The Merrion, located in the heart of Dublin city centre, is the capital’s most luxurious five star hotel, and a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
The 142-bedroom and suite hotel is as welcoming as it is stylish.
An impeccable restoration of four Georgian townhouses, The Merrion is a marriage of exquisite comfort, relaxed elegance and advanced guest facilities, including free Wi-Fi, an 18m pool, spa and gym.
The Merrion is home to the 2-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, The Cellar Bar and Restaurant, and the intimate No. 23 Cocktail Bar.
This 5 star luxury hotel is to be found in the heart of Georgian Dublin, opposite Government Buildings and a few minutes walk from galleries, museums, the I.F.S.C, Dublin Convention Centre, pubs, restaurants and the shops of Grafton Street.
The Merrion is a luxurious 5 star Dublin city centre hotel.
Created from the restoration of some of the finest 18th-century Georgian townhouses in the capital, the hotel is sensitive to the elegance and heritage of the original buildings, while providing every modern amenity expected by the guests.
The 123 guest rooms and 19 suites are light and airy, decorated in colours and fabrics selected from a subtle palette inspired by Paul Henry’s Irish landscape paintings, one of which hangs at the foot of The Merrion’s main staircase.
Most important of all, the rooms are comfortable and inviting, each furnished with a King Koil Executive Club 6 bed, and luxurious 400 thread count Egyptian cotton bed-linen to ensure a good night’s sleep.
The comfort and enjoyment of the younger guests is very important.
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, is elegant, yet comfortable and conducive to relaxation.
On the ground floor, both bedrooms are en-suite with separate baths and showers.
The bedrooms are decorated with Georgian-inspired fabrics, in keeping with the heritage of the original 18th-century townhouses at the heart of Dublin’s finest luxury hotel.
Upstairs, the carpeted living and dining areas are decorated with exquisite furniture and fabrics.
The separate marble-floored kitchen is fully equipped for the convenience of those who like to cook for themselves.
Guests can relax in the Penthouse Suite’s own Music Room, and on the private roof terrace which overlooks the hotel’s classical 18th-century gardens.
The Penthouse offers private access and is equipped with free Wi-Fi, multi-line telephones, personalised voicemail with remote access, video conferencing, cable/satellite television with movies available on demand, individually controlled air-conditioning, two seating areas, a dining table seating six, a study, a fully- equipped kitchen and two fully-stocked mini-bars.
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.
Each room is equipped with free Wi-Fi, multi-line telephones, personalised voicemail with remote access, video conferencing, cable/satellite television with movies available on demand, individually controlled air-conditioning, two armchairs, a writing desk with Merrion stationery and a fully-stocked minibar.
The flexibility and comfort of the Garden Wing suites make The Merrion the perfect choice for a family break in Dublin.
The Lord Monck and Lord Antrim Suites are the finest five star hotel suites in Dublin city centre.
These spacious suites are located on the upper floors of the former No. 22 and No. 23 Upper Merrion Street and are filled with natural daylight.
The Lord Antrim Suite looks out over Government Buildings, while the Lord Monck Suite has views over The Merrion’s private landscaped gardens.
Both suites feature painstakingly restored original rococo plasterwork.
The curved, boat-shaped ceiling in the Lord Monck bedroom is adorned with exquisite motifs of flowers and birds.
Each Speciality Suite is furnished with a king-size bed.
The Sitting Room in The Lord Antrim suite offers a dining room table seating four, and a sitting area with a sofa and two armchairs.
The Lord Monck suite also has a small second room that can be used as an office, gym, dining room, or single bedroom.
Both luxurious suites feature coffee tables with a selection of lifestyle magazines, Nespresso machines and decorative Georgian fireplaces.
These suites are equipped with free Wi-Fi, multi-line telephones, personalised voicemail with remote access, video conferencing, cable/satellite television with movies available on demand, individually controlled air-conditioning, two armchairs, a writing desk with Merrion stationery, and a fully-stocked minibar.
Located on the upper floors of the Georgian Main House, the one bedroom Merrion Suites overlook The Merrion’s private gardens.
The suites are decorated with Irish fabrics and period-style furniture in keeping with the architecture and interiors of the original 18th-century townhouses.
Each Merrion Suite is furnished with a king-size bed.
The Sitting Room has a dining room table seating four, a
sitting area with a sofa and two armchairs, a coffee table with a selection of lifestyle magazines, a music system and a decorative Georgian fireplace.
Each Merrion Suite is also is equipped with free Wi-Fi, multi-line telephones, personalised voicemail with remote access, video conferencing, cable/satellite television with movies available on demand, individually controlled air-conditioning, two armchairs, a writing desk with Merrion stationery, Nespresso machine and a fully-stocked minibar.
Located mainly on the first floor of the Georgian Main House, many of the Junior Suites overlook Government buildings or The Merrion’s classical gardens.
The rooms have been designed using Irish fabrics and period-style furniture sympathetic to the architecture and interiors of the original 18th-century townhouses.
Each Junior Suite is furnished with a king-size bed, a separate sitting area with a sofa and two comfortable armchairs, a coffee
table with a selection of lifestyle magazines, and fitted wardrobes.
Each Junior Suite is also is equipped with free Wi-Fi, multi-line telephones, personalised voicemail with remote access, video conferencing, cable/satellite television with movies available on demand, individually controlled air-conditioning, two armchairs, a writing desk with Merrion stationery, Nespresso machine and a fully-stocked minibar.
Located on the upper floors of the Georgian Main House, many of the Deluxe King Rooms overlook either Government Buildings or The Merrion’s 18th-century classical gardens.
The rooms have been decorated with fabrics and furniture in keeping with the architecture and interiors of the original 18th-century townhouses, making this one of the most unique hotels in Dublin.
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.
Merrion Queen Rooms in the Garden Wing offer city 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.
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 Cellar Restaurant and the fine-dining experience at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, the only 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.
The Merrion offers guests 24-hour In-Room dining facilities; the Merrion's comprehensive In-Room Dining menu offers a
wide variety of choices for adults, and a separate Miss & Master Merrion children's menu.
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"Art Tea" at The Merrion 5 star hotel is the most lavish afternoon tea in Dublin.
Treat yourself to a slice of 19th - or 20th-century art served on fine china with miniature sweet creations inspired by the work of J.B Yeats, William Scott, Louis Le Brocquy and others.
The gracious surroundings of The Merrion’s Drawing Rooms are the perfect place to relax for an afternoon with a selection of delectable treats, accompanied by teas and coffees selected by the in-house tea masters and barista, while browsing through a complimentary copy of The Merrion art collection catalogue.
13.30h - 16.30h
The secluded, intimate No. 23 cocktail bar in Dublin has the feel of a private club, offering the ideal surroundings for guests to enjoy one of the signature cocktails, a flute of champagne, or a glass of wine from L'Abeille de Fieuzal, the chairman's own vineyard in Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux.
Hung with exceptional works of art from The Merrion’s private collection, No. 23 offers delicious canapes, the special whiskey tasting selection, and the very best of warm Irish hospitality.
2 GUIDE MICHELIN STARS
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Ireland’s only Two Star Michelin restaurant, is situated in the luxurious surroundings of The Merrion 5 star hotel, with magnificent views overlooking the hotel’s classical gardens.
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud's pursuit of perfection is
evidenced in cuisine that is as sophisticated as it is immaculately presented.
Delicious and innovative dishes are prepared from the finest ingredients, while service is impeccable, combining efficient French decorum with discreet Irish charm.
The Merrion’s Sunday Brunch is hugely sociable, with the oak-lined surroundings of The Cellar Bar providing the perfect backdrop to catching up with friends - or just the papers! - over a leisurely meal.
The Sunday Brunch menu combines the best of a traditional
American-style brunch with some proper Irish comfort food and a dash of European elegance.
The Merrion’s five star Brunch is well established as the place to see and be seen in Dublin on a Sunday.
11.30h - 17.00h
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Located in the original 18th-century wine vaults of the Main House, a warm welcome awaits in the oak-lined Cellar Bar.
A popular lunchtime and after-work meeting place for Dubliners, the Cellar Bar offers a relaxed ambience and an all-day gastro-pub menu.
Along with a full bar service, carefully selected wines are available by the glass.
Great service and a convivial atmosphere make the Cellar Bar an ideal choice for lunch, dinner or just a quiet pint.
Monday - Saturday12.00h - 15.00h
Monday - Saturday15.00h - 22.00h
he award-winning Cellar Restaurant at The Merrion is where Executive Chef, Ed Cooney, showcases the best of local
ingredients in a cuisine that is modern and creative, yet distinctively Irish.
Monday - Friday 12.30h - 14.00h
Monday - Sunday17.30h - 22.00h
Here’s something new, something different.
A fresh idea for a restaurant: a less formal affair by a formal garden, a relaxed experience in The Merrion Hotel.
A restaurant with character, comfortable, with a menu designed
for sharing tastes and flavours and whimsical combinations, created by gifted executive chef Ed Cooney and his team.
Think artisan food producers and small plates of Liscannor Crab brioche baps, smoked carrot blunts and truffle and parmesan arancini with fresh Irish sourdough made downstairs every morning.
The Garden Room is open all day - for breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner, alone or with friends, family or colleagues.
Welcome to The Garden Room and to something different.
Monday - Friday07.00h - 10.30h Saturday & Sunday07.00h - 11.00h
Monday - Sunday 12.30h - 22.00h
When the weather permits, The Garden Terrace at The Merrion is open for al fresco lunches and drinks; colourful blooms and fragrant planting surround the canopied tables.
Executive Chef Ed Cooney has devised a sensational summer salad menu, full of healthy, nutritious options that are high on taste yet low on calories.
There are also plenty of delicious desserts for those inclined to indulge.
The Garden Terrace is the perfect place to escape from the bustle of Dublin and relax with friends.
The Tethra Spa is a tranquil and relaxing place of retreat located at the heart of The Merrion, with award-winning therapists available seven days a week to provide treatments to residents, Tethra Spa members and non-resident guests.
The Tethra Spa’s calming interiors make it an ideal place to unwind, and to restore and invigorate both body and mind.
The technologically advanced fitness equipment, 18m infinity
swimming pool, and steam room ensure that guests can maintain their health and fitness regime while staying at The Merrion.
The luxurious spa area is equipped with private treatment rooms where guests can enjoy a wide range of massages and beauty treatments delivered by the team of experienced therapists, using Espa and Darphin products.
This treatment involves skin brushing, gentle exfoliation, followed by an application of detoxifying aromatherapy oil and warm algae, rich in minerals and enzymes.
The Dublin city-centre gym is fully equipped with the latest cardio-vascular machines, audiovisual equipment, and free weights. The hotel's team also offers a highly effective personal training service.
Indian Head massage, or Champissage, is a wonderfully relaxing therapy based on the ancient Ayurvedic healing system.
A holistic manicure incorporating hydrating milk, refining skin polish and aromatherapy spafresh, followed by hand and arm pressure point massage with appropriate aromatherapy oils to suit the individual’s needs.
A holistic pedicure commencing with a mineral sea-salt foot spa and exfoliation with skin polish. This is followed by a foot and leg massage with appropriate aromatherapy oils to relieve aches and pains and stimulate circulation.
An effective, age-defying facial designed to deliver immediate results to tired looking skin, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
This treatment is ideal for aches and pains and superficial skin problems. It uses marine mud rich in trace minerals and includes skin brushing, gentle exfoliation and aromatherapy oils of choice.
Originating in Tucson, Arizona, La Stone Therapy combines water heated basalt lava stones with traditional massage for an unforgettable experience.
Ideal for oily, congested and problematic skin, or those suffering with hormonal imbalance. This deep cleansing facial helps to regulate oil secretions and refine open pores.
The luxurious Italian marble steam room is the ideal place to relax after a strenuous workout.
A Swedish massage designed to ease tension, relieve stress and promote a feeling of well-being. Nourishing calendula oil is used for tone and elastication of skin.
A beautiful 18m swimming pool set in French limestone is the focal point of The Tethra Spa.
The Tethra Spa at The Merrion is the ideal location for a spa break in Dublin.
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 the concierge team will be happy to make recommendations.
The Merrion itself has two restaurants - Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, which holds two Michelin stars, and The Cellar Resaturant, 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 the guests and make your stay in Dublin memorable.
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 Royal Dublin Golf Club is one of Ireland's oldest and most prestigious golf clubs. Founded in 1885, the Royal Dublin is a classic golf links located just north of Dublin city centre on the famous Bull Island nature reserve.
The Merrion is Dublin city centre’s foremost five star business hotel, with excellent facilities for high-level business meetings and private corporate entertaining.
The Merrion is located in the heart of Dublin's city centre, within walking distance of some of Ireland’s most popular museums and galleries.
The Merrion is the finest luxury five star hotel in Dublin city centre, ideally located for those wishing to explore the sophisticated shopping opportunities of Ireland’s capital city.
The room is painted a rich burgundy and has intricately detailed coving around the ceiling. There is a small decorative fireplace and shuttered bay windows. The mahogany table seats 12 for a meeting or dinner.
A bright, light-filled room decorated in yellows and golds, the room seats 16 for a board meeting, and can accommodate up to 50 for a standing reception.
The Pembroke Room is one of the more intimate private event rooms, situated on the ground floor with a bay window overlooking the 18th-century gardens to the rear of the Main House.
The olive green Waterloo Room overlooks Government Buildings from the first floor of The Merrion. Its rich mahogany table can seat 12 for either a board meeting or banquet.
Located on the ground floor, its tall shuttered windows look out over the hotel’s 18th-century classical gardens. The room can accommodate up to 80 people for a standing reception.
Situated on the first floor, the Wellington Room’s three full-length, shuttered windows overlook the 18th-century gardens behind the Main House.
Discover the world of art.
Special occasions deserve the very best of surroundings, and the period Georgian elegance of The Merrion provides a beautiful backdrop for an unforgettable and unique Dublin wedding.
MERRION HOTEL
Merrion Street UpperDublin 2Ireland