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title: "The Dawson Hotel, Dublin: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Dawson Hotel in Dublin: rated 7.8 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# The Dawson Hotel

Ranelagh North, Dublin, Ireland

7.8 ·  Good 119 reviews ·  #148 #148 of 152 in Dublin ·  9.4 Location score
## About The Dawson Hotel

The Dawson Hotel is a hotel in Ranelagh North, Dublin, Ireland. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 119 reviews. Facilities include spa, bar, gym, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 580 m from the centre of Dublin. The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 9.8 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 28

35 Dawson Street [thedawson.ie](http://www.thedawson.ie)

## How The Dawson Hotel scores

Better rated than 6% of hotels in Dublin

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **9.4**
-   Facilities **6.7**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **6.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.4**

Dublin average

## Amenities

SpaBarGymAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sandymount Strand</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">St Stephen's Green station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">250 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin Airport (DUB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.8 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">580 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Little Museum of Dublin90 m
-   O'Donovan Rossa140 m
-   Fusiliers' Arch140 m
-   Irish Potato Famine Exhibition170 m
-   Philip P Lynott Statue170 m
-   Edward Delaney's Famine Memorial180 m

## The Dawson Hotel: in detail

The Dawson Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. To facilitate your arrival and departure, you can pre-book airport transfer services prior to checking in. The hotel offers shuttle amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Dublin. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hotel. The hotel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, bottled water and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon arrival, make sure to explore bar and nightclub to experience enjoyable evening entertainment within the premises. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at The Dawson Hotel. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by spa and sauna, ensuring a soothing experience. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel.

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## Questions about The Dawson Hotel

### How do guests rate The Dawson Hotel?

The Dawson Hotel has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 119 reviews, which is better than 6% of rated hotels in Dublin.

### Is there parking at The Dawson Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Dawson Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 9.8 km away in a straight line.

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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