Here’s Why You Should Stay at The Spencer Hotel

A good Dublin hotel should do more than simply place you in the city centre. At The Spencer Hotel, a standout location on the River Liffey is matched by modern style, well-designed rooms and the kind of facilities that make a short stay feel seamless. 

Located along the River Liffey, The Spencer has a more contemporary feel than many city stays, while still putting guests within easy reach of the capital’s key draws. It is well placed for everything from concerts at 3Arena and events at the Convention Centre Dublin to shopping, dining and days spent exploring the city on foot. The hotel is also close to public transport, with Mayor Square/NCI Luas stop just a short walk away. To add to the convenience, secure self-parking is available, making it an easy option whether you are arriving for work, a weekend away or a longer city escape.

What sets The Spencer Hotel apart is that it offers far more than a convenient place to stay. Its 209 rooms and suites have a distinct, modern feel, with air conditioning, Nespresso machines and 24-hour room service bringing an extra layer of comfort to every stay. The Superior Rooms make for a stylish city base, while the newly refurbished Deluxe Rooms offer more space, along with added touches like fluffy bathrobes and slippers. Family Rooms also make it a flexible option for those travelling with children or in a group - and trust us, there’s plenty of space to spread out.

For guests looking to elevate their stay, the balcony rooms are a real standout. The rooms look directly onto the River Liffey, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a cuppa with a gorgeous view of the city. The suites take that a step further, pairing spacious balconies and river views with open-plan living areas and separate bath and shower set-ups. It is these details that make The Spencer feel less like a standard overnight base and more like somewhere to properly enjoy and explore the city from. That balance of comfort and location is a big part of why The  Spencer Hotel works so well for couples, friends and families. 

Between the stylish rooms, river views, leisure facilities and strong food offering, it has the perfect set-up that works well for a date night, a special occasion or just a city break where you want everything to feel easy for you and that special someone.

At the same time, it works just as well for friends planning a night away around a concert or show. With 3Arena, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and the Convention Centre Dublin all nearby, it makes a great base for groups who want to stay somewhere central without sacrificing comfort. You can head out for the event, enjoy dinner and drinks, and still return to a hotel that feels modern, spacious and genuinely enjoyable to spend time in.

Families are well catered for too, and that is where the location really comes into its own. The hotel is close to both EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and the Jeanie Johnston (which is actually visible from riverside facing balcony rooms!). This makes it easy to build in something fun and memorable during a Dublin stay. EPIC is interactive and immersive, while the Jeanie Johnston gives visitors the chance to step aboard a full-scale famine ship, so together they offer something a bit different for families wanting more than the usual city sightseeing.

Another factor that gives The Spencer Hotel an edge is its leisure offering, which feels far more substantial than what many would expect from a Dublin city hotel. Energize Fitness & Leisure is not simply a small add-on gym tucked away in the building; it is a fully refurbished health and wellness space designed for both fitness and downtime, giving guests the chance to train, swim or switch off without leaving the hotel.

At the centre of it is an 18-metre heated indoor swimming pool, ideal whether you want to fit in a few lengths or simply slow the pace down after a day in the city. That is paired with a brand-new gym fitted with Technogym equipment for cardio and strength training, as well as upgraded changing rooms and a full thermal area that includes a sauna, steam room and hot tub that bubbles just right. 

Guests can start the day with a workout, wind down in the pool after meetings or sightseeing, or make proper use of the thermal suite in the evening. That extra leisure element gives the hotel a stronger sense of retreat, which is not always easy to find in such a central riverside location.

Dining is another area where The Spencer Hotel really impressed us. The hotel’s East Restaurant adds something more to the overall stay, with a menu that goes beyond the standard city hotel offering and makes eating on site feel like part of the experience rather than simply the convenient option. We would particularly recommend the prawn linguine and the green Thai curry, both of which were absolutely delicious and full of flavour. The skewers on the side were excellent too and made the meal feel even more generous. Another standout were the spring rolls, which are made in house and were genuinely delicious. It is those kinds of details that make the restaurant memorable and give the dining experience a more thoughtful, elevated feel.

For us, it was one more reason why The Spencer Hotel stands out as more than just a well-located Dublin hotel. Between the stylish rooms, strong leisure facilities and a restaurant we would happily recommend in its own right, it feels like a stay where every part of the experience has been considered.