The Gibson HotelvsTemple Bar Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Temple Bar Hotel ranks marginally higher than The Gibson Hotel. Temple Bar Hotel ranks #29 in Dublin with praise from 5 sources such as Time Out, Frommer's and Star Service.
The Gibson Hotel
Point Village, Dublin
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"The terrace bar at the tastefully modern Gibson Hotel has to be the dream spot to view the impressive skyline and shimmering waterways. ... A calm oasis in the bustling city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Built for business travellers and out-of-towners taking in a gig at the O2 next door, the Gibson is undoubtedly impressive: 250-odd ultra-modern rooms...and internet work stations." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The comfortable Gibson — perched close to the banks of the river Liffey with views across Dublin Bay — offers the wide skies and bracing air of a seaside hotel." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Gibson Hotel is a modern, streamlined property that though far from Dublin’s city center, is right next to a music and events venue and close to a convention center." Full review
Temple Bar Hotel
13 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin
From $124/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"Sleeping isn't really the activity of choice for anyone staying in this compact, decent hostel in the middle of Temple Bar, next to the pub of the same name."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Temple Bar Hotel is a mid-sized option in the middle of Dublin's busiest, most energetic district." Full review
Time Out
"There is much to be said for staying right in the centre of things - and, despite its busy nightclub, the hotel does well to maintain an air of civility." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is defined by its location smack in the middle of Temple Bar, a magnet for pub hoppers, street musicians and exuberant tourists." Full review
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Due to the noise emanating from this neighborhood, those who actually want to sleep should request rooms on the back side of the hotel, facing Adair Lane.
Frommer's
"This cheerful, well-run hotel certainly wins in the location stakes, sitting right in the middle of trendy Temple Bar" Full review