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These are the best hotels in Ireland. Book any of them with confidence that you'll have a great stay. Note: We have a hotel shortage in Ireland, so be prepared for high prices and book early.

Where to Stay in Dublin.Top Hotel Picks by a Local

Where to Stay in Dublin.Top Hotel Picks by a Local

Where to Stay in Dublin By A Local I live in Dublin, so I don't stay in hotels here. But I'm in them all the time meeting guests & clients. I notice the things guests care about: noise levels, quality, appearance, amenities, location, walkability, staff attitude,

Michelin Just Announced Its 16 Top Hotels in Ireland

Michelin Just Announced Its 16 Top Hotels in Ireland

We're all familiar with Michelin rated restaurants, well, they do the same with hotels. Instead of stars, they rate them by keys. Makes sense! These are some of the top hotels in Ireland. Like the restaurants, the more Keys, the better. This is how Michelin define their keys:

What Area of Dublin To Stay In

What Area of Dublin To Stay In

Area first. Hotel second If you don't know Dublin well, stop searching for hotels first. Instead focus on finding the best area for you. Then once you’ve narrowed down to an area, look for a hotel. Here are the best areas of Dublin and on each map,

The Grand. Dublin's best airport hotel is at the beach.

The Grand. Dublin's best airport hotel is at the beach.

Airport hotels drum up images of engine noise & industrial surroundings. But not in Dublin. This is your view from my recommended Dublin Airport hotel. This is the Grand Hotel in Malahide, a four star hotel just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport. It's so close to the airport,

Reader Question: Which of these hotels should I stay at in Dublin?

Reader Question: Which of these hotels should I stay at in Dublin?

I offer free personalized hotel recommendations and a reader asked me for me help deciding between some hotels in Dublin. You can read the question and my advice below. This post has affiliate links where we earn a commission at no cost to you From The Reader "We arrive

Three Ways to Pick Your Perfect Dublin Hotel

Three Ways to Pick Your Perfect Dublin Hotel

Planning where to stay in Dublin? Start here. I'm a walking tour guide and I'm in hotels in Dublin all the time meeting guests. I hear the struggles that folks have in picking a hotel and I also notice the things guests care about: noise levels,

Dublin Hotels With Three Beds

Dublin Hotels With Three Beds

A reader asked me if I knew of any hotels in central Dublin close to Trinity College with 3 beds in the room. There's not many hotels with 3 beds, so choice is limited. On the bright side, the hotels that have them are excellent hotels. This post