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Schoolhouse Hotel vs The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

Both Schoolhouse Hotel and The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel are highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel scores significantly better than Schoolhouse Hotel. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel is ranked #1 in Dublin with positive reviews from 16 sources like Afar Magazine, Concierge and Forbes Travel Guide.

Schoolhouse Hotel
Schoolhouse Hotel
8 / 10
2 - 8 Northumberland Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
From $97 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Spacious, well-kept bedrooms - most in the extension - boast William Morris designed fabrics and locally built Mackintosh-style furniture."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Excuse the pun, but this converted Victorian parochial school just off the Grand Canal really is A-plus." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Schoolhouse is a charming, historic hotel located in the leafy Ballsbridge neighborhood." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A 19th-century Dublin schoolhouse, before it became a boutique hotel, offering comfortable and reasonably priced accommodation close to the Aviva stadium and RDS concert arena." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"With king beds, colourful quilts, antique oak desks, special edition wallpaper, flat-screen TVs, and a photograph of their namesake, the quaint lodgings are well above-par. " Full review
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Time Out tip: Parking is free but limited, so reserve a spot ahead if you’re coming by car. Nearby:3fe: For quality take-away coffee and brewing necessitiesOscar Wilde Memorial: For an aptly colourful depiction of one of Ireland’s literary legendsOsteria Lucio: For surprisingly authentic Italian eatsCellar Bar: For lunch or pre-dinner drinks in an old wine vault
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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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