The Best Boutique Hotels in Leinster (2023)

Why We Like It: The Wilder is a cozy boutique hotel in a classic Georgian-era redbrick that has elegance and charm. It is also on a beautifully peaceful, tree-lined street that feels almost suburban but is yet just a short walk from Dublin city center. Rooms: There are just 42 rooms and suites in total, all of which are comfortable and stylish, though their entry-level rooms are not spacious by any means. They all are though beautifully presented, and display plenty of historical character. Period fixtures abound, including some lovely old fireplaces, alongside more contemporary art pieces and luxury hotel mod-cons. Check out all your room options, and check prices here at Booking.com. Food, Drink & Facilities: Their fine breakfasts are served in the Garden Room, which also if the weather allows, has outdoor seating in the garden. A la carte options include the full Irish, buttermilk pancakes, and a range of egg dishes, alongside a buffet of fresh homemade breads, muffins, granola, juices, yogurts, and fresh fruits. They also serve small dishes throughout the day (until 10pm) at The Wilder – sandwiches, soups and charcuterie plates, plus a range of drinks in the Gin & Tea Rooms. Only guests have access to these spaces so the atmosphere is generally familiar and warm. Not surprisingly due to its size, the hotel doesn’t have much in the way of facilities – no gym or spa for example, though they do have on-site parking. Reception is open 24 hours and the staff are helpful and friendly. Location: The Wilder is on Adelaide Road, near the Grand Canal and about a ten-minute, pleasant, walk to Grafton Street, or a couple of minutes on the LUAS tram system which has a stop nearby. Two of Dublin’s nicest parks, Iveagh Gardens and St Stephen’s Green, are also nearby, as are the many lively bars of Camden Street and Harcourt Street. Some Guest Reviews: “Liked · Absolutely fantastic staff at the place from the folks working the front desk to the bar. Cian, Rocio, Becca and co, we had a great and fun time. Amenities provided were on point, rooms were clean and divine. There was READ MORE

Why We Like It: The Dylan, Dublin’s only 5-star boutique hotel, has 72 rooms neatly tucked away just steps from Baggot Street and the Grand Canal. Recently redesigned and renovated to great effect it certainly looks the part. More modern in style now post-renovation of course it still displays oodles of old-style elegance. The rooms are spacious and luxurious, the staff are highly praised, the food is of the highest order and the hotel bar is lively and friendly. Rooms: Each room is somewhat unique in style, and they come in three different levels – Luxury, Deluxe, and what they refer to as Experience rooms – suites essentially. There’s not a lot to choose between their entry-level ‘Luxury Rooms’ and the Deluxe level, except for some extra space (26 m² as opposed to 20) and a few extra fancy design features. The suites are nicely done, but not, at 30 m², a huge amount larger than the Deluxe, though they do have a separate living space with a sofa-bed to accommodate a couple of extra guests if needed. All accommodation features some lovely handmade furniture pieces, Good Food Ireland complimentary hospitality trays, Nespresso machines, iPod docks, and smart bathrooms with top-of-the-range showers. Check out all your room options here at Booking.com. Food, Drink & Facilities: The Eddison with outdoor veranda seating, is open for top-notch, made-to-order breakfasts, plus some beautifully fresh and inventive, contemporary Irish cuisine for lunch and dinner. The Dylan bar is a cozy, intimate place that has an extensive pub food menu – classics such as burgers and club sandwiches as well as various soups, salads, pastas, etc. It also has a good range of beers, spirits, fine wines, and cocktails. There is a heated outdoor patio here, The Nurserie Terrace, which has table service from the bar’s menu, and a separate, very cute and cozy, guests-only bar, the Ruby Room, open every evening. There is no gym at the hotel but residents can access the Aorta gym, just around the corner.  There’s secure parking at The Dylan and, by all accounts, a very good concierge service. Location: The hotel is on a calm side street a READ MORE

Why We Like It: The 4-Star Morgan Hotel offers surprisingly good value accommodation in the heart of Temple Bar, Dublin’s heavily touristed entertainment quarter. It’s a sleek, modern place with spacious rooms, excellent food and drink, and though this part of the city can get quite wild at night The Morgan somehow keeps it calm and classy. With 168 rooms, The Morgan may be on the large side for a boutique hotel but the atmosphere is warm and personable. Rooms: Their rooms are spacious, airy, and modern. They are the rooms of a confident luxury hotel though they don’t have much in the way of radical design flair. Their junior suites are their most impressive, and most spacious, and have a romantic in-room soaking tub. All the rooms come with mod-cons such as Nespresso machines, minibars, trays of snacks, air-con, and safes, as standard. The bathrooms have top-of-the-range showers, and The White Company from London supplies all the toiletries. The Morgan is, as mentioned above, in a very lively part of town but the soundproofing in the rooms does an impressive job. Check out all your room options, and check prices here at Booking.com. Food, Drink & Facilities: The Morgan overlooks one of the busiest streets in Temple Bar – Fleet Street – so their ’10 Fleet Street Restaurant & Bar’ can be quite busy. Despite the location, it’s not a place for drunken revelry though – most people are there for food and drink and conversation and will tend to move on to more lively spots as the evening wears on. There’s a lovely outdoor courtyard at The Morgan too with seating for drinking and dining al fresco. The menu isn’t groundbreaking – they serve Irish and International classics mostly – but the quality is excellent, and they have an extensive cocktail and wine menu. In terms of facilities at The Morgan, they have meeting facilities and there is secure parking (independent from the hotel) across the road. There is no gym or spa here though but guests are free to use the Westwood Gym on Aston Quay, right around the corner which also has sauna and steam rooms. READ MORE