Davenport Hotel vs. Burlington Hotel
Jul 6th, 2009, 05:42 PM
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Davenport Hotel vs. Burlington Hotel
My husband and I will be in Dublin for two days before making our way to Italy, and I'm having a really difficult time booking a hotel in Dublin. I think I have it narrowed down to two--- O'Callaghan Davenport or the Burlington Hotel.
What are your thoughts? The Burlington is less expensive (only $79 a night on Expedia), but I'm a little afraid of "getting what I paid for." On a recent trip to Santorini, though, we only paid 55 E a night and ended up in a perfectly fine hotel, so I don't want that to be my only reason for not booking..
I'd like to be in a comfortable hotel that's quiet, clean, and safe. I don't think that's asking for too much, but from a lot of reviews, that whole "quiet" thing is what's most difficult!
What are your thoughts? The Burlington is less expensive (only $79 a night on Expedia), but I'm a little afraid of "getting what I paid for." On a recent trip to Santorini, though, we only paid 55 E a night and ended up in a perfectly fine hotel, so I don't want that to be my only reason for not booking..
I'd like to be in a comfortable hotel that's quiet, clean, and safe. I don't think that's asking for too much, but from a lot of reviews, that whole "quiet" thing is what's most difficult!
Jul 6th, 2009, 06:44 PM
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Don't know about either, but we did stay in an O'Callaghan's hotel last month, Stephen's Green. It was nice, clean, great location. Don't remember what we paid, around 100 euro, maybe a little more. I imagine the four hotels they have in Dublin are similar in quality.
After reading so many Dublin hotel reviews, I ,too was concerned about noise, wondering if we'd ever find a place that wasn't near or above a bar. On the first night, a Thursday, we were awakened by street screamers and someone yelling in the hall at 2:30 am. It was brief, and we went back to sleep. Friday night we heard nothing. So, all in all, a very pleasant experience.
After reading so many Dublin hotel reviews, I ,too was concerned about noise, wondering if we'd ever find a place that wasn't near or above a bar. On the first night, a Thursday, we were awakened by street screamers and someone yelling in the hall at 2:30 am. It was brief, and we went back to sleep. Friday night we heard nothing. So, all in all, a very pleasant experience.
Jul 7th, 2009, 04:49 AM
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The Burlington is fine, a little less central than the Davenport but probably a bit quieter too. It has changed a bit and is now a "no frills" hotel, don't expect fluffy bathrobes and slippers, but should be fine.
The Davenport is not a bad choice either, but if you're worried that the Burlington would be bad, I'd say you should be OK
The Davenport is not a bad choice either, but if you're worried that the Burlington would be bad, I'd say you should be OK
Jul 10th, 2009, 04:56 AM
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Hard to say if it's a LOT better. It should be better, but given that the others are fine, if you're getting a good deal on them I would go for either of them rather than pay mega bucks for the Conrad.
