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The Shelbourne

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

68 guest reviews analysed

27 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02 K224, Ireland

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

89.9 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 68 guest reviews across Tripadvisor.

Most noted: service.

Best for

  • city breaks
  • couples
  • business

About The Shelbourne

The Shelbourne is a five-star hotel in Dublin, Ireland, opened 1824 and located with exact city precision. The property includes The Saddle Room restaurant and the Horseshoe Bar; public amenities highlight the bar offering from the Horseshoe Bar to the opulent Saddle Room. The hotel is part of the Autograph Collection and lists a Virtuoso membership for 2025.

The hotel sits 10 km from DUB (Dublin Airport) and carries an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 90/100. It presents historic credentials alongside branded affiliations for city-centre travellers.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET status, Autograph Collection affiliation and a Virtuoso — Member — Hotel — 2025 listing make The Shelbourne notable. Its long history (opened 1824), central Dublin location and established dining and bar outlets underpin its inclusion.

Key facts

Opened / renovated
1824
Type
City

Amenities

Verified 22 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Bar — From the legendary Horseshoe Bar to the opulent Saddle Room

Dining

Verified 22 Aug 2026
Restaurant
The Saddle Room
Bar
Horseshoe Bar

Awards & affiliations

  • VirtuosoMember2025

Location

53.3390, -6.2561

Nearest airports

Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferFly
DUBprimaryDublin AirportDublin · Large10 km≈ 23 min Fly here
IOMIsle of Man AirportCastletown · Large136 km≈ 186 min Fly here
BHDGeorge Best Belfast City AirportBelfast · Medium144 km≈ 198 min Fly here
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