Trinity Townhouse HotelvsThe Central Hotel
Both Trinity Lodge and The Central Hotel are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Trinity Lodge scores slightly better than The Central Hotel. Trinity Lodge has a TripExpert Score of 79 with approval from 5 reviews like Oyster, Lonely Planet and National Geographic.
Trinity Townhouse Hotel
12 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2
From $97/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"In an enormous Georgian town house that feels miles away from the anonymous chain hotels in the city center, the Trinity is a sweet and historic place to stay, a few blocks off Grafton Street." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Martin Sheen's grin greets you upon entering this cosy, award-winning guesthouse, which he declared his favourite spot for an Irish stay." Full review
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Try to book room 2 of the original house, which has a lovely bay window.
Time Out
"Set in a nicely maintained Georgian property, Trinity Lodge has a chic, laid-back style, with some of its guest rooms featuring paintings by Irish artist Graham Knuttel." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Trinity Lodge is a mid-range guest house with 26 rooms occupying three red brick Georgian buildings." Full review
National Geographic
"Three 18th-century Georgian town houses hold 23 large guest rooms; warmly traditional, Irish country estate décor." Full review
The Central Hotel
1-5 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
Insight Guides
"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. ."
Fodor's
"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
Time Out
"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
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Dating back to the 19th century, the mid-range Central Hotel has become a local landmark." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The rooms are a modern – if miniaturised – version of Edwardian luxury." Full review