The Shelbourne Dublin, Autograph Collection

When it comes to distinguishing features, The Shelbourne Dublin, Autograph Collection has them in spades. One of the city’s most elegant and historic properties is steeped in tradition, culture and prominence, from the original 19th-century facade, gleaming marble, sparkling chandeliers, decorative stained glass and artwork, to its 265 rooms, many of which overlook St Stephen’s Green Park. Celebrating its 200th year in 2024, the hotel has served as the grand backdrop for some of the country’s most pivotal moments in history — in 1922, the Constitution of Ireland was drafted at The Shelbourne, and one of the two original copies of that historic document can be found in the hotel’s Constitution Suite to this day. The Saddle Room restaurant’s open kitchen, golden booths and oyster bar provide a buzzy fine-dining experience, while The Horseshoe Bar’s original 1957 Sam Stephenson design, complete with shining brass fixtures, is an intimate Old World nook, created solely for strong drinks and long conversations.