The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
Dublin's grande dame, a landmark hotel facing St Stephen's Green where the 1922 Irish Constitution was drafted.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
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Old-world grandeur with a serious sense of occasion — afternoon tea in the Lord Mayor's Lounge and a drink in the Horseshoe Bar are Dublin institutions.
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Formal, central and steeped in history.
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Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection delivers.
What you're near — and what you're not
- St Stephen's Green (across the road)
- Grafton Street shopping (a few minutes)
- Trinity College and the museums (short walk)
- The Temple Bar / Liffey nightlife (a longer stroll)
- Quieter, more residential at night than the river area
What you're paying for
A wide range from classic rooms to suites; the higher categories overlooking St Stephen's Green are the ones to ask for. Period grandeur throughout, with the trade-off that older heritage buildings vary in room size and layout.
Plan it well
- Cost
- High-end
Sources and method (2)
- The Constitution of the Irish Free State was drafted in Room 112 (now the Constitution Suite) over three months in early 1922, with a committee chaired by Michael Collins. en.wikipedia.org ↗
- A landmark hotel facing St Stephen's Green, home to the Horseshoe Bar and a long-running afternoon-tea tradition. theshelbourne.com ↗