The Trinity City HotelvsClontarf Castle Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Trinity City Hotel ranks marginally higher than Clontarf Castle Hotel. Trinity City Hotel is ranked #31 in Dublin with approval from 5 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Oyster.
The Trinity City Hotel
Pearse Street, Dublin
From $171/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"While the location near Trinity College is excellent, the one main complaint about this hotel is close proximity to a noisy fire station." Full review
Time Out
"Tucked in beside Dublin's fire station, the Capital attracts business and leisure travellers in equal numbers." Full review
Star Service
"As its name suggests, this city-center hotel is close to Trinity College as well as popular Grafton Street shopping." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Location is all - and the Trinity City is as central as they come, within a few minutes’ walk of key shopping, tourism and business areas, and public transport." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Just around the corner from the main entrance to Trinity College, this popular three-star option is a favourite with those looking for comfort and convenience rather than class and style." Full review
Clontarf Castle Hotel
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
Oyster
Upscale
"Clontarf Castle Hotel is a striking, historic property in a north Dublin suburb that expertly mixes old and new." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"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