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Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham DublinvsAvalon House
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin is preferred by most professionals compared to Avalon House. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin comes in at #14 in Dublin with praise from 7 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Star Service.
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service Fodor's
Frommer's Lonely Planet
23 Upper O'Connell St., Dublin 1
From $91/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "A solid city-center option at a good price." Full review
Lonely Planet "This landmark hotel shed its traditional granny's parlour look with a major overhaul some years ago." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of Dublin’s oldest and best-known hotels, the Gresham is a popular rendezvous spot with ever-lively public areas."
Time Out "A key part of Dublin's political and leisure history (it featured in the Easter Rising as a refuge and, later, as a hideout), the Gresham has been taking care of visitors for 200 years." Full review
Star Service "In a busy area five blocks north of the Liffey, right on the city's historic central thoroughfare, this hotel occupies a landmark 1817 building." Full review
Fodor's "The Gresham remains a solid city-center option at a good price...a landmark in the city, which adds a sense of glamor. Service is attentive as well, and the public areas have a nice buzzy vibe to them." Full review
Frommer's "This is one of Dublin's top tier historic hotels, and has welcomed visitors for nearly 200 years." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The landmark Gresham has been hosting guests since 1817, and the fabulous open-plan foyer is one of the city's most impressive hotel lobbies. Its 323 rooms and 10 suites are spacious and..." Full review
Avalon House Frommer's DK Eyewitness Time Out
Oyster
EuroCheapo Lonely Planet
55 Aungier St, Dublin 2
From $13/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "This warm and friendly hostel in a beautiful old redbrick building is a not-so-well-kept secret among those who travel to Dublin on a budget." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of the longest established hostels in the city, the centrally located Avalon House provides cheap and cheerful accommodations in a restored redbrick Victorian building."
Time Out "A firm favourite among Dublin's budget travellers, this pleasantly warm and cheery guesthouse occupies a lovely old red-brick building." Full review
OysterBudget
"The 72-room Avalon House, one of the oldest hostels in Dublin, is a lively budget property that's within walking distance of many tourist attractions." Full review
EuroCheapo "Far enough from the Dublin pub action to be a decent choice for the quieter hostel lover." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"One of the city's most popular hostels... a good spot of meet-the-backpacker lounging." Full review
