The 111-room, mid-range Tara Towers Hotel is along the western edge of Dublin, with views of the bay and surrounding mountains. Prices are low but amenities are few; there's no fitness or business center and there's a charge for parking and breakfast. Rooms are spacious, and though some are refurbished, stains and worn furnishings are still prevalent. The on-site Ocras Restaurant is a nice spot for Irish fare and PJ Branagan's Bar is a cozy spot to grab a drink or watch a sporting event on the TVs. For travelers who don't mind the simple decor and location removed from downtown, it's a good value. For a similarly priced hotel closer to downtown, check out Cassidys Hotel.
The 111-room, mid-range Tara Towers Hotel is along the western edge of Dublin, with views of the bay and surrounding mountains. Prices are low but amenities are few; there's no fitness or business center and there's a charge for parking and breakfast. Rooms are spacious, and though some are refurbished, stains and worn furnishings are still prevalent. The on-site Ocras Restaurant is a nice spot for Irish fare and PJ Branagan's Bar is a cozy spot to grab a drink or watch a sporting event on the TVs. For travelers who don't mind the simple decor and location removed from downtown, it's a good value. For a similarly priced hotel closer to downtown, check out Cassidys Hotel.
Stauntons on the Green is a mid-range guesthouse made up of three 18th-century townhouses across from St. Stephen's Green and within walking distance of Dublin's tourist sights. Its 50 spacious, traditional rooms, each one individually decorated, overlook the park and Iveagh Gardens, a private garden open to hotel guests. The boutique-style property offers a free hearty Irish breakfast, while the restaurant serves afternoon tea and dinner. The nearby O'Callaghan Stephen's Green Hotel offers more features like a fitness center, but Wi-Fi isn't free.
Stauntons on the Green is a mid-range guesthouse made up of three 18th-century townhouses across from St. Stephen's Green and within walking distance of Dublin's tourist sights. Its 50 spacious, traditional rooms, each one individually decorated, overlook the park and Iveagh Gardens, a private garden open to hotel guests. The boutique-style property offers a free hearty Irish breakfast, while the restaurant serves afternoon tea and dinner. The nearby O'Callaghan Stephen's Green Hotel offers more features like a fitness center, but Wi-Fi isn't free.
The Hampton Hotel is a 24-room boutique in the pretty, residential neighborhood of Donnybrook. The exterior of the building is classic Georgian architecture, but the interior is contemporary. Rooms are spacious with a fun use of color and pattern along with flat-screen TVs, comfortable beds, and electric fireplaces. Big bathrooms are updated and some offer soaking tubs. The bar and bistro serves continental cuisine in a cozy environment, and room service is available. The bistro also offers al fresco dining during the warm months. Another highlight of the hotel is a nightclub, Vanilla, open on weekends. With a quiet location and free Wi-Fi, this hotel is a good pick for guests that don't need to be in the very heart of the city.
The Hampton Hotel is a 24-room boutique in the pretty, residential neighborhood of Donnybrook. The exterior of the building is classic Georgian architecture, but the interior is contemporary. Rooms are spacious with a fun use of color and pattern along with flat-screen TVs, comfortable beds, and electric fireplaces. Big bathrooms are updated and some offer soaking tubs. The bar and bistro serves continental cuisine in a cozy environment, and room service is available. The bistro also offers al fresco dining during the warm months. Another highlight of the hotel is a nightclub, Vanilla, open on weekends. With a quiet location and free Wi-Fi, this hotel is a good pick for guests that don't need to be in the very heart of the city.
The Alex has a central location on a quiet corner across the street from Merrion Square. Spacious rooms are clean and feature flat-screen TVs, very comfortable beds, and cashmere blankets. Hotel amenities include a casual bar and pleasant restaurant. The location is in the heart of the action, with Merrion Square, Trinity College, and Grafton Street all within easy walking distance.
The Alex has a central location on a quiet corner across the street from Merrion Square. Spacious rooms are clean and feature flat-screen TVs, very comfortable beds, and cashmere blankets. Hotel amenities include a casual bar and pleasant restaurant. The location is in the heart of the action, with Merrion Square, Trinity College, and Grafton Street all within easy walking distance.
The Westbury is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of Dublin, just off Grafton Street and within walking distance of major sights. The 205 rooms and suites are beautifully decorated with neutral colors, plush couches and linens, and modern patterns. All rooms have Nespresso machines, minibars, and elegant bathrooms. The Westbury is known for space, and even the standard rooms are generous in size. The huge lobby is full of comfortable couches where a delicious afternoon tea is on offer. The hotel also has an upscale restaurant, Wilde, named after the writer Oscar Wilde, a casual restaurant called Balfes, and the Marble Bar. When booking, be sure to read the fine print: Some packages come with breakfast and Wi-Fi while others do not.
The Westbury is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of Dublin, just off Grafton Street and within walking distance of major sights. The 205 rooms and suites are beautifully decorated with neutral colors, plush couches and linens, and modern patterns. All rooms have Nespresso machines, minibars, and elegant bathrooms. The Westbury is known for space, and even the standard rooms are generous in size. The huge lobby is full of comfortable couches where a delicious afternoon tea is on offer. The hotel also has an upscale restaurant, Wilde, named after the writer Oscar Wilde, a casual restaurant called Balfes, and the Marble Bar. When booking, be sure to read the fine print: Some packages come with breakfast and Wi-Fi while others do not.
The upper-middle-range Merchant House consists of four rooms that overlook a narrow cobblestone street in the popular Temple Bar district in central Dublin. While the location is buzzing and plenty of tourist attractions are within easy reach, nightlife can be noisy -- even with triple-glazed windows. Rooms are sumptuous yet homey with plenty of amenities such as underfloor bathroom heating and minibar prices that won't make you wince. For guests seeking nothing more than a well-equipped room with character, this is a decent option. On-site dining plus river views for around the same price are available the Clarence nearby -- though rooms are plain in comparison.
The upper-middle-range Merchant House consists of four rooms that overlook a narrow cobblestone street in the popular Temple Bar district in central Dublin. While the location is buzzing and plenty of tourist attractions are within easy reach, nightlife can be noisy -- even with triple-glazed windows. Rooms are sumptuous yet homey with plenty of amenities such as underfloor bathroom heating and minibar prices that won't make you wince. For guests seeking nothing more than a well-equipped room with character, this is a decent option. On-site dining plus river views for around the same price are available the Clarence nearby -- though rooms are plain in comparison.
Being one of Dublin's only family-run hotels, it's no surprise the Sandymount Hotel takes pride in things having a personal touch -- expect a chat with the owner during your stay. The location is perfect for those attending a match or gig at the Aviva Stadium, which is a few minutes' walk away. Dublin's center is also easily accessible via the hotel's shuttle service or the DART rail just outside the stadium. Rooms deliver on decor and amenities for this caliber of hotel, while service excels beyond its three stars. Overall, this is a great value hotel if you don't mind being away from the city center, and like personal service. Travelers wanting to be within walking distance of central Dublin could try Maldron Hotel Parnell Square, which has modern decor and attentive service.
Being one of Dublin's only family-run hotels, it's no surprise the Sandymount Hotel takes pride in things having a personal touch -- expect a chat with the owner during your stay. The location is perfect for those attending a match or gig at the Aviva Stadium, which is a few minutes' walk away. Dublin's center is also easily accessible via the hotel's shuttle service or the DART rail just outside the stadium. Rooms deliver on decor and amenities for this caliber of hotel, while service excels beyond its three stars. Overall, this is a great value hotel if you don't mind being away from the city center, and like personal service. Travelers wanting to be within walking distance of central Dublin could try Maldron Hotel Parnell Square, which has modern decor and attentive service.
Little effort has been spared in recreating an authentic Victorian experience in this quaint Ballsbridge hotel -- from handpicked antiques to meticulously maintained original features, you really get a sense of stepping into the 19th century. Rooms continue the theme, though some can appear a little dated, while the hotel's traditional afternoon tea is a real treat. Location is key -- it's perfect for the Aviva Stadium, and Dublin city center is about 20 minutes away on foot (transport links are also good). Rates are generally reasonable for the area, but if all this period feels a little passé, check out the modernized Sandymount Hotel just down the road.
Little effort has been spared in recreating an authentic Victorian experience in this quaint Ballsbridge hotel -- from handpicked antiques to meticulously maintained original features, you really get a sense of stepping into the 19th century. Rooms continue the theme, though some can appear a little dated, while the hotel's traditional afternoon tea is a real treat. Location is key -- it's perfect for the Aviva Stadium, and Dublin city center is about 20 minutes away on foot (transport links are also good). Rates are generally reasonable for the area, but if all this period feels a little passé, check out the modernized Sandymount Hotel just down the road.
With its multilingual staff and speedy issue-resolution system, this modern, mid-range hotel emphasizes service. The central location is convenient (most of the city center is within walking distance), but the area is a little on the scruffy side. Rooms can be somewhat small but are functional and clean. Some aspects of the property appear a bit tired, but for a central Dublin hotel in this price range, the Mardron Hotel is a pretty good option.
With its multilingual staff and speedy issue-resolution system, this modern, mid-range hotel emphasizes service. The central location is convenient (most of the city center is within walking distance), but the area is a little on the scruffy side. Rooms can be somewhat small but are functional and clean. Some aspects of the property appear a bit tired, but for a central Dublin hotel in this price range, the Mardron Hotel is a pretty good option.
The Green is a historic property in a convenient location right off the corner of the central park, St. Stephen's Green. Spacious, clean rooms have updated amenities such as flat-screen TVs, European and U.S. plugs, and electronic safes. Decor is contemporary with colorful touches of purple. The cozy library offers a great spot to sit with a book by the fireplace on a cold day. Additional hotel amenities include a 24-hour business center, well-equipped fitness center, and solid bar. However, the hotel does charge for Wi-Fi.
The Green is a historic property in a convenient location right off the corner of the central park, St. Stephen's Green. Spacious, clean rooms have updated amenities such as flat-screen TVs, European and U.S. plugs, and electronic safes. Decor is contemporary with colorful touches of purple. The cozy library offers a great spot to sit with a book by the fireplace on a cold day. Additional hotel amenities include a 24-hour business center, well-equipped fitness center, and solid bar. However, the hotel does charge for Wi-Fi.