Gardiner Street

2.9 mi

Monuments and Landmarks

The Spire

3.8 mi

Nearby

Temple Gardens Henrietta St

The Hungry Tree

1200 ft

Restaurants

Little Venice

1300 ft

Santry

Morton's

3500 ft

Station Building

Dee's Cafe

1600 ft

10 C Santry Hall

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

86%

enjoyed their visit and would return

friendly staff

good meat

small room

messy facilities

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

7.7

Location

7.5

Service

8.1

Dining

7.6

Arthur

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The room was clean and spacious, offering a comfortable queen-size bed. However, there was ongoing construction during my visit. The service was excellent with friendly staff and a good breakfast. The hotel's location was convenient for my needs, being close to Dublin Airport and adjacent to a nice parkland setting.

Rooms

8.0

The room showed some wear but was clean and wide, equipped with a queen-size bed. It was simple yet comfortable and clean.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch. The staff was friendly and accommodating, even fetching us in the middle of the night when our flight was delayed.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was very convenient, being adjacent to Dublin Airport. However, it was next to a construction area, which was a downside.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good, with excellent food ready early in the morning for our flight.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered useful facilities such as room service and a free airport shuttle, which added to the overall convenience of the stay.

Gerry

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.2/10

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. The rooms were well laid out and spacious, although my room was very small with nowhere to rest my luggage. But overall, I was impressed at how clean and well-equipped the room was.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were well laid out and spacious compared to some, although mine was very small with no place to rest my luggage. They were in very good condition and very clean.

Service

9.0

The staff were welcoming and helpful. I appreciated their assistance about a shuttle back to the airport the next morning. They were really helpful and friendly overall.

Location

7.0

The location was nice, being so close to the airport and offering shuttle service. However, it would be better if it was cordoned off partially from the guests entering and leaving from the reception area.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was superb and buffet style. I found it to be a pleasant and enjoyable experience with a good selection, including a continental breakfast.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were good, with the big bonus of a bus shuttle that takes you comfortably to the airport in just 15 minutes. The hotel had comfortable rooms and a great breakfast selection.

John

United States of America, March 2024

7.4/10

The hotel's location is superb, with easy access to the airport and great for a late night flight arrival. The small but comfortable room was all I needed for an overnight stay. The service was extremely friendly and helpful about shuttle options, but some areas could be better cordoned off. The morning dining experience was good and very much appreciated, offering nice and clean surroundings with good meat. However, the facilities were in a mess, which was a downside.

Rooms

8.0

The room was small but comfortable, all that was required for the overnight stay.

Service

9.0

The service was extremely friendly and helpful about shuttle options.

Location

8.0

The location was great for a late night flight arrival.

Dining

7.0

The morning dining experience was good and very much appreciated, offering nice and clean surroundings with good meat.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were in a mess.

friendly staff

small room

Emily

United States of America, March 2024

8.4/10

I had a fantastic stay at the hotel. The rooms were really comfortable and very clean, and we even received a lovely bag breakfast along with a warm welcome from all the staff who left a bottle of wine and a card in our room.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were really comfortable and very clean. I loved the extra touch of the bag breakfast provided. The warm welcome with a bottle of wine and a card added a personal touch to the stay.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch during our stay. Fernando was especially helpful given the chaos outside with the blizzard. The staff's attention to detail, like the personalized welcome, made the experience even better.

Location

8.0

The location is perfect for those with early morning flights, with a free shuttle to and from the airport. Being across from a lovely park added to the peaceful ambiance of the area.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were basic but adequate.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well-maintained, offering services like room service, dry cleaning, laundry, and a free airport shuttle. The hotel excelled in providing a comfortable and convenient experience.

Martin

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.0/10

The hotel provided spacious rooms with comfortable beds and a bag breakfast, though the heating control took a while to start working. The service was friendly and accommodating, especially from Renata at reception and staff during breakfast. The location was convenient for transportation but hindered by ongoing construction. The dining experience offered a variety of delicious options. Overall, a good value for the money.

Rooms

7.0

The room was very spacious and had everything we needed for an overnight stay, but the initial coldness took time to adjust.

Service

8.0

The service was helpful, and the staff readily answered all inquiries.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location was good for accessing public transport to and from the airport and city center, though the ongoing construction was a drawback.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was absolutely fantastic with a lot of yummy options.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were under construction, seriously needing repair.

Herbert

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.2/10

The hotel offers clean and functional rooms, with very friendly and attentive service. The location is near the airport with a nice park nearby, making it convenient for travelers. The dining experience provides fresh, hot, and delicious meals. However, the check-in process lacked efficiency, and the atmosphere was not vibrant.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms, though small, were very functional and clean.

Service

9.0

The staff went above and beyond, showing great hospitality.

Location

7.0

The hotel's proximity to the airport and a nice park makes it convenient for travelers.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience offered fresh and delicious meals.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides excellent dining facilities.

George

United Kingdom, November 2023

5.0/10

The hotel room was quite small and expensive at nearly 200 €, which was disappointing. However, the warm welcome from the staff with a bottle of wine and a card was a nice touch. The lack of space to move around or place luggage was a downside.

Rooms

5.0

The room was very small, making it challenging to put anything anywhere or even move around comfortably. The warm welcome with a bottle of wine from the staff was a lovely gesture.

Service

5.0

The service was lacking in hygiene, and there were issues with communication and assistance. Rekeying the room card multiple times, struggling with an adapter, and being directed to use an ineffective USB port were frustrating experiences.

Location

8.0

The location was excellent, especially for early morning flights, being conveniently close to the airport entrance. The proximity to other amenities like the adjacent Crowne Plaza was a bonus.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience had its flaws with a malfunctioning toaster, hard bacon, and delays in replenishing food. However, there was a varied choice available, and the buffet style was enjoyable.

Facilities

5.0

warm welcome

lack of space

Andrew

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was really comfortable and enjoyable. The rooms were clean and had everything I needed, though it was a bit noisy at times. The service was friendly and helpful, making my stay pleasant overall. The location was convenient, especially for catching an early morning flight. The dining options were good, with plenty to choose from. Overall, a nice stay with a few minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The room was good, clean, and had everything you need in a hotel room.

Service

8.0

The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent for access to Dublin Airport.

Dining

7.0

The dining was good quality with plenty of options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good overall.

Ryan

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.8/10

Staying at the hotel was a pleasant surprise – the rooms were beautiful, even better than I expected. Having the Crowne Plaza next door for good evening meals was a nice convenience. The compact size of the room didn't compromise comfort at all.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were beautiful, better than I expected actually, with a sofa. It was compact but very comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch. The staff was personable and gave great advice on getting into the city center. Despite a long shift, they were friendly, super helpful, and made check-in fast and smooth.

Location

9.0

The shuttle service back and forth every half an hour was a big plus. Being close to the airport and across a beautiful park in a residential area was such a bonus.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was basic but had everything needed. The staff was really good, nice, and always ready to help. Lots of food options available.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were excellent with a big emphasis on convenience and comfort.

Hugh

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positive and negative experiences. The rooms were comfortable, but there were some initial difficulties finding my cousin's room, and the location was not ideal without a car. The service was friendly and welcoming, but there were some issues with communication. The hotel's proximity to the airport was convenient, but reaching nearby amenities required additional transportation.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfortable and had comfortable beds.

Service

7.0

The service was helpful and friendly, but there were some challenges with communication.

Location

6.0

The hotel's proximity to the airport was convenient, but reaching nearby amenities required additional transportation.

Dining

8.0

The dining options were good with a variety of choices.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers standard facilities for a comfortable stay.

Pamela

United States of America, June 2023

7.4/10

The hotel has modern, fresh, and clean rooms that are comfortable and newly refurbished to a high level. The breakfast was good, providing a nice start to the day. However, some issues with the service and pricing could be improved.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were quiet and very clean, offering a comfortable and modern stay.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing and very welcoming, with the reception open 24/7. However, there were minor inconveniences like not being able to provide an adapter.

Location

7.0

The location was excellent, easy to access from the airport, although some construction work was ongoing.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, especially catering to specific dietary needs. However, a bit basic for the price offered.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers essential facilities but could benefit from more options to enhance the guest experience.

Modern rooms

Service could be quicker