Dublin, IrelandSt Stephen's Green
The Grafton Hotel
Retro-glam party base
St Stephen's Green Dublin, Ireland
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Retro-glam party base
This is an easygoing party pad for Dublin weekends, pairing 1920s Art Deco shapes with cheeky Studio 54 disco glamor.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The interiors reach back to the 1920s: geometric detailing, warm lighting, a certain old-Dublin glamor, without tipping into pastiche.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
South William Street's busy pubs and Grafton Street's shops sit around the corner, with St Stephen's Green a five-minute stroll away.
The rooms
Bedrooms stay quiet behind heavy soundproofing, and bathrooms come with rainfall showers and Malin and Goetz toiletries.
At the table
Bartley's serves full Irish breakfasts and all-day dishes. Guests gather along a curved metallic counter lined with red leather stools.
How it began
The hotel occupies the site of Bartley Dunne's, a legendary bohemian pub remembered as Dublin's first gay-friendly venue.
Dublin
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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.