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
Located in Dublin city center, the Merrion Hotel contains Ireland’s largest collection of private art and has the islands only two Michelin star restaurants. It is a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World and comprises of four Georgian townhouses. The hotel has a rich and a long history that dates back all the way to the 1760s. The first of the Georgian houses is the reputed to be the birthplace of Arthur Wellesley, who was the first Duke of Wellington.
The two prestigious awarded restaurants of the Michelin stars are Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, which serves French influenced cuisine and the Cellar Restaurant, which offers fine Irish cuisine. When guests are not treating their taste buds, they can relax at the Tethra Spa, which offers luxurious spa and beauty treatments or head down to the modern gym or Italian marble steam room.
The five star hotel’s location between Merrion Square Park and St Stephen’s Green makes it ideal for visiting key attractions when guests are not enjoying the many room and hotel amenities. The National Gallery of Ireland, Temple Bar and Grafton Street at only a few minutes’ walk away.
Hotel Details
— 143 rooms
— Built in 1760s
— Contemporary style
Hotel Features
— Swimming pool
— Terrace
— Garden
— 24-hour front desk
— Fitness and spa center
— Room service
— Business facilities
— Concierge service
— Bicycle rental
— Daily housekeeping
— Family friendly
— Free WiFi
— Laundry and dry cleaning services
— Luggage storage
— Restaurant
— Bar
— Smoke free throughout
— Free private parking
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 3:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
— Minimum check-in age is 18 years old
Address
Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Location
Recent guest reviews
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.
3 July 2025
Top notch customer service
Beautiful comfortable hotel with excellent staffed
20 June 2025
Luxurious with all the pampering touches
Beautiful with cosy comfy indoor and outdoor areas
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8 June 2025
Great stay
Very nice
For this price you expect perfection, unfortunately some minor details are not perfect. But it is probably very difficult to get good staff. Nevertheless the cleaning team is outstanding, thank you.
29 May 2025
Exceptional
So comfortable
21 May 2025
Great stay would love to return some time.
Lovely surroundings and staff. Swimming pool was lovely.
Loved it all.
18 May 2025
Amazing hotel with absolutely fantastic staff
Exceptional
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14 May 2025
It delivered all our expectations
Staff were excellent
Location and it was spotless
28 April 2025
Solid consistent operation
Superb location
27 April 2025
Exceptional
The staff were absolutely amazing from start to finish. I was blown away with them. We were on our wedding Anniversary and our room got an upgrade with a complimentary bottle of champagne and beautiful card. That was really kind and appreciated.
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10 April 2025
Exceptional
excellent service and staff, cocktail bar really nice, nice garden, everything great
6 April 2025
Overall was good. Staff were great
Room was lovely and spa was lovely
Food wasn’t great and over priced especially tea and scones price was ridiculous
6 April 2025
The most beautiful hotel and helpful and friendly staff, we were blown away!
the suites that we were upgraded to was exceptional! beautiful and luxurious!
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31 March 2025
We will be back.
Seamless and brilliant service from start to finish. Comfortable and immaculate .
20 March 2025
I shall return and stay longer next time
Exceptionally helpful staff—front desk, concierge, dining, bar. Huge help with last minute rail reservations so I could attend family funeral in Cork. Great ambience
Nothing I didn’t like.
11 March 2025
Fabulous
Amazing hotel, very attentive staff.
11 March 2025
Exceptional
An amazing hotel, staff are brilliant and the hotel is fantastic.
4 March 2025
My favourite hotel in Dublin
Staff exceptional Food exceptional Great location.
3 March 2025
A beautiful hotel
A beautiful, friendly and first class hotel. Very discreet but central location. The staff are incredible.
27 February 2025
Classic and 5 star customer service
Beautiful
17 February 2025
Fabulous
Bedrooms are spacious. Beautiful decor throughout hotel with original artwork. Staff are charming. Lovely breakfast which catered very well for gluten intolerance
16 February 2025
We have stayed in quite a few hotels in Ireland and around the world, but none have come close to the excellent welcome
Wow, what a joyous and wonderful experience. The attention to detail was exceptional. Our housekeeping lady even put a lovely top on our unfinished bottle of champagne in our room. What exceptional staff each and everyone.
We could not think of anything that we didn’t like.
11 February 2025
The Mer
Fabulous experience as always. Staff couldn't be more helpful and facilities were perfect. Although I live in Dublin, I still can't enough of The Mer. Keep up the great work. P.S. Daniel in 23 makes a mean cocktail.
Even the room price was great value
5 February 2025
Gorgeous Dublin Charm.
A most beautiful hotel with superb staff and old fashioned charm. A magnificent stay. Excellent spa.
Nothing at all.
3 February 2025
The Rolls Royce of Dublin hotels
Everything
There was not enough space in the bars or lounges for residents
3 February 2025
Staff were excellent
Central location
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2 February 2025
Lovely property,great Staff
Breakfast was good,great staff
A very small bar,inadequate seating when the Hotel is busy.
26 January 2025
Exceptional
The ambiance, decor and service was superb.
24 January 2025
Perfect hotel service and accommodation
Fabulous attention to detail. Staff were amazing and nothing was too much trouble
Nothing. It was quality service
21 January 2025
Total treat
Service is amazing. Exceeded my expectations. Restaurant, bar, rooms all fantastic. The staff are superb.
Would like breakfast included in rate. At that rate, breakfast should be included in my opinion.
11 January 2025
Very good
Very comfortable and interesting hotel. We especially enjoyed the art works, hotel decor and gardens. The location is excellent
We felt the hotel fell down in choices on the menus for all mealtimes and expensive too, especially breakfast.
7 January 2025
Nice but some areas for improvement.
Facilities, history and location
Cellar bar closed on Weds. Service very slow in all areas. Drawing room furniture worn and not very comfortable. Breakfast was poor for the price especially the gluten free options/setup (not even labelled)
6 January 2025
Favourite hotel to stay when in Dublin. Rooms spacious and comfortable and very clean. Location is perfect and will defi
Staff very professional and friendly. Relaxing welcoming atmosphere. The spa is lovely and added to our trip
6 January 2025
The most elegant Dublin Hotel
The standard of the interior design, exquisitely furnished in a style befitting the 18th century period residence. The art works are a treat alone.
6 January 2025
I’ll be back soon😃
Friendly service and comfortable room
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30 December 2024
5 star hotel but 3 star breakfast experience unfortunately
Great facilities and location
45 minute queue for breakfast. We were told by staff that this was normal because it was a Sunday morning… There were other areas within the hotel that breakfast could have been offered, which would have saved our waiting time, and surely if this was standard for a Sunday, as was suggested by reception staff, then the demand should be anticipated with a plan in place. Also, just want to say that this was our 3rd time staying, and we had never experienced such a delay at breakfast before…
30 December 2024
Fabulous
very comfortabe bed, had a lovely relaxing time.
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
- - Hair cut
- - 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 and 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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3 October 2025
A fabulous breain the heart of the city