The Harcourt Hotel, Dublin is set in 8 Georgian buildings that were originally home to playwright George Bernard Shaw. The hotel is located in one of Dublin's most fashionable areas, within 500 meters of St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street in the city's shopping district. Guests of the Harcourt Hotel can spend the evening in the D-Two Bar, which also has a hot serviced buffet and serves bar meals. Alternatively, guests can choose from an Italian and international menu in the hotel's restaurant, or enjoy late night barbecues and alfresco dining in the beer garden with its water feature. The hotel also offers babysitting and dry cleaning services and a limited room service. The 105 guestrooms are furnished in a classical style. All include direct dial telephones, coffee makers and satellite television. Also rooms come with hair dryers, trouser presses and complimentary newspapers.