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Dublin Hotel Reviews

The economic slowdown has abruptly halted the "absolute avalanche of new hotels" as the Irish Times characterized Dublin's accommodation boom. But visitors still have an impressive choice of newish lodgings all over the city, including the much-talked-about Westin at College Green, the totally revamped landmark Shelbourne, and a few others in Ballsbridge, an inner "suburb" that's a 20-minute walk from the city center. But if you really fancy a change of pace and something uniquely Dublin, you might prefer to stay at one of the classy hotels or elegant guesthouses that occupy former Georgian town houses on both sides of the Liffey.

The current recession means prices are falling rapidly, especially at the high and medium end, and Dublin now has a good selection of quality affordable accommodations, including many moderately priced hotels with basic but agreeable rooms. Most guesthouses, long the mainstay of the economy end of the market, have upgraded their facilities and now provide rooms with private bathrooms or showers, as well as cable color televisions, direct-dial telephones, and Internet connections. The bigger hotels are all equipped with in-room data ports or Wi-Fi. If you've rented a car and you're not staying at a hotel with parking, it's worth considering a location out of the city center, such as Dalkey or Killiney, where the surroundings are more pleasant and you won't have to worry about parking on city streets.

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