Italian marble bathrooms, a restaurant with 2 Michelin stars, and an infinity pool are offered at this award-winning 5-star hotel. In Dublin’s centre, the Georgian building features beautiful landscaped gardens Spacious and sumptuously furnished with Georgian decor, each room at The Merrion features city or garden views. Guests can relax in cosy bathrobes with luxury toiletries in the bathroom. Rooms offer a flat-screen satellite TV, a refrigerator, and a minibar. Awarded 2 prestigious Michelin stars, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud serves gourmet fine cuisine with a French influence overlooking the gardens. The Cellar Restaurant offers Irish cuisine, while No. 23 serves stylish and creative cocktails. The Tethra Spa features luxurious spa and beauty treatments, a fully equipped, modern gym, and an Italian marble steam room. The Merrion is located between Merrion Square Park and St. Stephen’s Green. Trinity College Dublin is 10-minute walk away, while the National Gallery of Ireland is just a 5-minute walk. Grafton Street is just 10 minutes’ walk away, while vibrant Temple Bar is 20 minutes away on foot.

This is our guests' favourite part of Dublin, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

The Merrion Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 3 Apr 2008.

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Dublin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Dublin
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  • Johannes
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    This is a very good hotel at a very good location.
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    Alex
    IrelandIreland
    We had the most amazing experience, from the moment we arrived to the time we departed. Special Thank you to Alexandria & Tommy at the front, so professional & Super nice, couldn't do enough for my Husband & I. Exceptional. So thank you so much .
  • Roland
    AustriaAustria
    This place is an island of tranquility in the heart of Dublin. The proffessional care and friendlyness of the people working there creates an absolute relaxing cosiness which I hardly felt in other places I visited before. Our stay was...
  • Barbara
    United StatesUnited States
    Everything that is written about THE MERRION is true! Excellence at its best. The lovely tea & dining areas are so beautifully appointed, as was my room. The spa is exceptional. I had THE best massage with SVETA! Perhaps one of THE best I’ve ever...
  • Brigitte
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    The bed and pillows were one of the best I’ve experienced! The location of the hotel is great and the staff were a very friendly.
  • Douglas
    CanadaCanada
    Staff outstanding Darren concierge for advice David C. in cellar restaurant
  • Paul
    AustraliaAustralia
    Beautiful hotel. Rooms very comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.
  • K
    Kim
    IrelandIreland
    OK loved the hotel, rooms amazing. Staff were brilliant. The Atmosphere was fantastic. The vallet men were a particular bonus for the hotel. Very helpful and nice.
  • Margaret
    IrelandIreland
    Everything was great about our stay. I found all staff to be very friendly and welcoming.
  • Carole
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Check in was excellent, our bedroom was beautiful and spacious. We didn’t eat in the restaurant but did have breakfast the next morning. It was really good, service was top notch and overall had a great stay, only wish it could have been more than...

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Hello, are there twin rooms available?

    Yes. These are available in our Superior Category. They are not an option in the Merrion Queen Category.
    Answered on 1 November 2019
  • Do all rooms have a bath as i want a bath as some hotela just have showers and also di u have a teddybear from the merrion thankyou

    Almost all of our room have a separate shower and bath.
    Answered on 11 May 2020
  • do you have a room with a view

    Our rooms have views of either the Merrion gardens, Government buildings or city/lane way views.
    Answered on 11 May 2020
  • Hi, is the hotel dog friendly? Thanks

    Only guide dogs are accepted.
    Answered on 11 May 2020
  • Hi do you have interconnecting rooms ?

    Good Morning, We do have interconnecting rooms. The categories are a Superior King and Superior Twin Room in the Garden Wing of the hotel. These must..
    Answered on 24 February 2021
  • Hi, what does an essential worker need to bring as proof for stay?

    Good Morning, If you are staying during Level 5 restrictions, it would need to be for essential travel. We would just need an email or a letter of th..
    Answered on 15 April 2021
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Hotel surroundings *

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Merrion Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 38 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian
  • Latvian
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian

House rules

The Merrion Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted The Merrion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

During your stay, you will have the option of dining in The Garden Room Restaurant, on the Terrace, in your room or in Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud.

Please be advised that The Cellar Bar will be closed until further notice,

It is strongly advise advance booking for the Spa, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Breakfast and any dining reservations you may wish to make.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Merrion Hotel

  • Check-in at The Merrion Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The Merrion Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Bike tours
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Swimming Pool
    • Cooking class
    • Beauty Services
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Facial treatments
    • Live music/performance
    • 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

  • Guests staying at The Merrion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Room options at The Merrion Hotel include:

    • Double

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Merrion Hotel is 0.8 miles from the centre of Dublin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Merrion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Merrion Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1