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title: "Dylan vs Intercontinental Dublin By IHG: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Intercontinental Dublin By IHG. It leads in 3 of 4 categories. Dylan or Intercontinental Dublin By IHG in Dublin? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Dylan vs Intercontinental Dublin By IHG

Both are in Dublin, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Baggotrath East
## [Dylan](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dylan-dublin/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1371461/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Smotscourt
## [Intercontinental Dublin By IHG](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/intercontinental-dublin-by-ihg-dublin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1665695/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Intercontinental Dublin By IHG

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Dylan if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.8 km / 3.1 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (60 / 17)

### Choose Intercontinental Dublin By IHG if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.8)
-   to be closer to the beach (1.2 km / 1.9 km)

### Why is Dylan better than Intercontinental Dublin By IHG?

1.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)
2.  43 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+43)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 75 vs 49) (+26)
4.  Allows pets
5.  6 more sights within 1 km (+6)
6.  Has an on-site restaurant

### Why is Intercontinental Dublin By IHG better than Dylan?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.8) (+1.1)
2.  740 m closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 1.9 km) (−740 m)
3.  340 m closer to public transport (−340 m)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Dylan | Intercontinental Dublin By IHG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.9  (+1.1) |
| Location | 7.0  (+1.4) | 5.6 |
| Facilities | – | 8.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 10.0 |
| Beach access | 3.7 | 6.2  (+2.5) |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 8.8  (+1.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.9  (+1.1) |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 31  (+26) |
| Rank in Dublin | top 73% | top 37%  (+36%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.0  (+1.4) | 5.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km  (−1.3 km) | 3.1 km |
| To the beach | 1.9 km | 1.2 km  (−740 m) |
| To public transport | 720 m | 380 m  (−340 m) |
| To the airport | 11 km | 12 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 60  (+43) | 17 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m  (−720 m) | 830 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4  (+3) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 8  (+6) | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 208 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 27  (+19) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Dublin Castle | 2.0 km  (−1.3 km) | 3.3 km |
| Spire of Dublin | 2.2 km  (−1.3 km) | 3.4 km |
| Leinster House | 1.1 km  (−1.3 km) | 2.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.3 km apart

Dylan: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Grand Canal Dock: 720 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 11 km, beach: 1.9 km, 60 places to eat within 500 m, 8 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.

## Weather in Dublin

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## Dylan or Intercontinental Dublin By IHG: common questions

### Which is better, Dylan or Intercontinental Dublin By IHG?

Intercontinental Dublin By IHG leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access, public transport. Dylan is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Dylan 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?

Dylan is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 3.1 km for Intercontinental Dublin By IHG.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Intercontinental Dublin By IHG is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Dylan is 1.9 km.

### How far apart are Dylan and Intercontinental Dublin By IHG?

The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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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