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Clontarf Castle HotelvsHotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin is the choice of most writers compared to Clontarf Castle Hotel. Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin is ranked #14 in Dublin with positive reviews from 7 publications including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Time Out.
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Time Out
Oyster
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin D3
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Modern rooms and characterful luxury suites with cutting edge facilities. Grand restaurant reminiscent of a knights' banqueting hall."
Frommer's "If you want to be within striking distance of Dublin airport (8km/5 miles away), this hotel in Clontarf is a good option about 10 minutes' drive away." Full review
Time Out "Looking every inch the swanky modern hotel (except, of course, for the elements of the 12th-century structure that have been artfully integrated into the design)." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Clontarf Castle Hotel is a striking, historic property in a north Dublin suburb that expertly mixes old and new." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Romantic and baronial meets modern at the four-star Clontarf Castle." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "For a trip to Dublin, Clontarf Castle Hotel has it all. Close to the city center—the coastal suburb is a 10-minute drive away—check. On site dining worth imbibing—a Michelin-starred chef,..." Full review
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
