Ballsbridge Dublin, Ireland
Opened
2001
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGLeafy Ballsbridge quarters
Set across two acres of private gardens, the hotel balances crystal chandeliers and marble interiors with an unhurried residential rhythm in leafy Ballsbridge.
“the rooms are all about quality — unfussy and supremely spacious is the name of the game.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Spacious entry rooms with deep marble bathtubs, dedicated concierge services, and discreet twenty-four-hour room delivery.
Listed
A daylight-filled fourteen-metre indoor pool, hydrotherapy whirlpool, thermal steam rooms, and tailored ESPA bodywork rituals.
Listed
Live piano performances in the Lobby Lounge and evening cocktails poured across an oak-paneled whiskey bar.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Here it’s got room to spread out amid two acres of gardens; this hotel, a modern structure in a handsome antique style, aims to provide an urban resort experience
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Located in Dublin 4 among embassy avenues and Georgian facades, the property sits directly adjacent to the Royal Dublin Society grounds.
The rooms
Generously proportioned entry rooms pair deep-soaking bathtubs and walk-in showers in white marble with views over courtyard gardens or Dublin Bay.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Curved conservatory windows bring natural daylight across the 14-metre heated pool and its adjacent hydrotherapy whirlpool.
The spa and gym
ESPA aromatherapy rituals take place across four therapy suites, alongside thermal sauna and steam rooms and a 24-hour fitness centre.
At the table
Simmons serves seasonal Irish fare overlooking the courtyard gardens, and the oak-paneled Whiskey Bar pours over 100 Irish whiskeys.
The luxurious notes hit you the moment you step through the door, when you’re met with crystal chandeliers and swaths of marble.
How it began
Opened in 2001 as the city's Four Seasons, the property later transitioned under Irish ownership into an expansive urban resort.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.