The Merrion Hotel
Dublin, Ireland
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Is The Merrion Hotel good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.0/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: best-ever staff for many; michelin restaurant on site; beautiful gardens. Main complaint: lacks wow for one guest.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Dublin's grand dame with stellar staff”
The Merrion Hotel draws devotion — repeat guests call the staff the best they have encountered and the bar the best in town. The romantic Victorian heritage buildings, beautiful gardens and well-appointed rooms are much loved, with a garden-view balcony recommended, and the spa pool is large enough for laps. The Michelin restaurant and superb food are highlights, bookable during a stay where standalone reservations run months out; breakfast is delicious and plentiful though not light on the wallet. One dissenting guest found it clean and organized but short on atmosphere and wow for the spend.
- Rooms
- Well-appointed, spotless rooms; guests recommend a garden-view balcony.
- Service
- Staff are called the best ever encountered, helpful and pleasant.
- Location
- A central Dublin location that guests praise.
- Food
- Superb food including a Michelin restaurant; breakfast is plentiful but costly.
- Facilities
- Beautiful gardens, a lauded bar and a lap-sized pool.
- Best-ever staff for many
- Michelin restaurant on site
- Beautiful gardens
- Best bar in town
- Romantic heritage setting
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Lacks wow for one guest
Best forCouplesSpecial occasionsFood-focused travelers
How it compares
The Merrion Hotel ranks #1 of 125 hotels Staylist lists in Dublin and #1 of 11 5-star hotels there. At about $730 a night it is 25% above the median for 5-star hotels in Dublin ($586). The closest listed alternative is The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection, 200 m away (score 8.0).
About the hotel
- Address
- Merrion St Upper, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.6 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Dublin Airport (22.5 km) · Train Station: Dublin Pearse Station (0.68 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection200 m · 8.0 · $1,144
- Townhouse on the Green300 m · 7.3 · $455
- Buswells Hotel300 m · 7.7 · $303
- The Mont400 m · 8.2 · $324
- The Davenport400 m · 7.9 · $411
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- EV charging station
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Heated pool
- Car charging facilities
- Valet parking
- Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
- Fax/copying service
- Wedding service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Merrion Hotel?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does The Merrion Hotel have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool, heated pool.
- Is there parking at The Merrion Hotel?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does The Merrion Hotel have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Merrion Hotel from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, about 22.5 km away.
- How far is The Merrion Hotel from the centre of Dublin?
- About 0.6 km.
- Is The Merrion Hotel suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.