The Westin DublinvsSchoolhouse Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, The Westin Dublin ranks significantly better than Schoolhouse Hotel. The Westin Dublin scores 85 with positive reviews from 10 reviews including Star Service, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
The Westin Dublin Show All Reviews
At College Green, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2
From $327/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"A smart hotel set over 6 period buildings, with comfy lounges, impressive conference rooms and good facilities."
Frommer's
"The Westin makes good use of this building's grand, 19th-century facade (the building was once a bank) -- it promises real luxury and the interior easily fulfills it." Full review
Concierge
"Despite the grand surroundings, however, service is friendly and down-to-earth."
Jetsetter
"Historic 19th-century bank-turned-hotel in the heart of Dublin with a restaurant and bar." Full review
Fodor's
"Reconstructed from three 19th-century landmark buildings across the road from Trinity College, the Westin is all about location." Full review
Time Out
"The Westin's imposing 19th-century façade (the building was once a bank) suggests an interior of traditional grandeur and exclusivity, and happily, the reality does not disappoint." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel may lack the superior location of the Westbury, but it overshadows its peer with more distinguished public areas, better service, notable dining and superlative accommodations." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Westin Dublin brings together the reliability of a tried-and-tested brand, a collection of opulent historic buildings and a location at the very centre of Dublin city." Full review
Gayot
"Historic architecture and Westin's signature amenities make a welcome combination at this luxury hotel."
Travel + Leisure
"Within Dublin's Temple Bar neighborhood, The Westin Dublin offers an opulent stay in an historic building loaded with modern conveniences"
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
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