Wren Urban Nest

A bit of a mixed bag for us. We stayed in room 606 between February 20th and 23rd 2025, paying just over 180 euros a night. The size of the room wasn't a problem because we knew that when we booked, but there are several design and care problems with the rooms that leave a bit to be desired, particularly at the price / room size ratio. Some positives first: - The bed is very comfortable - Soundproofing and blackout curtains are effective - we got a good night's sleep every night (and if that's all you care about - fill your boots!) - Check-in is relatively painless - Location is superb - very central without being in Temple Bar with all that entails - Tea, coffee and mugs are all very nice - Staff were polite However, quite a few small irritations: - You need to use an electronic control panel for the lights, curtains and do not disturb etc. This is not backlit until your hand moves very close to the panel so it's hard to get to in the dark. The panel will sometimes randomly light up in the middle of the night and turn your room blue for a few seconds though. - Do Not Disturb is on the panel, but seems to extinguish itself after a few minutes - so what's the point? We did at one point hang a physical sign on the outside of the door but it was removed overnight - whether that was by the hotel or another guest frustrated with the electronic panels I couldn't say. - Likewise the 'clean my room' button doesn't light up reliably - some rooms appeared to have both the DND and the room cleaning light lit at the same time - it's very confusing. - Chromecast didn't work - when we asked about this at reception, we were told that in some rooms they just didn't work and there was no alternative. Many of the TV channels are unavailable too - so there's a very limited selection. Yes, most of the time you're out and about in the city and it doesn't matter, but on an evening after a long day exploring sometimes you want to wind down with a film. - On one occasion the TV had completely stopped responding to inputs so it needed to be reset at the wall. - The curtain only opens halfway - and on the wrong side, so only half the window is uncovered. For some reason it also closes by default when you arrive in the room during the daytime, meaning the room becomes pitch black often before you've found the key card slot for the lights. - The bin in the bathroom was clearly knackered with a missing lid, and the shower grille was also loose. - No conditioner as part of the toiletries - OK for Premier Inn, bit less so for somewhere more upmarket. - There was only one wine glass in the room - looks like another had been broken at some point in the past and never replaced - Overall design of the room means that you'll be tripping over your partner quite a bit - not much of a problem on a one night stay but it does begin to grate, especially when this could have been resolved with better placement of shelves etc. without actually having to make the room any bigger - Minibar hilariously expensive, even by city centre standards. I can't comment on the quality of the fare as we didn't win the lottery on our trip. We've stayed in a similar sort of hotel before (CitizenM in London) which was a more successful take on the same concept at the same kind of price.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Wren Urban Nest & Natalie I want to express my deepest gratitude to Natalie and the team at Wren Urban Nest for their incredible kindness and support during one of the most difficult moments I’ve ever faced. While in Dublin for work, my colleague suffered a stroke—an experience that was both shocking and overwhelming. In the chaos of trying to get him the urgent care he needed, I was left feeling completely lost. That’s when Natalie stepped in. Not only did she ensure I had a place to stay, but she also checked in on me, offering reassurance and support when I truly needed it. In moments like these, small acts of kindness make the biggest difference, and Natalie showed genuine compassion and humanity in a way I will never forget. It’s one thing to receive great customer service—it’s another to be cared for as a human being during a crisis. Natalie went above and beyond, proving that hospitality isn’t just about hotels; it’s about people who care. Wren Urban Nest is more than just a beautiful place to stay—it’s a place with heart. If you’re ever in Dublin, I can’t recommend them enough. Thank you, Natalie, and the whole team at Wren Urban Nest. Your kindness won’t be forgotten.

10/10. Great service. The building is modern and stylish. The rooms are very clean with nice finishes.