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
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★★★Smotscourt
Intercontinental Dublin By IHG
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
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?
- 11.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
- 243 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+43
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 75 vs 49)+26
- 4Allows pets
- 56 more sights within 1 km+6
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Intercontinental Dublin By IHG better than Dylan?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.8)+1.1
- 2740 m closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 1.9 km)−740 m
- 3340 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 vs Intercontinental Dublin By IHG: which hotel is better? | 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 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| 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 69% | top 32% +37% |
| 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 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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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