Ariel HousevsAberdeen Lodge
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Ariel House ranks slightly higher than Aberdeen Lodge. Ariel House is ranked #13 in Dublin with praise from 6 sources such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Ariel House
50-54 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
From $147/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Michelin Guide
"Personally run Victorian townhouse with comfy, traditionally styled guest areas and antique furnishings."
Fodor's
"The homemade preserves and oven-warm scones are reason enough to stay at this redbrick 1850 Victorian guesthouse, in one of Dublin's poshest tree-lined suburbs." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Little effort has been spared in recreating an authentic Victorian experience in this quaint Ballsbridge hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A seriously impressive award-winning guesthouse occupying two Victorian townhouses next to the Aviva Stadium." Full review
Frommer's
"It’s a smoothly run, great value-for-the-money operation, situated on a quiet Victorian street...simple guest rooms are tastefully decorated in earthy oatmeal or cream with brocade-pattern bedspreads." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This highly rated Victorian-era property has 28 rooms with private bathrooms, all individually decorated in period furniture, which lends the place an air of genuine luxury." Full review
Aberdeen Lodge
53 - 55 Park Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin Dublin 4
From $106/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"One impressive hotel. Comfy lounge, warm homely atmosphere and well-equipped bedrooms."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Aberdeen Lodge is a charming mid-range hotel with bay windows and climbing ivy, surrounded by brick walls." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Part of the Halpin brand, this boutique property is located in the wealthy neighborhood of Ballsbridge." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Not only is this absolutely one of Dublin's best guesthouses, but it's a carefully guarded secret, known only to those who dare stay a short train ride from the city centre." Full review
Fodor's
"A properly lovely B&B, ticking all the B&B boxes you'd want: a friendly family feel, a tasty breakfast, and cosy rooms, all in a beautiful ivy-clad house in the lovely seaside area of Sandymount." Full review
Frommer's
"Inside, the decor is rather endearingly old-fashioned; neat-as-a-pin public spaces have heavy, antique-style furnishings and embroidered pillows scattered...guest rooms are comfortable and quiet" Full review