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Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
A four-star on Bow Lane East — St Stephen’s Green 0.1 km, Grafton Street 0.2 km — with the largest review sample on this page and cold coffee at breakfast in the cons.
- 4-star (official classification)
- St Stephen’s Green & Grafton
- Independent — no chain recorded
- Nearest airport DUB
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked
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The verdict
The Grafton-side pick if the park and shopping spine matter — just read the breakfast score before you treat the 8.8 headline as flawless; food and beverage sits at 7.78.
Geography first: St Stephen’s Green 0.1 km, Grafton Street 0.2 km, Trinity College 0.4 km, Temple Bar 0.9 km. Location scores 9.29 out of 10. Cleanliness scores 8.78 with spotless-room praise in the pros — a milder cleanliness story than the Staycity pair.
The supplier rating is 8.8 out of 10 from 16,631 reviews, captured 16 January 2026 — the largest sample in this Dublin set. Service 9.25 and overall experience 9.05 are strong; food and beverage is the clear weak link at 7.78, with cold coffee at breakfast named in the cons. Expensive parking and staff interruption also appear.
Facilities favour a conventional upscale stay: fitness centre, restaurant, bar, family rooms, soundproof rooms and parking garage are listed. There is no aparthotel kitchen kit in the amenity facts we cite.
Dublin Airport is 10.5 km. Pearse Station is 1.2 km.
Best for
- Couples who want St Stephen’s Green and Grafton on foot
- Travellers who trust a 16,631-review sample over a higher headline at Travelodge
- Anyone who will eat breakfast out if hotel coffee is lukewarm
Not for
- Breakfast absolutists — cold coffee is a named con and F&B scores 7.78
- Anyone avoiding parking charges — expensive parking is explicit
- Guinness-first itineraries — the Storehouse is 2.5 km away
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.8/10 from 16,631 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 16 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Marlin Hotel Stephens Green, captured on 2026-01-16. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience9.1 / 10Excellent
Overall, an amazing stay with great staff and location.
- Location9.3 / 10Excellent
Fantastic central location, easy access to everything.
- Cleanliness8.8 / 10Excellent
Rooms were spotless and extremely clean.
- Service9.3 / 10Excellent
Very friendly and helpful staff.
- Room Quality8.7 / 10Excellent
Comfortable beds and well-sized rooms.
- Amenities8.8 / 10Excellent
Nice bar and restaurant options available.
- Value for Money8.7 / 10Excellent
Good value considering the service and location.
- Food and Beverage7.8 / 10Good
Cold coffee at breakfast was a downside.
Praised consistently
- Great Location
- Friendly Staff
- Clean Rooms
- Comfortable Beds
Complained about consistently
- Cold Coffee at Breakfast
- Parking is Expensive
- Staff Interruption
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Central Location in Dublin:
Marlin Hotel Dublin is ideally situated in the heart of Dublin, just steps away from Dublin Castle and St. Stephen's Green. Enjoy the convenience of exploring the city's attractions with ease.
Modern Amenities:
Experience luxury and comfort in our rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV featuring Netflix and LED mood lighting. Some rooms offer stunning city views, and all rooms come with a private bathroom. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi and stay cool with air conditioning.
Convenience and Service:
Start your day right with a delicious Full English/Irish breakfast. Our attentive staff at the 24-hour front desk are always ready to assist you. Plus, with the Stephens Green tram stop nearby, getting around the city is a breeze.
Book your stay at Marlin Hotel Dublin for a memorable and convenient Dublin experience.
Facilities
62 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Concierge service
- Special diet menus - on request
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- Vending machine - drinks
- Toilet with grab rails
- Vending machine - snacks
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wine/champagne
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
- Broadcast Live sport events
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
11 Bow Lane East, St Stephens GreenDublin
Ireland
+353 1 522 2000
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Latest arrival
- 12:00 AM
- Check-out by
- 11:00 AM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Green | Park | 100 m |
| Grafton Street | Shopping | 200 m |
| Trinity College Dublin (Book of Kells) | Museum | 400 m |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | Place of worship | 700 m |
| Dublin Castle | Landmark | 800 m |
| Temple Bar | District | 900 m |
| Pearse Station | Station | 1.2 km |
| Guinness Storehouse | Museum | 2.5 km |
| Kilmainham Gaol | Museum | 3.4 km |
| Dublin Airport | Airport | 10.5 km |
Where to stay in Dublin — all 4 properties and the areas they sit in · Read the full Dublin guide
Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Centre vs Marlin Hotel Stephens Green
Mary Street aparthotel versus Grafton four-star — two upscale bases answering whether kitchen kit and Connolly proximity beat the Green on your doorstep.
The other Dublin hotels we cover
Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Tivoli
4-star · Liberties & Guinness Quarter
A four-star Staycity aparthotel on Francis Street — Guinness Storehouse 0.8 km, location 10 out of 10 — with cleanliness during stay and cramped-group-room complaints beside strong value scores.
Travelodge PLUS Dublin City Centre
3-star · City Centre & Temple Bar edge
A three-star Travelodge on Townsend Street — Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 0.2 km — with flat-nine service scores from 13,124 reviews and small rooms as the named trade-off.
Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Centre
4-star · City Centre & Temple Bar edge
A four-star Staycity aparthotel on Mary Street — Temple Bar 0.8 km, Connolly 0.8 km — with exceptional service praise and a cleanliness score that undercuts the 9.2 headline.
Marlin Hotel Stephens Green — common questions
- Is Marlin Hotel worth the Grafton premium?
- Only if the Green pin is what you are buying. The supplier score is 8.8 out of 10 from 16,631 reviews as of 16 January 2026, with location at 9.29 — but food and beverage scores 7.78 with cold coffee named. Compare with Staycity Mary Street: /hotels/dublin/compare/staycity-aparthotels-dublin-city-centre-vs-marlin-hotel-stephens-green.
- How close is Temple Bar?
- our hotel data provider records Temple Bar at 0.9 km — a walk for many, not the same as sleeping above a pub.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Marlin Hotel Stephens Green?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM, with the latest accepted arrival at 12:00 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is not listed among the facilities.
- What is near Marlin Hotel Stephens Green?
- Our hotel data provider records St Stephen's Green at 100 m, Grafton Street at 200 m, Trinity College Dublin (Book of Kells) at 400 m. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to Marlin Hotel Stephens Green?
- The supplier records DUB as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.