The Wilder Townhouse, an SLH Hotel

23 Best Hotels in Dublin, Ireland | Condé Nast Traveler

"Originally built in the 1870s as a home for retired governesses, this handsome Victorian redbrick now welcomes a mix of weekending couples and overseas visitors. Set back on one of central Dublin’s prettiest, tucked-away residential streets near the Grand Canal, it feels remarkably peaceful, helped by the residents-only policy. Rooms spread over three floors are comfortably outfitted with oak parquet floors, jewel-toned accents, and velvet throws, giving the place more of a house‑than‑hotel atmosphere. There’s no full restaurant, but the charming Gin & Tea Rooms, wrapped in House of Hackney wallpaper, provides breakfast, cocktails, and enough snacks to stave off hunger between meals." - Ciara McQuillan, Matt Charlton