"Out of the hustle-bustle of the city" yet "a 20-minute walk from the heart of Dublin," this roughly 10-year-old property fits in with such august Georgian neighbors as the Royal Dublin Society. Rooms are "so homey" and designed in four color schemesrose, yellow, blue, and green. Popular night spot Ice serves sushi and a signature Razmopolitan, made with raspberry-infused vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and a dash of lime juice. Staff are "incredibly solicitousnothing is too difficult."
(197 rooms)
Also featured on the: Gold List for 2005, Gold List for 2006, Gold List for 2007, Gold List for 2009, Gold List for 2010, Gold List for 2011