The Wilder Townhouse, an SLH Hotel
Hotel · Rathmines ·
Chic Victorian townhouse with gin bar, full Irish breakfast
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22 Adelaide Rd, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 ET61, Ireland Get directions
Chic Victorian townhouse with gin bar, full Irish breakfast
22 Adelaide Rd, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 ET61, Ireland Get directions
"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
"Set on tree‑lined Adelaide Road within walking distance of the center yet blissfully quiet, this 1878 red‑brick Victorian townhouse—once a home for retired governesses—preserves sash windows, fireplaces, and stained glass while adding modern comforts like rainforest showers. Mornings bring a full Irish in the Garden Room (Clonakilty sausages and field mushrooms), and afternoons are made for the Gin and Tea Rooms, where local farmhouse cheeses pair with classic cocktails like a refreshing cucumber gimlet. Renovated and reopened in 2018, the property’s charm was recognized with a Michelin Key in 2024; for peak coziness, the Lady Jane suite delivers a king‑size bed and original feature fireplace." - Liam Hess, Nicole Kliest
"Occupying a Victorian-era building on a quiet Dublin street, The Wilder Townhouse impressed me with attentive service from arrival, an incredible breakfast, and charming turndown service that includes a poetry book and chocolates." - Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Wilder in Dublin provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge. This 4-star townhouse offers free WiFi. St. Stephen's Green is an 5-minute walk away. The bedrooms in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms also boast garden views. A continental breakfast and an a la carte cooked breakfast is available daily at the property. Other services and facilities offered at The Wilder include a business center, newspapers and a fax machine and photocopier. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide tips on the area. The Little Museum of Dublin is 2625 feet from the accommodations, while National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology is a 10-minute walk from the property. Dublin Airport is 6.8 mi away." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Within strolling distance of Temple Bar and close to the Grand Canal, The Wilder Townhouse hotel is a handsome red-brick retreat on a sleepy residential street in Dublin. Built during the Victorian era, its name nods to a time when Oscar Wilde once resided in the Irish capital. The dapper design would make any dandy proud: jewel-coloured velvet chairs, polished parquet floors and botanical-print wallpaper, with vintage silk Ottomans, wood-panelled walls and original fireplaces in some of the suites. The chic Gin & Tea Rooms stock an elaborate array of Irish gins and whiskeys – just the tonic for perfecting those erudite Wilde quotes. Sláinte!" - Mr & Mrs Smith
