The Mayson, DublinThe Mayson in Dublin, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 75 of 129 hotels we score in Dublin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $300 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Mayson is a 4-star boutique hotel situated on North Wall Quay in the Dublin Docklands. The property occupies a converted 19th-century warehouse and townhouse, offering 94 air-conditioned rooms and suites. It suits business travellers and tourists due to its proximity to the 3Arena and the Convention Centre Dublin. On-site facilities include a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, and two restaurants, Ryleigh's Rooftop Steakhouse and Elephant & Castle. The hotel is pet friendly and provides access to public transport via the LUAS. While the design is contemporary, some of the smaller, more affordable rooms have a cramped layout.What stands out

Outdoor swimming pool

Two on-site restaurants

Close to public transport

Modern interior design

Watch out for

Smaller rooms feel cramped

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