this is a fun boutique hotel with friendly helpful staff..our room was beautiful and sooooo peaceful..we were there for my birthday and took in the rugby game at the aviva stadium which is only a short walk away.Breakfast was a great treat and service was fantastic..my only complaint is that we found a cigarette butt on the floor beside the bed and a chocolate stuffed behind a cushion on the sofa in our room.yuk

I stayed in the Dylan for one night only. Overall the hotel is nicely designed and the service was friendly. I was in room 111 which was a bit on the small side. I also disliked that it was rather dark in the room regardless of how many lamps where on. The room had a walk-in shower which was adequate. Do not expect any views in this room. It is overlooks a tiny internal courtyard - rather depressing. One could easily overhear people on the corridor and if you have a light sleep that might trouble you. While the room was tiny and dark, I enjoyed the cocktails in the bar and the breakfast was satisfying too. Rather than having a huge buffet, it is more an a la carte breakfast. The walk into town is around 20 minutes. If you are lucky enough to be in a different room, I can imagine a stay at the Dylan to be very pleasurable.

I've stayed at this hotel on two separate occasions, and it is fabulous. Additionally, we booked the use of the library for corporate purposes. The hotel staff, from reception staff to bar staff, couldn't have been more helpful. The full Irish breakfast was more than plentiful and of good value. I love the idea of this hotel being on a side street, as its location is unexpected. The only comment I'd make (and not a criticism), is wanting to see more 'locals' working in the bar/dining area as this would add to the charm and the whole 'Dublin' experience.

The hotel is in a great location and is well designed, with a lovely boutique feel about the place.
The reception staff could not have been more helpful when I checked in, so first impressions were good. However, it does not take long for the issues to bubble up...eg:
- The plug did not work in the bath, so the relaxing soak I had promised myself after a day on the road was only possible by bunging a wet towel down the plug hole
- The shower head was scaled up, so some of the water jetted onto floor (resolved when I cleaned the shower head - but why is that my job?)

The breakfast was very disappointing, as it appeared that there was only a cold buffet. No one offered or gave me a hot breakfast menu until I had nearly finished, so that was a complete waste of money! Why don't they give you the menu when you sit down?

I had a good nights sleep, but for the money, I would expect that. So, overall, a disappointing experience in what COULD be great hotel.