Hotel in Dublin for couples: family rooms

In short

A five-star Dublin base where the staff and the address carry the stay, from 38 guest reviews.

Best for / Tips to get it right

Best for

Couples on a city break: 39 per cent of reviews mention the location, and the hotel sits on Balfe Street, minutes from the shopping and dining core of Dublin 2.
Food-first travellers: breakfast is called out in 18 per cent of reviews, and guests describe the on-site restaurants and the garden terrace as part of the stay rather than a fallback.
Families with young kids: 13 per cent of reviews mention family stays, and one guest notes the hotel provided a small tent and a welcome gift for the children.
Solo travellers at a wedding or event: the first review in our sample is a solo guest who chose The Westbury specifically because it was central enough to walk everywhere.
Guests who want a five-star address without a resort feel: 45 per cent of reviews single out the staff, and the praise is about attention and recognition rather than facilities.

Tips to get it right

If you sleep lightly, ask for an interior room when you book. A handful of reviews mention street noise from the front-facing rooms.
Breakfast is a highlight in 18 per cent of reviews, so check whether your rate includes it before you arrive. If it does not, walk five minutes and you have plenty of Dublin cafes.
Rooms vary in size. If you are two adults sharing, ask about the room category before confirming, since one guest describes a classic king as very compact.
If you want a quiet table for conversation, book the garden terrace ahead. One guest loved the food but noted the room was loud that evening.

Why this one

The Westbury earns its place today on two numbers that keep coming back across the 38 reviews we read. Staff shows up in 17 of them, 45 per cent of the sample, and one guest put it plainly: "The best hotel in Dublin, with the best staff in the whole nation." Location follows close behind at 15 reviews, 39 per cent, which is what you want when the whole point of a Dublin trip is walking to dinner and back. Breakfast lands in 7 reviews, 18 per cent, and the room itself holds up. Cleanliness appears in 4 reviews, 11 per cent, with one guest describing "clean and comfortable rooms with a fair size." It is a five-star address with a 4.6 out of 5 on Google across 2,395 reviews, and the pattern in the sample is consistent: people come back, and they come back for the same two reasons.

What guests keep saying

Based on 38 guest reviews read in full24 September 2026

Across the 38 reviews we read, the staff is the single most repeated theme, mentioned in 17 of them, and it is almost always personal. Guests thank reception, breakfast teams, waiting staff and the people who handled special requests by name. The language is consistent: attentive, warm, welcoming. Location comes second at 15 reviews, 39 per cent, and it is nearly always described in the same way, as walking distance to Dublin's main sights, shops and restaurants. Breakfast appears in 7 reviews, 18 per cent, and families show up in 5, 13 per cent, usually with a note about how the hotel handled children. Cleanliness lands in 4 reviews, 11 per cent, with guests describing the rooms as spotless and well kept. Street noise appears in 4 reviews, 11 per cent, and it comes from guests in front-facing rooms rather than a general complaint.

staffpraised 17 / 45%

“The best hotel in Dublin, with the best staff in the whole nation.”
locationpraised 15 / 39%

“Superb luxury hotel, terrific location.”
breakfastpraised 7 / 18%

“The breakfast and the rooms are just wonderful.”
familiespraised 5 / 13%

“Our family really enjoyed our stay here!”
noiseflagged 4 / 11%

“The drilling/hammering was so loud it seemed it was coming from inside the room.”
cleanlinesspraised 4 / 11%

“Clean and comfortable rooms with a fair size.”

Check the sources yourself

We show 4 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.

Carolyn Greene ★★★★★ 23 September 2026

“I was traveling solo for a wedding and wanted a hotel centrally located to walk around for shopping, dining and entertaining. I had stayed at The Westbury before and knew it was a perfect hotel for my needs. I celebrated my niece’s...”

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Gretchen Bylow ★★★★★ 26 August 2026

“Family of four with two teen boys- great location the boys could explore on their own. Clean and comfortable rooms with a fair size. Service is what really makes it 5 stars! Wonderful staff.”

Backs up: location Open on Google

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The bit the hotel does not tell you

If you are arriving by coach, one guest warns that bringing a bus around the front is difficult and suggests using the back entrance. It is a small practical detail that will save you a slow loop around Balfe Street on arrival day.

Who we pictured staying here

Persona 01

Couples on a getaway

Aoife, 34, three nights in Dublin with her partner, no kids.

The Westbury puts you on Balfe Street with the shops, restaurants and main sights within walking distance, which 39 per cent of reviews call out. The garden terrace and the breakfast round out a stay that is built around being out in the city and coming back to a comfortable room.

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Persona 02

Food-first travellers

Marco, 41, weekend in Dublin for the restaurants and the bars.

Breakfast at The Westbury shows up in 18 per cent of reviews, and guests name the on-site restaurants and the garden terrace in the same breath as the stay. If food is the reason you are in Dublin, this is a base that keeps the eating inside the building rather than only outside it.

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Persona 03

Families with young kids

Sarah, 39, two nights in Dublin with her husband and two children.

Families appear in 13 per cent of reviews, and one guest describes how the hotel set up a small tent and a welcome gift for the kids. The central location also means you can walk to most things without dragging the family through traffic, which the reviews treat as the real win.

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While you are in Dublin

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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

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Dublin to Belfast Black Cab: Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway

★★★★★ 4.9 (8271)

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Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★ 4.9 (7432)

from 24 EUR See the activity

Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

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Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedge, Belfast

★★★★★ 4.9 (5734)

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Before you book

Where is The Westbury located in Dublin?

The Westbury is on Balfe Street in Dublin 2, in the heart of the city centre, a short walk from the main shopping streets, restaurants and the most visited sights. Guests in our sample repeatedly describe the location as excellent for walking to dinner, shops and entertainment.

Is breakfast included at The Westbury?

Breakfast at The Westbury depends on the rate you book, so it is not automatically included. One guest in our sample recommends reserving a rate with breakfast included, since breakfast is mentioned positively in 18 per cent of the reviews we read. Check your rate details and availability on the hotel's official website before confirming.

Does The Westbury offer family rooms?

The Westbury welcomes families and 13 per cent of the reviews in our sample come from guests travelling with children. One guest mentions the hotel provided a small tent and a welcome gift for their kids. Room configurations vary, so ask the hotel directly about what fits your family size before you book.

Is The Westbury good for couples on a city break?

The Westbury is well suited to couples who want to walk everywhere, since 39 per cent of the reviews we read highlight the location. Guests also mention the garden terrace and the on-site restaurants as part of the stay. If you sleep lightly, ask for an interior room away from the street.

How far is The Westbury from Dublin's main attractions?

The Westbury sits in Dublin 2, which guests describe as walking distance to most of the main sights, shops and dining. The exact walking time depends on your destination, but the location is the second most praised feature in our sample, mentioned in 15 of 38 reviews. Check the hotel's official website for directions and current details.

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