Name: The Davenport
Address: Merrion Square, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin, County Dublin, IE
Price range: US$206–US$1,279 per night
Rating: 8.85

What guests think

Across many recent reviews, The Davenport earns strong praise for its friendly, accommodating staff and walkable, quiet-while-central location near Trinity College, with guests also highlighting comfortable beds and generally clean, well-kept rooms that support a relaxing stay.

Facilities draw positive notes for access to a well-equipped gym across the street and a pleasant bar, while off site parking and the executive lounge receive mixed feedback. Some guests report housekeeping lapses, occasional construction or traffic noise, smaller or darker rooms, and breakfast that can feel pricey or experience slow service at busy times. A reliable choice for a comfortable Dublin base with standout service.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate access to a large, well-equipped gym across the street and a pleasant on-site bar. Parking is off site and can be inconvenient or costly, and feedback on the executive lounge (including hours) is mixed.

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Jeremy

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely comfortable.room complimented by thoughtful service with a smile. Irani was wonderful at reception. Gym across the road is excellent.

8

Andrea

15 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The executive lounge offered needs upgrading it is rather shabby. Poor range of glassware too. Otherwise we found things good

10

Lisa

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel and great location. Much quieter than the tourist areas but still within walking distance of whatever you want to see. Lovely rooms, very comfy bed, friendly and helpful staff, and the breakfast is worth the price. Only down side is parking - it’s down the street and $18 euros per day. However, we made it work.

10

Lisa

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was beautiful and the workers couldn’t do enough for you. The rooms were very nice and clean. The bar was really nice with exceptional drinks and the breakfast buffet was good. Definitely recommend it.

10

Peter

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Very good gym located across the street and open 24/7. Room was nice and bed was very comfortable. Staff was helpful.

10

Paulette

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very nice, good breakfast and great location for walking around town. The only concern was their parking. It worked but it was not ideal.

10

Brittany

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super easy to walk to all of the big tourist activities in Dublin (Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, etc.). Rooms were comfortable, had fully stocked Nespresso machines, and working AC. Fitness center was also one of the best I've ever seen for a hotel property. Area around the hotel is quiet, which was appreciated. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Ulrike

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Super leckeres Frühstück Tolle Cocktails in der Bar Sehr freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal Tolle Pubs in der Nähe

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Emma

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was brilliant, we stayed for one night in an executive king room; we were surprised when we arrived to be told we had a complimentary breakfast the next morning as we left a comment saying it was our anniversary. We also found out there was an exclusive lounge for the executive rooms only which had a fully stocked complimentary mini bar, with high quality snacks and a coffee machine - even with takeout cups to take with you while you explore. The bathroom was spotless, a lovely waterfall shower and we were provided with shampoo and shower gels (sachets could be 50ml instead of 30ml as for two people didn’t stretch very far - but i’m sure if we asked they would’ve given us another free of charge). We found there was no hairdryer in the room as advertised so we contacted reception who brought one up within 5 minutes. The rooms are soundproof so lovely to get a nice night sleep. Not too close to temple bar so no hustle and bustle at night however close enough for a stroll in and only around 15 minutes walk (10 if walking fast). Easy transport links, right near the train station. All of the staff were so welcoming, they looked after our bags pre check in and the same again from check out until our flight. We commented it was raining and they even provided us with a large umbrella!

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Jia

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice staff, great location We were able to use lounge on 6th floor, coffee, soda,beer, wine, snacks GYM is right cross the street with full equipment

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Cleanliness

Many reviews note very clean rooms and well-kept spaces. There are occasional lapses, including missed housekeeping, an unready room, a slow shower drain, and a few reports of stained linens.

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Michael

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very friendly and efficient. The breakfast buffet was excellent. The room was very clean and comfortable.

10

Ragava Khanna

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean hotel with great service

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Kathy

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Staff were friendly and helpful.

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Richard

27 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve had in years. At check-in, we were given a room that hadn’t been cleaned after the previous guest. Trash was left behind, and the bed hadn’t been touched. This level of negligence is unacceptable. To make matters worse, on two of the three mornings of our stay, loud construction started at 8 AM, waking us up early and making it impossible to relax. The hotel gave no prior warning—no notice during booking, no mention at check-in, nothing. When we spoke to the manager, our concerns were brushed off with excuses. Apparently, basic communication and accountability are too much to ask. A simple email could’ve prevented all of this. Do yourself a favor: skip the excuses, skip the mess, and stay somewhere that actually values its guests.

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Dan

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in staff was very friendly and helpful. The place was very clean and in a good location to all the amenities. Only complaint is housekeeping. We stayed 3 nights, no tissues, took away our room key to power the lights, didnt clean or replace our coffee cups for coffee machine....just seemed to not really care.

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Antonio

2 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed at this wonderful hotel for two nights to celebrate the New Year. The location is good, within 10 minutes walk you can get to all the main streets of Dublin, very close to the Natural History Museum. The area is very quiet. Unfortunately, the room was not ready when we arrived (check-in was at 4 p.m., we arrived at 2:30 p.m.), but the staff welcomed us very well. Our room was on the top floor (soundproofed on the outside of the building just fine, a little less so with the hallway but it was fine nonetheless), aesthetically very nice and spacious, the bathroom a little small but very livable. The only downsides are the absence of a smart TV (we couldn't install chromecast from the iphone, so we couldn't use the TV and the stained sheets (although the rest of the room was clean well). Value for money I would say was fine. If I were to return to Dublin, I would gladly return to The Davenport!

10

Stacey

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was wonderful. Property was top-notch, super clean and well kept. Location was just close enough to get to everything walking but far enough away it was very quite.

10

Nicole

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, room was very clean.

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John

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, modern hotel near Trinity College and shops. Service was excellent.

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Anne-Marie

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were very helpful and friendly. The hotel is very clean and well located near the downtown area. The only thing was that the drain shower was very slow and maybe a bit clogged. The bed was very comfortable.

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Rooms

Beds are widely praised for comfort, with rooms ranging from cozy to very spacious and attractively decorated. Most find them quiet, though some mention construction or street noise, darker rooms, or tight space; AC and soundproofing earn positive notes in several stays.

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STEVEN

3 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,328 nights

Only thing I didn’t like is there is construction going on right next door, literally right outside the window that begins every day at 8am

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Michelle

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone was very helpful and nice. Rooms were spacious and clean. AC worked good. Great area to stay in. Felt comfortable and safe walking around to everything we wanted to see.

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Alison

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was small but lovely. Comfy bed, quiet. All good.

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Breege

1 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, fantastic location, the most comfortable bed I've had the absolute pleasure in sleeping in for a very long time! 10/10 no complaints!

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Alan

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, really comfortable and large room (we had a junior suite). Friendly staff and good breakfast. There is no residence bar or at least it was closed when we came back at about 10pm but the location is great so plenty of options at the doorstep. Parking for a fee just 2mins walk away. Would definitely stay again.

8

John

21 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice Hotel . Can be noisy if you have the windows open . IE the early morning traffic

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David

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We arrived early and the front desk was very accommodating. They stored our luggage and expedited the cleaning of our room so we could check in. We had a 1Br suite which was very spacious with 1 1/2 bathrooms. Shower was large. King Bed was very comfortable. They also had a pillow menu, which was fabulous. We had breakfast daily in the beautiful dining room with a very pleasant staff. Food was good. The only suggestion I would make would be to change up the buffet items or ala carte options every few days. The location was in walking distance to everything! We would stay here again!

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stephen

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Overall good. But walls not soundproof. We were only watching tv at normal sound but were asked to turn it down. So not ideal if even you only want to watch tv.

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Corinne

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Construction on the property. Was not informed of this. Woke up to drilling & hammering outside.

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Maria Luisa

16 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel looks newly renovated. Very nice. Our room with a king size was huge. Bathroom is gorgeous and spacious. The bar is also very nice. Loved our stay.

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Service

Service is consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with frequent praise for front desk support, early check-in assistance, and local recommendations. A few guests noted slow restaurant service or communication issues.

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Patricia

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was impeccable, room was spacious, front desk staff was exceedingly professional and kind. (Although all the staff was super helpful, shout-out to Francisco and David!)

10

Lyle

22 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Always provided for any requests made, creating a welcoming atmosphere and a pleasant stay.

8

Carol

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Check in, housekeeping, etc. were above average. Front desk was helpful with tourist information and transportation needs. Food in the restaurant/bar area was very good, however, the service was poor.

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Rodney

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were fantastic and caring. I believe the person that helped us so much was Diane

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Juan Manuel

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We had an amazing stay at The Davenport!! The staff were so friendly and helpful! The adapters we purchased for the outlets did not work for my husbands CPAP and one of the front desk associates came up personally with an appropriate adapter and saved the day!! They were also very helpful with providing insight on the area and pointing us in the right direction to wherever we were going. Be aware booking is non-refundable. We decided to take roadtrip down south mid-vacation and could not cancel those nights already paid. It was not a big fuss because we already knew this but for those of you that don’t read the fine print….. When we returned from our roadtrip our room was cleaned and ready for us with the AC on! Top notch stay! We will definitely stay here again!

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Micheal

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We’ve been to Dublin before and stayed at other hotels, but the Davenport was excellent. It’s where we will stay going forward. Initially, there was a problem with our booking, but Abner came to the rescue. Kerry with the breakfast service was fantastic. We were traveling with our youngest daughter and she did everything she could to make it a special trip for her. Just a wonderful person. I never write these things, but our experience couldn’t go without the acknowledgment. I hope you enjoy your trip as much as we did. Slainte!

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Donald W.

9 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Davenport was a great location in Dublin. Not in the center of town, but on the Trinity College side, which worked well for us. The staff at the hotel was excellent, helping us out with some details and taking good care of us. Special shout out to Rosilex at the front desk. She took great care of us and was super pleasant and kind. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to family and friends.

10

Paul

30 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendliest staff in Europe!

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Jennifer

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

From the reception staff to the bar and restaurant people the service was brilliant, friendly, helpful and professional. The most comfortable hotel bed I have slept in in years The hotel is the perfect location for Trinity college, national art gallery and shopping all within a 5 or 10 minute walk. Loved it!

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Brendan

14 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was easy. The hotel not only looks great from the outside but inside is very nice. The room was comfortable and eco friendly. Well thought out. Location is close to most areas of interest - walkable within 10/20 mins. Bus from the airport stops within 5 min walk. Staff were great - Charlene on our departure was GREAT, giving us fantastic local knowledge for the rest of our trip. Would recommend

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Location

Repeatedly praised as walkable to Trinity College, museums, parks, and city sights while set on a quieter, safe street. Many appreciated being close to the action without late-night noise.

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Elaine

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location slightly away from main tourist area, but easy walking distance.

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Adrienne

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We would definitely stay at The Davenport again. We liked the location near Merrion Square- a little away from the crowds in Grafton St /Temple Bar area, but still very walkable to those places. Our room was clean and comfortable. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The breakfast buffet was very good, lots of choices. We quite enjoyed our stay.

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Barry

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Davenport is well situated in Dublin. The area around the hotel is safe and it's close to shopping a places of interest. I'll stay here again when in Dublin.

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Karen Sue

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in a great location and the staff is extremely helpful. Highly recommend.

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John

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location in Dublin. Walk less than 20 minutes to any major site. Staff are fantastic. The rooms are clean.

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Marcus

26 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I initially traveled out for the weekend with my family to do some sightseeing and shopping in Dublin. Once the family returned home, I remained for two days of work.The hotel is perfectly placed, close to restaurants, shops, parks and places of interest. The Davenport is staffed well with helpful and friendly personnel, they certainly made our stay exceptional.

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Jennifer

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

From the reception staff to the bar and restaurant people the service was brilliant, friendly, helpful and professional. The most comfortable hotel bed I have slept in in years The hotel is the perfect location for Trinity college, national art gallery and shopping all within a 5 or 10 minute walk. Loved it!

10

Shari

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Davenport is a lovely, small hotel very close to many popular attractions, including Trinity College and the Book of Kells. Plenty of Irish Pubs nearby.

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Carolanne

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location! Can walk everywhere. Hotel is very nice, well-maintained and clean. Bed comfortable - we slept well. Highly recommend

10

Jessica

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room, great location. Def recommend.

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Dining

Breakfast and on-site dining draw frequent compliments for quality and variety, with gluten-free options and afternoon tea praised. Some guests found breakfast expensive, encountered queues, or experienced slow service at busy times.

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Lindsey

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. Parking wasn't ideal but fine once you get into the garage. Breakfast was very good.

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Carol

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Check in, housekeeping, etc. were above average. Front desk was helpful with tourist information and transportation needs. Food in the restaurant/bar area was very good, however, the service was poor.

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Laura

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Hotel was quiet at night and had a lovely breakfast. Plenty of choice for gluten free.

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Anders

15 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Väldigt bra upplevelse överlag! Nyckelkorten till hotellrummet slutade fungera ett par gånger, men personalen var snabba på att byta ut dem. Logistiken vid frukosten gjorde att det blev långa köer innan man fick bord, och påfyllningen gick ibland långsamt, men i övrigt var frukosten bra.

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Dave

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Was een mooi hotel met goede bedden. Het ontbijt is erg duur en zou maximaal €15 mogen kosten

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Janelle

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our night at the Davenport. The bed was very comfortable and the room was clean and had nice amenities. The breakfast was grand!

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maureen

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our stay Room cozy and large Staff very friendly Great breakfast

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Jennifer

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

From the reception staff to the bar and restaurant people the service was brilliant, friendly, helpful and professional. The most comfortable hotel bed I have slept in in years The hotel is the perfect location for Trinity college, national art gallery and shopping all within a 5 or 10 minute walk. Loved it!

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Kathrynn

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was beautiful, well kept, and the service was great. The food in the restaurant was good. The location was perfect.

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Thomas

14 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was great. We stayed for 5 days and tried the afternoon tea and it was wonderful! Our waitress was Manuella and she was so attentive and patient with all our questions. We would definitely go back!

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Month	Average price
January	US$176
February	US$169
March	US$246
April	US$263
May	US$335
June	US$364
July	US$350
August	US$270
September	US$310
October	US$267
November	US$219
December	US$221

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $473	9 $500	10	11	12 $600
13 $993	14 $992	15 $992	16 $992	17 $387	18 $576	19 $398
20 $360	21 $604	22 $548	23 $992	24 $992	25 $474	26 $348
27 $356	28 $358	29 $593	30 $992

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $349	2 $451	3 $561
4 $430	5 $992	6 $398	7 $355	8 $992	9 $345	10 $391
11 $279	12 $360	13 $378	14 $355	15 $363	16 $389	17 $1,279
18 $307	19 $317	20 $278	21 $278	22 $344	23 $1,161	24 $430
25 $302	26 $207	27 $207	28 $206	29 $223	30 $257	31 $265

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