The Adelphi Guesthouse

The Adelphi Hotel has a great location on Lower Gardiner Street. There’s no denying that this B&B and its 34 rooms could use a good sprucing, but they come at very reasonable rates.

Rooms at the Adelphi Hotel are simple, although the occasional old fireplace or chandelier adds a touch of grandeur. The striped bedspreads are cut from the same fabric as the curtains, and posters brighten up the otherwise stark walls. All rooms are outfitted with a television, phone and free Wi-Fi.

The family rooms are definitely more spacious than the doubles. All rooms are wired for high-speed Internet access. The private bathrooms are tiny but adequate.

Some of the shared spaces in the old building (the hallways, for example) are a bit shabby. But the small breakfast room is a delight: red walls, a marble fireplace and a leafy gold chandelier round out the quaint, old-fashioned feel. A full Irish breakfast is included in the room rate.