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Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG vs Academy Plaza Hotel
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Dublin — score, location, comfort and price.
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Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG and Academy Plaza Hotel in Dublin: neck and neck, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Dublin — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG (69.97/100) and Academy Plaza Hotel (71.08/100) are separated by just 1.11 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
Choose Academy Plaza Hotel
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Score comparison
| Dimension | Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG | Academy Plaza Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 91.60 | 89.50 |
| Value | 50.00 | 51.53 |
| Location | 93.66 | 92.84 |
| Comfort | 65.60 | 65.00 |
| Services | 40.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 69.97 | 71.08 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG takes Reputation by 2.1 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Academy Plaza Hotel takes Value by 1.53 points — slightly ahead.
Location: Dead heat on Location — less than a point apart.
Comfort: Dead heat on Comfort — less than a point apart.
Services: Academy Plaza Hotel takes Services by 10 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre by IHG
EUR 179
Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible
Academy Plaza Hotel
EUR 165
Small Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsParkingWifi in all areas
Only Academy Plaza Hotel
RestaurantRoom service