The Dean Hotel
"How did it strike you on arrival?Every aspect of The Dean is hip, from the Tracey Emin neon art over the desk—it spells out “I Fell In Love Here”—to the in-room mini-Smeg fridges and record players. Even the teeny Pod Rooms, with their padded three-wall headboards and Marshall amps, somehow work. A rooftop bar, Sophie’s, is always filled to the brim, as is the lobby bar, which offers live entertainment. If you’re joining the party: great. If you're hoping for a peaceful night's sleep: look elsewhere. Nice. What’s the crowd like?Young fun-seekers making their way up to Sophie’s for killer views of the city and great cocktails. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.The Superooms are the best of the lot, with deep-blue paneled walls, funky modern art, and vibrant abstract rugs. Record players come equipped with classic vinyls—John Coltrane’s Blue Train, The Beatles' Revolver—and subway-tiled bathrooms are stocked with Grafton Barber toiletries and super-strong rainforest showers. How about the little things; any extras worth calling out?Mini bars are filled with steeply priced Irish munchies, including O’Donnell’s chips, fudge, and gummies. In short: everything you want to chow down on after a boozy night out. Room service and food: Worth it?Breakfast isn’t included in the room rate, but you can order room service—pancakes with syrup and orange butter, or a full Irish breakfast—from the comfort of your feathery-soft duvet. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whatever stuck with you.Make your way up to Sophie’s and join the revelry as the lights of Dublin flicker in the background. Bottom line: worth it, and why?This is one for creatures of the night—or really deep sleepers. But if you’re a fan of stylish hotels with a Brooklyn feel, you’ll be right at home here." - Nicola Brady
