Trinity Townhouse HotelvsThe Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Trinity Lodge. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel scores 96 with endorsements from 16 sources such as Insight Guides, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
Trinity Townhouse Hotel
12 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2
From $97/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Frommer's
"In an enormous Georgian town house that feels miles away from the anonymous chain hotels in the city center, the Trinity is a sweet and historic place to stay, a few blocks off Grafton Street." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Martin Sheen's grin greets you upon entering this cosy, award-winning guesthouse, which he declared his favourite spot for an Irish stay." Full review
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Try to book room 2 of the original house, which has a lovely bay window.
Time Out
"Set in a nicely maintained Georgian property, Trinity Lodge has a chic, laid-back style, with some of its guest rooms featuring paintings by Irish artist Graham Knuttel." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Trinity Lodge is a mid-range guest house with 26 rooms occupying three red brick Georgian buildings." Full review
National Geographic
"Three 18th-century Georgian town houses hold 23 large guest rooms; warmly traditional, Irish country estate décor." 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