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The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by HiltonvsThe Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Morrison, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel scores 96 with recommendations from 16 reviews including Frommer's, Insight Guides and Jetsetter.
The Morrison Dublin, Curio Collection by Hilton
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Time Out
Oyster
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
From $223/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"Fashion fans will have no trouble pegging the design of this trendy hotel as the work of the uber-cool John Rocha." Full review
"While some hotels would sit back and bask in the glory of their success, this is the kind of place that prefers to keep one step ahead of the crowd."
"With its contemporary styling, the Morrison vies with the Clarence for the title of most media-hip hotel in town."
"The comfortable rooms plead to be enjoyed, with Egyptian-cotton bed linen and the sheer decadence of Portuguese limestone in the bathrooms." Full review
Upscale
"The riverfront location in central Dublin is superb, with most of the city center within walking distance. Rooms also have an uber-modern aesthetic." Full review
"This is one of Dublin's newest, and only, hip design hotels, and the Doubletree tradition of warm cookies at check-in is an added perk." Full review
Top Choice
"Now operated by Hilton Doubletree, you won't sleep in more luxurious surroundings anywhere on the north side." 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
"Landmark Georgian hotel with elegant guest areas... High level of services and extras."
"One of Dublin's true grande dame hotels, the Shelbourne hotel has played a significant role in Irish history." Full review
"An airy, Georgian palette (butter yellow and rose) is brought back to earth by boxy Italian cherrywood credenzas."
"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."
"A slice of Dublin history overlooking St. Stephen’s Green, with an on-site museum and barbershop." Full review
"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."
"Keen to research your family's Irish roots? Save an afternoon for a meeting with the hotel's Genealogy Butler." Full review
"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
"Because of the hotel's central location, the public rooms are always abuzz with distinguished locals and in-house guests. " Full review
"Irish history sets the tone throughout this red-brick Victorian’s marbled halls." Full review