Dylan Hotel

We booked our reservations months in advance and specifically selected the Dylan for it’s high-​end boutique-​y feel. Our trip was a once-​in-​a-​lifetime, so spending extra to stay in a luxury hotel was something we were willing to do. Upon check-​in the morning of our flight in (June 6), we were greeted warmly and ushered to our room to shower and rest before sightseeing. The staff was friendly and the room was clean and plush, but there were a million little glitches that occurred repeatedly during our first 2-​night stay. The internet wouldn’t work and the key reader never let us in our room once (resulting in the front desk staff having to let us in every time). The front desk staff was great, but it ended there. The bar and restaurant staff was never available and resulted in us leaving the hotel, around the corner to Searson’s instead. When we checked out, we were content enough and went on the rest of our 5-​day trip to other areas of Ireland.
Our reservation had us arriving back to the Dylan our last night in Ireland before flying home (June 12). I was in contact with the hotel desk staff during those 5 days and we were never informed of any problems. After a long drive back to Dublin and the Dylan, I came in and announced our arrival, they let us pay to park on the street and then, after lugging everything in, they regretted to inform us they were over booked and we were being bumped to another hotel (The Marker) in an undesirable, touristy part of town. Both men working the desk kept assuring us how sorry they were, but there was nothing they could do. We have traveled all over the world many times and have never, ever been bumped from a hotel. I’m shocked and disturbed by this — especially with how far we booked in advance, and that our reservations had been confirmed, as well as the fact that I was in contact with the Dylan desk staff at multiple times during our time away.
For such a high-​end hotel, this is simply unacceptable. It’s unfortunate that I cannot give glowing reviews for the Dylan Dublin. The little technical difficulties are one thing, but to just excuse a reservation is inexcusable.

What great value we got from the taste voucher.
The meal and service was incredible. A fantastic restaurant that we become a favourite of ours.
The food is incredible. Wow.

To be honest, the hotel itself didn’t excite me. They were definitely going for a modern and unique look, which the lobby achieved. My husband and I stayed for two days and The Dylan had 3 things going for it. 1) We loved breakfast. Their crepes were fantastic. 2) It is walking distance to city sights but far enough away that you don’t get the city noises. 3) It is right around the corner from a pub that had the best shepherd’s pie I’ve ever had. The staff were so kind and helpful. This was our first trip to Ireland and they looked up locations and routes for us to take across the country making sure we got scenic views. They lose a star because our room was lacking. Though the outside, lobby and restaurant are lovely, our room left something to be desired. The bed frame was fabric and had some really large and bad stains. The room was quite dark and the small hallway to the room was completely red. I mean walls, furniture, everything. It reminded us of a modernized Hollywood version of hell. To some the really modern look might be great. This was just a bit much for us. Overall though, appearance was our only complaint.

Very disappointing lunch experience.
Whilst my friends were delighted with their monstrous pulled pork «sandwiches» (they were burgers, and colossal ones at that), my Caprese sandwich was nothing short of «bleurgh»
I asked for it to be served on brown bread instead of sourdough, and what I was presented with was two slices of wholemeal sliced pan. What’s more, one of the slices was totally burnt. Go ahead, mock me for my bread-​snobbery, but in an establishment as snazzy as this, and at € 8.50, I think I was well within my rights to get a bit sassy.
Oh, and to add salt to the wound: the food took about 30mins to come out
*cue the virtual shaking fist*

My boyfriend and i stayed here in November using a
deal and I’m so glad we did. The staff were charming and very accommodating, particularly during dinner (which was delectable, the starter sizes were enough for mains at any other 5* place) the room was impeccable and beautifully presented, the décor both modern and classic. This quaint hotel really made our short stay in Dublin something special. Would definitely return again.

Great hotel with really fantastic staff. The rooms are spacious and well laid out, and they’ll supply an iron and hair straighteners at a second’s notice! The bar is nice to hang out in (though as pricey as you’d expect)
One star deducted because breakfast on our last day was a total disaster. It took 45 minutes: even I can scramble eggs and lay some salmon on a plate in less than 10. There is loads of breakfast and it all tastes fantastic — but service unfortunately let it down.
Not a bad location for a nice walk into the centre of town, and a traditional Irish pub less than 5 minutes’ round the corner.

So are you posh but on a budget? Here is my 5:
1) the space is free for parties and with time, they can accommodate most sizes
2) the staff is professional and can make any drink. ANY DRINK!
3) a beautiful open beer garden that is covered if it rains.
4) this is not the place for hen parties. They don’t allow for decorating.
5) the staff will bend over backwards to give you 1^st class service. Please tip them.

Such a beautiful hotel. They really have such amazing attention to detail — I think it’s the most stylish hotel in Dublin. The front terrace and the back outdoor lounge area are the perfect places to sit on a sunny day — and are very pet friendly. They have amazing cocktails. I am not however a fan if the food — I have eaten here 3 or 4 times and although it’s fine it’s never great. The chips are always under cooked and the rest of the food is mediocre and it’s by no means cheap.

Upon my return from the United States, I excitedly went to the Dylan for lunch with my mum and sister. Upon my return from the Dylan I disappointingly went to my kitchen cupboard for more food. I like this place I really do, but with my mum ordering a salad that was so small she had to ask for another side salad, my sister ordering a crab sandwich that was so sweet it tasted like it came straight from a can and then I had a very mediocre (at best!) Caesar salad — the proof is in the pudding — or lack there of.
They do a great weekend brunch and I’ve heard a good dinner, but lunch menu is lacking. I’d be reluctant to return.

Wow – this is, by far, the best hotel I’ve ever experienced. From décor to bar to service, it is flawless. Check in was super fast and was allowed to check I’m early without issue. Room was beyond gorgeous. We had a suite and it was extremely modern, comfortable and relaxing. I want to go back to Dublin just to stay here!

Another place that’s been on my «I’ve been meaning to» list for years, I finally graced its doors for some pre-​Christmas cocktails.
Firstly, I needed to leave something at reception for safekeeping, the gentleman there kindly obliged while all the time being extremely polite, addressing me as madam. How nice.
I enjoyed some cocktails with my sister and her friends. It was very comfortable and luxurious. The floor staff were very attentive and very patient too.
The cocktails themselves: I had a Sidecar to start for 12 EUR, it was ok, too sour for my tastes. Next I had one of their own creations called a Southside Fizz, I think, for 9.50 EUR. It was pleasant enough.
I retrieved my property as I left and was shown from reception to a waiting taxi outside. I cannot fail the staff here in the Dylan, they are impeccably helpful and polite. I would recommend this as a hotel on their customer service alone.
While the cocktails were fine, I doubt very much I will be back for a drink. I don’t mix in the kind of circles that socialise in the bar here. But for the folk who were here in the Dylan bar, they all looked very at home and happy.

I’ve made several trips to Dublin over the past few years, and if I have any choice in the matter, I stay at the Dylan.
It’s a beautiful hotel with very nice rooms. Its a small boutique hotel with maybe 40 rooms or so. I’ve stayed in probably 6 or 7 different rooms, and while I have a favorite, every room has been well appointed, comfortable, quiet, and clean.
The staff is excellent. I love the location, as its not in the middle of the busiest noisiest parts of Dublin, yet it’s a short walk or cab to anywhere I’ve ever wanted or needed to go.
On the few occasions I’ve had to stay elsewhere, I’ve always wished I could have gotten into the Dylan.
The worst part about giving it a good review is that more people will want to stay there and make it harder for me to get a room when I’m in Dublin!

The Dylan is the best boutique hotel in Dublin. That’s a bold statement, but it’s true. Sure the Dylan is pricey, but the service and amenities are top notch. The bar and outdoor terrace (both in front and the larger one in the rear) are classy and trendy and serve top-​notch cocktails. Get the steak sandwich!
As for my hotel room while it was a bit small it was well appointed with features like Bang & Olufsen phones. The bed was very very very comfy. The hotel staff from the bellhops to the receptionists to the bar staff were all extremely friendly and actually helpful.
A few things to consider when booking here — The Dylan is a bit off centre… it’s still in central Dublin but is about a 15 – 20 min walk to St Stephens Green /​Grafton Street. So if you’re looking for something in the middle of all the action this might not be the spot for you. But for me, being away from the hordes of tourists was a huge relief. Taxis are cheap and plentiful in the Irish capital so if the walk is a bit far it’s easy to order/​hail a taxi. Second, there is no gym/​fitness center on site but several nearby gyms do day passes.
I’ve probably stayed at 20 different hotels in Dublin (I used to live in Ireland and go back frequently), and the Dylan is my favourite (yes even over the Four Seasons and Merrion!).

My first visit to the Dylan was 2 weeks ago and I have to say– working in hospitality myself, I was very impressed with them. The staff are delightful and very obliging. Their coffee is devine– as for their food, yum! I’ll will definitely return again & again. We sat in the beer garden and enjoyed food and an assortment of drinks. It was a lovely afternoon altogether. Cant say enough about the place, its a hidden treasure where you feel part of the elite few who know about it.

Not a bad spot at all, I have never stayed there but have dined (good if slightly overpriced but great service) and stopped in for drinks (expensive but feels worth it!)
They have a courtyard at the back which catches the sun in the afternoons and evenings, on a summers day there’s nowhere like it!

Beautiful boutique hotel in Dublin. Great room design, great in-​room music selection (there’s an iPod playing to welcome you), lovely bar and garden, quiet and elegant neighborhood. Attention to details.
However, not a five star. The bathroom design is only decent. Not on par with the rest of the room. Served food is only decent too.

I have just been called by the GM of the Dylan hotel in Dublin Ms Grainne Ross. She is truly a five star GM. Ms Ross extended her sincere apologies regarding the service on Sunday, and genuinely asked what can she do, to retain us as customers. This is customer service at its best. So no I will not be leaving the Dylan.
Thank you Ms Ross.

The cocktail menu here is one of the most extensive in Dublin.
It is pricey, my martini was about € 12 but it was probably one of the nicest that I have ever had anywhere to date.
The service was fantastic. Pure class, they treated you very genuinely and at no stage did I feel like they were angling for a tip.
It does not get the full star treatment because we went here for New Year’s Eve and the atmosphere was really lacking.
They had a live band that sang Spanish tunes but not the like the vibrant Irish music level of energy… I can say that confidently as there was a Spaniard in our group and he lamented that they were not playing some banging tradition Spanish tunes. It was too elevator music like and worst of all they didn’t do a count down! Very anticlimactic.
Plus I never thought it was possible to sing the «Macarena» in such a style that I considered it meditation inspiring music — seriously.
It just was a poor choice of entertainment for the night that was in it. I hasten to add the band was very talented, just the wrong night for them.

I stayed at the Dylan Hotel for a week recently and really enjoyed my stay there. Although I was slightly uncomfortable with the massive amount of red covering the entire place, the overall feel of the hotel was chic and modern. It’s a boutique hotel so it has the feel of something more unique than the usual and more well-​known chains. Every room here is different so that adds to the fun, if you plan on returning for multiple stays.
I originally stayed in a Style room, which was pretty nice and had all of the amenities you could want. Then, that same day, because of some reason that I’ve already forgotten (heater issues?), I was upgraded to a much larger room. The larger room was about the standard size of a nice American hotel room, but in Europe, it’s definitely a luxury to have so much space. Both rooms had nice amenities such as the Bang & Olufsen telephone, iPod with Bose docking station, and other things that I didn’t necessarily think to need. I did use the safe quite a bit and was pleased that it opened/​locked without problems — which actually shouldn’t be taken for granted, as i discovered during a trip to Rome. There was also free wifi that worked quite smoothly and fast, huge plus.
The area near the Dylan features 2 markets, multiple coffee shops, 2 banks, and a variety of eateries. It’s not necessarily the most happenin’ place in all of Dublin, but it’s definitely safe and convenient. It’s within a 15 minute walking distance to the Luas Green Line, for anyone who might want to go to the Dundrum Shopping Center or other busier areas.
The hotel itself is located on a side street, so it can be difficult for the cab driver to find, if he’s a rookie. I’ve only had one issue with cabs getting me to hotel during my week long stay there. The problem was that I jumped into a black cab, without knowing it was one. Not recommended. Thankfully I had a map with me, which was provided by the front desk.
The service here is fantastic — quick to provide anything you need. The hotel’s restaurant, the Dylan Restaurant, is a pretty fancy and delicious spot. I was snowed in during my stay so I ate quite a few meals there. It’s one of those places were you should come a bit dressy though, even if you’re just walking 2 floors down from your hotel room. Great food with some creative dishes.
Needless to say, I really enjoyed my stay at the Dylan. Next time I return to Dublin, this will once again be my hotel of choice.

The Dylan is, as expected for an upmarket boutique hotel, pretty damn pricey. But, I think, it works.
I live in Dublin so I wouldn’t be going to stay here or anything, but I’ve been lots of times for cocktails, lunch and since it’s right beside my office, I’ve booked conference rooms here too.
Firstly, let’s get to the cocktails — they do the best bellini in Dublin here. I also like their passion fruit cosmo… yummy! But at about € 15 a pop you wouldn’t want to be having too many. I mean it’s fine if you want to have one or two nice drinks, but you won’t be going on the lash here!
The staff are super accommodating too. The lunch menu has gone down in price considerably in the past few months, so it’s actually quite reasonable now. And they also do a bar menu too, so if you want something decent without paying a fortune, then you can definitely come here.