12th Lock Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel in Dublin with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Front of property – evening/night
Room amenity
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Room options

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Family Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Super King Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Castleknock Marina, D15, Dublin, D15 AW28

What's nearby

  • Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Phoenix Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Liffey Valley Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Dublin Zoo - 14 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 17 min drive
  • Dublin Castleknock Station - 3 min walk
  • Dublin Navan Road Parkway Station - 22 min walk
  • Dublin Coolmine Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bell Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rudys Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Black Wolf - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Castleknock Kitchen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Insomnia - ‬13 min walk

About this property

12th Lock Boutique Hotel

At 12th Lock Boutique Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the 2 restaurants, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Czech, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Ukranian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 13 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash Cleaning deposit: EUR 300.00

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

12th Lock Boutique Hotel Hotel
12th Lock Boutique Hotel Dublin
12th Lock Boutique Hotel Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Does 12th Lock Boutique Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, 12th Lock Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at 12th Lock Boutique Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at 12th Lock Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at 12th Lock Boutique Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near 12th Lock Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring seafood.
What's the area around 12th Lock Boutique Hotel like?
12th Lock Boutique Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Dublin Castleknock Station and 12 minutes' walk from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre.

12th Lock Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Bryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice big rooms, comfy bed and very friendly helpful staff. No AC made the rooms unbearably hit at night. Couldn’t open the window as it didn’t feel safe as it backed into an alleyway and train tracks! Trains literally zooming past outside our window.
Dibya, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

It is all underground and no windows. No fresh air. Gave me a panic attack. Left after checking in. Not an ideal place.
Laura, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

2/10 Poor

The hotel was suffering from a lack of staff and management, the actual service and facilities was appalling. The hotel website lists a range of services and extra's that you will receive but on our visit there was no chef so no food available and no breakfast, the rooms were not serviced properly and needed a good clean. When we asked for some extra milk for the the in room tea and coffee service we were told that there was no milk available. The security door leading into the rooms section was damaged and the lock malfunctioned so was waken in the night in order to let other guests into their rooms. In short the stay was very poor and would not return. The final insult was that top price was charged for the rooms but only third rate service delivered
Paul, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Louise, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Zero stars
Constant trains passing next to room. View from window of a brick wall rail line other side of wall. No air conditioning in room, was like an oven, window wouldn’t open. Toilet flush got jammed, constant running water shower head sprayed at wall rather than where you needed it. needs head replaced or cleaned sink got blocked had to unblock in morning. Was glad to check out luckily we only stayed 1 night not worth the money. So it’s a thumbs down from us very disappointed won’t be booking again.
Pam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Niki, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel was really conveniently positioned for the airport and was situated next to an attractive canal system in an area of nicely modernised industrial buildings. The room itself was a little tired: the keycard system was broken, meaning you had to tap the card three times for the door to open. The toilet seat was broken. The plumbing made loud, rasping noises that could be heard from the bed. The grout in the bathroom was mouldy and the extractor fan underpowered, meaning that our two showers made the bedroom very humid. There was no breakfast on offer as the restaurant didn’t open in the mornings, so we had to drive to a nearby industrial estate for food. The vending machine was out of order. By far the worst thing was the noise of the other guests at night in the corridor. A number seemed to have gone for nights out in Dublin and came back in waves between 2 and 5am, waking us up each time. There was shouting, laughing, slamming doors. There also seemed to be a maintenance issue with a neighbouring room, as around 1am we could hear the voice of the receptionist talking to a guest and what sounded like a contractor. They were having a loud conversation, with the receptionist apologising to the guest and the contractor shouting down the corridor about the issue he was working on. Unless they solve the noise issue, it’s very hard to recommend this hotel. We were knackered the whole next day.
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible service
We booked a wheelchair accessible room when we arrived we were asked to use the stairs as a means to get to the room as the lift was only to be used by staff. We eventually were able to use the lift which was very dirty! When we got to the room not only was it in no way wheelchair accessible but you would barely wheel a large suitcase in. The service was terrible by the guy we encountered there was a lady there who did try to help us. We had had a mobile hoist delivered the day before which we called and made arrangements for and when we looked for this we were told it wasn’t there to later find it ourselves sitting outside in the rain! We had no option to find alternative accommodation for the night which was very difficult on the Friday of a bank holiday at short notice.
Aisling, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Totally overpriced
We stayed here for one night and was extremely disappointed. The bedrooms are in the basement and are passable. However the stairwell leading down there is in need of a refurbishment. The carpet is old, stained and torn in places. For €175 a night with no breakfast it really is overpriced.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ana, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

1-night trip
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6/10 Good

christine, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kevin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We had the queen/twin room for three, was exactly what we needed. Being honest, it's a bit of an odd set-up, all the rooms are in the basement of the restaurant, but they are super nice. Front desk was a little informal when we got there, but that's because they're working the restaurant at the same time (which I'd recommend going to, was great). You are a 12 minute taking from the airport, 5 minute walk to the train to take you into town, and situated along the canal from some great morning walks. Would definitely stay here again when back in Dublin!
Ryan, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Disaster from start to finish - avoid
Good location on the canal with ample onsite parking. Reception staff inexperienced and quite rude when present. Had to swap rooms as there were 3 faults with the initial room(I don't usually complain). Bar and restaurant ok but menu was concise compared to the menu featured online. Watch out for the card machine being faulty, you sit there mounting up a hefty bar bill waiting for it to come back online. Day 2 - Our relatives booked with the hotel directly months in advance but although their booking was on the system there wasn't a room available! Having stayed at 100's of hotels and b&b's I have never come across anything like this I'm very surprised, shocked, this could happen these days. No offer of a drink or a complimentary bite to eat, no offer of alternative accommodation. Day3 - 40mins before checkout we got a call to say we could now pay for our bar bill from day2 as the card machine was now working, even though we had DND notice on our door!! Went to check-out, left standing there with card machine by bar staff, I tore off receipts and left whilst the receptionist was arguing with someone on the telephone. We've stayed here before, few years ago - thought it was a great place... Quite the opposite now.
Yvonne, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Nicholas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All good
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Ajibola, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Sophie, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Disappointed
Food was lukewarm, room was cold. Room was next to railway tracks with loud passing trains.
Barry, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful location, helpful friendly staff and great bar and restaurant onsite
Kellie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Gone downhill since 2yrs ago
It’s disappointing to say the overall standard has fallen dramatically. My key card had to be programmed on a daily basis. I with 12 other people were in the restaurant the first night, 3 staff were on. No one came to serve me, so I had to go ask for a menu, I also had to go ask for my second pint. One girl of the 3 girls seemed to be doing all the work, the other 2 were being busy doing nothing On the second night I was told the kitchen had closed 75mins early (this was due to a booking for a funeral group who were extremely unsavoury). I complained and the “girl who worked the first night” sorted me out. We were moved to a second bar where the manager was asked 3 times for drinks and said he would get them then got distracted by this group. So mostly we were left to their own devices. No breakfasts available I assume due to Covid, but I checked my booking details and no where did it state that. A shower that flood out to the carpet, the carpet was damp (I only figured this out in the middle of the night) told staff the next morning, no alternative was offered and I went to work and returned to the unruly group so didn’t raise it further. This is my fifth time staying there as I stay there when I am working in the area which is usually 3 times per year for a total of 13nights. However this will be the last time
3-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a beautiful location, friendly helpful staff and great onsite restaurant
Kellie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I always stayed in 12th Lock when in Dublin, however no restaurant and no breakfast availability whilst I understand the pandemic , advertising one thing and changing without notice is unacceptable
John, 1-night trip
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