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The Davenport Hotel vs Eliza Lodge

Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel ranks slightly better than Eliza Lodge. O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel ranks #28 in Dublin with endorsements from 6 reviewers like Oyster, The Telegraph and Star Service.

The Davenport Hotel
The Davenport Hotel
7 / 10
Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2
From $155 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Neo-Classical facade dates from 1863. Mahogany, brass and marble furnishings give it the feel of a gentleman’s club."
Time Out Time Out
"The lobby is nice enough, as are the guest rooms (even if they won't conform to everyone's idea of chic interior design), and the location is suitably swanky." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The Davenport competes well, however, and has earned its fair share of loyal repeaters over two decades of refined service. " Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The four-star Davenport is in an excellent and beautiful location conveniently set within a minute’s walk from the best of Georgian Dublin." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Housed within the old Merrion Hall, which was built in 1863 for the Plymouth Brethren, this is a solid business hotel with large rooms equipped with orthopaedic beds and big bathrooms." Full review
Eliza Lodge
Eliza Lodge
7 / 10
23/24 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
From $70 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Restaurant
  • Multilingual
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Sauna
  • Bicycle rental
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Friendly, family-owned hotel ideally situated for lively Temple Bar area."
Time Out Time Out
"While the rooms won't feature on any television interior design programme, they're big and bright, and the price is very good for what you get." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"It's priced like a hotel, looks like a hotel, but it's still a guesthouse." Full review
EuroCheapo EuroCheapo
"Essentially, guests pay for the truly central locale and the splendid views of the Liffey, which can be seen from all but the single rooms." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Eliza Lodge is a small, mid-range property that appeals to partygoers looking to be in the center of Temple Bar's lively (and oftentimes noisy) nightlife scene." Full review
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