With a hint of the Munich beer hall, the cozy, parquet-floor rathskeller dining room is the most charming thing about this small, good-value hotel. Public areas are purely functional but subtle greens, golds, and burgundies add a certain warmth to the rooms. The location is ideal, a two-minute walk from Grafton Street and just around the corner from some of the city's best restaurants. Lunch is served in the casual Bia Bar, frequented by many party-happy young Dubliners. Pros: good price for the location; hyper-cool Bia Bar downstairs; unique dining room. Cons: small, functional public areas; street noise in some rooms.
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