Originally Posted by
ChurnieEls
Which to your snide comment on it not being London, of course its not - London is one of the premier tourists destinations in the world, comparable to NYC, Rome, Paris and not too many more. I would have Dublin broadly on a par with Edinburgh when it comes to things to do, pricing and award accommodation options. I'm wondering what you expect from it & where you find it disappointing?
My observations are based on the perception in America that Dublin is a "must see" destination. I think that's a product of the strong influence of Irish culture in America due to having so many Irish immigrants. To me at least, the place always feels like a backwater in the British Isles.