Hotel in Dublin, Ireland
Number 31
150ptsTownhouse stay, not a standard hotel.
About Number 31
Number 31 is a boutique guesthouse on a quiet close off Leeson Street in Dublin 2 — a short walk from St Stephen's Green and well-placed for business in the city centre. It suits solo travellers and couples who want Georgian character and a slower morning, not corporate hotel infrastructure. Booking is easy and availability is generally good.
The Verdict
Number 31 is not a conventional hotel. If you arrive expecting a lobby desk, a bar, and a lift, you will be surprised. This is a townhouse guesthouse on a quiet close off Leeson Street in Dublin 2, and its appeal is exactly that — the kind of intimate, house-like stay that larger Dublin hotels cannot replicate. Book it if that format suits you. If you need a business centre, room service, or a concierge who can get you into a show at short notice, look elsewhere.
The Property
The address, 31 Leeson Close, puts you in Georgian Dublin, a short walk from St Stephen's Green and the Canal. The immediate area is residential and quiet, which matters more than visitors typically expect — after a full day of meetings, the absence of hotel-lobby noise is genuinely useful. The property itself is a listed Georgian building, and the spatial character reflects that: low ceilings in some rooms, individual layouts throughout, and a level of architectural detail that standard four-star hotels in the city trade away for consistency.
For business travellers, the location is the main argument. You are within easy reach of the IFSC, the Docklands, and the Merrion Square office corridor without being priced like a five-star. The Leeson Street strip is also well-served by taxis and the Luas, so getting to Sandyford or the airport is manageable without a hire car.
The guesthouse format means breakfast is typically included and the morning experience is slower and less transactional than a branded hotel , worth factoring in if your schedule allows it. The trade-off is limited in-house amenities. There is no gym, no restaurant beyond breakfast, and no room service. For a short business trip where you plan to eat out, that is an acceptable gap. For anything longer, it may chafe.
Booking is direct, availability tends to be better than at the major hotel brands nearby, and the price point historically sits below comparable boutique options in the same postcode. If you are bringing a client to Dublin and need somewhere with character rather than corporate polish, Number 31 makes a credible case. For a full picture of where to stay in Dublin, see our full Dublin hotels guide and our full Dublin restaurants guide.
Know Before You Go
- Address: 31 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, D02 CP70
- Booking difficulty: Easy , availability is generally good
- Format: Boutique guesthouse, not a full-service hotel
- Business fit: Good for solo travellers and small groups; limited for teams needing meeting facilities
- Amenities: Breakfast typically included; no gym, restaurant, or room service
- Nearest transport: Leeson Street tram and taxi links; walkable to St Stephen's Green
- Leading for: Character-driven short stays, business travellers who eat out, couples on a city break
- Not ideal for: Guests needing full hotel services, large groups, or late-night amenities
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Compare Number 31
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 31 | — | ||
| Conrad Dublin | — | ||
| InterContinental Dublin | — | ||
| The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin | — | ||
| The Merrion | — | ||
| The Shelbourne Dublin, Autograph Collection | — |
A quick look at how Number 31 measures up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the location of Number 31?
The address at 31 Leeson Close puts you in Georgian Dublin 2, walkable to St Stephen's Green and the Grand Canal. It is a quieter residential pocket, which suits guests who want easy city access without a busy main-road setting. For comparison, The Shelbourne and The Fitzwilliam are closer to Grafton Street if proximity to shopping is the priority.
Is Number 31 good for business travel?
It depends on what you need. Number 31 is a townhouse guesthouse, not a full-service hotel, so there is no conference suite, hotel bar, or room service. If your Dublin 2 trip is a solo overnight or a two-night stay between meetings, the central location works well. For multi-day corporate trips requiring meeting rooms or late-night facilities, the Conrad Dublin or InterContinental Dublin are better fits.
How is the dining at Number 31?
Number 31 is a guesthouse, not a restaurant, so dining options on-site are limited compared to a full hotel. Breakfast is the primary offering at this type of property. The Dublin 2 location means you are within easy reach of a wide range of restaurants, so the lack of in-house dining is rarely a practical problem.
Is Number 31 family-friendly?
The townhouse format at 31 Leeson Close is better suited to couples or solo travellers than to families with young children. The property's Georgian layout and guesthouse scale mean it lacks the amenities, such as lifts, interconnecting rooms, or leisure facilities, that families typically need. For family stays, The Merrion or InterContinental Dublin offer more practical setups.
Which room category is best at Number 31?
Number 31 operates as a townhouse guesthouse, so room categories differ from a conventional hotel. The split between the original coach house and the main Georgian townhouse means room character varies noticeably: the coach house rooms tend to be more architecturally distinct. If the room type matters to you, confirm directly with the property before booking.
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