Clontarf Castle HotelvsAshling Hotel Dublin
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Clontarf Castle Hotel ranks marginally better than Ashling Hotel. Clontarf Castle Hotel comes in at #33 in Dublin with recommendations from 4 reviews such as Frommer's, Time Out and Oyster.
Clontarf Castle Hotel
 Michelin Guide
 Frommer's
 Time Out
 Oyster
 The Telegraph
 Condé Nast Traveler
Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin D3
From $117/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Modern rooms and characterful luxury suites with cutting edge facilities. Grand restaurant reminiscent of a knights' banqueting hall." 
 "If you want to be within striking distance of Dublin airport (8km/5 miles away), this hotel in Clontarf is a good option about 10 minutes' drive away." Full review
 "Looking every inch the swanky modern hotel (except, of course, for the elements of the 12th-century structure that have been artfully integrated into the design)." Full review
Upscale
 "Clontarf Castle Hotel is a striking, historic property in a north Dublin suburb that expertly mixes old and new." Full review
8.0
 "Romantic and baronial meets modern at the four-star Clontarf Castle." Full review
 "For a trip to Dublin, Clontarf Castle Hotel has it all. Close to the city center—the coastal suburb is a 10-minute drive away—check. On site dining worth imbibing—a Michelin-starred chef,..." Full review
Ashling Hotel Dublin
 Michelin Guide
 Star Service
 Oyster
 Frommer's
Parkgate Street, Dublin 8
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
 "Smartly refurbished hotel with sleek, modern frontage and cheery team; set close to the tram and rail links." 
 "Near Heuston Station, this is a great midrange option for those who want to explore the region by train." Full review
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Iveagh Bar avoids the standard pub look for a more cosmopolitan hotel lounge environment in dim lights and clever lighting.
Upper-middle-range
 "The 225-room Ashling Hotel has plenty going for it -- from its fabulously plush lobby to an award-winning restaurant serving excellent breakfasts." Full review
 "Close to Heuston Station and Phoenix Park on the western end of the city center, the Ashling is a modern six-story hotel" Full review