The Merrion Hotel
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Dublin’s most luxurious five star hotel, The Merrion, is a member of The Leading Hotels of The World. Located directly opposite Government Buildings in the city centre, the hotel has been created from four Grade One Listed Georgian Townhouses and a contemporary Garden Wing. The 142 bedrooms and suites, decorated in Georgian period colours are arranged around two 18th century style gardens. The Merrion Penthouse offers guests 2,200 sq ft of living space arranged over 2 floors with an additional 1,000 sq ft rooftop terrace. All rooms are fully equipped with the latest technology including air-conditioning, multi-line telephones, wireless internet connection. Bathrooms feature Italian Carrera…
The Merrion, Dublin's most stylish five-star hotel, is set in the city center. Housed in four Georgian townhouses and a contemporary Garden Wing, its bedrooms and suites surround two 18th-century-style gardens. Stunningly restored interiors provide the perfect backdrop for one of Ireland's most impressive private art collections. Choose from three dining options: the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, The Garden Room restaurant, and The Cellar Bar. Art Afternoon Tea service is available in the gracious Georgian drawing rooms. Indulge in a massage or facial in the new Merrion Spa & Health Club.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- Complimentary lunch or dinner from a set menu served in The Garden Room for up to two guests per bedroom, once during stay, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
Take an audio tour of the Merrion’s art collection, one of the most significant private collections of 19th- and 20th-century art in Ireland. –Ann Harrison Naples, Florida
The property, in facts
| Where | Dublin, Dublin, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Category | City Hotel |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 142 |
| Room types | 8 |
| Nearest airport | Dublin (DUB) · 6 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | City Life, Local Immersion, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- Penthouse Apartment — Penthouse Apartment
- Merrion Suite-Main House — Merrion Suite-Main House Upgrade: Speciality Suite
- Specialty Suite-Main House — Specialty Suite-Main House
- One Bedroomed Garden Wing Suite — One Bedroomed Garden Wing Suite
- Two Bedroomed Garden Wing Suite — Two Bedroomed Garden Wing Suite
- Junior Suite-Main House — Junior Suite-Main House Upgrade: Merrion Suite - Main House
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Connecting Rooms · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Kitchen · Kitchenette · Microwave · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail · Washer/Dryer
What advisors say
97% of the 66 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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