Roxford Lodge HotelvsAvalon House
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Avalon House scores slightly better than Roxford Lodge Hotel. Avalon House comes in at #27 in Dublin with accolades from 6 reviewers such as Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Roxford Lodge Hotel
 Frommer's
 Oyster
 The Telegraph
 Fodor's
46 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 - Fitness Center
 
 "This lovely little hotel is slightly outside of central Dublin (Grafton Street is a 25-minute walk), but about as good as it gets anywhere in the city for the price." Full review
Mid-Range
 "Set in a a Victorian town house in fashionable Ballsbridge with homey chintz, brass chandeliers, stained glass, and free bottomless hot beverages served all day." Full review
8.0
 "A Dublin hotel in a Victorian building with a lovely little garden, offering good value for money in a great location close to town and the Aviva stadium." Full review
 "A very classic old hotel here, meaning an elegant redbrick Victorian townhouse, a friendly welcome, and some stately, old-fashioned decoration in the public areas." Full review
Avalon House
 Frommer's
 DK Eyewitness
 Time Out
 Oyster
 EuroCheapo
 Lonely Planet
55 Aungier St, Dublin 2
From $13/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundy Room
 - Multilingual
 - Breakfast included
 
 "This warm and friendly hostel in a beautiful old redbrick building is a not-so-well-kept secret among those who travel to Dublin on a budget." Full review
 "One of the longest established hostels in the city, the centrally located Avalon House provides cheap and cheerful accommodations in a restored redbrick Victorian building." 
 "A firm favourite among Dublin's budget travellers, this pleasantly warm and cheery guesthouse occupies a lovely old red-brick building." Full review
Budget
 "The 72-room Avalon House, one of the oldest hostels in Dublin, is a lively budget property that's within walking distance of many tourist attractions." Full review
 "Far enough from the Dublin pub action to be a decent choice for the quieter hostel lover." Full review
 Top Choice
 "One of the city's most popular hostels... a good spot of meet-the-backpacker lounging." Full review