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The Clarence vs The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

Both The Clarence and The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Clarence. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel is ranked #1 in Dublin with praise from 16 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Insight Guides and Concierge.

The Clarence
The Clarence
8 / 10
6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2
From $154 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Attractive riverside hotel... Stylish and well-run."
Concierge Concierge
"Unforgivably at these rates, service can falter, veering madly from friendly-polite all the way down to rude."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"City-centre, riverside location, backing onto Temple Bar. The Art Deco interior has been lovingly restored by new owners (who include U2)."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A handsome boutique hotel designed to reflect the aesthetic of a 1930s gentlemen's club." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The hotel's owners include Bono and The Edge of the band U2. This Arts and Crafts hotel was restored by the singer and the guitarist and reopened in 1992." Full review
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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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