The Devlin, Dublin

Located in Ranelagh, a south city suburb, you'll find plenty of restaurants, cafés and convenience stores nearby. It's a 35-minute walk to the city centre (or 15 minutes' drive).

The hotel is well serviced by public transport - it's on bus routes to the city and a 5-minute walk from the Luas tram, which takes 15 minutes to the city.

By plane: Manchester, Birmingham or London to Dublin takes around an hour, after which, it's a 30-minute drive to the hotel. Paid parking available nearby. Book flights to Dublin.

There is a trendy, fun vibe here - evident in the copious colourful artworks and design magazines on display throughout the hotel. The open-plan ground floor area is a good place to linger, with the lobby and lounge leading to the Americana cocktail bar.

There are two restaurant-bars, plus a cinema with a bar, and a coffee hatch. Rooms are well-equipped and have everything you need but items (such as straighteners) can be provided on request. Service is friendly and informal. The hotel has paid secure parking a five-minute walk away, or you can park on the streets nearby.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Terrace
• Cinema
• Family-friendly
• Free Wi-Fi

Rooms are fairly compact - the standard double is just 12sqm and the super double is 16sqm. However, the beds are extremely comfortable and you have all the amenities you'll need during your stay. In the bathrooms, you'll find robes and slippers and power rainfall showers.

Room types: Double, Super Double, Bunk, Family

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, hairdryer, Nespresso machine, Smeg mini fridge, TV, free Wi-Fi

For brunch, tapas and cocktails, head to the Americana Bar. The rooftop bar, Layla's, serves excellent Italian cuisine. There's a bar at the cinema, and Dime is the hotel's coffee hatch. We loved the pappardelle pasta with slow-cooked beef Bolognese on the heated outdoor terrace at Layla's.

Layla's: rooftop restaurant, Italian cuisine. Open daily for all-day dining and weekend brunch.

Americana Bar: atmospheric cocktail bar, bar snacks and sharing plates. Open daily from 12pm.