The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collection
Centrally located opposite Trinity College with Art Deco decor, spacious soaker tubs, and effective soundproofing.
The verdict
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Set right on bustling Westmoreland Street near Trinity College, this hotel pairs Art Deco interiors with quiet, well-soundproofed rooms. Guests praise the attentive staff, impressive breakfast spread at Morelands Breakfast Room, and bathrooms equipped with large tubs and separate showers. However, steep price increases lead some reviewers to question the overall value for money, and outward-facing views can be underwhelming. 10221117
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What travelers noticed
- Soundproofing effectively shuts out chaotic street noise along Westmoreland Street. 1119
- Bathrooms feature separate shower stalls alongside large soaking tubs. 10
- Morning dining at Morelands Breakfast Room offers an extensive pastry selection, fruit station, and hot bar. 176
- Staff deliver quick, friendly, and efficient service with spotless rooms. 101918
The catch
Who it's for
- — Visitors seeking spacious soaking tubs
- — Travelers wanting central access to Trinity College
- — Guests prioritizing a quiet room in a central area
Skip it if
- — Budget-conscious travelers wary of steep price increases
- — Guests demanding scenic views from every outward-facing window
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“The bedding was ultra luxurious. We were able to request extra pillows.”
youtube.com0:18“The view outside our room was that of Trinity College which is absolutely amazing.”
youtube.com0:23“Absolutely fell in love with this luxurious bathroom. You have the option of the shower and of course a super soaker tub…”
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How to book
One night, standard room. Award prices move with demand and availability is not checked here.
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How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
94Location
98- “On their website, they've listed themselves as the most centrally located five-star hotel in Dublin city, and stepping out onto the balcony to glimpse the Spire on one side, Trinity on the other, and Temple Bar just a stone's throw away, it's hard to imagine getting any closer to the city's beating heart.” 11
- “Buswells is a nice, centrally located, reasonably priced (for Dublin) small hotel with breakfast included.” 19
Room
89- “The view outside our room was that of Trinity College which is absolutely amazing.” 230:23
- “Appearing entirely unphased on the surface as we internally fizzed with excitement, we took it all in: an opulent room complete with a spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine library area above (where there's another TV, fireplace and a tea and coffee dock), plush robes, welcome chocolates, crisp sheets stretched across the biggest king-sized bed imaginable.” 11
Service
91Bed & Sleep
92- “The single beds in this hotel are super-sized singles, FYI. Almost a full size bed and extra-long. Not quite big enough for 2 people but a very nice size for one considering most european hotels only offer tiny twin beds.” 10
Value
83- “In general, I like this hotel, it has a great location, the Mint Bar is novel, however it has increased in price hugely since it opened and I'm not convinced whether it is truly value for money.” 10
- “Very reasonable price, across from Christ Church Cathedral and easy walking distance to Temple Bar, Trinity College, Gresham Street, Guinness, etc. Our tour stayed at the Trinity City hotel - near all the attractions, nice room and nice size w a/c on those warm nights.” 22
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-06
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$$ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the upscale median of 92, across 288 hotels in the same bracket. In Dublin it sits 1 point below the local median of 91.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 92
- Index median
- 88
Based on 288 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
- 1 mention
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
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View the 43 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “As anyone who has sauntered down it will know, Westmoreland Street is loud, and at times more than a little chaotic, which is a testament to the hotel's soundproofing.” 11
- “The rooms are a decent size and well appointed. Although we looked over the city street in front of the hotel, there was no street noise in our fourth-floor room.” 19
- “To be honest, the outside view wasn't anything amazing. We were on a higher floor so it was pleasant enough, but since it's a busy street below, I could see it being potentially noisy on lower floors.” 10
- “Wonderful hotel, wonderful hotel staff, wonderful city. Can't wait for another DO there.” 10
- “The bedding was ultra luxurious. We were able to request extra pillows.” On camera230:18
- “Staff was excellent, room spotless, service quick, friendly and efficient.” 10
- “The staff was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.” 19
- “The hotel's culinary team takes pride in crafting gastronomic delights that cater to the most discerning palates.” 18
- “"This hotel may lack the superior location of the Westbury, but it overshadows its peer with more distinguished public areas, better service, notable dining and superlative accommodations."” 3
- “Renowned for impeccable service, The College Green Hotel's staff bring dream weddings to life with professionalism and a personal touch.” 18
- “BTW, the hotel is lovely and the staff very helpful. We stayed there two nights last month and loved both the location of the hotel (central to everything) and the amenities there.” 10
- “BTW, the hotel is lovely and the staff very helpful.” 10
- “The Shelbourne and the Westbury are both very nice, but can be very pricy.” 22
- “Experts praise the distinguished public spaces and central location, with service that stays surprisingly warm despite the opulence.” 3
- “The concierge staff is exceptional-my friend and I were in search of the city's finest Sunday roast and stopped by the desk on our way out to ask for recommendations. David gave us a true local's pub to try in a quieter part of town and it did not disappoint.” 17
- “There's The Atrium Lounge for afternoon tea, The Mint Bar for cocktails, small plates and more, and Morelands Grill for expertly crafted modern Irish cuisine. We enjoyed a three course meal in Morelands, and I am still thinking about the pork belly starter served with spiced apple sauce.” 11
- “"This hotel may lack the superior location of the Westbury, but it overshadows its peer with more distinguished public areas, better service, notable dining and superlative accommodations."” 3
- “I went on the 14 Day Ireland tour as a single female traveler and stayed 3 days before the tour began at Buswells Hotel. I enjoyed my stay and they had an excellent breakfast.” 22
- “I have also stayed at Buswells during May of this year and we loved the service, friendliness, and the food in the restaurant.” 22
- “I went on the 14 Day Ireland tour as a single female traveler and stayed 3 days before the tour began at Buswells Hotel. I enjoyed my stay and they had an excellent breakfast. It was easy to get around Dublin from this hotel.” 22
- “Wake up to a scrumptious Irish breakfast the following morning and set the tone with a chilled bottle of champagne on arrival.” 6
- “I have also stayed at Buswells during May of this year and we loved the service, friendliness, and the food in the restaurant. The location is perfect and is within a block of Trinity College and St. Stephens Green.” 22
- “Start your day at the Morelands Breakfast Room for a spread that has something for everyone in your group. Peruse the hot bar, fruit station, and extensive pastry selection, or order a classic dish from the à la carte menu before heading out to explore the city.” 17
- “On their website, they've listed themselves as the most centrally located five-star hotel in Dublin city, and stepping out onto the balcony to glimpse the Spire on one side, Trinity on the other, and Temple Bar just a stone's throw away, it's hard to imagine getting any closer to the city's beating heart.” 11
- “Buswells is a nice, centrally located, reasonably priced (for Dublin) small hotel with breakfast included.” 19
- “"This hotel may lack the superior location of the Westbury, but it overshadows its peer with more distinguished public areas, better service, notable dining and superlative accommodations."” 3
- “Enjoy a unique location, overlooking Trinity College and Dublin City with shopping, entertainment and many attractions on our doorstep.” 18
- “Family friendly: Yes, the central location and easy access to public transit are great for families-plus, the adjoining rooms are a great option when traveling with kids.” 17
- “The luxury hotel has a great setting only 1.4 km from St. Michan's Parish District, while natural sights like Phoenix Urban Park are 4.8 km away.” 8
- “Experts praise the distinguished public spaces and central location, with service that stays surprisingly warm despite the opulence.” 3
- “I was traveling with a friend, so we opted for the Deluxe Double Double Room-we each had our own bed, and there was a little sitting area where we could sip on tea from our in-room kettle and watch The Great British Bake Off in our plush, branded hotel robes each night before bed.” 17
- “No, many face out too. However the views are not amazing and I'm not sure I'd want to pay much more simply for an outward facing window - although I did once have a room like you describe and yes, it was pretty uninspiring.” 10
- “The view outside our room was that of Trinity College which is absolutely amazing.” On camera230:23
- “Appearing entirely unphased on the surface as we internally fizzed with excitement, we took it all in: an opulent room complete with a spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine library area above (where there's another TV, fireplace and a tea and coffee dock), plush robes, welcome chocolates, crisp sheets stretched across the biggest king-sized bed imaginable.” 11
- “The Grafton Suite - very nice two room suite overlooking Trinity College and the Royal Bank. Very nice.” 10
- “As for the room itself, it was a decent suite, not particularly large.” 10
- “Very reasonable price, across from Christ Church Cathedral and easy walking distance to Temple Bar, Trinity College, Gresham Street, Guinness, etc. Our tour stayed at the Trinity City hotel - near all the attractions, nice room and nice size w a/c on those warm nights.” 22
- “I would stay here again if I went back to Dublin. Just returned from a trip and stayed at the George Frederic Handel Hotel. Very reasonable price, across from Christ Church Cathedral and easy walking distance to Temple Bar, Trinity College, Gresham Street, Guinness, etc.” 22
- “In general, I like this hotel, it has a great location, the Mint Bar is novel, however it has increased in price hugely since it opened and I'm not convinced whether it is truly value for money.” 10
- “The bathroom was very nice, with a large tub and large shower.” 10
- “Absolutely fell in love with this luxurious bathroom. You have the option of the shower and of course a super soaker tub.” On camera230:38
- “The bathrooms here are terrific. I believe all of them have a tub and a separate shower stall - although in 4 stays I think I've had a slow shower drain in all four so far!” 10
- “The single beds in this hotel are super-sized singles, FYI. Almost a full size bed and extra-long. Not quite big enough for 2 people but a very nice size for one considering most european hotels only offer tiny twin beds.” 10
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 21 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 20Is Dublin's College Green Hotel worth the hype? Feeling ...independent.ieReview site2024-12-01AgeingRead originalindependent.ie
- 9Hotel review: College Green Hotel, Dublin 2 is a five-star ...irishexaminer.comReview site2023-11-26AgeingRead originalirishexaminer.com
- 5College Green Hotel review - Dublin's Westin reborn ...independent.ieReview site2023-11-18Ageing1 quote used
“The College Green Hotel is a crisper, brighter rebrand of the former Westin in Dublin with one of the city's most opulent suites”
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- 3The College Green Hotel Dublin, Autograph Collectiontripexpert.comReview siteDate not stated6 quotes used
“"This hotel may lack the superior location of the Westbury, but it overshadows its peer with more distinguished public areas, better service, notable dining and superlative accommodations."”
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