The Davenport HotelvsHarding Hotel
Both Harding Hotel and O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel ranks slightly higher than Harding Hotel. O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel ranks #28 in Dublin with recommendations from 6 publications like DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
The Davenport Hotel
Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2
From $155/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"The Neo-Classical facade dates from 1863. Mahogany, brass and marble furnishings give it the feel of a gentleman’s club."
Time Out
"The lobby is nice enough, as are the guest rooms (even if they won't conform to everyone's idea of chic interior design), and the location is suitably swanky." Full review
Star Service
"The Davenport competes well, however, and has earned its fair share of loyal repeaters over two decades of refined service. " Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The four-star Davenport is in an excellent and beautiful location conveniently set within a minute’s walk from the best of Georgian Dublin." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Housed within the old Merrion Hall, which was built in 1863 for the Plymouth Brethren, this is a solid business hotel with large rooms equipped with orthopaedic beds and big bathrooms." Full review
Harding Hotel
Copper Alley Fishamble Street, Christchurch, Dublin 2
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
Star Service
"This remains one of the better budget hotels in Dublin, a rough-around-the-edges operation that continues to fill its rooms based more on low rates than style, service or standards. " Full review
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Harding Hotel is a family-run three-pearl hotel, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The Harding Hotel is located a five-minute walk from Temple Bar—close enough for easy access but far enough away to allow guests to feel just slightly more grown up than the Temple Bar hostel kids." Full review
Frommer's
"The polished wood and bright, floor-to-ceiling windows of the cheerful lobby give off a pleasantly old-fashioned vibe. The comfortable, if plain, guest rooms are good value." Full review