The Shelbourne, Autograph CollectionvsThe Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin
The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel and Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin are both rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel ranks significantly better than Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 96 with recommendations from 16 sources such as Concierge, Insight Guides and Time Out.
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
27 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
From $357/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Landmark Georgian hotel with elegant guest areas... High level of services and extras."
Frommer's
"One of Dublin's true grande dame hotels, the Shelbourne hotel has played a significant role in Irish history." Full review
Concierge
"An airy, Georgian palette (butter yellow and rose) is brought back to earth by boxy Italian cherrywood credenzas."
Insight Guides
"This grand old institution has competition as Dublin’s finest hotel these days, but it still boasts a historic aura that’s hard to beat, with a liveried doorman and the best address in town."
Jetsetter
"A slice of Dublin history overlooking St. Stephen’s Green, with an on-site museum and barbershop." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Dublin's most iconic hotel, founded in 1824, was bought out by the Marriott group, who spent a ton of money restoring its rooms and public spaces to their former grandeur, a few years ago."
Travel + Leisure
"Keen to research your family's Irish roots? Save an afternoon for a meeting with the hotel's Genealogy Butler." Full review
Time Out
"After having had more than €40 million lavished on it by its new owners (this 19th-century Dublin landmark is now a member of the Marriott empire), the Shelbourne is looking pretty damn good." Full review
Star Service
"Because of the hotel's central location, the public rooms are always abuzz with distinguished locals and in-house guests. " Full review
Afar Magazine
"Irish history sets the tone throughout this red-brick Victorian’s marbled halls." Full review
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin Show All Reviews
2 St Stephen's Green, Dublin D2
From $235/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Stylish, U-shaped hotel set around a huge roof garden - the largest in Europe."
Frommer's
"Take an unbeatable location with sweeping views over the Green, add a Michelin-starred restaurant, throw in contemporary design by Terence Conran, and you have a hit on your hands." Full review
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Although St. Stephen's Green is definitely less noisy than Temple Bar, you may want to ask for a room on one of the upper floors.
Concierge
"As chic as it is elite... the Fitzwilliam's bedrooms have been refurbished but remain the epitome of good taste."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"You couldn't pick a more prestigious spot on the Dublin Monopoly board than this minimalist Terence Conrad–designed number overlooking the Green." Full review
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Ask for a corner room on the 5th floor (502 or 508), with balmy balcony and a view.
Oyster
Luxury
"The Fitzwilliam Hotel is a beautiful design hotel with a fantastic location overlooking St. Stephen's Green." Full review
Time Out
"A very smart hotel overlooking St Stephen's Green (and with the benefit of an in-house Michelin-starred restaurant, Thornton's), the Fitzwilliam is undeniably posh." Full review
Star Service
"This notable boutique-hotel typifies today's "new Ireland," with its sophisticated blend of style, comfort and elegance, in a central location with a few unexpected conveniences thrown in." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"This splendidly modern and noticeably friendly hotel is set in the very centre of Dublin’s shopping and entertainment district." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The hotel is stylish and sophisticated at every turn, with charming, impeccably turned-out staff, offering all of the bravado of a boutique hotel without any of the buzzy background noise. " Full review
Jetsetter
"Design hotel with a Michelin-starred restaurant in city center, steps from St. Stephens Green and Grafton Street." Full review