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The Spencer Hotel vs The Central Hotel

Both The Spencer Hotel Dublin IFSC and The Central Hotel are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Spencer Hotel Dublin IFSC ranks slightly better than The Central Hotel. The Spencer Hotel Dublin IFSC comes in at #17 in Dublin with approval from 6 reviews like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

The Spencer Hotel
The Spencer Hotel
7 / 10
International Financial Services Centre, Excise Walk, Dublin 1
From $341 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"All smooth straight lines and extra touches, this relaxing, modern hotel is a good option for business travelers." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"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
Fodor's Fodor's
"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
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"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
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Come here for a dash of energy in a city-centre location." Full review
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The Central Hotel
The Central Hotel
7 / 10
1-5 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2
From $87 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting Rooms
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Has more character than some of Dublin’s bigger, pricier places, with the first-floor Library Bar a popular spot with literary types. Situated close to Grafton Street. ."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Every city center needs its little oasis, and the Central's book-and-armchair-filled Library Bar—warmed by a Victorian fireplace—nicely fits the bill." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This comfortable, 187-year-old hotel is unique in that it's a prime piece of real estate (right off Dame Street near Temple Bar) that the designers haven't yet got their hands on." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Dating back to the 19th century, the mid-range Central Hotel has become a local landmark." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The rooms are a modern – if miniaturised – version of Edwardian luxury." Full review