Today, I’m joined by Conor Dillon, the General Manager of the Dylan Hotel to explore what makes this renowned boutique five-star hotel located in the heart of Dublin 4 so special.

Conor shares his professional journey through the hospitality industry, including time spent working internationally in exotic places like Australia and Bermuda, before returning to Ireland to lead one of the city’s most distinctive hotels.

He discusses the ethos behind The Dylan and what it means for the hotel to join Ireland’s Blue Book, the esteemed collection celebrating the very best of Irish hospitality.

Tucked just off Baggot Street, behind that striking red-brick Victorian façade dating back to 1900, the Dylan has quietly built a reputation as one of the capital’s most distinctive places to stay combining rich heritage with a confident, contemporary Irish design identity.

Located just a short stroll from Grafton Street and close to the Aviva Stadium and RDS, the Dylan offers the best of both worlds - peaceful surroundings with the city’s cultural highlights within easy reach. Guests can even explore the neighbourhood through a curated self-guided walking tour.

The conversation also explores Conor’s recommendations for visitors to Dublin - from must-see cultural spots to his personal favourite hidden gems in the southside of the city.

This is an insightful and engaging episode for anyone interested in travel, hospitality, and the stories behind Ireland’s great hotels.

I love the Blue Book because they are generally family owned and run Irish Country House Hotels, Manor Houses, castles and restaurants. You really get to see Irish hospitality at its best and the properties are generally old country houses, so you get a real sense of the history of the area you are staying in. A Blue Book voucher would always be my top travel gift recommendation and their website is https://www.irelands-blue-book.ie.

Check out the Dylan Hotel here https://www.dylan.ie

Fergal O’Keeffe is the host of Ireland’s No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 140 countries worldwide. The podcast aims to share soul-lifting travel memoirs about daydream worthy destinations.

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