When we first arrived in Ireland we stayed a couple of nights at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. We also ended our vacation staying a couple of nights at the Shelbourn in Dublin.  The Shelbourne has been there since 1865.  The Irish Free State's Constitution was drafted at that building in 1921.  Elizabeth Bowen wrote her novel "The Hotel" in that very hotel about that hotel.  The hotel also has a couple of lounges and restaurants.  There is a screen flashing photos of famous people who have stayed there including President Kennedy, many actors and other famous dignitaries.  Just being there made us feel and realize the history of that hotel.