Originally Posted by
telabadmanwot
Some people in general have higher standards than others, I totally respect our American cousins coming home, but when they have a choice of hotel in the best location in town, that once hired Hitlers brother as a belboy, is the preferred hangout of all those well heeled in Dublin, and the hotel where the Irish constitution was written. How the hell can it be out ranked by a half bit american chain box hotel charging more! Tucked away behind a shady side street opposite a pound store. TripAdvisor is not very discerning. Real culture is not to be found through TripAdvisor.
reg. bellboy & constitution
Absolutely agree reg. non-culture. There is something like the typical Tripadvisor Nr. 1 hotel. By definition, this must be a rather mediocre place.
A Grand (Dame) Hotel doesn't try to please everybody, and will always make the mediocre masses feel a bit insecure and inferior. And probably be a bit unpolished and a bit more expensive. Hence the lower ratings.
This kind of knowledge exists in other circles, but not online.
I even don't like Fours Seasons because they try to give every guest the same standardized service, no matter if flip flops or Chanel costume.