The Westbury

The Best Hotels in Dublin, From Literary Grande Dames to Design-Forward Gems | Vogue

"For those who like their luxury with pizzazz, this A‑list favorite (past guests include Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan, and Pelé) dazzles after a top‑to‑toe refurbishment that lends the jewel‑toned, cozy rooms a splashy, perfectly judged dose of Art Deco glamour. The beating heart is The Gallery, a first‑floor salon that buzzes from daytime tea service to late‑night Martinis (spilling over into the neighboring Sidecar lounge), and lunch at flagship restaurant Wilde is a highlight for playful riffs on Irish classics—seared Kilkeel scallops with pomegranate and curry oil, or Skeaghanore duck with onion squash and Amarena cherry sauce. Downstairs, all‑day bistro Balfes hums with well‑to‑do Dubliners fresh from Grafton Street. Dazzling on first impression but rich with substance, it’s easy to see why locals love it." - Liam Hess, Nicole Kliest