Dukes at QueensvsThe 1852 Hotel
Both properties are praised by expert writers. Overall, The Crescent Townhouse is the choice of most reviewers compared to Dukes at Queens. The Crescent Townhouse comes in at #11 in Belfast with approval from 3 sources such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Dukes at Queens
65-67 University Street, Belfast BT7 1FY, Northern Ireland
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Although it retains its distinguished redbrick Victorian facade, the inside of this handsome hotel on bohemian Botanic Avenue has been revamped in a cool contemporary style with chic,..." Full review
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The hotel's location is perfect: Queen's University and Botanic Gardens are a five-minute stroll away, and if you want to eat out you can wander the leafy streets and choose among restaurants serving Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Italian, and Irish cuisine.
Insight Guides
"Behind a redbrick Victorian facade, the design here is cool and contemporary. Well located near an array of bars and restaurants, and a 10-minute walk to the city centre."
Lonely Planet
"Dukes has an ideal location close to pretty much everything you might want to see in town... Its comfortable, pared back rooms are good value and tastefully decorated."
The Telegraph
7.0
"This hotel in a lovely Neo-Gothic Victorian building that was once a health board headquarters is just the prescription for your well being, with a handy location, friendly staff, huge, soft beds and satisfying food." Full review
Independent
"Formerly the HQ of the city’s health board, the rooms at this centrally located neo-gothic behemoth are still a very effective tonic to any hotel-induced illness"
The 1852 Hotel
13 Lower Crescent, Belfast BT7 1NR, Northern Ireland
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This stylish hotel fills a huge converted Victorian town house just south of the city center... The first floor can be noisy because of the bar, light sleepers should get rooms on higher floors." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Housed behind the listed façade of two 1890's town houses, this was probably the first boutique hotel in Belfast, and still attracts the smart set from the university area for wining and dining." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Another stylish boutique hotel with a perfect location, the Crescent is an elegant Victorian town house transformed into a den of designer chic, with its finger on the pulse of the city's party zone." Full review