Mespil Hotel, DublinMespil Hotel in Dublin, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 129 hotels we score in Dublin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $274 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Mespil Hotel is a four-star property in Ballsbridge, Dublin, set beside the Grand Canal. Built in 1995 and renovated in 2019, it has 260 spacious non-smoking rooms with contemporary furnishings, plus a restaurant, bar, fitness centre and business facilities. St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street are within walking distance, and public transport is close by, so it works well for both business guests and families exploring the city. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness, the staff and the breakfast. One thing to weigh up: ratings vary between platforms, with Google scores notably lower than those on other review sites. Rates start from around $274 per night.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Spacious, clean, comfortable rooms

Walkable canal-side location

Good breakfast and food

Watch out for

Google ratings noticeably lower than other platforms

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