Great location, but otherwise unremarkable. Didn't eat in any of the restaurants. Nice lobby, but rooms kind of shabby, also very stuffy. Our shower head didn't work the first day. Front desk staff polite and somewhat helpful. Internet access in lobby was nice. Probably could have picked a better hotel in Dublin.

This hotel has been refurbished to a very high standard, very nice. Bedrooms are small but functional and the bathrooms are very beautifully finished. The bar area and abacus restaurant are also worth a visit. But unfortunately the reception staff are not very welcoming or helpful, mostly polish, do not give a personal touch at all. Check out is midday but the housekeeping staff will start banging doors from 7.30 onwards so no lie ins im afraid!! A gorgeous place to stay with a great location but im afraid the staff are just robots doing the bare minimum.

I had certain reservations about staying at a Best Western hotel, having heard some bog standard comments about this brand. However, having checked their website for this particular hotel, I thought it looked very nice and modern. I was very happy with it, as its in a great location, close to all amenities and the bus stop for the airport shuttle, very comfy beds so you are guaranteed a great nights rest, comes complete with a gym, friendly and knowledgable staff, and a nicely laid out tidy room. Brillant and recommended!

We stayed at the Best Western Academy hotel in May 2008. The room was not huge but not overly small either. The hotel has recently been refurbished, we believe. The rooms were very clean, the bed comfortable and breakfast just fine, if not exciting. It was everything we needed. Location is great, just off O'Connell St., just north of the Liffey. It was about a 5 minute walk to Temple Bar area and the first stop for the hopon bus was right across the street from the hotel.
We couldn't have asked for anything more in this reasonably priced hote. We would return without hesitation.