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The Central HotelvsMespil Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Mespil Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to The Central Hotel. Mespil Hotel ranks #38 in Dublin with praise from 4 sources including Frommer's, EuroCheapo and The Telegraph.
The Central Hotel
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Time Out
Oyster
Lonely Planet
1-5 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
"Has more character than some of Dublin’s bigger, pricier places, with the first-floor Library Bar a popular spot with literary types. Situated close to Grafton Street. ."
"Every city center needs its little oasis, and the Central's book-and-armchair-filled Library Bar—warmed by a Victorian fireplace—nicely fits the bill." Full review
"This comfortable, 187-year-old hotel is unique in that it's a prime piece of real estate (right off Dame Street near Temple Bar) that the designers haven't yet got their hands on." Full review
Mid-Range
"Dating back to the 19th century, the mid-range Central Hotel has become a local landmark." Full review
Top Choice
"The rooms are a modern – if miniaturised – version of Edwardian luxury." Full review
Mespil Hotel
Oyster
The Telegraph
EuroCheapo
Frommer's
50-60 Mespil Road, Dublin 4
From $114/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Upper-middle-range
"The Mespil Hotel offers a fantastic location overlooking the Grand Canal in the upscale Ballsbridge neighborhood." Full review
7.0
"A good, albeit rather impersonal, three-star, nicely located overlooking the Grand Canal and just a short walk to the city centre and the Aviva Stadium." Full review
"A delightfully affordable business-traveler-oriented property, the three-star Mespil Hotel sits on the edge of Ballsbridge, a leafy neighborhood just over the canal from central Dublin." Full review
"Accommodations here are certainly of a higher standard than what you’re likely to find uptown for the same price...guest rooms are spacious and feature modern decor and comfortable beds." Full review