Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Outside the door
Dandy Victorian lodgings
A residents-only Victorian townhouse where fireside armchairs and unhurried service create an intimate, private club atmosphere.
Where it shines
Notable
Botanical wallpapers and parquet floors meet jewel-toned velvet seating in restored Victorian rooms.
Notable
An 1878 red-brick Victorian building once founded as a home for retired governesses.
Listed
Nightly turndown leaves Irish literature on pillows alongside complimentary local pantry snacks.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
This Victorian classic retains many of its historical interior elements, while plenty of stylistic liberties have been taken with the décor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along residential Adelaide Road in Saint Kevin's, the hotel sits a short walk from the Grand Canal and St Stephen's Green.
The rooms
Compact Shoebox rooms cater to solo stays, while larger suites feature original Victorian fireplaces, walnut paneling, and walk-in rainforest showers.
Restaurant
The Garden Room & Terrace
Cooked breakfasts and pastry spreads are served in a bright room opening onto a secluded garden terrace.
At the table
The Gin & Tea Rooms pours Irish craft gins and whiskeys over a dark bar lined with velvet stools.
How it began
Built in 1878 as a charitable home for retired governesses, the red-brick building was restored into a boutique townhouse in 2018.
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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.