About The Mespil Hotel
Right on the edge of the Ranelagh action, The Mespil Hotel on Mespil Road is a reliable four-star pick for anyone basing in Dublin 4 but wanting quick access to Ranelagh's charm, just a 15-minute walk or quick Luas hop away. Overlooking the Grand Canal, this 198-room hotel mixes contemporary style with canal-side serenity, steps from embassies and Lansdowne Road for rugby fans. Rooms are spacious with canal or garden views, plush Hypnos beds, marble bathrooms, and Irish touches like throws in woollen weaves. Breakfast is a highlight: buffet spreads with á la carte options, kippers, and fresh pastries. The Vibe Bar and Bistro serves comfort food with canal views, ideal for post-walk debriefs after Ranelagh exploring. It's family-friendly with interconnecting rooms and cribs, and business travellers love the meeting spaces.
What to Expect
Expect solid comforts: free Wi-Fi, gym access, and 24-hour room service. Standard rooms sleep two comfortably; executives add robes and late checkout. Location shines for cyclists on the canal path to Ranelagh Village's organic markets or Brother Hubbard brunches. Staff dispense maps to hidden pubs like The Bernard Shaw nearby.
Insider Tips
Book canal-view rooms for barge-watching; upgrade for balcony bliss. Cycle the canal to Ranelagh in 10 minutes, locking bikes securely. Catch Leinster matches at nearby Aviva Stadium. Families: request kids' menus. For romance, sunset drinks at Vibe. Pro move: combine with Ranelagh's Thursday market for cheeses and chats with locals. The Mespil keeps you connected yet chilled in the Ranelagh orbit.