Number 31
Bohemian modernist chic meets art deco Georgian. Eccentric, art-filled, intimate. Think jazz age flamboyance in the townhouse and pared-back 1960s cool in the mews. Firmly adult in atmosphere — no children or cribs.
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Why It Matters
Originally the private home of Sam Stephenson, one of Ireland's most famous and divisive architects. The famed sunken lounge reportedly played host to names including Henry Kissinger and Charlie Haughey during Dublin's swinging sixties. Now Michelin-listed (2025). Delia's breakfast has won Georgina Campbell's Best Breakfast in Ireland award and draws guests back for return stays repeatedly.
Number 31 is two very different buildings sharing a secret garden in Dublin's most elegant postcode. Out front is a classic Georgian townhouse; at the back, a low-slung modernist mews that Sam Stephenson — Dublin's most controversial architect of the 1960s — converted from old stables in 1957 and made his personal bolthole. The sunken lounge he designed, all leather sofas and open fire, is still the centrepiece. No restaurant, no bar, no gym, no pool — but the breakfast cooked each morning by Delia is the stuff of genuine legend.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
And All That Jazz Family Room
Number 31's only family-friendly room, and the one exception to the property's adult-leaning policy. Either one double plus two single beds, or two double beds — sleeping four. Jazz age decor with a pink floral flamboyance that sets it apart from the rest of the hotel. Large contemporary bathroom matches the expansive room. Note that this is one of the few rooms where younger guests are accommodated.
Fabulous Double Room
The name earns its keep. Rich blues, golds, greys and turquoise with a retro-Hollywood feel — think 1930s glamour filtered through art deco. The super king bed is dressed in Celtic linen. Nespresso machine and bathrobes are included as standard. The en-suite bathroom leans into the art deco aesthetic with contemporary elegance.
Super King
Intimate Double Room
The entry-level room at Number 31, available in both the Georgian townhouse and the modernist mews. Compact but well-considered — standard double bed, mellow contemporary décor, and a private ensuite. Ideal for solo travellers or couples who plan to spend most of their time out in the city rather than in the room.
Plush Double Room
A step up in size and decoration from the Intimate Double. Muted, restful colours — the palette is calm and confident rather than maximalist. Still full of character, still with the same quality toiletries and linen, but with a little more breathing room.
Plush Twin Room
Two beds, same quality and character as the Plush Double. Works well for friends travelling together who want style without compromise. The room's modernist sensibility sits comfortably alongside the historic building fabric.
TwinSam's Room
The most architecturally significant room in the building — this was Sam Stephenson's own sanctuary. A large skylight floods the room with natural light (rare in a city centre hotel). Walk-in dressing room, a signature blue mosaic bathroom with walk-in bath, and a simplicity that directly echoes Stephenson's design philosophy. Simultaneously the most minimal and most special room in the house.
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Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Sam Stephenson's original 1950s sunken lounge — leather sofas, open fire, a design statement that was unparalleled in Dublin at the time. Still the social heart of the property.
Pieces of art and objets d'art from the owner's private collection displayed throughout the property, running an art deco and jazz-influenced theme.
Breakfast is served in an informal dining room with communal tables, or in the conservatory which overlooks the garden. Opens at 7:30am daily.
All rooms stocked with VOYA Irish-sourced and produced organic seaweed-based skincare, plus VOYA Pillow Heaven Sleep Spray and Camomile Calm Tea as a sleep ritual.
Available on request in all rooms.
Available to purchase directly through the hotel website.
The walled garden that connects the Georgian townhouse to the modernist mews. Features a bronze statue (Gloire Au Merite) and a fire fountain as the centrepiece. Sunny outdoor terrace for al fresco breakfast in summer.
Very limited parking — approximately 4 spaces. Contact the hotel in advance if arriving by car.
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