The Spencer HotelvsBuswells Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Buswells Hotel scores slightly better than The Spencer Hotel Dublin IFSC. Buswells Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 7 sources like DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Oyster.
The Spencer Hotel
International Financial Services Centre, Excise Walk, Dublin 1
From $341/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"All smooth straight lines and extra touches, this relaxing, modern hotel is a good option for business travelers." Full review
Time Out
"Yes, it's a chain hotel, and big with business travellers; but don't be put off. This is an excellent hotel: great looking, well run, fabulous location, decent prices and lots of extras." Full review
Fodor's
"This high-rise hotel in the middle of the International Financial Services Centre has been a surprise hit with all travelers interested in the business of good value and clean, quiet rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This swanky business hotel in the heart of the Irish Financial Services Centre has beautiful rooms decorated with contemporary light oak furnishings, Respa beds and rainforest power showers." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Come here for a dash of energy in a city-centre location." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Overlooking the River Liffey, this four-pearl, 169-room hotel is just a 10-minute walk from O'Connell Street." Full review
Buswells Hotel
23-27 Molesworth Street, City Centre - Stephens Green, Dublin 2
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness
"It has a central location beside government buildings... requented by political figures."
Time Out
"The rooms are distributed across three Georgian buildings and exude charm, from their hefty Georgian windows to the views of the broad streets below." Full review
Star Service
"This small, traditional four-story hotel—a series of five bricked Georgian town houses—holds plenty of old-fashioned historic charm, at least in the public areas." Full review
i
Room 100 is worth requesting for its spaciousness, but its hearth is merely ornamental.
Frommer's
"This traditional hotel has a wonderful sense of class that saves it from feeling stuffy." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Buswells Hotel has a homey vibe... the hotel is located in the city center near many tourist attractions, but it's still quiet." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Not so much grand as comfortable and quaint, with a matchless situation in the very heart of the city. The Aircoach stops across the road." Full review
Frommer's
"An old-school air pervades this rather traditional midpriced hotel...small but decently furnished guest rooms are modern in style." Full review
i
Guests with mobility problems should ask for a room on a lower floor, as the old building (actually three townhouses merged together) has many staircases.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The 69 bedrooms have all been given the once-over, but have left their Georgian charm intact." Full review