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title: "The Dean Dublin, Dublin: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Dean Dublin in Dublin: rated 9.2 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# The Dean Dublin

Portobello, Dublin, Ireland

9.2 ·  Excellent 61 reviews ·  #14 #14 of 152 in Dublin ·  9.3 Location score
## About The Dean Dublin

The Dean Dublin is a hotel in Portobello, Dublin, Ireland. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 61 reviews. Facilities include spa, bar, free wi-fi. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Dublin. The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 10 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 17

33 Harcourt Street [thedean.ie](https://thedean.ie/dublin/)

## How The Dean Dublin scores

Better rated than 92% of hotels in Dublin

-   Guest rating **9.2**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.6**

Dublin average

## Amenities

SpaBarFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Spa
-   Steam room

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **97**/100 Great for walkers

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

- **Sights within 1 km:** **26**

<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="">3.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Harcourt Street railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">220 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="">10 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 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="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Museum of Literature Ireland290 m
-   Shaw's Birthplace430 m
-   National Archives of Ireland500 m
-   Edward Delaney's Famine Memorial520 m
-   O'Donovan Rossa530 m
-   Fusiliers' Arch540 m

## The Dean Dublin: in detail

The Dean Dublin offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Reception services such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at The Dean Dublin is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television, in-room video streaming and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar at your disposal. The Dean Dublin offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an amazing evening effortlessly! Have an enjoyable night without venturing beyond the premises at bar and nightclub. The Dean Dublin provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Unwind after a long day by stopping by steam room and spa to rejuvenate your senses.

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## Questions about The Dean Dublin

### How do guests rate The Dean Dublin?

The Dean Dublin has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10 from 61 reviews, which is better than 92% of rated hotels in Dublin.

### How far is The Dean Dublin from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 10 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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