About Us

Our Philosophy: Outstanding Service, Long-Lasting Memories

At Ariel House, hospitality is both an art and a passion. We believe that attention to detail and genuine care transform every stay into something special. From a personal welcome at check-in to the friendly farewell at departure, our team ensures comfort, privacy, and a sense of belonging throughout your visit.

It’s no wonder that Ariel House continues to be recognised among the top places to stay in Dublin.

McKenna’s Guides named us one of Ireland’s Top 100 Places to Stay (2022)
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner (2021)

Our guests’ stories, smiles, and return visits are the greatest reward, and the reason we continue to perfect the art of boutique hospitality in Dublin 4.

JENNIE MCKEOWN - PROPRIETOR

Jennie is the proud owner of Ariel House. After earning a Hospitality Management degree, she trained with Four Seasons Hotels before moving to London to work in the iconic Claridge’s.

RECEPTION TEAM

Our reception team, led by Keila, with Emerson, Serdar, and Florin, are always on hand to assist, offering personalised recommendations, travel guidance, and a warm welcome.

CHEFS

Rose, our very talented head chef, with her team, provides delicious award winning breakfasts to all of our guests. Rose has been with Ariel House since the early days.

HOUSEKEEPING

Ascencao, Mercia and the team do an amazing job making sure all rooms are cleaned to the highest standard. Their attention to detail creates the comfort that keeps guests returning year after year.

THE HOUSE

Built back in 1850, during the reign of Queen Victoria, the house was originally owned by a wealthy shipping merchant and his family.

OUR HERITAGE: A VICTORIAN GEM IN DUBLIN 4

Ariel House is a Victorian townhouse guesthouse located on Lansdowne Road in Dublin 4, built in 1850 and welcoming guests since 1963.

Built during the reign of Queen Victoria, Ariel House began life as the elegant residence of a prosperous Dublin shipping merchant. Situated on Lansdowne Road, just moments from the Aviva Stadium and the city’s historic docklands, the house reflects the prosperity and architectural beauty of Victorian Dublin. Over time, the property expanded to include three adjoining Victorian townhouses: numbers 50, 52 and 54 Lansdowne Road, creating the charming and distinctive Ariel House Guesthouse visitors experience today.

Many of the building’s original nineteenth-century features remain beautifully preserved throughout the house. Guests can still admire the Flemish brick bonding, tall sash windows, elegant bay windows, ornate stained glass stairwells, and the traditional stone entrance, all reminders of Dublin’s rich architectural heritage.

In 1963, the property entered a new chapter when it first opened as a guesthouse, offering travellers a refined stay in one of Dublin’s most characterful neighbourhoods. Since 2002, the McKeown family has carefully restored and enhanced the house, thoughtfully blending its historic Victorian charm with modern comfort to create a warm and welcoming stay for today’s traveller.

While the exact origin of the name “Ariel House” has been lost to time, the name carries fascinating historical and cultural echoes. Ariel was the name given to a moon discovered in 1851, just one year after the house was built, orbiting the planet Uranus. The name also appears in Shakespeare’s The Tempest (1610), where Ariel is a spirit of air and movement, and it is also associated with the ancient city of Jerusalem. Whether celestial, literary or historical, the name adds another layer of intrigue to this remarkable Victorian guesthouse in Dublin 4.