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The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection vs The Davenport Hotel

Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to O'Callaghan Davenport Hotel. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel scores 96 with positive reviews from 16 publications such as The Telegraph, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection
9 / 10
27 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2
From $357 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Landmark Georgian hotel with elegant guest areas... High level of services and extras."
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of Dublin's true grande dame hotels, the Shelbourne hotel has played a significant role in Irish history." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"An airy, Georgian palette (butter yellow and rose) is brought back to earth by boxy Italian cherrywood credenzas."
Insight Guides 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 Jetsetter
"A slice of Dublin history overlooking St. Stephen’s Green, with an on-site museum and barbershop." Full review
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The Davenport Hotel
The Davenport Hotel
7 / 10
Merrion Street Lower, Dublin 2
From $155 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Neo-Classical facade dates from 1863. Mahogany, brass and marble furnishings give it the feel of a gentleman’s club."
Time Out Time Out
"The lobby is nice enough, as are the guest rooms (even if they won't conform to everyone's idea of chic interior design), and the location is suitably swanky." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The Davenport competes well, however, and has earned its fair share of loyal repeaters over two decades of refined service. " Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The four-star Davenport is in an excellent and beautiful location conveniently set within a minute’s walk from the best of Georgian Dublin." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Housed within the old Merrion Hall, which was built in 1863 for the Plymouth Brethren, this is a solid business hotel with large rooms equipped with orthopaedic beds and big bathrooms." Full review