Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham DublinvsBrooks Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin and Brooks Hotel are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Brooks Hotel ranks slightly higher than Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin. Brooks Hotel scores 85 with accolades from 10 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
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
Brooks Hotel Show All Reviews
59-63 Drury Street, Dublin
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Smart, boutique-style townhouse hidden down a backstreet... Experienced owner keeps a keen eye over proceedings."
Frommer's
"This sophisticated, trendy hotel isn't for everybody, but those who love it, love it." Full review
Concierge
"You can't fault the location of the comfortable, efficient four-star Brooks Hotel."
Time Out
"The rather cramped guest rooms of this sophisticated hotel on Drury Street feature dark purple and muted gold colour schemes that will look lovely to some, tacky to others." Full review
Star Service
"Besides a prime location, this place benefits from stylish guest quarters, a great little restaurant and a caring staff." Full review
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Ask for one of the dozen Classic rooms that just received a renovation to a more modern style.
Fodor's
"Public spaces and the bar are a warm and cozy refuge from temperamental Irish weather, with leather chairs, high-veneer oak paneling, and decorative bookcases." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This Dublin hotel offers guests a number of luxe amenities—including an on-site cinema—but for spirits fans, the whiskey tastings at the Jasmine Bar are a sure bet." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Try a night cap- Red Breast 12 at the Brooks Hotel, piano playing, great atmosphere." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Family-run Brooks offers something rare and valuable – a stylish and truly snug refuge from the world." Full review
Independent
"Considering the reasonable enough room rates, there’s a real sense of individualised attention to detail at the Brooks Hotel"