Oarsman in Dublin

17/08/2025: Walked past this hotel many times when I was studying in the 'college of knowledge' over 30 years ago. A magnificent hotel history established as far back s 1845 and restored 1921 after being bombed in the rising of 1916; the breakfast room with high ceilings and wide windows (tax must have been expensive) let you look out at the hustle and bustle of the beautiful fair city of Dublin. You could see people trying to get to work on the luas, meaning speed in Irish language (light rail tram system). The Wynn has an outstanding staff throughout the hotel from the front door, the reception desk(Ava), the breakfast room and the cleaners. It is located so central for the public transports, a walk through O'Connell street with many historical sites including the new sculpture Spire (new for me), you could walk to the both ends of the Liffey river with one end to The Point. You could cross the haypenny bridge very nearby to Temple Bar, the Brazen Head and stroll back in the wee hours. The doors are locked by 11pm but the hotel will let you in when you return. The breakfast has the continental option with many choices of cereals etc and the Irish breakfast are inclusive in the hotel room rates. Service here in the breakfast room is as good as the 4 or 5 star hotels I am used to (not trying to brag but to praise the young staff). The hotel room was clean, comfortable with a nice bed, curtains and a modern bathroom. The blinds helped kept the room dark and fit for a good night sleep. The other good points were the overall cleanliness was fantastic, spacious and the hotel staff were very helpful. Definitely would recommend Wynn hotel over others that I know like the Westbury, the Shelbourne and the Merrion.

16/08/2025: A perfectly maintained hotel with a Victorian feel, all that's missing are the horse-drawn carriages at the entrance! The room is clean with its stucco ceiling, but unfortunately it's very small, and the hallway is noisy due to a lack of soundproofing. The neighbor's door slams in the early morning, and the water pipes rattle. Too bad! The continental breakfast is satisfactory.