Dylan HotelvsSchoolhouse Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Dylan Hotel scores significantly better than Schoolhouse Hotel. Dylan Hotel scores 88 with accolades from 11 reviewers including Frommer's, The Telegraph and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Dylan Hotel Show All Reviews
Eastmoreland Place, Dublin 2
From $182/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Modern boutique hotel with vibrant use of colour. Supremely comfortable."
Frommer's
"If money is no object, and style is everything, this is probably the place for you." Full review
Concierge
"Although hidden away on a quiet lane, this chic 44-room Victorian is getting a lot of attention as the hotel of the moment."
Fodor's
"This unique hotel in an old Victorian building is a racy addition to the sometimes staid Dublin scene." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Dylan Hotel is a stylish 44-room boutique with a quiet and safe location in Dublin 4, an upscale neighborhood a short walk from the city center." Full review
Time Out
"Cool enough to stay in the Dylan? You wish. This is the boutique hotel that everyone's talking about." Full review
Star Service
"Set off Pembroke Road on a leafy, residential cul-de-sac, midway between the city center and embassy row, this property brings a full dose of Miami's South Beach to the Emerald Isle." Full review
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Repeat guests often request 202, 301, 305, and 308 for views and location.
The Telegraph
9.0
"Part grand Victorian red-brick edifice and part modern extension, the Irish-owned boutique Dylan Hotel offers five-star accommodation in a quiet, quietly affluent corner of the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"On a peaceful cul-de-sac on the edge of the swanky Ballsbridge area, The Dylan is a design-focused boutique hotel, set in a charming old building." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Don't let the muted Victorian of Dublin's Dylan hotel fool you; step through the impressive front door and find yourself surrounded by playfully contemporary, sexy décor." Full review
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Frankly, with food this good and a telephone book-sized wine list to choose from, any sense of fiscal responsibility goes right out of the window.
Schoolhouse Hotel
2 - 8 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Spacious, well-kept bedrooms - most in the extension - boast William Morris designed fabrics and locally built Mackintosh-style furniture."
Fodor's
"Excuse the pun, but this converted Victorian parochial school just off the Grand Canal really is A-plus." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Schoolhouse is a charming, historic hotel located in the leafy Ballsbridge neighborhood." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A 19th-century Dublin schoolhouse, before it became a boutique hotel, offering comfortable and reasonably priced accommodation close to the Aviva stadium and RDS concert arena." Full review
Time Out
"With king beds, colourful quilts, antique oak desks, special edition wallpaper, flat-screen TVs, and a photograph of their namesake, the quaint lodgings are well above-par. " Full review
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Time Out tip: Parking is free but limited, so reserve a spot ahead if you’re coming by car.
Nearby:3fe: For quality take-away coffee and brewing necessitiesOscar Wilde Memorial: For an aptly colourful depiction of one of Ireland’s literary legendsOsteria Lucio: For surprisingly authentic Italian eatsCellar Bar: For lunch or pre-dinner drinks in an old wine vault
Lonely Planet
"A Victorian schoolhouse dating from 1861, this beautiful building has been successfully converted into an exquisite boutique hotel that is (ahem) ahead of its class." Full review