The Devlin Dublin

Hotels
8.8 (1679 reviews)
The Devlin, Ranelagh 117 Ranelagh , Dublin , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Helpful staff
Cons:
Noisy bar music
Small rooms
Issues with cleanliness
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues such as small rooms and poor shower maintenance.
Service
9.75
Most reviews praise the service, noting friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.79
Numerous mentions highlight the hotel's great location, ideal for travelers.
Room Quality
8.24
Some rooms are described as small and cramped, but others find them comfortable.
Amenities
9.27
General positives about hotel features, despite some specific issues.
Value for Money
7.23
Several reviews indicate dissatisfaction with pricing relative to room quality and condition.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Overall positive sentiment towards food quality, though some concern over pricing.
Overall Experience
9.55
Despite some issues, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:51

Property Description

City Views and Rooftop Bar
Located in Dublin, The Devlin offers stunning views of the city and boasts a rooftop bar and restaurant where guests can unwind and enjoy the vibrant surroundings.

Modern Amenities
Each room at The Devlin is equipped with a coffee machine, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests.

Concierge Services and Local Cuisine
Guests can enjoy personalised recommendations and assistance from the reception to explore the area. The hotel's restaurant serves delicious local cuisine, providing a taste of Dublin's culinary delights.

Experience the best of Dublin at The Devlin - book your stay now for an unforgettable city getaway.

Important information:

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1679 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 7.23
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Michael • extended_group • gb
6
Great area very modernised
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Modern

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Grace • couple • ie
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • extended_group • gb
7
Staff, food and location fantastic - really recommend as a base for Aviva Stadium
Pros:

Food was amazing

Cons:

Room for 3 people a little tight

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Fionn • couple • ie
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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lisa • couple • gb
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Shauna • couple • ie
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Cliona • extended_group • fr
10
Just perfect ! I’m will definitely be coming back!
Pros:

Staff were so lovely, cocktails and vibe at the bar were excellent and breakfast on the rooftop was a real treat!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Callum • couple • ie
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Location is really good, just a small walk to the luas. The staff they were very accommodating. Plenty of bars right outside the hotel.

Cons:

No parking on site and no options to private park somewhere and pay. The staff did help tho in letting us know whatvstreet to park in. Be careful as some streets closer to the hotel are pay and display or permit parking.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
9
The Devlin "Cure" experience!
Pros:

The hotel is very well-appointed. Such a creative place and space. The fixtures and furnishings are first-class and all staff were extremely pleasant and friendly. We were significantly delayed prior to arrival and contact with reception and night porter/reception staff was met with efficiency and no sign of fuss nor inconvenience. Much appreciated!

Cons:

Air-con in room was limited, when opening window, discovered the main air-con filtering vents from kitchen/ hotel were located just outside our window, hence noise and smell. This is doubtless unavoidable and the temperatures were very (unusually!) high as mini "heatwave" in progress. Raising only as it was a blip on an otherwise excellent stay.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Neil • family_with_children • ie
8
Overall we had a really lovely stay. You have a great hotel and brilliant staff.
Pros:

All the staff we met were very friendly and helpful. The receptionist made sure to have the air conditioning turned on in our room prior to our check-in. This was very much appreciated as it was an excessively hot day.
The hotel is very modern and everywhere is spotlessly clean.

Cons:

Our room, although very modern and very clean, was small for 3 adults, even for a bunk room.
When buying 2 drinks in the bar, I didn't like being forced to decide, before my card tap payment was processed, whether to tip the bar person or not. I like to tip staff when I get good and friendly service but I don't like to be put in this forced tip or don't tip position, especially in front of staff. It can be embarrassing for both your customer and your staff member. It seems like this practice is becoming the norm and many businesses claim it is built in to their payment processing service provider's systems and it can't be avoided. If that is the case, it is only becoming the norm because enough businesses don't strongly object to it, instead of accepting it willingly. It would be great if this was not the case as this practice can potentially take from what would otherwise be a great experience with your business.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
10
Wish we could have stayed longer!
Pros:

Hotel was clean and modern. Lovely rooftop restaurant and handy coffee bar at the entrance. Staff were extremely helpful and everything was accommodated from early check in and parking.

Cons:

I liked that there was a restaurant/ coffee bar / cocktail bar and handy parking nearby.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Roisin • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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_smiths86_ • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Everything from the politeness of the lovely staff to the cool setting and the bar and restaurant.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Trish • couple • ie
9
Lovely Hotel, staff and food but room size would not encourage me to return.
Pros:

Wonderful Ambience and excellent food. Lovely neighbourhood.

Cons:

Room way too small. I was solo and room was for two but not really even big enough for one.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
7
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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crozario2 • Couples
10
The perfect venue for a relaxed wedding
Pros:

If you're looking for a beautiful venue for a fun but relaxed wedding, the Devlin couldn't be more perfect!

THE VENUE
The venue itself is so cool! We had a lovely sunny day in August so we were able to have the terrace with the rooftop pulled back which was so special. The view from the other side of the bar over the mountains is gorgeous. We didn't bother with decorations beyond little bud vases with some flowers on the tables because the decor is already lovely!

THE FOOD!
The food was fantastic. We wanted there to be a flow of food all evening instead of a sit down meal and the team were so fantastic in making our vision come to life. We had antipasti platters when people arrived, small canapes before the speeches, fish and chips (and veggie/vegan options) before the band and then pizzas as our late night food. Someone said 'my only complaint about the food is there's so much of it I can't eat it all' so mission accomplished there! They also laid out our cakes so beautifully and wrapped all the leftovers up for us for our Day 2 (and the food tasting was so fun!)

THE DRINKS
The drinks were also amazing! We have a lot of non-drinkers so we wanted a venue that did lots of really good quality non-alc options – the strawberry and basil mocktail was a particular hit! We also wanted a cocktail hour with mini margaritas and iced lattes which was off menu, but the bar team made it happen and it went down an absolute treat.

THE ROOMS
The rooms at the Devlin aren't huge, but they have everything you need. The bathrooms are lovely and the pressure in the showers is great! The beds are super comfortable and I have it on good authority from many of our guests that the Tayto in the rooms was very much appreciated come 2am!

THE BEST TEAM EVER
Finally, the team. The staff at the Devlin are some of the kindest, most wonderful people and they made the preparation, the day itself and the days around the wedding just perfect. Firstly a huge shoutout to Kaela who helped us organise the entire thing. She was such a calming presence and I knew everything was in hand.

I don't know the names of the rest of the staff who helped on the night but We had so many guests commenting the next day about how incredible the team were. You can tell they love their work and it really made all the difference! They were even smiling and laughing clearing up at 1.30am!

And then there's the team who weren't even at the wedding itself but looked after us and our guests so well that I can't do a review without shouting them out! Barbara, Leonora, Joao and Jamie were so amazing (Jamie even helped us pack up our car when we were leaving?!)

We felt so well looked after from start to finish and I honestly can't shout them all out highly enough.

I hope this review has convinced you that if you want a cool, relaxed and fun wedding with delicious food and wonderful staff, the Devlin is absolutely the place to be 💛

2026-06-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Christopher • solo_traveller • ie
5
Well meant, not well made
Pros:

- Decor (well designed, but not well executed and room a bit run down)
- Overall facilities availability (coffee shop, cinema, breakfast)

Cons:

- Parking limited, paid and too far from the hotel and no proper drop off space
- Staff (reception and cleaner) indifferent to guests (no greetings when entering/leaving)
- Cleaning should be offered as opt-out and not requested to opt-in
- Guest discount should be offered for cinema
- Poor checkout experience as there was a surprise charge for breakfast. We booked breakfast included but were presented with extra charges as we had more than the daily value paid, which negates the "breakfast included). In fairness to the hotel, the charge was removed after discussion
- If booking over the weekend, be mindful that loud DJ music can be heard from the bar downstairs
- No wardrobe,just 3 hangers, no coffee machine

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee