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title: "Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge vs Donnybrook Hall: which hotel is better?"
description: "Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge or Donnybrook Hall in Dublin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge vs Donnybrook Hall

Both are in Dublin, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Smotscourt
## [Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/clayton-hotel-ballsbridge-dublin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1293421/agoda/?lang=en)

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## [Donnybrook Hall](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/donnybrook-hall-dublin/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1362967/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (1.1 km / 2.2 km)

### Choose Donnybrook Hall if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.5)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (16 / 9)

### Why is Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge better than Donnybrook Hall?

1.  1.0 km closer to the beach (1.1 km vs 2.2 km) (−1.0 km)
2.  More guest reviews (125 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable (×5.0)

### Why is Donnybrook Hall better than Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.5) (+0.7)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge | Donnybrook Hall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.2  (+0.7) |
| Location | 5.2  (+0.9) | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 6.4  (+3.5) | 2.9 |
| Public transport | 8.9 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.2  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 125  (+100) | 25 |
| Rank in Dublin | bottom 30% | top 23%  (+47%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.2  (+0.9) | 4.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 3.2 km | 3.0 km  (−210 m) |
| To the beach | 1.1 km  (−1.0 km) | 2.2 km |
| To public transport | 360 m | – |
| To the airport | 12 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 16  (+7) |
| To the nearest food shop | 830 m | 130 m  (−700 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+12) | 1 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Dublin Castle | 3.4 km | 3.0 km |
| Spire of Dublin | 3.6 km | 3.4 km |
| Leinster House | 2.5 km | 2.3 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/clayton-hotel-ballsbridge-dublin/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge: city centre: 3.2 km, nearest station Sandymount: 360 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 12 km, beach: 1.1 km, 9 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Donnybrook Hall: city centre: 3.0 km, Dublin Airport (DUB): 12 km, beach: 2.2 km, 16 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Dublin

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## Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge or Donnybrook Hall: common questions

### Which is better, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge or Donnybrook Hall?

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access. Donnybrook Hall is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge or Donnybrook Hall?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Donnybrook Hall is closer: 3.0 km from the centre, against 3.2 km for Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Donnybrook Hall is 2.2 km.

### How far apart are Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge and Donnybrook Hall?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/clayton-hotel-ballsbridge-dublin-vs-donnybrook-hall-dublin/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/