We really loved our stay at The Merrion. It was comfortable and had a special feel to it. The room wasn’t huge, but it was cozy. The food was really tasty and the service in the restaurant was top-notch: professional and attentive. There were just a couple of things: Underground parking. It’s quite small and tight, and doesn’t feel very well looked after. Staff are coming and going through it, so it feels more like a utility area than proper guest parking. For a hotel of this standard, I think they could do better. Housekeeping. This was a bit surprising. The staff were very chatty, asking personal questions and even commenting on guests’ belongings. It didn’t feel appropriate, and…
About this stay
The Merrion, in County Dublin, is a 5-star hotel. It offers breakfast, a restaurant and a bar. 1,830 guest reviews give it an average of 4.7 out of 5.
On the food side there is a banquet room, a bar, breakfast in your room, tea and coffee and lunch at The Merrion. Outside there is parking, bike hire, a garage, a garden and a terrace. Also on offer: a business centre, car rental service and valet parking.
Rooms at The Merrion have free wi-fi, air conditioning, a bath, bathrobe, a hairdryer, an iron and ironing board, a safe and slippers. For downtime there is a beauty salon, a fitness centre, an indoor pool, massage and a sauna. Services include a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour security, babysitting service, a concierge and currency exchange.
Facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting service
- Banquet room
- Beauty salon
- Bar
- Bath
- Bathrobe
- Bike hire
- Breakfast in your room
- Business centre
- Car rental service
- Tea and coffee
- Concierge
- Cots available
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
All 50 facilities
- Express check-in
- First aid
- Fitness centre
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garage
- Garden
- Hairdryer
- Housekeeping
- Indoor pool
- Iron and ironing board
- Laundry service
- Lift
- Luggage storage
- Lunch
- Massage
- Minibar
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe
- Sauna
- Slippers
- Spa
- Meals for special diets
- Steam room
- Swimming pool
- TV
- Terrace
- Toiletries
- Valet parking
- Wake-up service
Location and getting there
The Merrion is at Upper Merrion Street, Dublin. It is about 9.8 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport.
Getting around from The Merrion: buses, the DART coastal rail line and the Luas trams cover much of Dublin; check current routes for this address.
Other stays near The Merrion are O'Donoghue's (next door), St Stephens Green Penthouse (150 m) and GuestReady Stylish Living on Baggot Street (150 m). Comparing them on the booking page shows which has rooms for your dates.
Dublin has 1,087 places to stay on this site: 406 hotels, 48 B&Bs and guesthouses, 542 self-catering stays, 28 hostels and 63 other places to stay. The best rated of the others are Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Quay (4.8 from 2,733 reviews) and Staycity Aparthotels Dublin City Centre (4.7 from 2,662 reviews). Comparing them with The Merrion on the booking page is the quickest way to see what is free on your dates.
Open the location in Google Maps ↗Near The Merrion
Places covered on this site within reach of The Merrion, measured in a straight line; roads wind, so allow more time than the distance suggests.
- The Book of Kells and the Long Room (0.6 km): A ninth-century gospel book and the old library of Trinity College Dublin.
- Temple Bar (1.1 km): Cobbled streets on the south bank of the Liffey, with music most nights.
- The Ha'penny Bridge (1.1 km): A cast-iron footbridge over the Liffey, opened in 1816.
- Dublin City (1.4 km): Georgian squares, Trinity College and pubs along the Liffey quays.
Guest reviews
The Merrion averages 4.7 out of 5 across 1,830 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
Unforgettable Family Stay at The Merrion, Pure Irish Elegance Our recent family stay at The Merrion Hotel in Dublin exceeded every expectation and created memories we’ll cherish forever. From the moment we stepped into the grand Georgian lobby, we were greeted with warmth, care, and the kind of thoughtful hospitality that truly sets The Merrion apart. Traveling with kids can sometimes be a challenge, but The Merrion made it effortless. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our entire family felt welcome, from sweet treats for our son to helpful suggestions for family-friendly outings in Dublin. The concierge was a wealth of knowledge. Our suite was spacious, elegant, and…
Excellent. Consistent. Warm, homely and hugely professional. It's as good as it always was from day 1. The new extension and the extended Garden Room with the Cabanas ...Just heavenly. Oh, the food, amazing, everything about the food is superb. We had a delightful lunch. We haven't stayed there in an age, mainly now because we have a little dog and The Merrion isn't pet friendly...that's a pity. Congratulations to everyone involved. And we see that the wonderful Art Collection is being added to all the time.
Good to know
- Families: babysitting service and cots available.
- Accessibility: wheelchair access is not mentioned; contact the property if it matters.
- Wi-fi: free wi-fi.
- Parking: available; ask whether there is a charge.
- Pets: ask before bringing a pet.
Before you book The Merrion, check what the rate includes, for example whether breakfast is in the rate, and the cancellation terms for your dates. The booking page on app.impt.io shows the live rate and inclusions for your exact party.
About staying in Dublin
The Merrion is one of 1,199 places to stay in Dublin on this site, 455 of them hotels. By guest score weighted for the number of reviews, it ranks 3 of the 234 rated stays there. The average guest score across them is 4.2 out of 5.
Dublin in one line: Georgian squares, Trinity College and pubs along the Liffey quays.
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Questions about The Merrion
Where is The Merrion?
The Merrion is in County Dublin, about 9.8 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport. The closest other place to stay on this site is O'Donoghue's (next door).
What type of stay is The Merrion?
The Merrion is a 5-star hotel.
What do guests say about The Merrion?
Guests rate The Merrion 4.7 out of 5 across 1,830 reviews. 3 reviews are quoted on this page.
What facilities does The Merrion have?
The Merrion offers breakfast, a restaurant, a spa or sauna and wi-fi, among 50 facilities in all.
How far is The Merrion from the airport?
The Merrion is about 9.8 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport. Road distances are longer.
Does The Merrion have parking?
Yes, there is parking at The Merrion; ask whether there is a charge.
Is The Merrion suitable for families with children?
The Merrion has babysitting service and cots available. Ask about age rules and cots for your dates.
How do I check availability at The Merrion?
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