Buswells Hotel

We stayed here recently for a family celebration and absolutely fell in love with this hotel. Our initially reaction on seeing one of our rooms was that of disappointment- facing us on opening a bedroom door were two well over worn armchairs seats - but once we settled in all was forgotten. The beds/ duvets/ pillows were so comfie, there were complementary large glass bottles of sparkling and flat water in the room with elegant water glasses and the shower was powerful. Rooms are well soundpoofed and we slept very well. The bar food menu is varied. We had dinner but a gentleman beside us was just having a very generous, delicious looking cheeseboard. The only blip in our meal was when a medium rare steak arrived out well done but it was quickly replaced. There is ample comfortable seating on which to relax on after dinner with drinks. Breakfast service in particular was excellent. The staff were terrific. My omelette was very tasty. The hot food is ordered and served to your table, the buffet food was kept so tidy. There is nothing corporate or generic about this hotel. Its like being in a traditional hotel on the main square/ street of Irish town. Those hotels are treasures with their unique character and personality. Buswells caters for everyone. Politicians, business people, tourists and locals were all in evidence. And it's location is wonderful with a wealth of the best of Dublin cultural institutions ( the National Museum and National Library are just across the street plus the best of bars/pubs at your doorstep. We loved it.

Buswells was absolutely delightful! Centrally located to almost all the museums, temple bar and wonderful restaurants! The staff was welcoming as was the decor. I have to say everyone was so friendly and helpful. We did choose the breakfast option and am very happy we did. Def a brilliant stay wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Dublin!

We had a beautiful afternoon tea here, the hotel is atmospheric, the decor exquisite, location very central and service attentive. Food is excellent. Buswells is a Dublin institution and well worth visiting, conveniently located to the National Gallery, National Library and Trinity College.