EDITOR PICKS: BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN DUBLIN

A boutique hotel at the heart of the Irish capital, Brooks Hotel is no more than a few hundred yards from St Stephen’s Green, Grafton Street and all of Dublin’s most famous landmarks. The hotel has a quaint air of eras past, with a lounge that serves everything from tea to something from its renowned whiskey collection, and an on-site restaurant, that uses the best in Irish produce to serve both local and international cuisine. The hotel is not without its modern comforts with a 28 seat cinema, fitness suite and sauna. There are five different rooms available, all the way to the Presidential Suite, but at the entry level, the Classic Room has a flatscreen TV, air-conditioning and handcrafted furniture aimed at create a homely feel.

The Georgian-style Hampton Hotel offers the height of luxury in Dublin’s popular Donnybrook district. Bedrooms are fashionably designed and the hotel includes its own bistro and bar, plus a nightclub to liven things up at weekends. The Hampton is close to the Royal Dublin Society of arts and culture and the National Concert Hall, hinting at its upmarket locale.

The Clontarf Castle Hotel is set in the unlikely surroundings of an 11th century country house just 10 minutes from the centre of the city. Though customers can expect to pay extra for the stunning surroundings, it is well worth it for the feeling of living in medieval luxury among 21st-century facilities, including free wifi. Rooms are exquisitely designed and the hotel’s Fahrenheit Grill and Knights Bar are highly prized.

A stylish and modern hotel with attractive decor throughout, the Dylan Hotel is praised for its spacious rooms and attentive staff. The hotel is close to the Aviva Stadium, home to Ireland’s national football and rugby teams. The city centre is an easy journey away by public transport, or a pleasant half an hour walk.