Shelbourne or Westbury in Dublin?
 

First time in Dublin in late May. I have 2 nights before a meeting. Was proposed 2 hotels by travel - Shelbourne or Westbury. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Also, any off the beaten path recommendations for things to do on a weekend would be great (outside the typical list).

Thanks!

Have not stayed at the Shelbourne - but have the Westbury twice. A very traditional older hotel with large rooms and a great location right off Grafton St. We loved staying there - service and breakfast were great!

Both hotels are very central,the Shelbourne on St Stephen's Green and the Westbury on a small street just off Grafton St.
Both hotels are in the luxury bracket, offering similar levels of service.
The Shelbourne perhaps suffers a little from its popularity - making it difficult at times for residents to avail of the seating in the public areas on the ground floor during the daytime.
As the hotels are quite close together, I would suggest trying whichever hotel you opt not to stay in for afternoon tea, so you can try out both places while in Dublin.

St, Stephens Green or Grafton St?? St Stephens Green.

The hopper bus gets you out and about round the city, Howth has a cottage/fishermans market on a Sunday http://www.flavoursoffingal.ie/inter...rmers-markets/. Take the Dart to Bray for a walk up Bray Head and back to Dublin from Greystones http://www.wicklowwalks.com/bray-cliff-walk. Iveagh Gardens is off the tourist radar as are a few other items under the care of heritage Ireland http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/Dub...IveaghGardens/

Thanks all for your feedback!