The Westbury
A five-star hotel tucked just off Grafton Street, with a famous first-floor Gallery lounge for people-watching and afternoon tea.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is The Westbury worth it?
The Westbury deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Polished, central and sociable — the elevated Gallery lounge is a Dublin meeting point in its own right.
- 02
As shopping-and-theatre-district as a luxury base gets.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep The Westbury.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Westbury is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, The Westbury is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
The Westbury rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
Save the money. The Westbury does not return enough for the price.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, The Westbury needs the right timing and tolerance.
You want the trip to feel easy
The Westbury offers some relaxation, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
You're planning for two
The Westbury offers some romance, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Grafton Street (immediately off it)
- St Stephen's Green and Trinity (short walk)
- The Gaiety Theatre and city-centre dining
- A true quiet retreat — the location is squarely in the busy core
- Some distance from the docklands business district
What you're paying for
A range from well-appointed rooms to suites; given the central setting, higher floors and the quieter aspects are worth requesting to escape street noise.
Plan it well
- Cost
- High-end