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The Clarence vs The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin

Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin ranks significantly higher than The Clarence. Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin comes in at #5 in Dublin with accolades from 10 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and Time Out.

The Clarence
The Clarence
8 / 10
6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
From $154 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Attractive riverside hotel... Stylish and well-run."
Concierge Concierge
"Unforgivably at these rates, service can falter, veering madly from friendly-polite all the way down to rude."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"City-centre, riverside location, backing onto Temple Bar. The Art Deco interior has been lovingly restored by new owners (who include U2)."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A handsome boutique hotel designed to reflect the aesthetic of a 1930s gentlemen's club." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The hotel's owners include Bono and The Edge of the band U2. This Arts and Crafts hotel was restored by the singer and the guitarist and reopened in 1992." Full review
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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin
9 / 10
2 St Stephen's Green, Dublin D2
From $235 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Stylish, U-shaped hotel set around a huge roof garden - the largest in Europe."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Take an unbeatable location with sweeping views over the Green, add a Michelin-starred restaurant, throw in contemporary design by Terence Conran, and you have a hit on your hands." Full review
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Although St. Stephen's Green is definitely less noisy than Temple Bar, you may want to ask for a room on one of the upper floors.
Concierge Concierge
"As chic as it is elite... the Fitzwilliam's bedrooms have been refurbished but remain the epitome of good taste."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You couldn't pick a more prestigious spot on the Dublin Monopoly board than this minimalist Terence Conrad–designed number overlooking the Green." Full review
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Ask for a corner room on the 5th floor (502 or 508), with balmy balcony and a view.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Fitzwilliam Hotel is a beautiful design hotel with a fantastic location overlooking St. Stephen's Green." Full review
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