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The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection vs The Gibson Hotel

Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel ranks significantly better than The Gibson Hotel. The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel comes in at 96 with accolades from 16 reviews including Insight Guides, Concierge and Time Out.

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 Gibson Hotel
The Gibson Hotel
7 / 10
Point Village, Dublin
From $88 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The terrace bar at the tastefully modern Gibson Hotel has to be the dream spot to view the impressive skyline and shimmering waterways. ... A calm oasis in the bustling city." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Built for business travellers and out-of-towners taking in a gig at the O2 next door, the Gibson is undoubtedly impressive: 250-odd ultra-modern rooms...and internet work stations." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The comfortable Gibson — perched close to the banks of the river Liffey with views across Dublin Bay — offers the wide skies and bracing air of a seaside hotel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Gibson Hotel is a modern, streamlined property that though far from Dublin’s city center, is right next to a music and events venue and close to a convention center." Full review