Roxford Lodge HotelvsThe Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
Both Roxford Lodge Hotel and The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel ranks significantly better than Roxford Lodge Hotel. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel scores 96 with accolades from 16 sources including Concierge, Gayot and Insight Guides.
Roxford Lodge Hotel
46 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Frommer's
"This lovely little hotel is slightly outside of central Dublin (Grafton Street is a 25-minute walk), but about as good as it gets anywhere in the city for the price." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Set in a a Victorian town house in fashionable Ballsbridge with homey chintz, brass chandeliers, stained glass, and free bottomless hot beverages served all day." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A Dublin hotel in a Victorian building with a lovely little garden, offering good value for money in a great location close to town and the Aviva stadium." Full review
Fodor's
"A very classic old hotel here, meaning an elegant redbrick Victorian townhouse, a friendly welcome, and some stately, old-fashioned decoration in the public areas." Full review
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