Desk staff very welcoming but bar staff just ignored me and my wife and served every local first.
Everything about our stay was quite good, except for one thing, this being residents with children had to vacate the bar area at 8.30pm each evening. As we spent quite a bit of time out of the hotel during the day, come evening time we could only take a drink to the room and watch the television until it was time for bed, and three kids in a room early is not good. As all the local bars operated this policy you would think being a resident you could stay longer in the bar. Also the no smoking policy means that a lot of smokers use the front door to smoke, being a nonsmoker with kids this is not very pleasant, no kids in bar after 8.30 but smoke your head of at the front door.....
The Staff were very nice and smiled alot - which is very good. But the Hotel itself is very run down...and old world. The best thing about the Hotel was its location - right on the Sea Front.
In general, the hotel and staff were fine. When booking the hotel I was very excited about the Victorian character, however upon arriving I was disappointed with our very drab room that was crowded with furniture. Even though the room was large and well priced, it did not make for an enjoyable stay.
Very good old hotel, done up to a high standard room big and very clean.
Very helpful and friendly staff. Older hotel in fairly good shape. Large room (#206). Excellent location on the waterfront.
We first met in bray 40 years ago and have been back several times. The town is not as bustling as we remember probably a reflection of the current economic climate. We would have little or no complaint withe overall stay at the Esplanade. staff were excellent always cheerful and efficient. The hotel is a bit worn at the edges, but aren't we all after all the years? We both will stay there again.
it was a nice hotel but i was expecting more from it, however the room was great and comfortable. Also the sinks in the bathroom didnt want to drain so that was a slight issue, other than that would go back again.
It was a lovely hotel on the beach front. If you want to visit Bray and be able to imagine it as it may have been years ago this is the place to stay. An enjoyable experience.
The accommodation was very basic and the service in the bar area was poor. The room where we stayed was very noisy due to a wedding party the music was still blaring past 1am.
No lift to room where we were sleeping. Had baby in a buggy bit difficult. No facilities for children.
hotel staff very polite AND FRIENDLY.
Fantastic location and excellent staff (really nice), but hotel needs a renovation. It is very old, room was cold.
i feel that the room description really didn't reflect the room that we got, the room was clean however the bath room was in need of a revamp.
Had a really good time and a very nice hotel would go back and stay again.
We were very pleased with the Esplanade Hotel. It had charm, nicely appointed rooms, very clean, a very courteous and helpful staff, and a wonderful scenic location. If we return to Ireland, we will return to the Esplanade Hotel!
Comfortable - the room were serviced daily and to an excellent standard.
Beautiful hotel, very very clean and staff very polite and helpful.
I really enjoyed my time at the Esplanade Hotel. I was amazed how wonderful the hotel was for the price I paid. Also, the hotel was helpful with any plans we had in Wicklow. I would recommend the hotel to anyone.
I liked it. The best thing was that it is on the beach.
Conveniently situated between Dublin and countryside fantastic view of the ocean. We were lucky getting to know the Bray Summerfest.
Very nice.
It's a nice hotel near the beach in a wonderfull area.
I've had a couple of times a very pleasant stay. The food served in the restaurant was very good if you consider that I'm a German.
We found it quite, relaxing and convenient to use the Dart to travel to an concert in Dublin 4
Very clean, helpful staff.
The view from the dining room is lovely. The rooms are quite spacious.
A Gorgeous building on the beach with nice atmosphere and great staff!