Picolo recommends · Hotel in Dublin, Ireland
The Westbury
Climb the wide staircase from the street door and the shopping crowds drop away, replaced by a lounge set for afternoon tea.
The doors open onto a quiet lane, but the hotel proper begins one floor up. A broad flight of stairs takes you to a lounge where the windows look down on Grafton Street and the tea comes on tiered stands.
That small lift above the street is the whole idea. You are in the middle of Dublin's main shopping district, with St Stephen's Green and Trinity College close by, yet the rooms are generous and the corridors hushed.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Westbury
The Westbury is our safe pick in the centre. The location is hard to beat, the rooms give you space to spread out, and afternoon tea in the lounge is a Dublin ritual you can take part in without leaving the building.
It is polished rather than personal. If you want a small hotel with quirks and a distinct personality, this will feel a little corporate, and the streets around it are given over to shops more than local life.
What you get
- First-floor lounge for afternoon tea
- Large, quiet rooms
- Restaurant and bar on site
- Classic front-of-house service
- Steps from Grafton Street
A day at The Westbury
- Morning
- An early walk down Grafton Street before the shops open their doors.
- Midday
- The galleries and the Long Room at Trinity College.
- Afternoon
- Afternoon tea upstairs, looking down on the crowds.
- Evening
- Dinner in one of the restaurants on the lanes behind Grafton Street.
Location
Grafton Street area, Dublin, Ireland
Open in MapsQuestions about The Westbury
How close is The Westbury to Grafton Street?
It stands on a side street just off it, so the main shopping street is a few steps from the door while the hotel itself stays calm.
Can non-guests have afternoon tea at The Westbury?
The first-floor lounge is a popular spot for afternoon tea among Dubliners as well as guests. Booking ahead is wise at weekends and in December.
Is The Westbury good for a city break with shopping?
Very. The central shopping streets and department stores are around the corner, and a large room to drop your bags in makes a big difference.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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