The Merrion

5.0 star property

Photo gallery for The Merrion

Interior entrance
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool
Food and drink
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Upper Merrion Street, Dublin, Dublin, 2
  • St. Stephen's Green
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Trinity College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Grafton Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room in the Garden Wing with a Garden View

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Speciality (Main House))

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Garden Wing, Lane View)

  • 82 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room (Garden Wing)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite (Merrion (Main House))

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Room in the Main House

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (Garden Wing)

  • 204 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

About the area

Dublin

A stay at The Merrion places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 10-minute walk of St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College. .This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Grafton Street and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Aviva Stadium.

What's nearby

  • St. Stephen's Green - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trinity College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grafton Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dublin Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aviva Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Pearse Station - 8 min walk
  • St. Stephen's Green Station - 8 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Donoghue's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Toners Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KC Peaches - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doheny & Nesbitt - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bang Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Merrion

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
The Merrion offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Merrion Spa has 6 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 142 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 45-inch Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Merrion has 2 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Serbian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (EUR 38 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 38 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 35.50 for adults and EUR 24 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 35.50 for adults and EUR 24 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 38.00 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 38.00 per day
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Merrion
Merrion Dublin
Merrion Hotel
Merrion Hotel Dublin
The Merrion Hotel
The Merrion Dublin
The Merrion Hotel Dublin

The Merrion Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 875 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Beautiful hotel in the middle of Dublin. The staff could not have been more kind and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Robert at the door super Carlos at check in efficient Pool in the morning super Omelette at breakfast disappointing from a maker
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday break

Very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Staff was helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was amazing and the Staff were so friendly including the Restaurant Staff in the Garden Room. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BEST hotel in Dublin…full stop.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service

The service was phenomenal. They made you feel like you didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were first class from the moment we arrived until we checked out. Very accommodating with our 15 month old daughter. Not my first time staying here and won’t be my last.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nine better

This is the finest hotel in the city
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking to local.places of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cillian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

JCB

Excellent welcome and farewell. Tip top breakfast. Real hospitality. Team in the cellar bar on good form too. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel and classy staff

Lovely time in Dublin and was very well looked after by the great staff at The Merrion.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay in Dublin

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding luxury hotel in the heart of Dublín. Staff just brilliant. Rooms large and tastefully decorated. The Cellar bar is the perfect place for watching the Six Nations if you are unable to get a ticket. Cannot recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant. Best hotel in Dublin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property is lovely. They prioritized our needs and took the best of care to make our stay memorable. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025