Temple Bar HotelvsBrooks Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Brooks Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Temple Bar Hotel. Brooks Hotel ranks #9 in Dublin with recommendations from 10 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Temple Bar Hotel
13 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Sleeping isn't really the activity of choice for anyone staying in this compact, decent hostel in the middle of Temple Bar, next to the pub of the same name."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Temple Bar Hotel is a mid-sized option in the middle of Dublin's busiest, most energetic district." Full review
Time Out
"There is much to be said for staying right in the centre of things - and, despite its busy nightclub, the hotel does well to maintain an air of civility." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is defined by its location smack in the middle of Temple Bar, a magnet for pub hoppers, street musicians and exuberant tourists." Full review
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Due to the noise emanating from this neighborhood, those who actually want to sleep should request rooms on the back side of the hotel, facing Adair Lane.
Frommer's
"This cheerful, well-run hotel certainly wins in the location stakes, sitting right in the middle of trendy Temple Bar" 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"