Number 31
Mansion House B, Dublin
Hotel in Dublin, Ireland
Why go
Number 31 is a boutique guesthouse on a quiet close off Leeson Street in Dublin 2 — a short walk from St Stephen's Green and well-placed for business in the city centre. It suits solo travellers and couples who want Georgian character and a slower morning, not corporate hotel infrastructure. Booking is easy and availability is generally good.
About Number 31
The Verdict
Number 31 is not a conventional hotel. If you arrive expecting a lobby desk, a bar, a lift, you will be surprised. This is a townhouse guesthouse on a quiet close off Leeson Street in Dublin 2, its appeal is exactly that — the kind of intimate, house-like stay that larger Dublin hotels cannot replicate. Book it if that format suits you. If you need a business centre, room service, or a concierge who can get you into a show at short notice, look elsewhere.
The Property
The address, 31 Leeson Close, puts you in Georgian Dublin, a short walk from St Stephen's Green and the Canal. The immediate area is residential and quiet, which matters more than visitors typically expect — after a full day of meetings, the absence of hotel-lobby noise is genuinely useful. The property itself is a listed Georgian building, the spatial character reflects that: low ceilings in some rooms, individual layouts throughout, a level of architectural detail that standard four-star hotels in the city trade away for consistency.
For business travellers, the location is the main argument. You are within easy reach of the IFSC, the Docklands, the Merrion Square office corridor without being priced like a five-star. The Leeson Street strip is also well-served by taxis and the Luas, so getting to Sandyford or the airport is manageable without a hire car.
The guesthouse format means breakfast is typically included and the morning experience is slower and less transactional than a branded hotel, worth factoring in if your schedule allows it. The trade-off is limited in-house amenities. There is no gym, no restaurant beyond breakfast, no room service. For a short business trip where you plan to eat out, that is an acceptable gap. For anything longer, it may chafe.
Booking is direct, availability tends to be better than at the major hotel brands nearby, the price point historically sits below comparable boutique options in the same postcode. If you are bringing a client to Dublin and need somewhere with character rather than corporate polish, Number 31 makes a credible case. For a full picture of where to stay in Dublin, see our full Dublin hotels guide and our full Dublin restaurants guide.
Know Before You Go
- Address: 31 Leeson Close, Dublin 2, D02 CP70
- Booking difficulty: Easy, availability is generally good
- Format: Boutique guesthouse, not a full-service hotel
- Business fit: Good for solo travellers and small groups; limited for teams needing meeting facilities
- Amenities: Breakfast typically included; no gym, restaurant, or room service
- Nearest transport: Leeson Street tram and taxi links; walkable to St Stephen's Green
- Leading for: Character-driven short stays, business travellers who eat out, couples on a city break
- Not ideal for: Guests needing full hotel services, large groups, or late-night amenities
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The take
The Take
The Vibe
Number 31 reads as an architectural interruption amid Dublin’s Georgian streets, pairing a 1960s Sam Stephenson coach house with an adjoining Georgian townhouse. The juxtaposition—low-slung modernist lines against period brickwork—gives the hotel a characterful, design-led personality. Inside, the preserved sunken sitting room with its curved seating pit acts as a daily-use guest lounge and a vivid mid-century moment that feels both intact and quietly domestic. The result is a boutique, retro-tinged hideaway that balances modernist ambition with the scale and proportions of traditional Dublin townhouses.
Best For
This is a stay for guests who prioritise architecture and atmosphere: design-minded travellers, couples seeking a quiet romantic escape, and anyone who enjoys period detail presented with mid-century modern flair. The split personality of the address—coach house rooms clustered around the sunken lounge and courtyard, and townhouse rooms offering higher ceilings and Georgian proportions—lets visitors tailor the experience to their taste. It suits weekend escapes and intimate celebrations where the built environment is central to the visit.
Stay Tips
When booking, decide which architectural mood matters more: choose a coach house room to be near the sunken sitting room and open courtyard garden if you value the Stephenson modernist setting; pick a townhouse room for higher ceilings and conventional Georgian proportions. Note that the sunken sitting room is described as a daily-use guest lounge, so request proximity to it or the courtyard garden in your reservation if those features are important to your stay.
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Conrad Dublin, Notable alternative
- InterContinental Dublin, Notable alternative
- The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin, Notable alternative
- The Merrion, Notable alternative
- The Shelbourne Dublin, Autograph Collection, Notable alternative
Hotel context
For business travellers deciding between Number 31 and the main hotel brands in central Dublin, the choice comes down to what you actually need on a work trip. Conrad Dublin and InterContinental Dublin both offer full business infrastructure, meeting rooms, concierge, bar, room service, which Number 31 does not. If your trip involves client entertainment or you need the hotel to do logistical work for you, one of those two is the safer call.
The Merrion and The Shelbourne sit at the top of the Dublin market and price accordingly. Both carry more prestige for client-facing stays, The Merrion in particular has a serious food and bar offering on-site. Number 31 does not compete on those dimensions. What it offers instead is a quieter, more residential feel at a lower price point. The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin occupies a middle ground, full hotel services, a central St Stephen's Green address, a more manageable rate than The Shelbourne or Merrion, and is probably the closest like-for-like alternative for travellers who want some hotel infrastructure without the flagship price.
The honest position: Number 31 is the right choice if you want something with character and do not need the hotel to run logistics for you. It is the wrong choice if your trip involves hosting clients, late nights, or amenity dependency. For a wider view of where to stay, see our full Dublin hotels guide.
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Compare Number 31
| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| Number 31 | 2025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| Conrad Dublin | 2026 Forbes 4-Star2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel CollectionWorld Travel Awards 20252025 Forbes 4-Star |
| InterContinental Dublin | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Forbes Recommended2025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 Forbes Recommended |
| The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Forbes Recommended2025 Michelin Selected Hotels2025 Forbes Recommended |
| The Merrion | 2026 Forbes 4-Star2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 La Liste Top HotelsLeading Hotels of the World 20262025 Forbes 4-Star2025 Michelin 2 Keys |
| The Shelbourne Dublin, Autograph Collection | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel Collection2026 Forbes Recommended2026 La Liste Top Hotels2025 Forbes Recommended |
A quick look at how Number 31 measures up.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the location of Number 31?
The address at 31 Leeson Close puts you in Georgian Dublin 2, walkable to St Stephen's Green and the Grand Canal. It is a quieter residential pocket, which suits guests who want easy city access without a busy main-road setting. For comparison, The Shelbourne and The Fitzwilliam are closer to Grafton Street if proximity to shopping is the priority.
Is Number 31 good for business travel?
It depends on what you need. Number 31 is a townhouse guesthouse, not a full-service hotel, so there is no conference suite, hotel bar, or room service. If your Dublin 2 trip is a solo overnight or a two-night stay between meetings, the central location works well. For multi-day corporate trips requiring meeting rooms or late-night facilities, the Conrad Dublin or InterContinental Dublin are better fits.
How is the dining at Number 31?
Number 31 is a guesthouse, not a restaurant, so dining options on-site are limited compared to a full hotel. Breakfast is the primary offering at this type of property. The Dublin 2 location means you are within easy reach of a wide range of restaurants, so the lack of in-house dining is rarely a practical problem.
Is Number 31 family-friendly?
The townhouse format at 31 Leeson Close is better suited to couples or solo travellers than to families with young children. The property's Georgian layout and guesthouse scale mean it lacks the amenities, such as lifts, interconnecting rooms, or leisure facilities, that families typically need. For family stays, The Merrion or InterContinental Dublin offer more practical setups.
Which room category is best at Number 31?
Number 31 operates as a townhouse guesthouse, so room categories differ from a conventional hotel. The split between the original coach house and the main Georgian townhouse means room character varies noticeably: the coach house rooms tend to be more architecturally distinct. If the room type matters to you, confirm directly with the property before booking.
