Dylan Hotel, Dublin - an SLH Hotel
Hotel · Ballsbridge ·
Stylish boutique hotel with quirky rooms & great cocktails
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Stylish boutique hotel with quirky rooms & great cocktails
"Playful, stylish, and carefully conceived, this boutique stay makes a strong impression through both its original and newer rooms. The older spaces retain quirky features such as oversized, oddly shaped armchairs and bedside lights resembling branches, while the updated rooms are a delight of modern design, with minimalist copper night tables and subtly curved padded headboards that wrap softly around the bed. Slightly removed from the city center, the location ensures blissfully quiet streets without leaving you feeling out of the action. On sunny days, it’s possible to chase the light like a cat, from the sun-drenched front terrace in the morning to the new back patio that’s perfect for afternoon lounging or tanning." - Ciara McQuillan, Matt Charlton
"A boutique haven for history buffs, this early‑1900s former nurses’ residence flaunts architect A. E. Murray’s ornate façade of Ruabon brick and buff terracotta—materials that became known as Murray’s Mellow Mixture—and a cocktail bar, The Ruby Room, named for Miss Ruby Stokes, a 1920s matron whose old office and bedroom once occupied the very spot. After a 2019 redesign by Grainne Weber Architects, the 72 rooms sit in Dublin 4 within easy walking reach of the Grand Canal, Sandymount Strand, and Herbert Park. Dine at The Eddison, toast at the Dylan Bar, and linger on The Nurserie Terrace, a south‑facing courtyard dressed with Victorian plants; time your visit for the holidays and the hotel turns storybook. For extra indulgence, book an in‑room massage." - Liam Hess, Nicole Kliest
"The final Key option in Dublin is Dylan, which sports fun, chic design that is a far cry from the minimalism you find in some hotels. The original rooms retain quirky elements like oversized armchairs and branch-shaped bedside lights, while the post-redesign rooms feature minimalist copper furnishings and curved padded headboards. Located a little out of the city centre, the hotel's quiet surrounding streets offer a peaceful respite without being too far from the action." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"How did it strike you on arrival?The recently renovated Dylan is fun, stylish, and well thought through. The original rooms have retained their quirky details, such as oversized misshaped armchairs or bedside lights shaped like branches. The new rooms, meanwhile, are an absolute delight, with minimalist copper night tables and padded headboards that curve ever so slightly around the bed. Because the hotel isn't located quite in the city center, the surrounding streets are blissfully quiet without being too far from the action. On a nice day, you can move like a cat to follow the sun—the front terrace gets all the morning light, while the new back patio is great for afternoon tanning. Nice. What’s the crowd like?This is a business-heavy area; midweek, you’ll find executives and tech heads. Irish guests tend to be loyal to The Dylan, many of whom have known about the hotel since it opened in 2006. The good stuff: Tell us about your room.Although the older rooms and suites have a distinctive style, we love the pared-back look of the new rooms, which all have individually controlled A/C (never a given in Ireland) and memory-foam beds draped in percale linens. Bathrooms are stocked with custom toiletries by Handmade Soap Co. and fluffy monogrammed towels. How about the little things; any extras worth noting?Well-behaved four-legged friends are welcome here, for a fee. They even get their own beds, food, and water bowls. Room service and food: Worth it?The room service menu, which is priced exactly the same as the bar downstairs, features classics like gargantuan chicken Caesar salads, club sandwiches, and wings; the mini bar is stocked with Irish products like Butlers chocolates and Ritchies Milky Mints. All of the rooms are outfitted with a table and chairs, so you needn’t risk ruining the bed—but hey, no judgements. Anything stand out about other services and features? Whatever stuck with you.There’s no spa, but the Callan and Co. salon across the street offers hair styling, beauty treatments, and nail services. Valet parking is 24 hours a day, and is cheaper than other area options. Bottom line: worth it, and why?A funky hotel in a gorgeous building, the Dylan marches to the beat of its own drummer." - Nicola Brady
