Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG vs Zanzibar Locke
Both are in Dublin, 550 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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Zanzibar Locke
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
The short answer
Pick Zanzibar Locke
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 550 m apart.
Choose Zanzibar Locke if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 9.1)
- to walk to the sights (270 m / 820 m)
Why is Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG better than Zanzibar Locke?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is Zanzibar Locke better than Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1)+0.2
- 2550 m closer to the city centre−550 m
- 3More guest reviews (243 vs 77), so the rating is more reliable×3.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG vs Zanzibar Locke: which hotel is better? | Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG | Zanzibar Locke |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Location | 8.8 | 9.3 +0.5 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 7.9 | 8.9 +1.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.2 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 77 | 243 +166 |
| Rank in Dublin | top 13% | top 1% +12% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.8 | 9.3 +0.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 820 m | 270 m −550 m |
| To public transport | 540 m | 350 m −190 m |
| To the airport | 8.8 km | 9.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m | 80 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 27 | 30 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 272 | 160 |
| Floors | 7 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 14 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Dublin Castle | 790 m | 450 m −340 m |
| Spire of Dublin | 650 m | 430 m −220 m |
| Leinster House | 1.5 km | 940 m −550 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHGZanzibar Locke
- Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG is cheaper in 11 of 12 months
- Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG: €201 a night on average · Zanzibar Locke: €264 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Dublin by month
All months
| Month | Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG | Zanzibar Locke |
|---|---|---|
| December | €163 | €190 |
| January | €114 | €119 |
| February | €173 | €137 |
| March | €229 | €238 |
| April | €200 | €270 |
| May | €259 | €278 |
| June | €241 | €286 |
| July | €243 | €318 |
| August | €215 | €435 |
| September | €197 | €327 |
| October | €182 | €245 |
| November | €198 | €324 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG prices by monthZanzibar Locke prices by month
Location
550 m apart
Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG: city centre: 820 m, nearest station Dublin Broadstone railway station: 540 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 8.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Zanzibar Locke: city centre: 270 m, nearest station Dublin: 350 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 9.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG or Zanzibar Locke: common questions
Which is better, Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG or Zanzibar Locke?
Zanzibar Locke leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG or Zanzibar Locke?
Over the year Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG costs about €201 a night on average against €264 at Zanzibar Locke, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Zanzibar Locke is closer: 270 m from the centre, against 820 m for Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG.
How far apart are Ruby Molly Hotel Dublin By IHG and Zanzibar Locke?
The two hotels are 550 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