The Merrion Hotel

Dublin's most luxurious five-star hotel, The Merrion, is a member of The Leading Hotels of The World. Located directly opposite Government Buildings in the city center, the hotel has been created from four Grade One Listed Georgian Townhouses and a contemporary Garden Wing.

The 142 bedrooms and suites, decorated in Georgian period colors, are arranged around two 18th century style gardens. The Merrion Penthouse offers guests 2,200 sq ft of living space arranged over 2 floors with an additional 1,000 sq ft rooftop terrace. All rooms are fully equipped with the latest technology, including air-conditioning, multi-line telephones, wireless internet connection. Bathrooms feature Italian Carrara marble and have separate bathtubs and power showers.

The Cellar Restaurant serves contemporary cuisine with Irish flair whilst Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, with its two Michelin Stars, offers a more formal gourmet dining experience. Bars include The Cellar Bar and the intimate cocktail bar, No 23.

The Tethra Spa boasts an 18m pool, gym, steam room, and private treatments. The hotel houses one of Ireland's largest private collections of art and antiques. Other features include six private dining and conference rooms and a private car park.

Location of The Merrion Hotel

The Merrion is one of the best-located hotels in Dublin, standing directly opposite Government Buildings in the city centre. Also located on Upper Merrion Street are The National Gallery and The National Museum of Ireland. A short walk leads to the "golden mile" of lively pubs, shops and restaurants dotted around St. Stephen's Green. Grafton Street, the city's famous shopping street, is a five minute walk away.

The Merrion's location on the south side of Dublin city is at the heart of the busy commercial and business districts. At weekends, the city is quieter and horse-drawn carriages clip-clop past the railings of nearby Merrion Square, hung with the work of local artists. The Merrion's unparalleled location in the heart of Georgian Dublin enhances its reputation as the most charming 5-star hotel in Ireland.The Concierge Team at The Merrion is on hand to suggest suitable itineraries, make reservations and handle transfers. In advance of your visit to Dublin,

The Garden Wing Rooms & Suites

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

Main House Rooms & Suites

Dublin may have changed a lot since the 1760s, but the original rooms and suites of the most luxurious 5 star hotel in Dublin have been restored to their original glory, and are redolent of that glittering age.Delicate rococo plasterwork by master stuccodore Robert West, vaulted ceilings and original marble fireplaces are just some of the features that await guests behind the doors of the elegant rooms and suites in the Main House.

The Restaurants and Bars

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.

The Kitchen Philosophy

Great dishes start with great ingredients, and only the finest Irish ingredients get past Executive Chef Ed Cooney. The suppliers are as homegrown as the goods they deliver to us fresh each day. Working closely with his network of Irish artisan producers, Ed Cooney is able to secure the very best grass-fed beef and lamb, the highest quality fish and seafood, and the freshest of fruit and vegetables for his kitchen. A flexible approach means that if a trusted supplier comes up with superb fish or game that is not always on the menu, the chefs will welcome it into the kitchen and know how to make it shine. Guests at The Merrion can look forward to great food that is distinctively Irish, yet definitively world-class.

"Partnerships are crucial and producers need to have the same obsession for detail that we do," says Ed Cooney. "I've walked the fields with the farmers, I've been to the smokehouses and I've made the black pudding myself with Tommy Doherty so that I know how it's done. I've visited the cheese-makers and the yogurt producers. It's only by sitting in a farmhouse kitchen drinking tea that you understand how character, a sense of place, and a passion for quality can create something unique. That's when you know you're onto a winner."

Spa & Wellness at The Merrion

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, and offering the most innovative of gold-standard treatments, along with wholly restorative therapies. The team of professionals focus on absolute wellness, as well as offering that little bit of extra space that is needed to re-boot. The Merrion Spa and Health Club is delighted to collaborate with some of the world's leading brands with an extensive list of hair and beauty services.