The Dean Dublin, DublinThe Dean Dublin in Dublin, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 97 of 129 hotels we score in Dublin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 3.0, Agoda 4.1. Rooms from about $213 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Dean is a four-star boutique hotel located on Harcourt Street in the Dublin 2 area. Opened in 2014, the property features 95 rooms with modern interiors, including pod-style options. It suits younger travellers and those interested in the local nightlife, as it sits near Grafton Street and St. Stephen's Green. Guests can use the on-site gym, access the rooftop restaurant and bar called Sophie's, or dine in the hotel restaurant. Rooms include air conditioning, minibars, and Smart TVs with free Wi-Fi. While the atmosphere is lively and contemporary, the hotel's central location in a busy district means it is geared towards a high-energy social scene.What stands out

Rooftop bar with city views

Central Harcourt Street location

On-site gym and dining

Modern room designs

Watch out for

Lively atmosphere may suit specific tastes

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