The Spencer HotelvsGenerator Dublin
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, The Spencer Hotel Dublin IFSC is the choice of most reviewers compared to Generator Hostel Dublin. The Spencer Hotel Dublin IFSC is ranked #17 in Dublin with praise from 6 reviews such as Time Out, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
The Spencer Hotel
 Frommer's
 Time Out
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
 The Telegraph
 Oyster
International Financial Services Centre, Excise Walk, Dublin 1
From $341/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "All smooth straight lines and extra touches, this relaxing, modern hotel is a good option for business travelers." Full review
 "Yes, it's a chain hotel, and big with business travellers; but don't be put off. This is an excellent hotel: great looking, well run, fabulous location, decent prices and lots of extras." Full review
 "This high-rise hotel in the middle of the International Financial Services Centre has been a surprise hit with all travelers interested in the business of good value and clean, quiet rooms." Full review
 "This swanky business hotel in the heart of the Irish Financial Services Centre has beautiful rooms decorated with contemporary light oak furnishings, Respa beds and rainforest power showers." Full review
8.0
 "Come here for a dash of energy in a city-centre location." Full review
Upscale
 "Overlooking the River Liffey, this four-pearl, 169-room hotel is just a 10-minute walk from O'Connell Street." Full review
Generator Dublin
 Oyster
 Let's Go
 Jetsetter
 The Telegraph
 Condé Nast Traveler
 Time Out
 Lonely Planet
28 Smithfield Street, Dublin 7
From $24/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 - Multilingual
 
Budget
 "Converted from a hotel, the six-story Generator Hostel Dublin can accommodate up to 540 guests." Full review
 "Located in one of Dublin’s newer neighborhoods, Generator’s wine-bottle lights and book-supported tables give this hostel a high-tech-meets-hipster-meets-creative juices vibe." Full review
 "Hip, award-winning hostel in Dublin’s Smithfield Square area, with shared and private rooms and a buzzing bar." Full review
8.0
 "The Dublin branch of the Generator family of hostels is an impressive place: funky, centrally located, well resourced and with all-day food and drink on offer, it’s a sociable base for an economical city holiday." Full review
 "Young and fun with a party-like atmosphere, this hostel offers remarkable quality and stylishness for the price." Full review
 "The Dublin outpost of this trendy chain of boutique-style hostels is the perfect base for a social, affordable getaway" Full review
Top choice
 "This European chain brings its own brand of funky, fun design to Dublin's hostel scene, with bright colours, comfortable dorms (including women-only) and a lively social scene." Full review