81%The Oliver St John Gogarty...

We've had a great time in The Oliver St John Gogarty. An ideal location to explore Dublin. Food in the pub was very good!

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by lortyebindels – posted on May 22, 2008

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Disgusting, filthy, drab and unkept apartments. Despite complaining to management, no compensation offered. Doors do not lock, therefore major security threat. Very poor value for money. Freezing cold apartment with only one shower working for five people!!!! Book at your own risk.

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by margaret5202 – posted on Apr 6, 2007

1

We stayed in Penthouse no 6. Everything was great exept the water flow in the showers. Thank you for good service

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by Carlstromp – posted on Feb 21, 2007

2

Really impressed with this great value property. The apartments are spacious and well equipped. The heating in the bathrooms is zero so in the cold winter months gettting out of the shower isn't great but that was really the only bad comment we could make. We have the large 6 per aptm ( no 6)... more Really impressed with this great value property. The apartments are spacious and well equipped. The heating in the bathrooms is zero so in the cold winter months gettting out of the shower isn't great but that was really the only bad comment we could make. We have the large 6 per aptm ( no 6) It can be quite noisy at night but we expected that because you can't get any more central than it is. Gogerty's is great and stays open til 2.30/3am. Restaurant is pricy but good. Lots of choice nearby for all price ranges but on the whole Dublin is expensive.close

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by nicolahumpherson – posted on Feb 16, 2007

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Although the accommodation was well located and clean. The showers were very inadequate with little pressure and the water was soon cold with one shower, the hot tap in one bathroom did not work either. There was no heating in the bathroom and in February this was a must. My overview would be... more Although the accommodation was well located and clean. The showers were very inadequate with little pressure and the water was soon cold with one shower, the hot tap in one bathroom did not work either. There was no heating in the bathroom and in February this was a must. My overview would be that the apartment was ready for refurbishment.close

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by johnmowb – posted on Feb 10, 2007

1

Mixed age group from 27 - 58 Apartments were great, spacious and excellent kitchen facilities. Main issue was that many of the heaters did not work, especially the bathroom one. Both bathrooms were freezing and the showers were poor.

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by lucybr482 – posted on Feb 9, 2007

1

the penthouses are brill.

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by sanpan – posted on Jan 29, 2007

1

You get what you pay for. The bed was extremely uncomfortable.

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by franny1880 – posted on Jan 8, 2007

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My wife and I and two friends arrived at Oliver St. Gogarty's Penthouse Apartments for a two night stay. We had to walk around a puddle of vomit on the sidewalk to get in. When we were able to get through the crowds of noisy people to the desk person, he was surly and unhelpful. He wanted full... more My wife and I and two friends arrived at Oliver St. Gogarty's Penthouse Apartments for a two night stay. We had to walk around a puddle of vomit on the sidewalk to get in. When we were able to get through the crowds of noisy people to the desk person, he was surly and unhelpful. He wanted full payment in advance. Based on the description - a Penthouse - and picture on their website, we assumed we were going to have a beautiful room. The entry area to get to the rooms was dirty, with old cups and what appeared to be abandoned clothes, but we still kept our hopes up. You had to walk across the roof to get to the apartment, and the entrance was open to the surrounding buildings. We walked into the room, which was freezing cold, somewhere in the 40's. We assumed there would be heat. Once we found the controls for the heat, none worked. By this time we were getting upset with the place. We checked the bedrooms and there were all sorts of dirty nooks and crannies, like the cleaning was cursory, quick and haphazard. Our linens appeared to be clean, which was the only thing in their favor. We then checked the kitchen, which was dirty. The refrigerator was so gross, we didn't want to put any of our drinks in, and based on the lack of cleanliness throughout, we were afraid to even use the glasses. At this point, we decided to get out of our ice-cold room and go check out the traditional Irish music at a pub. When I went to lock the door, I found out that it would not lock because someone had broken it. I couldn't tell if it had been forced, as in a burglary, or it was just broken. In any case, it would not lock. I went downstairs to ask for some help in getting the door lock fixed. The guy at the front desk told me that there was no one there to help, that he might be able to come look at it when he got off for the night. I told him that was unacceptable, that we had all of our things in the room, and wanted to leave the hotel knowing our room was at least locked. Based on the location, we also wnated some assurance that we could sleep behind a locked door. He said we would either have to leave it open (there was a big sign next to his head that said "Not responsible for lost or stolen goods") or wait until he got off. Now we had two days to enjoy Dublin, and we were going to end up being prisoners in our own, ice cold, dirty room because we couldn't leave all our luggage and just hope no one stole anything. Plus, even if it were acceptable, we would not be Able to lock the door when we went to bed, and none of us could stomach the idea of having an unlocked door all night. We all had had enough by this point. I left to find another place to stay. I came back, we picked up all our bags and went down to the front desk. The place was jammed with drunk, loud people. I waited patiently, while my wife and friends stood there in the entryway with all of our luggage. I told the guy that the accommodations were unacceptable and that I wanted a refund. He refused. When I returned to the U.S., I called my credit card company to say that the charge was bogus. We stayed only long enough to discover how bad the place was, how many lies were on the website, find another accommodation, and wait in line several times for what amounted to non-existent service. The whole process took about 30-40 minutes, with the majority of the time taken up waiting in lines, We derived no - zero - benefit from the few moments we were there. Our final impression of the place is it is a crash pad for drunken teenagers, some of which might accept such dirty, gross surroundings. Any sane adult wouldn't. We again dodged a few pools of aging vomit, and left for another hotel. Gogarty's charged us for two nights.close

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by Owmars – posted on Dec 27, 2006

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In two of the bedrooms there were doors out to balconys which did not lock we didn't release this until saturday evening and reported it to reception who advised they would contact the maintainence people to come and fix it unfortunately this still had not be done when we left on the sunday

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by Jgale4032 – posted on Dec 11, 2006

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It's a pitty that the booking wasn't right. We came to the appartment and there was no reservation for us. Thankfully there was enough space for the 5 of us.

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by Mljtimme – posted on Nov 17, 2006

2

I ate at the Gogarty restaurant one night with my friends and it was by far the worst service I had during the entire trip. The waiters were slow and incompetent and the manager was rude and quite frankly lucky I didn't kick his ass like he so richly deserved. One of the people, in my party,did... more I ate at the Gogarty restaurant one night with my friends and it was by far the worst service I had during the entire trip. The waiters were slow and incompetent and the manager was rude and quite frankly lucky I didn't kick his ass like he so richly deserved. One of the people, in my party,did not eat her order because she thought she had actually ordered something else and no one ever questioned why she didn't touch her food they just took it away in an rude manner when the rest of us were done, no inquiries what so ever. I would consider recommending the apartments and the bar was always fun but I will tell people to avoid the restuarant, there are far better places close by.close

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by jkendziers – posted on Nov 13, 2006

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Fantastic option if there are more than two of you. Lots of space (2 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, 2 bathrooms, giant kitchen) in the apartment and the kitchen is very well kitted out. Great location. Note however that the windows in the bedrooms facing the street don't appear to be... more Fantastic option if there are more than two of you. Lots of space (2 bedrooms, lounge, dining room, 2 bathrooms, giant kitchen) in the apartment and the kitchen is very well kitted out. Great location. Note however that the windows in the bedrooms facing the street don't appear to be double-glazed so tend to let in a lot of the noise from the pubs/bars downstairs.close

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by firstrt – posted on Nov 13, 2006

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Good for stag weekends, not family accomodation. Seedy,grotty,ripped couches,torn curtains needs gutted ,refurbished, redecorated. We checked out a day early. It was like an escape from prison!

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by craig6751 – posted on Nov 2, 2006

2

We had a fabulous time. The apartments were excellent and in a fabulous location. we would definately stay there again.

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by lynn9697 – posted on Oct 22, 2006

2

The apartments are in an excellant location. We were in no. 5. However ... I know the price is cheap but they really need an overhaul. The kitchen although looked clean on the surface it smelt quite rancid (drains/grease?). We had to throw all the windows open to try and get rid of it... more The apartments are in an excellant location. We were in no. 5. However ... I know the price is cheap but they really need an overhaul. The kitchen although looked clean on the surface it smelt quite rancid (drains/grease?). We had to throw all the windows open to try and get rid of it but it was persistant. The rooms in general appeared clean. Duvets under the duvet covers really stained - not nice. The bathrooms need some money spending. One toilet seat badly chipped enamel. The shower in the other bathroom had a broken shower head clamp so kept falling on the floor. It was also difficult to get a decent water temperature (ie not too cold and not scalding). Also the water pressure from that shower was poor. Tiling, grouting is rough and the ceiling over the shower stained. Taps also broken, leaking and not functioning very well. Broken toilet roll holder. Very poor lighting. The paintwork in the apartment was quite fresh in general. The sofas in the lounge are quite worn and the TVs buttons were all broken so it wasn't workable. We didn't feel the urge to use the room for those reasons. I remember staying at St Johns in 1997 for a hen do and found it clean and reasonable at that time but I now think the place is tired. The reception staff were also disinterested and not very friendly. My sister also got bitten on the ankle, back and legs and feared it might be fleas!! As you have sent me this email for review and I have taken the time to respond, I hope you will take some interest in my comments. Maybe I expect too much for my money?? Jane Robinson (jane@janeyrob.wanadoo.co.uk)close

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by Jane4873 – posted on Oct 20, 2006

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I would only recommend this place for people who are on a budget and want to be in the middle of Temple Bar. Otherwise, STAY AWAY! We stayed in the penthouse apt. because many places were booked (Ryder Cup weekend) and I thought, for the money and what we got - it was worth it. Well it was... more I would only recommend this place for people who are on a budget and want to be in the middle of Temple Bar. Otherwise, STAY AWAY! We stayed in the penthouse apt. because many places were booked (Ryder Cup weekend) and I thought, for the money and what we got - it was worth it. Well it was not. The place was filthy, the tv was broken, the couch was dirty and ripped, and we were treated with indifference.close

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by rlake684 – posted on Oct 13, 2006

2

great location helpful staff would stay in apartments again and will reccommend to others

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by janjak4365 – posted on Oct 9, 2006

2

the penthouse apartment is in an excellent location right in the middle of temple bar area which invariably means noise till the wee small hours but you wouldn't choose to stay at gogartys unless you wanted to be right in the heart of the town and all that comes with that. i would definitely... more the penthouse apartment is in an excellent location right in the middle of temple bar area which invariably means noise till the wee small hours but you wouldn't choose to stay at gogartys unless you wanted to be right in the heart of the town and all that comes with that. i would definitely recommend this as excellent accommodation for any types of groups whether families, girls, boys. the rooms were clean, comfortable, spacious and plenty space for all the clothes we needed because of the changeable weather. the biggest bonus is being right on top of one of the busiest and popular locations in dublin and all that live music for free is just fantasticclose

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by Mcgur4549 – posted on Sep 30, 2006

2

Apartments could do with a makeover.

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by KevM1 – posted on Sep 25, 2006

1

This was truly a great Dublin find. Well kitted out. Basic not plush but providing all you need. As central as you can find with the best of Dublin on your doorstep. Totally value for money. No hesitation in recommending.

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by brendan9578 – posted on Sep 9, 2006

1

The apartment was spacious and surprisingly peaceful considering its very central location. Would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting good basic accommodation in the heart of the city.

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by email650 – posted on Sep 4, 2006

1

absolutley brilliant!! Location, cleanliness and lay out - fab!! Only one fault and that being no secure room to hold luggage whilst waiting for rooms and taxi home. Otherwise excellant!! Will defo return soon!

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by nicki4270 – posted on Aug 31, 2006

1

Amazing deal! Huge, clean apartment right in the centre of town. The staff (particularly Rachel) was also wonderful. Will definitely stay here every time we return to Dublin.

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by harrisonn – posted on Aug 23, 2006

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The apartments were absolutely brilliant. Roomy, clean, central to town and a great view from the balcony.

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by anthony6095 – posted on Aug 21, 2006

1

Top class yet again first place i try to book when going to dublin

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by suttyb – posted on Aug 18, 2006

1

Amazing apartments. Loads of space for chilling out after a hard day of sightseeing or long night of drinking!!!

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by tracy136 – posted on Aug 16, 2006

3

Great value for money!!

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by donnaa – posted on Aug 13, 2006

2

we would like to say it was awful so it would be available whenever we wanted to stay but in fact it was great and highly recommended, great staff and very clean.will definately use it again

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by Billyman – posted on Aug 10, 2006

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2 bedroom Apt not very clean. Trash left by prior tenants. Stayed 2 nites. No phone in room. During stay Apt never cleaned nor did we get fresh towels, which per staff it sounded like it should have been done. More for students or hostel types. Excellent location and fun history of Gogarty...

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by Hugwee – posted on Aug 10, 2006

1

we never ended up staying at this appartment the place was dirty nothing like what you show on the internet the rooms was not ready until 3.30pm when we got into the room after being cleaned well i would not put a dog in this appartment. We was young girls wanting to enjoy a weekend which ended... more we never ended up staying at this appartment the place was dirty nothing like what you show on the internet the rooms was not ready until 3.30pm when we got into the room after being cleaned well i would not put a dog in this appartment. We was young girls wanting to enjoy a weekend which ended in us looking for some where else to stay as this appartment was just horrible I have been told by the hotel that i can get my depoist back so how do i go about getting this PLEASE RPLY BACK TO THISclose

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by Juliawis – posted on Aug 1, 2006

1

great location, apartments need a little tlc

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by nessie2429 – posted on Jul 6, 2006

1

There is so much going on in the bar/restraunt that if a small tunnel could be burrowed between it and the hostel there would never be any need to leave the building.

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by john3650 – posted on Jun 14, 2006

2

i enjoyed my stay in the property and found the staff pleasent the only thing i did not like was leaving our bags in the hall which was not secure as when we arrived to pick them up a different member of staff was on duty who was dealing with customers we could have been anyone from outside as... more i enjoyed my stay in the property and found the staff pleasent the only thing i did not like was leaving our bags in the hall which was not secure as when we arrived to pick them up a different member of staff was on duty who was dealing with customers we could have been anyone from outside as we just picked up our bags and left. one member of staff cannot keep a eye on luggage and deal with customers at the same timeclose

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by susier2051 – posted on Jun 1, 2006

1

what do you mean "we hope you enjoyed the stay", when we got there there was no reservation made at the apartments even though we had a reference number and booking confirmation from yourselves. i have e-mailed you repeatedly but with no response from you. i m reallydisappointed in... more what do you mean "we hope you enjoyed the stay", when we got there there was no reservation made at the apartments even though we had a reference number and booking confirmation from yourselves. i have e-mailed you repeatedly but with no response from you. i m reallydisappointed in the service you offer and will not be using your site again and will be advising others not to use it either. i contacted the apartments 3 times to try and sort the matter out and no one could help me .close

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by Heathe – posted on May 21, 2006

1

Will probably use the apartments again

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by leonard4464 – posted on May 8, 2006

1

have stayed here before so had high expectations. Great style,price and location

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by Mcintag – posted on May 6, 2006

2

I booked over the internet for a checkin time of 11.00am but when I arrived I was told by the gent at reception that check in was at 2pm no reason just the website was wrong. Add to that the fact we got to our rooms and the beds were dirty and unchanged and no maid came round until around 4pm.... more I booked over the internet for a checkin time of 11.00am but when I arrived I was told by the gent at reception that check in was at 2pm no reason just the website was wrong. Add to that the fact we got to our rooms and the beds were dirty and unchanged and no maid came round until around 4pm. The gent on reception was very unwelcoming and did not want to be there it would seem. Overall excellent stay, Pictures of apartments very misleading on website.close

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by efaulk6602 – posted on Apr 9, 2006

1

Just perfect the perfect place to stay in dublin

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by barbara4137 – posted on Mar 23, 2006

2

Excellent quality, would be grate if you did not increase the room rates!

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by olhaye – posted on Mar 6, 2006

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