'Brilliant time in Dublin. Our hotel was a wonderful old house with very comfortable, clean rooms though a little on the small side and not luxurious. The price was very reasonable,. The owners were so helpful and friendly, they couldn't do enough for us. We miss their breakfasts already. Will be back.' ' Two friends and myself stayed in the Waterloo Lodge last August. We liked it so much we booked again and we have just enjoyed another 4 nights there - staying over for the St Patrick Celebrations. We decided to go back because the place was exactly what we wanted. The prices were reasonable, the staff were very friendly, cheerful and helpful, the beds were clean and comfortable, we had en-suite toilet and shower (all the hot water we wanted!) and the breakfast was more than enough - a choice of cereals, fruit juice, fruit, a large cooked full 'Irish', soda bread, toast, a choice of jams and marmalades and all the tea, coffee and toast you wanted. Some other guests had other requests and these were quickly and cheerfully supplied. The food was always fresh and hot as was the tea, coffee and toast! I was amazed to read some of the very negative comments on this site. Yes the place is basic but that's what I would expect in a reasonably priced city guest house. If I wanted 5 star hotel accomodation I would go to a 5 star hotel and pay 5 star prices! I certainly would not go to a guest house and then tear it to pieces simply because I wasn't willing to pay for what I really wanted! If you want basic, friendly and cheerful with a clean comfortable bed and a good filling breakfast then I recommend this place. It's also in a good area with nice friendly pubs and a short bus ride or a 15-20 minute walk takes you to the city centre. The three of us have aleady agreed that whenever we return to Dublin - this is where we will stay.'