A 202-room Marriott hotel in the Liberties with a seventh-floor rooftop bar looking out to the Dublin Mountains. A 20-minute walk to Grafton Street.
Opened in 2019 as the first Aloft in Ireland, it is in Blackpitts, the old tannery quarter of the Liberties. Live music is a big part of the brand, and breakfast is served on the top floor with city views.
At a glance
| Type | Mid-range |
|---|---|
| Rooms | 202 |
| Area | Smithfield & the Liberties |
| Address | 1 Mill Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8 |
| Getting there | About 5 minutes on foot to St Patrick's Cathedral |
| Check-in | From 15:00 |
| Check-out | By 12:00 |
| Good for | Groups of friends, rooftop views |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
Facilities
- WXYZ rooftop bar
- Refuel (top-floor breakfast)
- Tenters Gastropub
- Re:charge gym
- Free Wi-Fi
What's nearby
- St Patrick's Cathedral: 5 min walk
- Grafton Street: 20 min walk
- Dublin Castle: walkable
Walking times are approximate.
Worth knowing
Bookings through some sites mention a €200 cash damage deposit on arrival, so check the terms.
Our guides for this area
Jameson DistilleryGuinness StorehouseKilmainham GaolChurches and cathedrals
Other hotels in Smithfield & the Liberties
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- Where: Smithfield Square, Dublin 7
- Getting there: Luas Smithfield, about 2 minutes on foot
- Good for: Backpackers, solo travellers, budget
- Has: Dorms and private rooms · Bar and events · 24-hour reception · Lockers
Hyatt Centric The Liberties
A modern 234-room hotel opposite St Patrick's Cathedral in the historic Liberties, well placed for the Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle.
- Where: Dean Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
- Getting there: About 12 minutes on foot to Dublin Castle
- Good for: Couples, whiskey and Guinness fans
- Has: Liberties Gate bar and restaurant · 24-hour fitness centre · Garden · Room service
Maldron Hotel Smithfield
A 92-room hotel at the top of Smithfield Square, some rooms with views to the Dublin Mountains. The Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle are both walkable.
- Where: Smithfield, Dublin 7
- Getting there: Luas Smithfield, about 2 minutes on foot
- Good for: Families, value
- Has: Restaurant and bar · Family rooms · Multi-storey car park next door (hotel rate from about €15 a day) · Free Wi-Fi
Photo: Nickw25, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Details checked by Tourist Information Dublin. Prices and facilities change, so confirm with the hotel before booking.