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The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

5 stars
27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, 2
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
26 reviews
Excellent from beginning to end.

What a fabulous experience!!!! The level of service is 5 star. The room was spacious and... See full review

  • Georgina
  • Apr 28, 2013
Great location and great hotel

Very good staff. Excellent location. Slightly expensive for Dublin, but worth it for a landmark... See full review

  • JeffeB
  • Jan 23, 2012
Stay in Dublin’s most luxurious five-star hotel situated just a few minutes’ walk to Grafton Street, Temple Bar and Trinity College
The Shelbourne Dublin is a luxury hotel located in the city centre, overlooking St. Stephen's Green, Europe's grandest garden square, and close to Dublin's cultural and historic buildings. A national treasure built in 1824 and restored in 2007, the hotel offers 265 charming guest rooms including 19 suites outfitted with luxurious furnishings and modern conveniences. Guests enjoy delectable food and beverage servings at the renowned Horseshoe Bar, Oyster Bar and The Saddle Room Restaurant. Wedding and business affairs are also welcome at the hotel's 13 banqueting and meeting suites, supported by event planning and on-site catering.
Highlights
  • Site of drafting the Irish Constitution in 1922 and many literary masterpieces
  • Restaurants and lounges, including Horseshoe Bar are a famous part of Dublin's social scene
  • Genealogy butler helps you discover your Irish heritage
Rooms

The hotel's 265 sumptuously decorated guest rooms, including 12 deluxe suites feature feather beds with Rivolta Carmignani bedding, an elegant marble bathroom with plush bathrobe and slippers, free high-speed Internet access, complimentary shoeshine and daily newspaper. Beautifully appointed suites have a separate living room and offer stunning views over St. Stephen's Green. Wheelchair accessible rooms are also available.

Features

Every detail of a guest's stay is accounted for at the Shelbourne Dublin. Amenities range from complimentary shoeshine, entertainment navigator to a genealogy butler on staff to help you trace your Irish ancestry. The Saddle Room restaurant is open throughout the day for meals that showcase local produce. The elegant Lord Mayor's Lounge offers a quiet refuge and the Horseshoe Bar is the choice locale for martinis among Dublin's elite residents. The hotel offers a business center, meeting facilities and a fitness room.

Transportation
  • Dublin bus service outside hotel
  • Luas tram service (.2 mi/.3 km)
  • DART station (1.2 mi/2 km)
  • Aircoach service available on request
  • Taxi service available
Attractions
  • St. Stephen's Green (across street)
  • National Museum of Ireland -- Archaeology and History (.1 mi/.2 km)
  • Trinity College (.2 mi/.4 km)
  • National Gallery of Ireland (.3 mi/.5 km)
  • Bank of Ireland Arts Center (.6 mi/1 km)
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral (.7 mi/1.2 km)
Business
  • 13 meeting rooms with views of St. Stephen's Green, capacity of up to 550 people
  • Full audiovisual facilities available
  • Business center with copy, fax, messenger, printer and postal services
  • Meeting services including AV technician, photographer, security guard, decorator
  • Wi-Fi in all meeting rooms
  • Experienced events team
  • Concierge services

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Indoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Activities
Indoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Exercise gym
Sauna
Water skiing
Steam bath
Horseback riding
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Continental breakfast
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
24 hour room service
Room service
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Maid service
Laundry service
Guest laundromat
Express checkout
Concierge desk
Laundry/Valet services
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Car rental desk
Barber shop
FAX
Currency exchange
Drugstore
Florist
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Television with cable
Radio
Safe
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Mini bar
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
Outlet adapters
Turndown service
Bathroom telephone
Cribs available
In room movies
Sofa bed
Temperature control
Shower
Iron
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

53.3389 -6.2564
Area served
Dublin
Nearby airports
Dublin Ireland Airport, (DUB), 13.50, KM, S;
Area description
City Center, Location Type: City

Nearby points of interest

  • National Musuem of Ireland: 0.1 mi
  • Leinster House: 0.2 mi
  • National Library of Ireland: 0.2 mi
  • St Stephen's Green: 0.2 mi
  • National Gallery of Ireland: 0.2 mi
  • National Museum of Archaeology and History: 0.2 mi
  • Dublin Mall: 0.3 mi
  • Oscar Wilde House: 0.3 mi
  • Meeting House Square: 0.5 mi
  • Button Factory: 0.5 mi
  • Old Library and Book of Kells: 0.6 mi
  • St Patricks Cathedral: 0.6 mi
  • Abbey Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Christ Church Cathedral: 0.7 mi
  • General Post Office: 0.7 mi
  • National Musuem of Ireland: 0.1 mi
  • Leinster House: 0.2 mi
  • National Library of Ireland: 0.2 mi
  • St Stephen's Green: 0.2 mi
  • National Gallery of Ireland: 0.2 mi
  • National Museum of Archaeology and History: 0.2 mi
  • Dublin Mall: 0.3 mi
  • Oscar Wilde House: 0.3 mi
  • Meeting House Square: 0.5 mi
  • Button Factory: 0.5 mi
  • Old Library and Book of Kells: 0.6 mi
  • St Patricks Cathedral: 0.6 mi
  • Abbey Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Christ Church Cathedral: 0.7 mi
  • General Post Office: 0.7 mi
  • Warrenmount: 0.8 mi
  • The Coombe: 0.9 mi
  • Smithfield: 0.9 mi
  • Kings Inns: 1 mi
  • Parnell Square: 1 mi
  • James Joyce Centre: 1.1 mi
  • Old Jameson Distillery: 1.1 mi
  • Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane: 1.1 mi
  • Dublin Writers' Museum: 1.1 mi
  • National Wax Museum: 1.1 mi
  • Rathmines: 1.2 mi
  • St Michan's Church: 1.2 mi
  • Guinness Storehouse: 1.3 mi
  • An Port Thoir: 1.3 mi
  • Dublin Port: 1.4 mi
  • Irishtown: 1.4 mi
  • Croke Park: 1.5 mi
  • Maryland: 1.6 mi
  • Mount Brown: 1.6 mi
  • Baile Phib: 1.6 mi
  • Irish Museum of Modern Art: 1.7 mi
  • Arbour Hill: 1.8 mi
  • Dublin Zoo: 2.2 mi
  • Donnybrook: 2.2 mi
  • Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum: 2.4 mi
  • Kilmainham Gaol: 2.4 mi
  • Phoenix Park: 3.3 mi
  • Stillorgan: 4.1 mi
  • Raheny: 4.6 mi
  • Castleknock: 4.9 mi

Dining

The Saddle Room
Named after The Shelbourne’s historic dining rooms, The Saddle Room is a restaurant in Dublin, Ireland, offering a relaxed atmosphere and a modern menu specializing in steak, oysters and seafood. New seasonal menu coming soon.
No. 27 Bar & Lounge
No. 27 Bar & Lounge is the place to see and be seen in Dublin. Always buzzing, serving creative cocktails and a wide range of food perfect for sharing, No. 27 sparkles with style and sophisticated fun.
Lord Mayor's Lounge
Comfort and style combine in The Lord Mayor's Lounge. This Dublin fine dining hot spot is the place to sample our indulgent Afternoon Tea, encounter famous faces and savor life's great pleasures.
The Horseshoe Bar
As distinctive as it is revered in Dublin culture, The Horseshoe Bar has seen it all down through the years. With its rich red walls, original artifacts and fascinating memorabilia, it is firmly established as one of Dublin's finest bars.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (26)

Ratings and reviews for The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Overall score

4.4 / 5
26 out of 26
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.9
Value:
3.7

92% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Georgina
Oxfordshire, England
Apr 28, 2013

Excellent from beginning to end.

What a fabulous experience!!!! The level of service is 5 star. The room was spacious and immaculate. Well done!!!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Reviewer score

1
SavvyTraveller
Business
Canada
Jul 15, 2012

Fading glory

Stayed here in July 2012. I am a Marriott Platinum Elite member and I travel for business extensively. This hotel is historical but not in a completely good way. I was upgraded to a "Heritage" suite but the carpet in the room was grey in areas (instead of the gold/tan color it was meant to be), the floor in the room was so soft in two areas that when I asked on it (and, no, I am not obese) the credenza and TV moved, the tile floor in the bathroom had a broken sharp edge near the sink, the grout in the shower had black mould and service in the Saddle Room restaurant was abysmal to the point where I could not even get food ordered. I expressed my concerns to the staff but I was studiously ignored.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Reviewer score

4
JeffeB
New York, NY, USA
Jan 23, 2012

Great location and great hotel

Very good staff. Excellent location. Slightly expensive for Dublin, but worth it for a landmark hotel and bigger than typical European room

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anitag
Chicago, IL, USA
Jan 2, 2012

Quintessential Old Dublin

For a true feeling of Dublin and to feel the history of this city and essence of its’ many great literally figures – stay at the Shelbourne Hotel, a step back in time with all modern day luxuries & modern comforts. Dublin done right!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Jan Jan
San Francisco
Oct 20, 2011

A hotel in the heart of Dublin

The Shelbourne is located in a perfect part of town. Directly across from St. Stevens Green and just two blocks from the shopping district. Everyone in the hotel is very helpful from directions to more towels. You can walk to almost every attraction that you would want to see. Should you want to take the on off bus you can pick it up across the street from the hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Alphonzo
Marion, SC, USA
Oct 12, 2011

Best hotel in Dublin

Bed too soft, and covers lumpy. Very nice room, spacious, quiet, nicely appointed, great TV, nice minibar, etc. Temp. control quiet and good. Staff polite and capable. Very historic building and location. Went on several tours recommended by concierge, all good.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

All restaurants & bars first class, food and service. Bring money.

Review of The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Reviewer score

5
John
Not Provided
Aug 10, 2011

The location of the hotel is amazing,

The location of the hotel is amazing, and the staff were all very helpful. I was concerned staff of a 5* might be a bit snotty, but not at all. I felt the rooms lacked charm somewhat, and could be from any hotel in the world. Having grown up in Ireland, the Shelbourne was always seen as the pinnacle of luxury, and while the rooms were very nice, they were not special enough. Also, I missed tea and coffee facilities. And of far more concern was that £100 per night was taken from my credit card at check-in (so £300) as a preauthorisation for any charges. I've never had more than £50 taken, and that was for the entire stay. Despite checking out nearly 2 days ago, it's still on my card. Reception told me today when I phoned it would take 5 days for the block to be lifted. This isn't good enough and it ruined an otherwise enjoyable stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Ddublin
galway, ireland
Aug 9, 2011

Beautiful elegant Dublin hotel

A brilliantly beautiful and prestigious hotel in a central location, just across St. Stephen's Green in the heart of Dublin. Friendly service.. comfortable beds, beautiful bathrooms. The staff allowed me to have a late checkout time of 2pm :) Recommended.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Only a couple blocks from major shopping on Grafton Street.

Review of The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Philadelphia, PA,
Jul 28, 2011

Outstanding location but not 5 star

I usually go to the Shelbourne when I'm in Dublin for drinks. This is the first time I've stayed there and was looking forward to it. The location is ideal, close to Grafton Street and across from St. Stephen's Green. However, I will admit that I was just a bit dissapointed. We went there for dinner and I found the quality of the meal adequate at best. The service was very slow and left much to be desired. They even charged us 3.50 euros for water. The two bars were overflowing after dinner, which really said no to an after dinner drink. This was something I hadn't experienced before and made the atmosphere seem like any pub in Dublin. Our room was adequate with plenty of space and the hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. There was just really nothing that stood out that yelled 5 star hotel. This is not to say that I wouldn't go back or recommend the hotel to others. We had a nice price on the room so we certainly got our monies worth. On a very minor point, the hotel must have gotten a rule from the new corporate headquarters that they had to refer to themselves by the complete new name, "The Shelbourne Dublin: A Renaissance Hotel." When this comes up 3-4 times in a paragraph it is a bit laughable. Why not just say "The Shelbourne"? Is the corporation that worried?

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

In the immediate area of the Shelbourne, within a block, there are at least three restaurants that are excellent. It is also a short walk to many of the attractions in Dublin.

Review of The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Palos verdes, ca
Jul 19, 2011

Shelbourne dublin

Vacation. Room is good. Staff friendly. Restaurant is very good but expensive. Bar food is so- so.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
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