Aberdeen LodgevsThe Davenport Hotel
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Aberdeen Lodge scores marginally better than O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel. Aberdeen Lodge comes in at #26 in Dublin with praise from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Davenport Hotel
Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2
From $155/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"The Neo-Classical facade dates from 1863. Mahogany, brass and marble furnishings give it the feel of a gentleman’s club."
Time Out
"The lobby is nice enough, as are the guest rooms (even if they won't conform to everyone's idea of chic interior design), and the location is suitably swanky." Full review
Star Service
"The Davenport competes well, however, and has earned its fair share of loyal repeaters over two decades of refined service. " Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The four-star Davenport is in an excellent and beautiful location conveniently set within a minute’s walk from the best of Georgian Dublin." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Housed within the old Merrion Hall, which was built in 1863 for the Plymouth Brethren, this is a solid business hotel with large rooms equipped with orthopaedic beds and big bathrooms." Full review