Ariel HousevsThe Trinity City Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Ariel House is the choice of most professionals compared to Trinity City Hotel. Ariel House ranks #13 in Dublin with accolades from 6 reviews including Michelin Guide, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Ariel House
 Michelin Guide
 Fodor's
 Oyster
 The Telegraph
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
50-54 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
From $147/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 - Free Parking
 
 "Personally run Victorian townhouse with comfy, traditionally styled guest areas and antique furnishings." 
 "The homemade preserves and oven-warm scones are reason enough to stay at this redbrick 1850 Victorian guesthouse, in one of Dublin's poshest tree-lined suburbs." Full review
Upscale
 "Little effort has been spared in recreating an authentic Victorian experience in this quaint Ballsbridge hotel." Full review
8.0
 "A seriously impressive award-winning guesthouse occupying two Victorian townhouses next to the Aviva Stadium." Full review
 "It’s a smoothly run, great value-for-the-money operation, situated on a quiet Victorian street...simple guest rooms are tastefully decorated in earthy oatmeal or cream with brocade-pattern bedspreads." Full review
Top choice
 "This highly rated Victorian-era property has 28 rooms with private bathrooms, all individually decorated in period furniture, which lends the place an air of genuine luxury." Full review
The Trinity City Hotel
 Oyster
 Time Out
 Star Service
 The Telegraph
 Lonely Planet
Pearse Street, Dublin
From $171/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
Upscale
 "While the location near Trinity College is excellent, the one main complaint about this hotel is close proximity to a noisy fire station." Full review
 "Tucked in beside Dublin's fire station, the Capital attracts business and leisure travellers in equal numbers." Full review
 "As its name suggests, this city-center hotel is close to Trinity College as well as popular Grafton Street shopping." Full review
8.0
 "Location is all - and the Trinity City is as central as they come, within a few minutes’ walk of key shopping, tourism and business areas, and public transport." Full review
 "Just around the corner from the main entrance to Trinity College, this popular three-star option is a favourite with those looking for comfort and convenience rather than class and style." Full review