Ariel House vs Intercontinental Dublin By IHG
Both are in Dublin, 890 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Beggarsbush
Ariel House
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Smotscourt
Intercontinental Dublin By IHG
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Ariel House
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 890 m apart.
Choose Ariel House if you want
- to walk to the sights (2.3 km / 3.1 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (37 / 17)
- free parking
Why is Ariel House better than Intercontinental Dublin By IHG?
- 1770 m closer to the city centre−770 m
- 2210 m closer to public transport−210 m
- 320 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+20
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 60 vs 49)+11
- 5Has free parking
Why is Intercontinental Dublin By IHG better than Ariel House?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ariel House vs Intercontinental Dublin By IHG: which hotel is better? | Ariel House | Intercontinental Dublin By IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Location | 6.6 +1.0 | 5.6 |
| Facilities | – | 8.3 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 10.0 |
| Beach access | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Public transport | 9.9 +1.1 | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.8 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 31 +17 |
| Rank in Dublin | top 36% | top 32% +4% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.6 +1.0 | 5.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.3 km −770 m | 3.1 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 170 m −210 m | 380 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 37 +20 | 17 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | – | 208 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 27 +18 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
890 m apart
Ariel House: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Lansdowne Road railway station: 170 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 11 km, beach: 1.2 km, 37 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
Intercontinental Dublin By IHG: city centre: 3.1 km, nearest station Sandymount: 380 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 12 km, beach: 1.2 km, 17 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Ariel House or Intercontinental Dublin By IHG: common questions
Which is better, Ariel House or Intercontinental Dublin By IHG?
Ariel House leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ariel House or Intercontinental Dublin By IHG?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Ariel House is closer: 2.3 km from the centre, against 3.1 km for Intercontinental Dublin By IHG.
How far apart are Ariel House and Intercontinental Dublin By IHG?
The two hotels are 890 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score