Along the riverwalk, 12th Lock Boutique Hotel offers a charming stay with two on-site restaurants serving lunch, dinner, and seafood. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar or coffee shop/cafe with a cup of tea from the lobby and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free parking
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (11)
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 (6)
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
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ensuite
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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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 check out 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.
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 cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite 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
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash Cleaning deposit: EUR 300.00
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Also known as
12th Lock Boutique Hotel Dublin
12th Lock Boutique Dublin
12th Lock Boutique
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 to 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 check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near 12th Lock Boutique Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 onsite 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.
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12th Lock Boutique Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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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
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2022
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
Dibya, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 21, 2022
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 25, 2022
It is all underground and no windows. No fresh air. Gave me a panic attack. Left after checking in. Not an ideal place.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 20, 2022
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
Paul, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 19, 2022
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 30, 2022
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
Pam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 29, 2022
Niki
Niki, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2022
Jade
Jade, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
May 8, 2022
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
Robert, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 1, 2022
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
Aisling, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 29, 2022
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2022
Ana
Ana, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 17, 2022
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 3, 2022
christine
christine, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 28, 2022
No breakfast available at the hotel anymore. not ideal for traverlers!
Allan
Allan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2022
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2022
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
Ryan, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 20, 2022
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
Yvonne, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 20, 2022
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2022
All good
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 18, 2022
Ajibola
Ajibola, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 14, 2022
Sophie
Sophie, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 10, 2022
War mal gut!
Leider hat sich seit meinem letzten Aufenthalt einiges zum negativen verändert. Service war wie immer nett. Zimmer waren nicht wirklich sauber und der Abfluss vom Waschbecken hat nicht funktioniert.
Bedingt durch Corona muss man immer klingeln und warten bis jemand die Tür öffnet.
Henning
Henning, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 28, 2022
Disappointed
Food was lukewarm, room was cold. Room was next to railway tracks with loud passing trains.
Barry
Barry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 10, 2022
Beautiful location, helpful friendly staff and great bar and restaurant onsite