The Shelbourne Hotel

The Shelbourne Hotel - overview.

• Overlooking St. Stephen’s Green, Le Meridien Shelbourne is a short walk to Dublin’s premier shopping thoroughfare.
• Immortalized in the writings of Joyce and Wilde (to name a few), this hotel has hosted the royal and famous since 1824.
• The hotel offers a fitness center with pool, sauna, and fully equipped gym. Guestroom amenities include TV and minibar.

The Shelbourne Hotel - Room details

Le Meridien Shelbourne Hotel features 190 guestrooms with one double or two twin beds; rooms can accommodate a maximum of two guests. Guestrooms have an en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath, remote-control color television, direct dial telephone, radio, minibar and hairdryers. A trouser press is available in most rooms or on request.

The Shelbourne Hotel - Property information

It seems that the fame of The Shelbourne is equal to the fame of many of its visitors. Princess Grace loved her visits, and a suite was named after her. The Empress of Austria has frequented the premises, as have many other royal dignitaries, famous contemporaries and classical writers (George Moore, Oscar Wilde, Thackery, and Joyce, and Elizabeth Bowen). The constitution of the Irish Free State was drafted in one of the conference rooms and was presided over by none other than Michael Collins.

The Shelbourne Hotel - Dining information

• No. 27 The Green - Set in Dublin's most elegant Edwardian dining room, this restaurant is renowned for quality, creativity, and outstanding service. International cuisine is made from the freshest Irish produce. Jacket and tie required.
  
• The Side Door - This jazzy upbeat bistro-style restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere.
  
• The Lord Mayor's Lounge - Enjoy afternoon tea, as well as morning coffee, and refreshments throughout the day.
  
• The Shelbourne Bar - This nostalgic Dublin bar is renowned for its traditional bar menu. The Shelbourne is decorated with unique caricatures by Martyn Turner of Dublin society, and other famous figures.
  
• The Horseshoe Bar - Decorated in an understated Gatsby style, this renowned bar is a favorite haunt of many Irish and international celebrities; media and political leaders.

The Shelbourne Hotel - Policy information

• Please note that the health club is available for adult guests only.

  Breakfast is not included in the room rate, but a full hot and cold buffet breakfast can be purchased at a cost of $22.

• Tax is not included in the rate but is added at time of payment. Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy. Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply. Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
• Check-in time is 2:00 PM
• Check-out time is 12:00 PM

The Shelbourne Hotel - Amenities

• Bathrobes
• Cable/satellite TV
• Direct-dial phone
• Hair dryer
• Iron/ironing board (on request)
• Mini/honor bar
• Modem Internet access
• Pay movies/movie rental
• Private bathroom
• Trouser press
• Video game consoles
• Voice mail

The Shelbourne Hotel - Attractions

• The Shelbourne is ideally situated. It is very close to Dublin's cultural and sports facilities, all of which are no more than a ten-minute taxi ride away. The National History Museum is literally two doors down on Kildare Street, and the National Gallery is a five-minute walk. Dall Elreann, Ireland's parliamentary government meeting place, is just around the corner while the President's mansion is approximately 15 minutes by taxi.

• Christ Church Cathedral is about ten minutes away by taxi, as is the famous Guinness Brewery. The hotel is also just a two minutes' walk away from the Gaity Theatre.

  Dublin Airport (DUB): Approximate driving time is 20-30 minutes.

The Shelbourne Hotel - Address

The Shelbourne Hotel
27 St Stephens Green
Dublin