The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton
A contemporary design hotel on the River Liffey with large work desks, just across the water from Temple Bar.
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The Morrison Dublin is a contemporary hotel situated along the River Liffey, offering a stylish base just across the water from Temple Bar. Guests consistently highlight the spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers, reliable staff, and rooms equipped with expansive work desks. However, noise from the surrounding area and closing hallway doors can be an issue for lighter sleepers, and peak season rates can climb significantly. 13517
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What travelers noticed
- Service is consistently praised, with receptionists, bar staff, and waitresses providing attentive and professional help. 7
- Bathrooms receive high marks for their spacious layouts, featuring large walk-in showers, robes, and Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. 71
- Rooms stand out for contemporary decor and practical features like huge desks large enough for two people to work side by side. 7
- The location right by the Ha'penny Bridge makes it easy to explore central Dublin on foot. 1317
The catch
- While many guests praise the comfy king-size beds and large pillows, others find the mattresses uncomfortably firm. 15
- Some reviewers love the views overlooking the River Liffey, but others find the river outlook unpicturesque and note that facing rooms pick up street noise when windows are open. 154
- The central setting keeps guests out of the madness of Temple Bar, though a few note the surrounding north side streets can feel slightly gritty after dark. 7
Who it's for
- — Business travelers needing large desk space
- — Visitors wanting walking access to Temple Bar without staying inside it
- — Guests seeking modern design over traditional chain hotel decor
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to street noise or doors closing in the hallway
- — Travelers who prefer soft, plush mattresses over firm king beds
Seen on camera
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“All right. So there's a chair. I love the leather of that chair. So that's our little desk studio.”
youtube.com4:58“And then look at our bed. Oh. Oh, that bed is gorge. Look at that headboard. Look at those. Look at the Are y'all seeing…”
youtube.com5:18“Only thing that would have made this better, y'all, is if we would have had a view of that river. if we would have had a…”
youtube.com6:02“So, we can go and grab a table. It's really nice. This one. So, we decided to eat here after all. It's our hotel's resta…”
youtube.com11:17“No, but the scallops was good. Yeah, the scallops was those scallops were good. They were on point.”
youtube.com13:59“We're right here by the Okano Bridge. I believe it's called the Econo Bridge. But yeah, so it was just going out and goi…”
youtube.com17:40“Well, as you can see, first of all, the the lighting is creative. Look at how you can have mood lighting just with this.”
youtube.com18:16“Look at the beautiful texture of this wallpaper back here. It's beautiful. So, the room is absolutely stunning.”
youtube.com18:31“So yeah, I found that this bed was super uncomfortable. But that's why I said, babe, in ways that mattered because one,…”
youtube.com19:35“But the other thing was this toilet, y'all. I don't know if you know, but this toilet was almost like the the the like a…”
youtube.com20:04“In some of the other rooms, I can hear the toilets slamming. I can hear it slamming.”
youtube.com21:51“Oh, also because the toilet was so low in the middle of the night when I had to go to the bathroom, I did not trust myse…”
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Score breakdown
How the 92/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
96- “The bathroom, which is just off the hallway was bright, clean, well-lit and spacious, it was just so dreamy!” 7
- “that could have made for an incredibly relaxing bath. There were slippers and robes in the wardrobe, and the towels, including the face towels were all soft, fluffy and deluxe which was a lovely touch.” 7
Location
98Room
92Service
94- “Like last time, the service throughout; from the receptionists, bar staff, waitresses, managers and cleaners was brilliant. They couldn't do enough to help, and always greeted us with a smile and some good ol' Irish craic!” 7
- “The friendly staff immediately recognised us and very kindly upgraded us to the Junior Suite this time.” 7
Bed & Sleep
91Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-01
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $$ usually buys
Scores 4 points above the mid-range median of 88, across 321 hotels in the same bracket. In Dublin it sits level with the local median of 92.
- This hotel
- 92
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 89
Based on 321 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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- 1 mention
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
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- “that could have made for an incredibly relaxing bath. There were slippers and robes in the wardrobe, and the towels, including the face towels were all soft, fluffy and deluxe which was a lovely touch.” 7
- “Neat and clean bathrooms have walk-in showers or shower/tub combos, and robes and slippers are provided.” 1
- “The light itself was flawless, but when positioned with a shelf, sink and toilet between you and the mirror, you are a foot away which renders the light largely useless.” 16
- “The bathroom was large, spacious and spotless; the large walk-in shower and Crabtree & Evelyn products added to the lux” 7
- “Let's go look at the bathroom. Oh, we got a real door for the bathroom. We ain't had one of these in a minute. We've had sliding doors. Okay, bathroom. We got the deep tub. Lots of counter space. The alakamode and a shower. Nice.” 4
- “The bathroom, which is just off the hallway was bright, clean, well-lit and spacious, it was just so dreamy!” 7
- “The tub itself just looked so inviting! If only I'd bought some bath bombs and maybe a candle or two with me.. that could have made for an incredibly relaxing bath.” 7
- “The bathroom was a good size for a city centre hotel room, with a bath plus a really large separate shower:” 16
- “The bathroom was average size. Countertop did not seem to be redone though. But still fine.” 5
- “They added a layer of personality and charm. Our spacious hotel room featured a plush bed, a full-length mirror, ample storage, and a luxurious bathtub that made me extra grateful that I remembered my bath salts.” 13
- “Oh, also because the toilet was so low in the middle of the night when I had to go to the bathroom, I did not trust myself to go at it blind. So, I had to turn the lights on.” On camera422:27
- “But the other thing was this toilet, y'all. I don't know if you know, but this toilet was almost like the the the like a child's toilet.” On camera420:04
- “The friendly staff immediately recognised us and very kindly upgraded us to the Junior Suite this time.” 7
- “Reply Share Fsuga00 • 2y ago I have done both in the last 2 years. There is no question that the Conrad feels better. The service and modern fuel of the rooms definitely made it seem a step above.” 18
- “Check-in was quick and efficient, and the hotel was both clean and comfortable.” 5
- “Stayed at the conrad Dublin last year. Very nice room with helpful staff. Breakfast was awesome as well for gold/diamond members.” 18
- “The towels all felt luxurious and were a joy to use. It was also such a treat coming back to the fabulous Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries again.” 7
- “The waiting staff were very friendly and swift to take orders.” 16
- “Stayed at the conrad Dublin last year. Very nice room with helpful staff.” 18
- “The service at the restaurant was friendly and quite quick, despite it being a fairly busy evening.” 16
- “The helpful and warm reception staff checked me in quickly and stored our bags as, understandably, our room wasn't quite ready.” 16
- “Lobby/front desk: Nicely done up. Staff was were extremely helpful but could tell still learning system.” 5
- “Staff friendly, but a few newbies there too, so a little patience may be required...” 5
- “I have already been in contact with the concierge about car rental and a few other things and they have been exceptionally helpful.” 3
- “*Sarcasm - just in case it wasn't obvious. We had the warmest welcome upon check-in; the man ran round to the other side of the desk to see if our room was available - it wasn't, but he kindly upgraded us to a deluxe room, meaning that we could check in right away!” 7
- “Carl behind the bar and the waitress from Lithuania were very courteous and attentive.” 5
- “Last January we stayed at the Brooks Hotel. Had a very pleasant stay...very convenient location...terrific staff...nice lounge/bar area.” 3
- “The check-in process was smooth, and the staff exuded warmth and efficiency.” 13
- “My impressions are all in all very positive, due to the great staff.” 5
- “I noticed time and time again how efficient and pleasant the staff were. I often watch interactions from afar when reviewing hotels and I did feel there was a genuine warmth from the team which I really liked.” 16
- “I am from Dublin and have had people stay here when visiting and they have all reported that the hotel and staff are first rate.” 3
- “At our first stay we were upgraded to a Junior Suite (looking into the street behind the hotel, it had a small balcony). We met the general manager and he was very kind to upgrade us to the penthouse suite on our second stay.” 5
- “The staff here is COMPETENT and professional.” 8
- “Like last time, the service throughout; from the receptionists, bar staff, waitresses, managers and cleaners was brilliant. They couldn't do enough to help, and always greeted us with a smile and some good ol' Irish craic!” 7
- “The room was perfectly fine and I enjoyed my stay.” 16
- “Aside from the bed, our room had a huge desk which doubled up as a vanity; it was so long that I could spread all my makeup out on one side and still have enough space to comfortably sit at the other end with my laptop and notebook.” 7
- “For once it was a Smeg / Lavazza coffee machine, not Nespresso. I liked the chrome contemporary design of the machine and it stood out as chic:” 16
- “Look at the beautiful texture of this wallpaper back here. It's beautiful. So, the room is absolutely stunning.” On camera418:31
- “All right. So there's a chair. I love the leather of that chair. So that's our little desk studio.” On camera44:58
- “stayed several times when it was a double tree. good location and room was always good.” 16
- “Bearing in mind we were there on a work trip for 5 nights, (which we then extended to 7), I really appreciated the huge desk. It was large enough for both of us to work at side-by-side should we have needed to.” 7
- “Sadly, we didn't have a room with a view of the Liffey, which would have been pretty. Instead, our view was of the other buildings surrounding us, but we weren't bothered as the room was still light and airy.” 7
- “The decor is all white, with touches of pale grey in the soft furnishings and bold pops of fuchsia which add to the contemporary vibe and overall feeling of cleanliness.” 7
- “Like I said before, nothing about this place feels like a chain hotel, with it's exemplary service, contemporary decor and excellent location.” 7
- “Again, this room was incredibly spacious and very well lit, making it the perfect setting to get ready for a night out in the city!” 7
- “The Morrison Grill did not convince us and I think there is room for improvement.” 5
- “This certainly isn't your average Hilton, and nothing about it feels like a typical chain hotel; I love the unique design and contemporary decor.” 7
- “Only thing that would have made this better, y'all, is if we would have had a view of that river. if we would have had a riverf facing room, but he said it's all booked up. Other people got it. We got turned down service. So, this is our view. Where's the Oh, we Oh gosh, poor things. We got to build a view of scaffolding.” On camera46:02
- “Overall I felt the room was well designed, but I do need to comment on the lighting which was the one glaring (pun intended) oversight. When designing lighting, it's all well and good to have low-lit atmospheric vibes, but if this means you cannot function in the room, it doesn't work.” 16
- “Rm 420: Back corner facing side street (slight river and Jervis Center views). Modern white room nicely appointed.” 5
- “I had a Twin Deluxe room at The Morrison. It was on the ground floor and faced an internal courtyard, although there was no access to the courtyard from the room. It was a pleasant view however and the windows were large and bright.” 16
- “The WiFi is meant to be high speed, but I found that it can often be flaky at times which isn't ideal if you're planning to work from your room a lot.” 7
- “The room itself is large, spacious, very well lit, clean, modern and looks as though it may have been recently renovated (my fave).” 7
- “The room also has plenty of plugs sockets dotted around, and one on either side of the bed which is extremely handy!” 7
- “The suite we were given had a River Liffey view, but honestly I wouldn't necessarily recommend it if it's warm outside. The river itself isn't exactly the most picturesque” 5
- “The room was bright, felt airy and there was quite a bit of space to move around.” 16
- “It is in a great location that is safe and easy to walk to many different areas of the city. It was a little too modern/chic for my taste, but my then 18 year old loved the decor.” 12
- “While many past guests delight in the hotel's "perfect" location, some warn that on-site parking can be costly.” 25
- “Great location on the North bank with in the walking distance of everything.” 5
- “Location isn't bad regardless. Dublin is quite compact.” 18
- “Housed in a former bank, this hotel's original architectural features are as impressive as its convenient location in the city center.” 21
- “"Location was great and everything to a nice standard with modern rooms.."” 19
- “The Morrison is a very well located hotel and is clearly well run.” 16
- “Long way from its heyday but location hard to beat. Also, any hotel with a Josper grill gets my attention! (possibly the only reason to have a steak that I don't cook myself)” 16
- “I'd say The Morrison Dublin is the perfect choice for Dublin first-timers, especially if you want to be close to the often-wild Temple Bar area which is just a stone's throw away over the Millennium bridge, but certainly far away enough to be able to escape it.” 7
- “The riverfront location in central Dublin is superb, with most of the city center within walking distance.” 1
- “Like I said before, nothing about this place feels like a chain hotel, with it's exemplary service, contemporary decor and excellent location.” 7
- “I stayed there in 2018. It is in a great location that is safe and easy to walk to many different areas of the city.” 12
- “Stayed there a couple of weeks ago. An excellent location and a superb refreshing of the old Morrison Hotel.” 5
- “The location is so close to shopping streets and shopping centres.” 8
- “Many other popular spots are walkable - Trinity College is a ten minute walk from The Morrison, as is Dublin Castle, and Grafton Street is 13 minutes' walk away. All in all, it's a pretty central hotel.” 16
- “Stayed at the Morrison several times over the years, glad to hear it's part of Hilton. Great boutique hotel in a wonderful location.” 5
- “stayed several times when it was a double tree. good location and room was always good.” 16
- “As far as the location itself - it's great. You're out of the insanity of Temple Bar, but can very quickly walk anywhere.” 5
- “Great location, for one. Extremely central, but quiet.” 9
- “The huge bed was firm, and though it seemed comfortable at first, it was a bit creaky and the pillows weren't great. They didn't ruin my sleep, but I did wake up a couple of time during the night as my face was buried into the pillow due to them being too soft. While it's not the worst hotel bed I've slept in, it was just a bit of a let down - I'd give it a 7/10, which is probably quite generous.” 7
- “The beds were two singles, but decent sizes and comfortable and both my mum and I slept very well.” 16
- “The mattress was great; firm enough and comfortable for a good night's sleep however once again, I found the pillows too soft for my liking.” 7
- “So yeah, I found that this bed was super uncomfortable. But that's why I said, babe, in ways that mattered because one, you're going to use the bed, you're going to sleep a lot.” On camera419:35
- “King bed which was comfy with extra large pillows.” 5
- “And then look at our bed. Oh. Oh, that bed is gorge. Look at that headboard. Look at those. Look at the Are y'all seeing this nightstand? Wow.” On camera45:18
- “I'll never get bored of stepping outside the hotel to the magnificent view of the Ha'penny bridge and colourful buildings in the distance at golden hour.” 7
- “So, we can go and grab a table. It's really nice. This one. So, we decided to eat here after all. It's our hotel's restaurant. The Quay Quay 14 at Morris.” On camera411:17
- “In an attempt to be healthy (only to be undone by a scone) I ordered some delicious porridge from the made-to-order menu.” 16
- “This is a funny sort of space that we had to walk through to get to our room, which was a little odd, but it was still pleasant with an impressive bird sculpture. This was definitely a good spot for a hearty Irish breakfast and the standard of food looked very good.” 16
- “Both of us were too full for dessert - the portions were huge!” 16
- “The restaurant, dining room, and bar are also interesting spaces worth spending some time in.” 1
- “Breakfast for hotel guests is served at Halo. This is a funny sort of space that we had to walk through to get to our room, which was a little odd, but it was still pleasant with an impressive bird sculpture.” 16
- “Under the desk in the corner was a fully stocked mini bar. This was really handy for me as it meant that I could buy and store my own oat milk for cups of tea and coffee throughout the day, and also pick up items for lunch so that I wasn't dining out twice a day, every day!” 7
- “The food was very good and I thought, overall, that it was a really pleasant hotel that I'd be happy to return to, and typical of the upmarket boutique-style hotels found in Hilton's Curio Collection.” 16
- “The menu was extensive, with a focus on cooking using a Josper grill. There were plenty of steaks plus a good range of seafood mains.” 16
- “Breakfast was delicious; there was the usual full Irish breakfast buffet, continental breakfast items to chose from and an a la carte menu of hot meals made to order.” 7
- “It was a little too modern/chic for my taste, but my then 18 year old loved the decor. They also have a good restaurant and bar, and breakfast was quite good as well.” 12
- “Behind the hotel, where the LUAS stop is (which connects the hotel with the Heuston and the Connolly railway stations), is also a shopping center with Tesco and Marks & Spencer food hall. Very convenient.” 5
- “Everything new and modern and clean and easy. They had coffee "bags" in the room (meh), so we ended up getting our coffee in the lobby.” 9
- “Redemptions become excellent value in summer when I saw weekend rates starting as high as €450-€500 or the same 80,000 points.” 16
- “While I wouldn't necessarily recommend the Morrison for a reward stay as their rates are actually quite reasonable, I certainly can recommend staying there.” 5
- “Location is the key thing for this hotel. But it, like Dublin hotels generally, is now outrageously expensive.” 16
- “The restaurant, dining room, and bar are also interesting spaces worth spending some time in. It's not the cheapest option, however, so if quirky contemporary is your thing, compare rates with The Morgan the other side of the river.” 1
- “Worth its 4 stars. This hotel was brilliant place for exploring Dublin, truly enjoyed it. Very clean unit.” 8
- “having left the windows open to cool off from the heat, we found ourselves having trouble sleeping as adjacent Temble Bar area is loud. Though despite being across the river from Temple Bar, most of the noise came not from partiers, but from trucks throwing around and replacing kegs in the mornings.” 5
- “I would agree that the a/c is not too strong ('The Weather' just started when we arrived to Ireland and was with us throughout the fortnight we spent there) and that there is current traffic on both sides of river Liffey.” 5
- “We found, that people talking in the hallway and or letting go the doors could easily be heard in the room.” 5
- “In some of the other rooms, I can hear the toilets slamming. I can hear it slamming.” On camera421:51
- “Rooms facing the river have nice views, but noise can be an issue for those rooms, as well as ones overlooking the courtyard.” 1
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- 13Morrison Dublin Review: Boutique Hotel Staychrisplusmelissa.comReview site2025-03-08Recent7 quotes used
“Perfectly positioned just across the iconic Ha'Penny Bridge, The Morrison offers the best of both worlds: easy access to the lively Temple Bar area without being right in the middle of the revelry.”
Read originalchrisplusmelissa.com - 18The Morrison vs Conrad : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2024-09-18Ageing7 quotes used
“Location isn't bad regardless. Dublin is quite compact.”
Read originalreddit.com - 1The Morrison, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hoteloyster.comReview site2024-08-18Ageing8 quotes used
“Neat and clean bathrooms have walk-in showers or shower/tub combos, and robes and slippers are provided.”
Read originaloyster.com - 11Hotel review: Dublin's rock-star reboots as a five-star but ...independent.ieReview site2024-03-09AgeingRead originalindependent.ie
- 7Staying At The Fabulous Luxury Stay At The Morrison ...nishiv.comReview site2019-03-05Ageing27 quotes used
“that could have made for an incredibly relaxing bath. There were slippers and robes in the wardrobe, and the towels, including the face towels were all soft, fluffy and deluxe which was a lovely touch.”
Read originalnishiv.com - 2The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection By Hilton Hotelbedandbreakfastdublin.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalbedandbreakfastdublin.com
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