<b>Location.</b> The Shelbourne is located in central Dublin, Ireland, within 500 metres of The National History Museum, National Art Gallery and National Concert Hall. Dublin Castle and Trinity Castle are one kilometre away, and the nearest train station is within 500 metres. <br><b>Hotel Features.</b> Set in a red brick 19th century building, the Shelbourne is situated across from Stephen's Green park. Ornate cast iron fencing accents the entrance, and tall pillars and a crystal chandelier adorn the lobby. There is a porter available to assist guests with luggage, a room service menu, and valet parking available at the front of the hotel. <br><br> The Saddle Room restaurant opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, and serves steak and seafood dishes, as well as featuring an Oyster Bar. Lord Mayor's Lounge serves afternoon tea, and Number 27 Bar and Lounge opens each day serving snacks and cocktails. <br><br>There are 13 meeting rooms and an exhibition space at the Shelbourne. A business centre is open to guests, and Internet connections are available in public areas for (surcharge). <br><br> The hotel offers fitness equipment. Swimming, golfing and a playground are located nearby. <br><br><b>Guestrooms.</b> The Shelbourne has 265 air conditioned guestrooms designed by Frank Nicholson. All feature feather beds with Rivolta Carmignani 300 thread count Egyptian cotton bedding. Amenities include LCD satellite television, safes, minibars and refrigerators. Complimentary shoe shine and newspapers are available. Bathrooms are designed in marble, and feature soaking tubs, separate shower stalls, bath amenities by Ermenegildo Zenga, and bathrobes by Frette. <br><br><b>Expert Tip.</b> Visit Johnny Fox's pub, the highest pub in Ireland. Located 26 kilometres from the hotel, the pub is also one of the country's oldest pubs, and features dancing performances on 'Hooley night'. The city's bars, restaurants and shopping of Temple Bar are within two kilometres.