The Shelbourne - Dublin

27 St Stephens Green North, Dublin, Ireland
Hotel Info: 020 3 027 8143
Guest rating 9.8 / 10
100% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 7.5)
Location. The Shelbourne is located in central Dublin, Ireland, within 500 metres of The National History Museum, National Art Gallery and National Concert Hall. Dublin Castle and Trinity Castle are one kilometre away, and the nearest train station is within 500 metres. Hotel Features. Set in a red-brick 19th- century building, the Shelbourne is situated across from Stephen's Green park. Ornate cast iron fencing accents the entrance, and tall pillars and a crystal chandelier adorn the lobby. ...
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Guest review summary

  • 9.8 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 100% Recommended
  • 17 Reviews
  • 9.8  Hotel Service
  • 9.8  Room Comfort
  • 9.8  Hotel Condition
  • 9.8  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (17) 9.8
Business (1) 10.0
Romance (4) 10.0
Family (2) 10.0
With Friends (2) 10.0
All Others (8) 9.8

Overview

Location.
In Dublin's St. Stephen's Green neighborhood, this property is close to National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology and History, Leinster House, and National Library of Ireland. Also nearby are National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square and St. Stephen's Green.

Features.
The Shelbourne has a fitness facility. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, meeting rooms for small groups, and audio-visual equipment. The Shelbourne has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. 24-hour room service is available. Event facilities consist of a ballroom, exhibit space, conference rooms, and banquet facilities. This 5.0-star property provides an airport shuttle (surcharge). This is a smoke-free property (fines may apply for violations).

Guestrooms.
Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, minibars, and CD players. In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards, hypo-allergenic bedding, and extra towels/bedding. Additional amenities offered include clock radios and slippers. 32-inches flat-panel televisions with premium TV channels and pay movies are available in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include multi-line phones, high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), and wireless Internet access (surcharge). All guestrooms provide refrigerators. Bathrooms feature bathroom phones, scales, and bathrobes. Guestroom services include housekeeping and wake-up calls.

Notifications:

Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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Facilities

Services

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Concierge services
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access in public areas - surcharge
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (valet)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Room service (24 hours)

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom phone
  • Bathroom scale
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • CD player
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Flat-panel television
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Pay movies
  • Phone
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite television service
  • Slippers
  • Smoking permitted
  • Trouser press
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Wireless Internet access

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Elevator/lift attendant;
  • Fireplace in lobby;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of floors: 8;
  • Number of rooms: 235;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Smoke-free property;
  • Suitable for children;
  • Umbrella
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Pet deposit required
Pets accepted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Recreation

  • Aerobics nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby

Guestrooms Guestrooms

Deluxe room

One king bed. 25 square metres. Designed by Frank Nicholson with soft, warm tones and antique-style furnishings. Feather bed with Rivolta Carmignani 300-thread count Egyptian cotton bedding. LCD satellite television, wireless Internet access and data port connection (surcharge). Marble bathroom with designer toiletries.

All rooms include All rooms include
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom phone
  • Bathroom scale
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • CD player
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Dial-up Internet access (surcharge)
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Flat-panel television
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access (surcharge)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Pay movies
  • Phone
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite television service
  • Slippers
  • Smoking permitted
  • Trouser press
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Wireless Internet access

Heritage Parkview Room

One king bed. Located in the Heritage Wing. 32 square metres. View of St Stephen's Green. Designed by Frank Nicholson with soft, warm tones and antique-style furnishings. Feather bed with Rivolta Carmignani 300-thread count Egyptian cotton bedding. LCD satellite television, wireless Internet access and data port connection (surcharge). Marble bathroom with separate bath and shower, designer toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

This rate includes:

  • Access to the Heritage Lounge.

    All rooms include
  • King Bed

    All rooms include

    Premier Heritage

    One king bed. Located in the Heritage Wing. 32 square metres. Designed by Frank Nicholson with soft, warm tones and antique-style furnishings. Feather bed with Rivolta Carmignani 300-thread count Egyptian cotton bedding. LCD satellite television and wireless Internet access and data port connection (surcharge). Marble bathroom with separate bath and shower, designer toiletries, bathrobes and slippers.

    All rooms include

    Queen Room

    One queen bed. 18.5 square metres. Designed by Frank Nicholson with soft, warm tones and antique-style furnishings. Feather bed with Rivolta Carmignani 300-thread count Egyptian cotton bedding. LCD satellite television, wireless Internet access and data port connection (surcharge). Marble bathroom with designer toiletries.

    All rooms include

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed. Prices shown exclude taxes and fees unless otherwise stated.

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    The Shelbourne St. Stephen's Green

    A short guide to St. Stephen's Green

    The city’s green lung, St Stephen’s Green covers 22 acres, includes a lake, wildfowl, and statuary, and is lined with grand Georgian houses. Nearby, important national collections include the National Museum, the National Gallery and the Natural History Museum. They face onto Merrion Square, Georgian Dublin at its finest. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre and Grafton Street provide shops and the original Bewley’s Oriental Café.

    see all hotels in St. Stephen's Green

    Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

    Less than 0.5 mile

    • National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology and History - 200 yards
    • Leinster House - 200 yards
    • National Library of Ireland - 300 yards
    • National Museum of Natural History - 300 yards
    • National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square - 400 yards
    • St. Stephen's Green - 400 yards
    • St. Stephen's Green - 400 yards
    • Iveagh Gardens - 600 yards
    • Powerscourt Townhouse - 600 yards
    • Merrion Square - 700 yards

    3.0+ mi

    • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 6.1 miles

    Reviews

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    The Shelbourne 2008.03.22
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "Outstanding customer service"

    Reviewed by E of Newquay UK on Mar 22, 2008

    Rooms are great but it does not stop there. The entire hotel and staff are superb. It is also in a great location in Dublin.

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    The Shelbourne 2009.10.26
    Recommended Trip type: Family

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 26, 2009

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    The Shelbourne 2009.10.20
    Recommended Trip type: Romance "A little overpriced, but worth it for a short stay"

    Reviewed by Paula of Minneapolis on Oct 20, 2009

    Our room was a bit small, but had everything we needed. It was a queen room. Location was good, staff very good with customer service. Hotel did seem a bit snooty, and would not recommend for a longer stay, mainly due to price. I was a little disappointed with our view (a brick wall) at first, but when I asked to move, they said they were full. Then I realized we would really not be in the room during the day, so it wasn't a big deal. Just hoping for the price, we might get a nice view of St. Stevens Green. Overall, after visitng several B&B, (which are not cheap either, by the way) this was a nice welcome, to sleep in a comfortable bed.

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    The Shelbourne 2009.09.28
    Recommended Trip type: With Friends "authentic and elegant"

    Reviewed by mary of san francisco on Sep 28, 2009

    We were pleased from the moment we arrived til the moment we left. Our room was given to us @ 9am by a warm and friendly receptionist (despite the 2pm official check-in time.) Hotel was perfectly located, old and authentic but not tired in any way. The service was top flight everywhere, the room was elegant and tasteful. Breakfast was superb. We were wondering about on the mezzanine to try to find the room where the constitution was signed when a charming and polite hotel worker asked if he could be of any assistance. He proceeded to escort us to the correct room and then gave us an historical overview. Fabulous. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a distinctive, authentic, completely pleasant experience.

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    The Shelbourne 2009.09.20
    Recommended Trip type: Romance "Great deal!"

    Reviewed by Maria of San Francisco on Sep 20, 2009

    We got a great deal on The Shelbourne Hotel. I'm originally from dublin but don't live there anymore so if was definitely a treat to stay there after growing up being familiar with the hotel and it's surroundings. I would recommend this hotel for it's style and comfort, great bars, tea room and food and only a few minutes walk from Grafton street!

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    The Shelbourne 2009.07.27
    Recommended Trip type: Family "Grand Old Hotel"

    Reviewed by Joy of Levittown on Jul 27, 2009

    I was surprised at the roominess of the room I stayed in and also another room another family member stayed in. I had a standard 2 bed room, but it was lovely and the bathroom was very spacious. Overall stay at hotel was excellent. I would say that unless you want to experience a true Irish Breakfast, including mushrooms, steamed tomatoes and thick porridge, I skip the expensive hotel breakfast and find a local place. Also, the early bird meals at restruants start at 5pm and run through 7pm. These are very good values.

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    The Shelbourne 2009.06.13
    Recommended Trip type: Romance "Flawless Luxury"

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 13, 2009

    The Shelbourne has a great location, wonderful rooms, and fantastic service. A terrific place to stay in Dublin.

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    The Shelbourne 2009.02.17
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "Expensive"

    Reviewed by T of Aberdeen on Feb 17, 2009

    Great location. 5 Star quality feel. Everything is very expensive and the service did not reflect this, not even a turn down service which you would expect at these prices.

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    8.0 out of value="10"
    • 6.0 Hotel Service
    • 8.0 Hotel Condition
    • 10.0 Room Comfort
    • 10.0 Room Cleanliness
    The Shelbourne 2009.02.04
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "Amazing hotel - shopping centre is just five mins walk away"

    Reviewed by J of Binfield, Berkshire on Feb 4, 2009

    Very nice hotel, staff were brilliant. The only thing I would say is make sure you have some money saved aside if you want to eat or drink here. Typical half pint bottle of beer in room fridge is six pounds fifty. Twenty five pounds for a hamburger. Don't waste your money on breakfast it's not all that and there are plenty of nice places to eat out in town.

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    The Shelbourne 2008.12.25
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "a fab experiance cant wait to go back"

    Reviewed by j of wicklow on Dec 25, 2008

    It was a great experance. The staff were great. The only thing that was wrong due to it been christmas week it was not possible to go to the lounge because of the large crowd

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    The Shelbourne 2008.11.19
    Recommended Trip type: Romance "Treat yourself"

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 19, 2008

    The Shelbourne is a grand old hotel (fully refurbished) that just oozes charm. Great location, friendly staff, excellent amenities (including the complimentary Heritage club access). The perfect place to treat yourself for that special occasion or holiday.

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    The Shelbourne 2008.11.12
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "Dublins best Hotel"

    Reviewed by R of Galway on Nov 12, 2008

    Location,history,service.Have stayed there several times over the past 25 years,it is the hotel that all others strive to emulate.

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    The Shelbourne 2008.02.04
    Recommended Trip type: Business

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 4, 2008

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    The Shelbourne 2008.01.04
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "Very nice hotel"

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 4, 2008

    This is a very nice hotel, not sure if its actually worth the money they charge for the room. the room is clean and nice, but no nicer than something half the money. The hotel is fabulous itself and holds alot of history. I attended a wedding in the hotel and I will say they did a beautiful job and the food was delicious! The staff is very attentive, you do have to wait a awlful long time to pull up the car though. We waited almostt an hour for the car to be brought up. The food is very dear in the hotel. Overall we had a very nice stay, a bit overpriced though.

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    The Shelbourne 2007.07.10
    Recommended Trip type: With Friends

    Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 10, 2007

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    10.0 out of value="10"
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    The Shelbourne 2009.07.28
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "Tolles Stadthotel"

    Reviewed by L of Baden, Schweiz on Jul 28, 2009

    Sehr gute Lage, toller Service (danke Emil!), viel Charme, wirklich empfehlenswert!

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    The Shelbourne 2009.01.28
    Recommended Trip type: All Others "Fantastiskt hotell!"

    Reviewed by a of Stockholm on Jan 28, 2009

    Detta var ett kanon hotell som jag varmt kan rekommendera. Bra service, superfina rum. Frukosten var rätt dyr, kostade ca 330 kr/person men det var värt att testa den 1 gång. Väldigt gott var det.

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