The Clarence vs The Westin Dublin
The Clarence and The Westin Dublin are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Clarence ranks marginally better than The Westin Dublin. The Clarence is ranked #8 in Dublin with approval from 12 sources like DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Concierge.
The Clarence
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6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
From $154 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Attractive riverside hotel... Stylish and well-run."
Concierge
"Unforgivably at these rates, service can falter, veering madly from friendly-polite all the way down to rude."
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
"A handsome boutique hotel designed to reflect the aesthetic of a 1930s gentlemen's club."
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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."
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The Westin Dublin
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At College Green, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2
From $327 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"A smart hotel set over 6 period buildings, with comfy lounges, impressive conference rooms and good facilities."
Frommer's
"The Westin makes good use of this building's grand, 19th-century facade (the building was once a bank) -- it promises real luxury and the interior easily fulfills it."
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Concierge
"Despite the grand surroundings, however, service is friendly and down-to-earth."
Jetsetter
"Historic 19th-century bank-turned-hotel in the heart of Dublin with a restaurant and bar."
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Fodor's
"Reconstructed from three 19th-century landmark buildings across the road from Trinity College, the Westin is all about location."
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