Grand Canal HotelvsThe Dawson Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, The Dawson Hotel & Spa scores marginally higher than Grand Canal Hotel. The Dawson Hotel & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 73 with accolades from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Grand Canal Hotel
 Oyster
 Frommer's
Grand Canal Street Upper, Ballsbridge, Dublin Dublin 4
From $96/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 
Mid-Range
 "It's a modern hotel with all the amenities expected of a mid-range property, plus a few more -- free on-site parking for one." Full review
 "Overlooking the 18th-century Grand Canal—a major part of Dublin’s industrial heritage, long since abandoned as anything but a picturesque waterway—this large hotel is a strikingly modern place" Full review
The Dawson Hotel
 Michelin Guide
 Travel + Leisure
 Fodor's
 Time Out
 Lonely Planet
35 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
From $136/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
 "Georgian townhouse with Art Nouveau exterior and quirky, eclectic decor." 
 "Standing outside on orderly Dawson Street, you’d never imagine the Indo-Asian fantasy that lies behind the door of this Georgian manse." Full review
 "Overlooking the Mansion House, home to the luxe and popular Balzac restaurant... this intimate town-house hotel is one of the classiest boutique hotels on the Dublin scene." Full review
 "It’s all about location, location, location when it comes to The Dawson. A combination boutique hotel and award-winning spa complex, guests are never far from the city’s best offerings –..." Full review
 Top Choice
 "A boutique hotel with a range of elegant rooms designed in a variety of styles, from classical French to more exotic Moroccan." Full review