Picolo recommends · Hotel in Dublin, Ireland
The Mayson
Brass, concrete and green plants inside an old dock building, with a roof terrace that looks straight down the Liffey.
North Wall Quay lines the north bank of the Liffey, where Dublin's port once worked. The Mayson stitches a former dockside building to a new extension, finished in concrete and brass and softened with plenty of plants.
Up on the roof a terrace looks over the river, and the morning meal comes from a café that locals use as well, so mornings feel like part of the neighbourhood rather than a hotel dining room.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Mayson
We picked The Mayson for its attention to detail at a sensible price. The design is thoughtful without being precious, and it suits travellers who notice materials and light and want a modern room for less than the centre charges.
The quay is quiet once the offices empty. To reach Temple Bar or Grafton Street you cross the river and walk a while, so if you want pubs and street life at the door, stay further west.
What you get
- Roof terrace facing the river
- Café breakfast shared with the neighbourhood
- Modern rooms with considered design
- Food and drinks on site
- Riverside address on North Wall Quay
A day at The Mayson
- Morning
- Breakfast in the café, then a walk west along the quays.
- Midday
- EPIC, the Irish Emigration Museum, in the CHQ building on the same quay.
- Afternoon
- Cross the river to the Grand Canal Dock and back.
- Evening
- Sunset drinks on the roof terrace above the Liffey.
Location
North Wall Quay, Dublin, Ireland
Open in MapsQuestions about The Mayson
Where is The Mayson in Dublin?
By the river in the Docklands, on North Wall Quay, a little east of the old city centre and across the water from Grand Canal Dock.
Does The Mayson have a rooftop?
Yes, there is a roof terrace facing the river, which is the place to be on a dry evening in summer.
Is The Mayson good value?
It is one of the better options for a well-designed, modern room in Dublin at a fair rate, especially compared with hotels in the centre.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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