Dublin's grande dame, a landmark hotel facing St Stephen's Green where the 1922 Irish Constitution was drafted.
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The verdict
Worth the stay for…
Great for
If you've only got a day
Couples
Solo travellers
Photographers
Anyone here to unwind
History & culture buffs
Romantics
Depends
Travellers on a budget
Families with kids
Not for
—
Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers.
The location trade-off
What you're near — and what you're not
Walkable
St Stephen's Green (across the road)
Grafton Street shopping (a few minutes)
Trinity College and the museums (short walk)
Cut off from
The Temple Bar / Liffey nightlife (a longer stroll)
Quieter, more residential at night than the river area
Rooms & rate
What you're paying for
A wide range from classic rooms to suites; the higher categories overlooking St Stephen's Green are the ones to ask for. Period grandeur throughout, with the trade-off that older heritage buildings vary in room size and layout.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
A genuine piece of Irish history facing St Stephen's Green, with the Horseshoe Bar and afternoon tea as draws in their own right.
Not independently verified — estimated
Rates sit at the top of the Dublin market, and you pay for the address and the heritage as much as the room.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Couples
A classic romantic-splurge base, walkable to Grafton Street and the Green.
Multigenerational
Grand and comfortable enough for a special family trip, with the city's main sights close by.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
High-end
Last verified
2026-06-17
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