The Merrion

5.0 star property

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Interior entrance
Garden
Suite (Speciality (Main House))
Indoor pool
Suite (Speciality (Main House)) | In-room dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Upper Merrion Street, Dublin, Dublin, 2
  • Place, St. Stephen's Green
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grafton Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe King Room in the Main House

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room (Garden Wing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite (Merrion (Main House))

  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Speciality (Main House))

  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Garden Wing, Lane View)

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

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (Garden Wing)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King Room in the Garden Wing with a Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Dublin Tourism Centre.

What's nearby

  • St. Stephen's Green - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Trinity College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grafton Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dublin Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aviva Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Doheny & Nesbitt - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zakura Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Toners Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Horseshoe Bar - ‬3 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

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

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
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

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
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 15 2026 to March 3 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 70.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 70.0 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
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 70.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
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

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Merrion Dublin
Merrion Hotel
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The Merrion Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 890 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1009 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

Paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is elite! I’ve staying at many luxury properties, this stands out at the top for service and the room itself. I would highly recommend the property and the Cellar Bar during live music.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jackson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with great staff. Centrally located and a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula A

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Merrion is truly an amazing property. An oasis in Dublin to relax, we totally pampered and spoiled. The spa is fabulous. The staff makes you feel welcome the minute you enter the lobby. This is the platinum standard for hotel travel in Dublin. Absolutely the best place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing elegant property. Great location, great dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family had a wonderful time at the Merrion! My son and I stayed there for three nights, and then again a few days later with the whole family. The staff could not have been more accommodating, the rooms lovely, and the bar fantastic. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were very nice. The room was comfortable. We had a fabulous time at the cellar bar. I feel this is a definite attribute that should be promoted. It has great history.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci

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

We felt like royalty!

The hotel and the staff were so lovely! The location was also lovely and we were able to walk everywhere! All of the dining and bar options onsite were also top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, beautiful hotel, very comfortable bed! Immaculately clean and lovely breakfast! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Loved Everything about it !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Merrion Concierge very helpful with parking Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart, Worcester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with really kind and efficient staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels ive ever stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at the Merrion when in Dublin. The hotel is beautiful, and the staff are extremely kind, knowledgeable and professional.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely can highly recommend. Wonderful customer service and rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Fabulous and vegan friendly

Fabulous stay even though short and the best vegan breakfast EVER.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jitendra, Lubbock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very poor with air conditioning and cooling of the room. Unable to sleep well for 2 nights straight. Even after changing our room to a different room given to us , the problem not solved
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service! Beautiful well located hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice urban hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025