The Shelbourne, Autograph CollectionvsHerbert Park Hotel & Park Residence
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Herbert Park Hotel. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel comes in at #1 in Dublin with recommendations from 13 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Insight Guides and oyster.com.
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
Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence
Ballsbridge 4, Dublin
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"Contemporary hotel overlooking suburban park, with smart marble-floored reception, stylish seating areas and chic bar."
Fodor's
"Only a short distance from the city, this hotel nestled next to leafy Herbert Park and the doddering Dodder River feels pleasantly secluded." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Herbert Park Hotel is a comfortable, quiet pick in the Ballsbridge neighborhood of Dublin." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Menu: 29€ (lunch) - Carte: 36€-53€"
Lonely Planet
"We'll forgive them the stripey wallpaper in the bedrooms because this place has so much else going for it." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Enjoying a delightful location on the edge of its namesake manicured park...offers smart service, space, comfort, excellent facilities and lovely views in a tranquil and relaxed south Dublin setting." Full review
Time Out
"Its bland, sandstone exterior may look more like an office park or one of the international embassies located nearby, but light, modern style reigns once inside the 153-room Herbert Park Hotel. " Full review