Expert reviews
“The Merrion is all class, kitted out in gleaming white marble and gorgeous restored Georgian details. The hotel’s 123 guestrooms are light and airy, fitted to an impeccable standard with period furnishings and Irish fabrics in neutral tones.”
“This resplendent five-star hotel, in a terrace of beautifully restored Georgian townhouses, opened in 1988 but looks like it’s been around a lot longer. Try to get a room in the old house, rather than the newer wing, to sample its truly elegant comforts.”
“What do you get when you take four historic Georgian houses and mesh them together? In the case of The Merrion in Dublin, you get a stunning 18th-century property that hits all the right buttons when it comes to classic style, fine service and an easy elegance, right in city center.”
“Stately and spiffy, and splendidly situated directly across from the Government Buildings between St. Stephen’s Green and Merrion Square, this luxurious hotel actually comprises four exactingly restored Georgian town houses.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Dublin.
“Gracious, elegant and with standards of hospitality that are second to none, The Merrion exudes period charm from its prime position in the heart of Dublin.”
What guests liked
- Beautiful hotel
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
- Excellent Wifi
All you need to know
The Merrion Hotel is a masterpiece of Georgian architecture, formed by four meticulously restored 18th-century townhouses. Built in the 1760s for Dublin’s wealthy elite, the property includes Mornington House at No. 24, which is famously the birthplace of Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington.
Beyond its historical significance, the hotel serves as a cultural haven, housing the largest private collection of 19th- and 20th-century Irish art in the country. Guests can explore the hotel’s two private gardens or dine at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Ireland’s first establishment to earn two Michelin stars.
For those who enjoy a subterranean atmosphere, the Cellar Bar is a must-visit. It is situated within the original, restored wine cellars of the townhouses, featuring vaulted ceilings and a unique, intimate character that feels like a quiet escape from the bustling city streets above.
The hotel’s location in the heart of Dublin is perfect for sightseers. It sits directly opposite the Irish Government Buildings and is just a short stroll from world-class attractions, including the National Gallery of Ireland, the National Museum of Ireland—often called the “Dead Zoo”—and the serene green space of Merrion Square.
Whether you are admiring the original Rococo plasterwork in the drawing rooms or walking the nearby historic streets, the hotel offers a seamless blend of heritage and luxury. It remains a definitive example of how Dublin’s Golden Age architecture can be preserved and enjoyed today.
Location
Recent guest reviews
28 January 2026
Really enjoyable as always!
I have stayed at the Merrion on many occasions, and always leave happy with our stay. The staff, the facilities and the general atmosphere / vibe are what make it.
I would say breakfast should be included, personally think that this should not be an "add on".
26 January 2026
Outstanding one night stay
Everything about this hotel is outstanding: the service, location, breakfast, bar (additional marks on this one), room, and the size and comfort of the room.Well worth the price.
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21 January 2026
Comfortable recharge of the batteries
Staff facilities general ambience
20 January 2026
Fabulous
Location, clean, great service
A bit pricy
19 January 2026
Amazing and perfect.
Great mix of old and new.
16 January 2026
Exceptional attention to detail, which makes all the difference. Thank uou
The whole experience from start to finish was exceptional as always. Wd also received a room upgrade to a suite for our wedding anniversary celebration whic he was a lovely touch.
Nothing, it was an excellent experience.
14 January 2026
Lovely homely hotel in great location with fantastic staff
Room was very comfortable and well laid out Staff were excellent in all areas I liked the restaurant and upstairs bar
The cellar bar lacked atmosphere I would have liked to sample afternoon tea but too expensive when staying for 2 nights Restaurant relatively was much better value
13 January 2026
Elegant and comfortable
Beautiful building and rooms. Very comfortable and a real touch for details. Wonderful kind and helpful staff
I can honestly not find anything that I didn’t like.
10 January 2026
Wonderful oasis in city centre
Superb staff, comfortable relaxing lounges and very comfy beds. Quiet rooms. Excellent food.
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10 January 2026
Sensational!
The staff were all amazing. From check in to check out every single member of staff were truly incredible.
4 January 2026
Relaxing, indulgent, restorative
We love the relaxed atmosphere which sits alongside a wonderful level of service. The residents bar and Garden Room restaurant both offer fabulous food
31 December 2025
A really excellent hotel to stay in in Dublin it’s probably the finest in the whole city
Everything
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30 December 2025
We had a very enjoyable stay.
Great location. Very luxurious.
30 December 2025
Truly exceptional!
Our stay was exceptional from start to finish. The hotel is truly luxurious and with the most wonderfully attentive and professional staff I’ve ever encountered. The restaurants serve delicious food and have lovely atmospheres. The art collection is fabulous. The Christmas decorations and entertainment made it a truly magical experience.
Having to leave!
24 December 2025
Really lovely
Staff , service all excellent , facilities and location , beds linen pillows , everything top notch
Bathrooms , small shower with not the best pressure , bathrooms badly badly in need of refurb , exposed waste pipes ect , more like bathrooms you’d see in at 80’s B&B , not in keeping with the rest of the hotel
21 December 2025
Excellent as always. Best hotel in Dublin.
Breakfast was excellent. Beds are so comfortable.
Can be hard to get seating in the lounge rooms during the afternoon due to the amount of afternoon tea bookings. I know the staff are excellent and try to accommodate but it does put them under pressure and I feel residents should have priority.
19 December 2025
We had a fantastic stay. The staff made it very special
Beautiful Staff are absolutely wonderful
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18 December 2025
Bliss
Our experience staying at The Merrion Hotel far exceeded our expectations. The staff went above and beyond the call of duty to make our stay memorable. The attention to detail was second to none. We had a beautiful room and the breakfast was delicious. When we arrived we ate in the residents bar & listened to Carol singers. We ate a beautiful dinner in the Cellar Bar in the hotel that night. Thank You to The Merrion hotel for our wonderful stay.
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13 December 2025
Amazing
The staff are amazing and they make this hotel very special. From the moment you walk in until you leave.
Nothing it’s 100% perfect
9 December 2025
Exceptional
Staff were exceptional
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30 November 2025
wonderful stay, will be back
staff service brilliant; all exceptionally friendly. Mick, Tommy wonderful gentlemen
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26 November 2025
Perfect
Excellent location and fabulous staff
24 November 2025
A real treat
Service, comfort, attention to detail, helpful staff.
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23 November 2025
Exceptional
Service, luxury
21 November 2025
5 * Dublin
The normal Merrion experience
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21 November 2025
Great stay in a welcoming hotel and City, great comfort and luxurious but not stuffy
Historic, beautifully furnished and cosy Staff were so friendly and helpful not stuffy Great restaurants
Bed too high for shorter people!! But very comfy!
9 November 2025
From check in to check out felt so comfortable and welcomed with all staff so professional and friendly.
The staff the understated luxury.
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3 November 2025
Like a beautiful Country House in the middle of Dublin, an oasis of tranquility and luxury.
Sooo lovely on every level...the best staff nothing was too much trouble. Everything was exceptional couldn't fault a single thing. It's off the scale for attention to detail.
Nothing it was perfect.
3 November 2025
Truly world class hotel.
Outstanding hotel - beautiful facilities and outstanding staff. Super helpful and attentive.
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30 October 2025
Great location. Helpful staff. Very comfortable and well appointed.
Beautiful property. Room are large and beds were very comfortable.
Nothing negative to say!
29 October 2025
Pure pleasure.
It never disappoints. A perfect location, memorable facility, and pure elegance.
27 October 2025
We had a wonderful evening
Very elegant hotel great location
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26 October 2025
Absolutely sensational. 10/10
Just a fantastic hotel… staff & facilities A1
Nothing… it was fabulous
18 October 2025
Beautiful hotel in a great location
Beautiful hotel, very comfortable
16 October 2025
Exceptional
Reception and bell hops
3 October 2025
A fabulous breain the heart of the city
Exceptional location and ease of access to city Staff friendly and polite - extremely helpful concierge Beautiful spa and swimming pool Restaurant was fantastic
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30 September 2025
Love love it
My favourite hotel in Ireland
We love everything about this hotel we stay every few weeks and we love it the hotel, bar, restaurant and staff always consistently well trained, polite and attentive
11 September 2025
Luxury stay in supreme comfort whilst visiting Dublin.
Centrally situated and extremely comfortable . Excellent restaurants on site too
7 September 2025
Superb hotel; probably the best for attention to detail ( small touches)
Excellent staff with great attention to detail
7 September 2025
Amazing experience - best in class staff!
Beautiful property and well maintained. Staff was excellent!!!
31 August 2025
This is excellence in Dublin!
I believe what sets you above others is the quality of the staff. The kind caring way they treat us. On the first day after a long international flight, our credit card did not work, after 3 attempts/call and a long time, it still did not work (that night and call 4-got the job done) However, the staff was exceedlingly kind and patient and made a very embarrasing situation, much better! The doormen were always friendly and kind and the concierge gave us a GREAT dinner suggestion, that was spot on what we were looking for!
11 August 2025
Beautifully appointed rooms, friendly and professional staff. Highly recommended!
The warm welcome, the beautifully furnished room with all necessities provided and the added touch of a complimentary box of chocolates. Lovely!
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10 August 2025
Fabulous ❤️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️
I absolutely loved everything about the Fabulous Amazing Merrion Hotel. The staff are exceptional, they make it look so easy and their attention to every detail is Outstanding. Fiona, John, Raveen, Robert, Michelin and all of the Amazing staff at the Merrion we Thank You so much for making our stay so special and memorable. My sister Olga had the most fabulous wonderful Birthday in the Merrion. We loved every minute of it. We are so looking forward to returning. I highly recommend the luxurious and divine Merrion hotel, with the most Welcoming , Caring, Kind, Thoughtful, Helpful and Friendly staff ❤️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What is there to not like?
6 August 2025
Fantastic hotel right in the middle of Dublin
Everything - the staff are lovely, nothing is too much trouble. The rooms are fabulous, spacious and fabulously comfortable. Food in the hotel is first class.
We ate in the excellent Patrick Gilbauy restaurant, the food was sensational. A very small gripe was we asked for a bottle of the house white wine that we had drunk in the bar, it was a very pleasant French Sauvignon, the waiter said that wasn't available in this restaurant and offered a similar wine that was 143 euros ! We ended up with a New Zealand Sauvignon - Framingham which was a very reasonable 75 euros ! That aside everything was fabulous
5 August 2025
Truly exceptional stay at the Merrion Hotel
A Truly Exceptional Stay at The Merrion Hotel I stayed at The Merrion for 3 days and it was one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The staff are incredibly discreet, kind, and genuinely make you feel special. The level of service is outstanding. The breakfast is absolutely amazing, and the bed was hands down the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. I didn’t try lunch or dinner, so I can’t comment on that, but the outdoor terrace is a lovely spot for an apéritif. The gym is quiet, very clean, and well-equipped, and the pool feels truly luxurious. Finally, the location is ideal – central, but peaceful. I can’t recommend this hotel enough for anyone looking for a refined and relaxing stay in Dublin.
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2 August 2025
Makes a short stay in Dublin truly memorable
This is a truly superb hotel in the heart of Dublin providing genuine 5 star facilities, comfort and service. We could not find fault with anything and would gladly stay there again. We had one of the garden rooms which look into the charming courtyard area of the property. Very quiet and peaceful at night despite the city centre location.
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20 July 2025
Exceptional
Classy joint. Two great bars, great experience on arrival
15 July 2025
Perfect
Location excellent, the gardens of the hotel and comfort of the open spaces within hotel + friendly & professional staff.
9 July 2025
The Merrion always delivers excellence! I cannot recommend it enough.
The Merrion never fails to deliver, the staff, the comfort, the attention to detail, all of it. The gift of a perfumed candle for our anniversary from the management was a lovely surprise. Breakfast was delicious. Thanks for a truly great stay.
Nothing at all. It was glorious. If I could put a helpful hint though, a little bottle or carton of fresh milk in the fridge would be brilliant instead of the usual milk capsules. That would be just wonderful.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Haircut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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1 February 2026
Just wonderful.