“Luscious, decadent and fun, the award-winning boutique hotel on the edge of the city centre is upping the stakes in Dublin.”
The Dylan is a rather eccentric boutique hotel in Dublin. Its design echoes old-fashioned charm fused with a decidedly modern approach. With its youthful, friendly and helpful staff, Dylan feels like a luxurious private mansion. The five-star boutique hotel manages to feel very discreet, yet welcoming and personable.
The facilities
Located in an affluent suburb, The Dylan is surrounded by plenty of decent pubs and restaurants, but it is definitely a bit removed from the more "happening" parts of the city and the major tourist attractions. However, they are all within a short bus or taxi ride and a 15 minute walk to Grafton St and St. Stephens Green.
The Dylan is all about personality and subtle little touches. Delectable brownies await you on arrival at the boutique hotel and special goodies are left after the nightly turn-down. In addition to the traditional minty chocolate on your pillow, you can expect to find complimentary bottles of VOSS water and a unique aromatherapy "sleep well" spray.
Delicious buffet and a la carte breakfasts are served in the boutique hotel's breakfast room. The plush bar is popular with guests in the evening and there's a library for guests who suffer from sleepless nights.
The rooms
The boutique hotel's rooms are comfortable but not exceedingly large. Mirrors span one entire wall which makes them feel more spacious. Some come with terraces, but there are no real views to enjoy.
Room amenities are very well thought out. Large bottles of fine shampoo, hair conditioner and bath salts, heated towel bars, vanity kits and slippers are luxurious extras.Flat screen TVswi-fi and an iPod with Bose speakers which comes loaded with music and Dublin city audio guides bring the boutique hotel bang up to date.
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Address: Eastmoreland Place, Dublin 4, Ireland
Rooms | suites: 44
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Address: Eastmoreland Place, Dublin 4, Ireland
Rooms | suites: 44
Booking info
Arrival:
Sat 30 Aug 2008
Departure: Sun 31 Aug 2008
No. adults: 2
Departure: Sun 31 Aug 2008
No. adults: 2
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Who stays here
Dublin's glitterati have adopted the Dylan and it's now the hotel of choice for all manner of famous names.
Come for
- Decadent Dublin weekends
- Gorgeous, colourful, funky décor
- Lots of spoiling extras, from on-demand movies and iPod docks to 7th Heaven beds
Not suitable for
- The thick of things: located in an off-centre suburb
- Budgets: glamour don't come cheap
Awards
"Hot List", Conde Nast Traveller 07
Eating in
Padraic Hayden’s modern Irish food in the chic Still restaurant; a hotspot bar for divine cocktails and people-watching. Last orders 10.30 in the restaurant, later in the bar; 24 hour room service menu.
