A central five star in Dublin where location and staff carry the day, and the bar and breakfast earn repeat mentions.
Best for / Tips to get it right
Best for
- Couples on a city break: 19 of 38 reviews highlight the location, and the hotel is walking distance to Grafton Street, Trinity College and the main sights.
- Business travellers: one reviewer calls it their favourite hotel for business trips to Dublin and says staying anywhere else now feels like an unnecessary experiment.
- Food-first travellers: 8 of 38 reviews mention the restaurant or bar, with specific praise for the seafood chowder and oysters.
- Travellers without a car: the Luas tram stops right outside, and several reviews mention how easy it is to get around on foot.
- People who value service: half the reviews mention the staff, and the reception team gets named for being warm and helpful.
Tips to get it right
- Ask for a room away from the lifts if you want a shorter walk, one review mentions a long corridor to room 530.
- Check whether breakfast is included in your rate, as some guests mention it as an add-on and one notes a tip request at breakfast.
- If you prefer a soft mattress, ask at reception, as one review says the mattresses are firmer than most hotels.
- Book a table in the bar or restaurant if you plan to eat in, as the food gets strong reviews and the bar can get busy.
Why this one
The Fitzwilliam sits on St Stephen's Green, and that is the first thing guests talk about. Half of the 38 reviews we read mention the location, and it is not hard to see why: you walk out and you are in the middle of Dublin, with the Luas tram stop right outside. The other half mention the staff. "Staff is friendly and helpful" is a line that appears in many forms, and a few reviews go further, naming the reception team as the reason they would return. The food side has its own following. Eight of the 38 reviews single out the restaurant or bar, and seven mention breakfast. One guest called breakfast "definitely a highlight," another praised the seafood chowder and oysters in the lounge. The bar gets a mention for its calm atmosphere and friendly service. This is a five star hotel that people use for both business and leisure. Several reviews come from business travellers who stay here regularly and say they no longer try anywhere else in Dublin. The rooms are described as comfortable and well maintained, with one guest noting a spacious bathtub and another praising the quiet.
What guests keep saying
The reviews we read are consistent: this is a hotel where the location does most of the work. Half of the 38 reviews mention the location, and it is easy to see why when the Luas is at the door and St Stephen's Green is across the street. The staff get the same level of attention, with 19 of 38 reviews mentioning them. Guests describe them as friendly, helpful and attentive, and several say they would return because of the service. The food and drink side is smaller but enthusiastic. Eight reviews mention the restaurant or bar, with the seafood chowder and oysters standing out. Seven mention breakfast, and one guest calls it a highlight. The bar gets a mention for its calm atmosphere and friendly staff. Rooms are described as comfortable and well maintained, with one guest noting the water pressure and another praising the oversized bathtub.
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locationpraised 19 / 50%
“Lovely rooms in a great location.”
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staffpraised 19 / 50%
“Staff is friendly and helpful.”
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the restaurantpraised 8 / 21%
“Bar staff incredibly friendly and welcoming”
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breakfastpraised 7 / 18%
“Breakfast was definitely a highlight!”
Check the sources yourself
We show 5 of the 38 reviews we read, with a direct link to each one on its original site. Open any of them and check that the quote and the count are real.
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Andrew Murdiff ★★★★★ 19 October 2026
“Excellent Staff. Beautiful Hotel. Location Perfect.”
Backs up: location Open on Google -
Sarah Butler ★★★★★ 31 October 2026
“Very impressed. Fantastic hotel, perfect - everything you would expect for a 5 star. Staff were very courteous, attentive and efficient. We stayed for 3 nights, our room was always left spotless for our return. I accidentally left...”
Backs up: staff Open on Google
Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway
The bit the hotel does not tell you
The Luas tram stops right outside the hotel, which makes it easy to get around Dublin without a car. Several guests mention the doormen and reception team as a strong point, so it is worth asking them for recommendations on walking routes, lunch spots and dinner reservations. One review mentions that the hotel left chocolate eggs for guests during Easter, which suggests they pay attention to special occasions if you let them know in advance.
Who we pictured staying here
Couples on a getaway
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin puts you in the middle of the city, with St Stephen's Green across the street and the Luas at the door. Half of the reviews mention the location, and the bar has a calm atmosphere that works for a quiet drink before dinner.
See allBusiness trips
One reviewer calls The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin their favourite for business trips and says staying anywhere else feels like an experiment. The staff get consistent praise, and the central location cuts down on travel time.
See allTravelling without a car
The Luas tram stops right outside The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin, and the main sights are within walking distance. Guests mention how easy it is to get around on foot, with Grafton Street and Trinity College nearby.
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