Pros

  • Housed in charming Victorian town house on leafy street in fashionable Ballsbridge
  • 15-minute walk from center, but bus and rail transportation is nearby
  • All rooms include large flat-screen TVs with DVD libraries, coffemakers, and separate taps for drinking water; most rooms have infra-red saunas and jetted tubs
  • Executive Suite includes a two-person tub, large sauna, kitchen, bar area, and computer terminal
  • Tea and coffee served free of charge throughout the day
  • On-site bar and restaurant
  • Computer station in lounge; fax and photocopy services available
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel
  • Secure, free parking
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Cons

  • Some rooms on the small side
  • Breakfast not included, and can be pricey
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Bottom Line

Set in a a Victorian town house in fashionable Ballsbridge with homey chintz, brass chandeliers, stained glass, and free bottomless hot beverages served all day, the 20-room Roxford Lodge Hotel at first might seem more posh B&B than mid-range boutique hotel. It goes all out with in-room amenities, however, which include free Wi-Fi and huge flat-screen TVs with DVD libraries, and separate taps for drinking water; most rooms also come with infra-red saunas and jetted tubs -- the Executive Suite, with a kitchen, bar area, and large sauna, is particularly special. The residential location offers quiet and easy access to Dublin center but without the hubbub. Those who don't mind being a little farther out might want to check out the Sandymount Hotel, whose rates tend to be a little lower.

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet

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Roxford Lodge Hotel

Scene

Victorian town house inside and out, with hushed homey feel

Housed in a red brick Victorian town house fronted with a pretty, manicured garden, the boutique Roxford Lodge Hotel could still be easily mistaken for the smart Dublin home it once was. Much of the interior maintains the air of a refined, traditional residence, with polished granite flooring, molded cornices, and brass chandeliers. Mood is hushed and homey, and service is personalized -- tea and coffee are offered on arrival, and are available all day. Emphasis is squarely on the home-away-from-home vibe, and despite the old building, everything is kept clean and bright, if perhaps a little on the old-fashioned side.

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Location

Set in residential street in Dublin's leafy Ballsbridge district

The Roxford Lodge Hotel is located on a residential road in Dublin's Embassy Belt -- a relatively quiet, leafy area in the city's fashionable Ballsbridge District. Trinity College, the major museums, and the renowned shopping area of Grafton Street are a 15-minute walk away, while Sandymount Beach is 20 minutes away on foot. Grand Canal, with its Thursday and Friday food market, is a five-minute stroll. Dublin Airport is about eight miles away, or a 45-minute taxi ride, depending on traffic. The DART train is within walking distance of the hotel, and bus links are right outside.

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Rooms

Modern but homey rooms, most with saunas and jetted tubs

The hotel has 20 rooms, all of which are decorated in a more modern style than the public areas, with contemporary furnishings and smart, patterned fabrics. Standard in-room amenities include large flat-screen TVs with DVD players and movies, and free wired and wireless Internet connections. Beds are all orthopedic, while most rooms feature infra-red saunas. Bathrooms are nicely finished with jetted tubs and separate drinking water faucets. The Executive Suite is particularly impressive, providing a four-poster bed, two-person jetted tub, large sauna, kitchen, bar area, and balcony with views of the Aviva Stadium.

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Features

Daily breakfast service and unlimited tea and coffee

Hotel amenities are on the light side, though a dining room serves a traditional Irish breakfast or a lighter continental option each morning (both for a fee), and tea and coffee is provided free of charge throughout the day. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, while an Internet workstation is also provided in the fabulously chintzy lounge area.

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Roxford Lodge Hotel

Scene

Victorian town house inside and out, with hushed homey feel

Housed in a red brick Victorian town house fronted with a pretty, manicured garden, the boutique Roxford Lodge Hotel could still be easily mistaken for the smart Dublin home it once was. Much of the interior maintains the air of a refined, traditional residence, with polished granite flooring, molded cornices, and brass chandeliers. Mood is hushed and homey, and service is personalized -- tea and coffee are offered on arrival, and are available all day. Emphasis is squarely on the home-away-from-home vibe, and despite the old building, everything is kept clean and bright, if perhaps a little on the old-fashioned side.

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Location

Set in residential street in Dublin's leafy Ballsbridge district

The Roxford Lodge Hotel is located on a residential road in Dublin's Embassy Belt -- a relatively quiet, leafy area in the city's fashionable Ballsbridge District. Trinity College, the major museums, and the renowned shopping area of Grafton Street are a 15-minute walk away, while Sandymount Beach is 20 minutes away on foot. Grand Canal, with its Thursday and Friday food market, is a five-minute stroll. Dublin Airport is about eight miles away, or a 45-minute taxi ride, depending on traffic. The DART train is within walking distance of the hotel, and bus links are right outside.

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Rooms

Modern but homey rooms, most with saunas and jetted tubs

The hotel has 20 rooms, all of which are decorated in a more modern style than the public areas, with contemporary furnishings and smart, patterned fabrics. Standard in-room amenities include large flat-screen TVs with DVD players and movies, and free wired and wireless Internet connections. Beds are all orthopedic, while most rooms feature infra-red saunas. Bathrooms are nicely finished with jetted tubs and separate drinking water faucets. The Executive Suite is particularly impressive, providing a four-poster bed, two-person jetted tub, large sauna, kitchen, bar area, and balcony with views of the Aviva Stadium.

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Features

Daily breakfast service and unlimited tea and coffee

Hotel amenities are on the light side, though a dining room serves a traditional Irish breakfast or a lighter continental option each morning (both for a fee), and tea and coffee is provided free of charge throughout the day. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, while an Internet workstation is also provided in the fabulously chintzy lounge area.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Cable

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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