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The Merrion, created from four Georgian townhouses, is located in the city centre opposite government buildings. Many of the 142 bedrooms and suites overlook period landscaped gardens. Guests can dine in the 2-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, The Garden Room Restaurant or The Cellar Bar. The intimate No 23 cocktail bar awaits as does The Merrion Spa and Health Club which boasts an 18m pool, steam room, fully equipped gymnasium and six private spa treatment rooms. The Merrion offers six private dining and meeting rooms.
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The Merrion Hotel garners high praise for its spacious and elegantly decorated rooms, which many guests find to be a perfect blend of comfort and luxury, despite some opinions on the price being on the higher side. Nestled in a prime, central location that's easily walkable to various attractions, the hotel's atmosphere is consistently described as both elegant and welcoming, with cozy fireplaces and exquisite artwork enhancing the ambiance.
Exceptional service at the Merrion is often highlighted, with staff members providing attentive and professional care. The hotel’s amenities, including a luxurious spa and gourmet dining, along with its noted cleanliness, are also celebrated by guests.
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Elegant
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Expensive
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Attentive
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World-class
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A remarkable luxury classic hotel in Dublin with personalized service that pays attention to even the highest expectations for detail. Delicious food, hand-made with local natural ingredients in a refined ambiance. An unforgettable garden full of flowers and exuberant vegetation - nature and civilization at their best.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Responded 25 Jun 2024
Dear drpepe44 Thank you for your very kind comments posted on TripAdvisor. We were genuinely delighted to see how much you enjoyed your experiences throughout the Hotel and hope that it is not too long before we have the pleasure of welcoming you back to stay. Kind regards. Peter MacCann General Manager
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Dublin is one of the most expensive cities and this is one of themes expensive hotels, however this is one of the few places value outweighs price. We went for a long weekend break for the wife's birthday and the hotel far exceeded expectation.For those who may remember "Are you being served?" which was a TV series about a high class shop where staff bowed and scraped to every customers requirements this is an up to the minute hotel where the staff do their utmost to help at every turn you make in the hotel. From being greeted by full uniformed janitor and concierge staff we were invited in and arrived at reception. Though long before checkin (ours was an early Are Lingus flight from Birmingham) bags were stored and were were shown to a trendy bar where we had some Guinness (one of the national drinks, the other is whiskey - a bit too strong this time of day!). Shortly after lunch were were told the room was ready and there was a lovely surprise - our room had been updated to the main house and was much larger. Attention to detail was exceptional. There was a Spa and decided to book 2 75 minute full massages. Very quiet, private, and top drawer treatment. Lifts to room and short walk under cover to bar or Garden room restaurant (used for breakfast too). They are used to people getting lost in the hotel during initial orientation and soon get people moving again. A high standard of dress code and behaviour comes as standard though the bar can and does get a bit noisy in the evening. This works a top class gastro hotel, booking meals is essential as people come far and wide to eat here (open to non residents). We got to know a number of the staff very well very quickly. All have excellent manners and one of the best hotels we have stayed in. Very close to central Dublin though taxi best means of transport (you wouldn't stay here and use a bicycle for example!). Most of the staff melt in to the background though can cope with a large number coming/going without fuss
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip:Â High up in the main house, facing the Dublin government buildings
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Response from TheMerrionGM, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel
Responded 5 Feb 2020
Dear Guest, Many thanks for your recent review of The Merrion. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and especially when it as glowing as yours. I am delighted to read your wonderful comments about all of the team here and that you noticed the finer details they look after for all of our guests. I will be sharing your kind words with all here which I am sure they will be encouraged by and join me in thanking you for taking the time to share your experience in such detail. I hope it is not long before we have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The Merrion. Yours Sincerely, Peter MacCann General Manager
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Rather last minute plans for a trip to Dublin and our sixth stay at the Merrion. Interconnecting double/twin rooms for us and the kids. Concierge could not have been more helpful in charging the car. Kids bath robes were in room already which is nice that you don’t have to request them. But they were taken away during evening turn down which was a bit odd! Took us a while to find the rooms but when we did, they were beautifully presented and spacious. Pool area is spotlessly clean. Such comfortable beds. Breakfast was a bit chaotic- huge delay for cappuccino/ latte type drinks. Can the the garden room please have its own machine? However breakfast staff were exceptional and more than happy to source Nutella for my son. Very easy walk to Grafton Street. The best hotels create the unique touches- all our charger cables were tied up with Merrion branded cable ties at turn down and bottles of chilled water were in the car when we were leaving. Stability and reliability from the top. By the way, the chocolates were out of this world incredible.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from TheMerrionGM, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel
Responded 19 Feb 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review of your recent stay with us. While I was delighted to read you enjoyed your stay with us so much, I was disappointed to read your comments about breakfast and can reassure you that these will be addressed and your coffee suggestion considered. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I am delighted that this did not take away from the overall enjoyment of your stay and I hope we have the privilege of welcoming you back to stay with us soon. Yours sincerely, Peter MacCann General Manager
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I stayed here for 2 nights on business in the garden wing king room, overlooking courtyard. Staff across the board, from reservations to checkin to restaurant staff were helpful, friendly, welcoming and professional. Tiernan (sp?) at the concierge desk expertly told me where to buy a gaelic football jersey for my son, and for which team. Room was beautifully appointed, with crisp linens, very comfortable mattress and luxurious white marble bathroom. Housekeeping was on point, even detangling all my cords in a Merrion-provided cord holder. Bar and restaurant staff made me feel comfortable as a solo, female traveler and the food was high quality. Hotel is elegant, not trendy, and the location on Merrion Square is convenient to all of Dublin. Overall,very highly recommended for a truly luxurious, enjoyable stay.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â Garden wing king room was lovely, quiet
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Response from TheMerrionGM, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel
Responded 19 Feb 2020
Dear Guest, Dear Guest, Many thanks for the fantastic review posted recently and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We really do appreciate you taking the time and trouble to post it. I was delighted to read how much you enjoyed all aspects of your stay and that Tiernan was able to help. I have shared your comments with Tiernan and the team here who all join me in thanking you for sharing your appreciation with us. I hope it is not too long before we have the privilege of welcoming you back again. Yours sincerely, Peter MacCann General Manager
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My husband and I spent two nights at The Merrion in October. The hotel is well-located, next to Merrion Square, walking distance to St Stephen Green, Grafton St. and Trinity College. St Patrick's and Guiness storehouse are not so close, but it can be done walking. Don't expect a grand entrance, it almost goes unnoticed. But as soon as you go past the lobby, you feel the elegance The Merrion irradiates all-around. We had booked our stay through American Express and it proved just great. Our room was very comfortable, ample, with some details I had never seen before in a 5-star hotel (housekeeping even rolled up the cable of our phone chargers and tied them up with a delicate velcro "belt"). Everything was impeccably clean and neat. Breakfast was complete, with many options, served in a room overlooking the lovely garden. We didn't have dinner at the hotel, but I'm sure the restaurants are amazing too (one of them enjoys Michelin stars). Front Desk and concierge were also excellent, very helpful and attentive to our needs. If ever in Dublin again, we'll definitely return to The Merrion!
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from TheMerrionGM, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel
Responded 10 Jan 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful review of The Merrion. I appreciate you taking the time to do so. I was especially delighted to read you noticed our more subtle finishes. I will share your kind words with all the team here and we look forward to welcoming you back once more. Yours Sincerely, Peter MacCann General Manager
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Home after a most wonderful 2 night stay in this the best hotel in Dublin. Once you arrive at the front door you know you are not going to be disappointed. Check in is warm,welcoming and efficient. The rooms are always serviced to the highest standards and feel well aired and fresh. The garden room dining experience is always top class and the wine list is interesting ,balanced and has a superb French entry level Chardonnay and Bordeaux red for 40 euros approximately that were superb. The athmosphere isn’t stuffy and great to see guest and staff interacting happily. We look forward to returning again. Well done to Management and staff for your great attention and courtesy
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Responded 9 Jun 2021
Dear Guest, Many thanks for taking the time to share your recent experience of The Merrion. I am delighted to see you enjoyed your stay and I will pass on your kind words about the wine list to my colleagues in The Garden Room. I hope we have the opportunity of welcoming you back to The Merrion again soon. Yours Sincerely, Peter MacCann General Manager
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I stayed here with my husband for a Sunday night in February. Given the price and reputation we were very excited but also had high expectations. We arrived early with the intention of having lunch somewhere else in the city and were greeted by numerous members of staff who parked our car and brought in our luggage. They were very welcoming and it was no issue that we arrived 2 hours before check in time of 3pm. Off to a great start. We were told that our room would be ready at 3 so we returned at 3. The room however was not ready and the staff member who told us this was neither apologetic nor helpful, she bluntly told us that it wasn't ready. We attempted to sit and have a coffee (which we didn't really want but had to pass the time) but the bar and seating areas were all full so we wandered around looking at the hotel's art collection which is amazing and arguably the best aspect of this hotel. After a few minutes a table became available so we had 2 coffees which cost €15. I felt that this should have been covered by the hotel as compensation for the room not being ready but that would just be me. The room was lovely, not massive but fitted to a very high spec. The bed was particularly comfortable. After we settled we went to use the spa facilities which were very relaxing - a very big pool with a steam room and sauna. A jacuzzi pool would be a welcome addition in my opinion. We had dinner booked for 8pm in the Garden room restaurant. Aesthetically I found the room a little bland and plain in comparison with the rest of the hotel which is magnificent. We were happy with our starters of halloumi and prawns although I felt that my prawn starter could have been hotter. My husband was happy with his venison main but I was unhappy with my rack of lamb which was cold. I was very impressed with how this was dealt with however so wouldn't hold it against them. I got a new main along with complimentary sorbet, drink and dessert. Breakfast was not included in our package. I think 3.5 stars is a more accurate mark but 3 was perhaps harsh so I decided on a 4. There were many tourists in this hotel and I can see how they are attracted to its historical and artistic charm as well as its handy location. However, while we had a good time I just don't feel that we would justify a return trip all things considered.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel
Responded 25 Feb 2022
Dear TUiFhloinn Thank you for posting your review on TripAdvisor. I was sorry to read of your disappointment with some aspects of your stay. We greatly appreciated you taking the time and trouble to share your opinion with us, and we will learn from your helpful suggestions. I am glad that you had a good time but sorry that you may not return. Kind regards. Peter MacCann General Manager
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From the top hat greeting at the front door, through the warm and friendly front desk, to the pampered feel of the room, this place was great. Attention to detail includes housekeeping wrapping your loose eclectic charging cords with a Velcro strap. Incredible. Morning breakfast also superior.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel
Responded 22 Sept 2020
Dear Guest, Many thanks for taking the time to share your review of The Merrion - It is a pleasure to read. I am delighted to see you enjoyed your stay and appreciate the small details. I hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon and that, in the meantime, you stay well and safe. Yours Sincerely, Peter MacCann General Manager
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We spent a quiet NYE 2021 in the Merrion, and it was my first time staying here. What took me so long?! I'm usually a fan of more modern hotels, but the Merrion's classic style and impeccable service at every turn won me over. We stayed in a deluxe room in the main building which was huge and beautiful, a perfect place just to relax and enjoy some room service. We also enjoyed lunch in the Garden restaurant which was delicious, and a couple of quiet cocktails in the bar.
We paid a short visit to the spa for a 25-min massage each as this was all that was available - in the expert hands of the therapists this felt like much longer! we then enjoyed the pool and steam/sauna which although now feeling a bit dated, were in perfect condition and we had them to ourselves during the time we visited, so felt completely COVID-safe. A superb breakfast served in our room on New Year's Day rounded off a lovely experience. My only constructive feedback would be to perhaps add a few more contemporary + healthy options to the restaurant and room service menus, the food offering is very traditional overall.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 Feb 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback of The Merrion after you New Years experience last year. I am delighted to read you enjoyed your stay so much and I am glad to see the teams service and style won you over given your preference for contemporary hotels. Thank you for your feedback and I am happy to advise our menus throughout the property have been developed and expanded on since your visit. I hope we have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The Merrion again soon. Yours Sincerely Peter MacCann General Manager
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After rescheduling our trip 3 times due to the pandemic, my husband and I finally made it to Ireland and started our 5 week road trip with 4 days at The Merrion. We couldn’t have chosen a better place to begin our visit. We had booked an extra night so that we could go straight to our room upon arrival in the early morning and it worked out perfectly. We had an efficient airport pickup with a friendly driver guide who gave us lots of tips on the way to the hotel. The neighborhood is ideal. We walked nearly everywhere. We were thrilled to be upgraded to a Junior Suite in the main section of the hotel. The room was spacious, beautifully appointed and spotlessly clean with every amenity you could want, including a huge king size bed and comfy overstuffed sofa. I especially appreciated the vase of fresh flowers. We had a lovely view of the garden. It was very peaceful and we slept well. There was ample closet space and hangers, plus a bidet and bathroom scale in the bathroom. The bathroom was large and included a soaking tub and separate shower, though the shower stall could have been bigger, and we would have preferred more space for personal toiletries. There were large towels, plush robes and slippers and quality soaps and shampoo. WiFi was fast and reliable. Every detail is well thought out, so you enjoy modern comfort in a charming traditional setting. Service was exceptional and very warm and inviting. Though I had done most planning in advance and didn’t need any special assistance, the Concierge team was very helpful when we needed anything. If you like art, ask them for the audio tour of the hotel art collection, it’s well worth the time. Breakfasts were excellent in a lovely room overlooking the beautiful garden, and we especially want to thank Fiona for taking such good care of us and providing the personal touch. I’ll review Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud separately, but suffice to say that it fully deserves its reputation. We’re still on the road for a few more weeks, but The Merrion is sure to remain a highlight of our trip.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 10 May 2022
Dear BAM1113 Thank you very much for your wonderful review on TripAdvisor. Your kind comments about the hotel and my colleagues are very much appreciated and make what we do all the more worthwhile. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back to stay with us in the future. Kind regards. Peter MacCann General Manager
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Charlotte, North Carolina10 contributions4 helpful votes
Depends on your preferences. I think the Main House rooms are more historical and the views over the government buildings are great. They are older rooms -- although fabulously done -- so if you prefer seamless modern conveniences without any quirks, go Garden Wing. Both are great. Have fun either way.
You will have no problem with laundry or dry cleaning the merrion will do everything for there guests nothing is to much trouble enjoy your stay at this fabulous hotel I wish I was going
Breakfast is at 7.30 am in the garden restaurant and there’s a beautiful continental buffet and a fabulous hot breakfast you order fresh I’m sure they will cater for your every need that’s what is amazing about this hotel
There are more places to choose from in the Dublin area.
PRICE RANGE
₹20,720 - ₹61,069 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of LeinsterCounty DublinDublinSouth City Centre
NUMBER OF ROOMS
142
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