Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
4.0-star · Stockhole Lane, Clonshagh, Swords Dublin Airport
4.3(11,356 Google reviews)
Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
4.0-star · Stockhole Lane, Clonshagh, Swords Dublin Airport
4.3(11,356 Google reviews)
At a glance: 4-star · Since 2007 · 608 rooms
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Dear Guest, Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for choosing to stay with us regularly. It’s lovely to hear that you continue to find us convenient for your airport trips and that you enjoy the rooms, parking and shuttle service. We’re also delighted you’ve been enjoying the Italian Kitchen — we’ll be sure to pass that on to the team. We really appreciate your continued custom and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 😊 Kind regards The Guest Relations Team
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Right at the hotel you have several choices: the Italian Kitchen restaurant, the Playwright Bar for food and drinks, a cafe, and a snack bar. For coffee and pastries, Red Bean Roastery is the coffee dock. A short drive away, the airport terminals themselves offer many spots: Cuan Cafe & Bar, Fitzgerald Restaurant & Bar, The Mezz, and Starbucks, among others. You can also find a SPAR nearby in the immediate area for quick groceries or snacks.
The hotel sits near Dublin Airport, so the immediate area is practical and travel-focused, with the airport's shops and eateries close by. You are about 5 km from Malahide Castle & Gardens, a lovely coastal spot with parkland. The city centre sights, like The Spire and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, are roughly 7 km away, so a bus or taxi gets you there. Nearby stops like Moat Avenue are an 8-minute walk for bus routes into town. The hotel's own bar, cafe, and restaurant offer easy dining on site. It is a calm base with quick airport access and straightforward links to Dublin's highlights.
From Dublin Airport, hop on the hotel's complimentary shuttle bus, which runs 24/7 and takes you straight to the door. If driving, follow the M50 north to Junction 3, exit onto the R139 Malahide, then Stockhole Lane to the hotel. Public transit works too: bus lines 27, 27B or N6 stop at Moat Avenue, an 8 minute walk away, and Howth Junction train station is 22 minutes on foot. Taxis are also available from the airport. For Dublin city centre's main train station, a taxi or ride-hailing service gets you here directly.
For an evening near the hotel, the Playwright Bar is a good spot for a drink or a bite, and the hotel's restaurant and snack bar are also options. If you want to head out, the city centre sights like The Spire (7.4 km) and Molly Malone Statue (8.1 km) are a short drive or bus ride away. The hotel's shuttle can get you to Dublin Airport, where you'll find several bars and restaurants. For a livelier evening, consider a taxi or ride-hailing into the city, where you can explore the area around O'Connell Street. The nearby Moat Avenue bus stop (8 min walk) connects you to city routes.
The hotel sits close to Dublin Airport, making it an easy stopover, but the main city sights are a real journey away. Malahide Castle & Gardens is the nearest highlight at 5.1 km, while the Spire and EPIC museum are around 7 km away. You will want a car, a taxi, or a bus ride to reach the centre, and the M50/M1 interchange is right by the hotel. That makes it a practical base if you are flying in and out, rather than a walk-to-everything location. For a short airport stay it works well, and the hotel's own restaurant and bar keep you sorted close by.
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