Dublin's Most Stylish 5-Star Georgian Landmark
Upper Merrion Street • The Leading Hotels of the World
Standing regally on Upper Merrion Street opposite Irish Government Buildings, The Merrion Hotel is Dublin's most celebrated and fashionable five-star address. Created from four Grade I-listed 18th-century Georgian townhouses dating to the 1760s—including the birthplace of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington—and an elegant contemporary Garden Wing, the hotel captures the timeless charm and gracious sophistication of Ireland's golden age.
The hotel's 142 bedrooms and suites are gracefully arranged around two private 18th-century style landscaped period gardens featuring box hedges, tranquil water features, and outdoor dining terraces. Inside, original neoclassical Robert West plasterwork ceilings, crackling turf fires, and one of Ireland's largest private collections of 19th- and 20th-century art create an ambiance of refined grandeur.
The Merrion is also Ireland's premier culinary destination, housing the iconic two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, alongside the airy Garden Room, the historic vaulted Cellar Bar, and the neoclassical Drawing Rooms where Dublin's legendary Art Afternoon Tea is served. An oasis of calm awaits in the subterranean Merrion Spa and Health Club, complete with an 18-meter infinity pool set in French limestone.
Hotel Details
- Collection Leading Hotels of the World
- Total Rooms & Suites 142 (122 Rooms, 20 Suites)
- Michelin Distinction Two MICHELIN Stars
- Private Period Gardens 18th-Century Landscaped
- Wellness Pool 18m Limestone Infinity Pool
- Art Collection Irish Masters (Jack B. Yeats)
- Dublin Airport (DUB) 25 Minutes by Car
Accommodations & Suites
Georgian Heritage Elegance • Contemporary Garden Wing Sanctuaries
Garden Wing
Garden Wing Superior Queen
Overlooking the peaceful private landscaped courtyard gardens, these peaceful rooms feature bespoke Irish woven fabrics, Italian Carrara marble bathrooms, and Asprey bath products.
Garden Wing Luxury
Garden Wing Deluxe King
Generously proportioned luxury room with an expansive sitting salon, comfortable armchairs, sofa, and floor-to-ceiling windows capturing direct panoramas over the 18th-century gardens.
Main House Georgian
Main House Deluxe King
Set within the original 1760s Georgian townhouses. Features magnificent soaring ceilings, decorative cornicing, historic sash windows, antique writing desk, and marble bathroom.
Georgian Junior Suite
Main House Junior Suite
An expansive open-plan Georgian salon featuring antique furnishings, dining table, fireplace, original Irish artwork, and marble master bathroom with dual vanity basins.
Specialty Suite
The Lord Monck Specialty Suite
Dublin's most distinguished Georgian suite, showcasing 14-foot rococo plasterwork ceilings, private drawing room with open fireplace, stately master bedroom, and dedicated butler service.
Presidential Residence
The Duke of Wellington Suite
Located in the exact townhouse where Arthur Wellesley was born in 1769. An aristocratic sanctuary featuring a private dining salon for eight, rare 18th-century art, and full private butler service.
Gastronomy & Culinary Art
Ireland's Two-Michelin-Starred Epicenter • Irish Hospitality
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Ireland's world-famous gastronomic temple, holding Two MICHELIN Stars since 1996. Masterful contemporary French cuisine prepared with Irish artisanal treasures, backed by a world-class wine collection.
The Garden Room
An elegant, light-drenched dining room with French doors opening to private gardens and terraces. Serves seasonal modern Irish cuisine, healthy lunches, and The Merrion's famous full Irish breakfast.
Art Tea & Drawing Rooms
Served beside roaring turf fires in the neoclassical Drawing Rooms. Pastry chefs create edible miniatures of masterpieces by Jack B. Yeats, Paul Henry, and Louis le Brocquy, served on fine bone china.