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The Davenport HotelvsThe Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel scores 96 with positive reviews from 16 publications such as The Telegraph, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
The Davenport Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2
From $155/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness "The Neo-Classical facade dates from 1863. Mahogany, brass and marble furnishings give it the feel of a gentleman’s club."
Time Out "The lobby is nice enough, as are the guest rooms (even if they won't conform to everyone's idea of chic interior design), and the location is suitably swanky." Full review
Star Service "The Davenport competes well, however, and has earned its fair share of loyal repeaters over two decades of refined service. " Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The four-star Davenport is in an excellent and beautiful location conveniently set within a minute’s walk from the best of Georgian Dublin." Full review
Lonely Planet "Housed within the old Merrion Hall, which was built in 1863 for the Plymouth Brethren, this is a solid business hotel with large rooms equipped with orthopaedic beds and big bathrooms." Full review
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Jetsetter Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service
Afar Magazine 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
