Welcome to The Merrion Hotel Dublin 

The Merrion occupies some of the finest, most beautifully restored, and best-located Georgian buildings in Dublin city centre.

Our gracious public rooms with crackling peat fires epitomize the relaxed elegance for which The Merrion is known.

As much a favourite with Dubliners as it is with visitors to the city, The Merrion’s worldwide reputation is rooted in a happy marriage of effortless style and unparalleled service, making it one of the finest 5 Star Hotels Ireland has to offer.

We are delighted to have received many prestigious awards and accolades over the years,
all of which are attributable to what The Merrion does best – excelling in the art of hospitality.

More About Dublin, the City we call Home.

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland, situated on the east coast of the country where the River Liffey flows into the Irish Sea at Dublin Bay.

The city has a rich medieval history dating back to the time of the Vikings, and is known for its elegant Georgian architecture.

The Merrion is located in the heart of Georgian Dublin, surrounded by some of the finest buildings, squares and streets of that golden age.

Its manageable size makes Dublin an ideal city to explore on foot – or on two wheels on one of The Merrion’s own bicycles!

Cultural attractions are plentiful, with castles, museums and galleries to visit.

Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells, and The Guinness Storehouse are two popular destinations on most guests’ itineraries.

Grafton Street on the south side of the city (just a few minute’s walk from The Merrion), and Henry Street on the north side are Dublin’s two principal shopping thoroughfares and home to a wide variety of Irish and international fashion stores.

The side streets off these main streets are home to a host of independent boutiques and specialist retailers, many selling Irish arts and crafts.

In the past few years, Dublin has gained a reputation for excellent food.

The area around Grafton Street is particularly well served with restaurants and our concierge team will be happy to make recommendations.

The Merrion itself has two restaurants – Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, which holds two Michelin stars, and The Garden Room, presided over by Executive Head Chef, Ed Cooney, serving modern Irish food using the best local and seasonal Irish ingredients. 

The Cellar Bar has a casual, pub-style menu featuring The Merrion’s famous fish and chips.

The Merrion Hotel is Dublin’s finest 5-star hotel, with a friendly and experienced Concierge Team always on hand to assist our guests and make your stay in Dublin memorable. 

Accommodation at The Merrion Hotel, Dublin.

The luxurious rooms in our contemporary Garden Wing either look out over the beautiful landscaped gardens to the rear of the hotel or have Dublin street views.

Merrion Queen Rooms in the Garden Wing offer street views, and are decorated in a gentle palette of soft blues and pale grays inspired by the landscape paintings of renowned Irish artist, Paul Henry. One of Henry’s paintings, Killary Harbour, hangs at the foot of The Merrion’s main staircase in the Front Hall.

Superior Rooms in the Garden Wing offer beautiful views overlooking the landscaped 18th-century style gardens.

The muted colour palette of soft blues and pale grays is inspired by Paul Henry’s Irish landscape paintings, examples of which feature in The Merrion’s renowned art collection.

Located in the contemporary Garden Wing, these one- and two-bedroom luxury suites are ideal for families. Bedrooms can be configured with either king or twin beds, and each bedroom has its own bathroom with separate bath and shower.

The sitting room area is furnished with a dining table seating four, a sofa and two armchairs, a coffee table with a selection of lifestyle magazines and a Nespresso coffee machine.

The two-bedroom Merrion Penthouse has played host to heads of state, visiting dignitaries, celebrities, and other guests for whom independence and privacy are vital.

This is a sumptuously appointed apartment that offers a level of luxury consistent with the status of The Merrion as Ireland’s foremost 5-star hotel.

The Merrion Penthouse offers private access and security.

The interior of the two-storey apartment, which can accommodate up to five guests. 

Dining at The Merrion Hotel, Dublin.

The Merrion offers a choice of eating options, from the casual gastro-pub menu served in The Cellar Bar, to the modern Irish cuisine of The Garden Room and the fine-dining experience at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud*, the first restaurant in Ireland to hold 2 Michelin stars.

In addition to The Cellar Bar, set in the original 18th Century wine vaults of the Main House and a popular after-work meeting place, The Merrion is also home to an intimate cocktail bar, No. 23, its clubby ambience conducive to relaxed conversation.

During the spring and summer months, guests can enjoy the tranquility of the Garden Terrace, while the Drawing Rooms, with their open log fires, are perfect for Afternoon Tea at any time of year. 

Health & Wellness at The Merrion Hotel, Dublin.

Welcome to The Spa and Health Club at The Merrion Hotel, an oasis of calm and comfort where wellness takes centre stage, just steps from historic, Georgian Dublin.

Open 7 days a week, we offer the most innovative of gold-standard treatments, along with wholly restorative therapies.

Our team of professionals focus on absolute wellness, as well as offering that little bit of extra space we all need to re-boot.

The Merrion Spa and Health Club is delighted to collaborate with some of the world’s leading brands, and Ireland’s key professionals to offer results-driven treatments in physiotherapy, and an extensive list of hair and beauty services. 

Art at The Merrion Hotel, Dublin.

The Merrion is home to an important private collection of 19th- and 20th-century art, to which the hotel’s grand interiors offer the perfect backdrop.

The result is a dramatic and successful marriage of classical architecture and noteworthy Irish and European art.

Located just minutes’ walk away from the National Gallery, the Royal Hibernian Academy and the Douglas Hyde Gallery in Trinity College, and within easy reach of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, The Merrion is the perfect choice for a Dublin city art break.

And after a day spent visiting galleries, what better way for art-lovers to relax than over The Merrion’s very special Art Afternoon Tea created by our talented pastry chef, Paul Kelly.

The pastries are inspired by some of the paintings that hang in the hotel’s collection – art that’s good enough to eat. 

Meetings and Events at The Merrion Hotel, Dublin.

The Merrion is Dublin city centre’s foremost five-star business hotel, with excellent facilities for high-level business meetings and private corporate entertaining.

House No. 24 in the Main House has six gracious salons with period features, each named after an historical figure connected to the original buildings.

These rooms vary in size and decoration, and can be used either separately or in combination, according to requirements.

The Pembroke can accommodate 16 for a board meeting or 20 for a private meal, while The Wellington can host up to 100 people for a standing reception, and 50 for a seated meeting.

All salons are decorated with fresh flowers, and each guest is provided with stationery, pens, still and sparkling water, and mints.

Cloakroom and registration facilities are complimentary.

The Merrion is equipped with state-of-the-art conference facilities, including free Wi-Fi throughout. Audio-visual aids, data projectors, screens and microphones are all available on request.