The hotel has 265 rooms, including 19 suites. Each room is elegantly designed with warm muted tones, drawing inspiration from the Irish landscape and accompanied by The Shelbourne’s signature marble bathrooms. Guests are treated to regal king-sized beds dressed with plush bedding and luxurious linen to find respite after a day of exploring Dublin’s streets. The Georgian architecture of the hotel means that the rooms are fit with grand windows which flood the space with natural light, adding to the serenity of the hotel, despite its central location. The location of the hotel is hard to beat, perched on St. Stephen’s Green guests have green space to enjoy whilst still being a short walk away from the lively Temple Bar area.
The Shelbourne is large in size, boasting six bars and restaurants, an impressive fitness centre, spa facilities and a range of conference rooms, however this doesn’t hinder the attention to finer details. The service at The Shelbourne exceeds all expectations. From the warm greetings by the doormen to the daily confectionery delivered to rooms at tea-time, guests are treated to a truly personal experience. The extensive facilities at the hotel complement the five-star service and design. Though Dublin offers a vibrant tourist itinerary, guests need not leave the hotel thanks to the impressive wellness offering. The wellness facilities at The Shelbourne demonstrate its ability to show contemporary flair whilst preserving the building’s heritage elsewhere. With an 18-metre pool, thermal facilities, extensive exercise class offerings and a state-of-the-art gym, guests can spend their leisure time rejuvenating whilst at the most coveted postcode in Dublin.
Dining at The Shelbourne is regarded as the pinnacle of luxury Irish hospitality. The Saddle Room, the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, offers a menu rich in Irish flavours and locally sourced ingredients. For a more relaxed atmosphere, No. 27 Bar & Lounge serves as a stylish hub for bespoke cocktails and lighter bites. Meanwhile, the Lord Mayor’s Lounge is the perfect setting for their celebrated Afternoon Tea, now featuring pastries inspired by recipes from the 1800s in honour of the hotel’s bicentennial. There is a certain theatricality of dining and drinking at The Shelbourne. This is not only thanks to the opulent setting but The Sabrage ritual, where champagne bottles are opened with a ceremonial sword, adds a touch of performance when guests treat themselves from the extensive champagne menu.
As Ireland’s capital has transformed over the past 200 years, The Shelbourne has remained a beacon of luxury hospitality, personally welcoming its guests and treating them to world-class service. The hotel has successfully preserved its impressive heritage whilst evolving with the world around it to cater to the needs of the modern guest. Within The Shelbourne’s charming walls have been luminaries and key historical moments, and it is that that makes the hotel such a coveted destination.
Book here: https://theshelbourne.com/
Prices from £360 per night
