The Dawson HotelvsEliza Lodge
Both Eliza Lodge and The Dawson Hotel & Spa are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Dawson Hotel & Spa scores marginally higher than Eliza Lodge. The Dawson Hotel & Spa scores 73 with approval from 6 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
The Dawson Hotel
35 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
From $136/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Georgian townhouse with Art Nouveau exterior and quirky, eclectic decor."
Travel + Leisure
"Standing outside on orderly Dawson Street, you’d never imagine the Indo-Asian fantasy that lies behind the door of this Georgian manse." Full review
Fodor's
"Overlooking the Mansion House, home to the luxe and popular Balzac restaurant... this intimate town-house hotel is one of the classiest boutique hotels on the Dublin scene." Full review
Time Out
"It’s all about location, location, location when it comes to The Dawson. A combination boutique hotel and award-winning spa complex, guests are never far from the city’s best offerings –..." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A boutique hotel with a range of elegant rooms designed in a variety of styles, from classical French to more exotic Moroccan." Full review
Eliza Lodge
23/24 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
From $70/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
- Sauna
- Bicycle rental
Michelin Guide
"Friendly, family-owned hotel ideally situated for lively Temple Bar area."
Time Out
"While the rooms won't feature on any television interior design programme, they're big and bright, and the price is very good for what you get." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It's priced like a hotel, looks like a hotel, but it's still a guesthouse." Full review
EuroCheapo
"Essentially, guests pay for the truly central locale and the splendid views of the Liffey, which can be seen from all but the single rooms." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Eliza Lodge is a small, mid-range property that appeals to partygoers looking to be in the center of Temple Bar's lively (and oftentimes noisy) nightlife scene." Full review
Frommer's
"This hotel overlooking the Liffey embodies all the exuberance and zest of Temple Bar." Full review