The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection vs Avalon House
Both The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel and Avalon House are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel scores significantly better than Avalon House. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel is ranked #1 in Dublin with praise from 16 reviews such as Fodor's, Insight Guides and Michelin Guide.
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
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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."
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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."
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Avalon House
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55 Aungier St, Dublin 2
From $13 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
Frommer's
"This warm and friendly hostel in a beautiful old redbrick building is a not-so-well-kept secret among those who travel to Dublin on a budget."
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DK Eyewitness
"One of the longest established hostels in the city, the centrally located Avalon House provides cheap and cheerful accommodations in a restored redbrick Victorian building."
Time Out
"A firm favourite among Dublin's budget travellers, this pleasantly warm and cheery guesthouse occupies a lovely old red-brick building."
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Oyster
Budget
"The 72-room Avalon House, one of the oldest hostels in Dublin, is a lively budget property that's within walking distance of many tourist attractions."
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EuroCheapo
"Far enough from the Dublin pub action to be a decent choice for the quieter hostel lover."
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