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The Merrion

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Trinity College

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Suite (Speciality (Main House)) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool
Garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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

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Deluxe King Room in the Main House | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Room in the Main House

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room (Garden Wing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (Merrion (Main House)) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Merrion (Main House))

  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Speciality (Main House)) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Speciality (Main House))

  • 786 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Garden Wing, Lane View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Garden Wing, Lane View)

  • 883 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (Garden Wing) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (Garden Wing)

  • 2196 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room in the Garden Wing with a Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this City Centre Dublin hotel, you'll find Trinity College and St. Stephen's Green. Guinness Storehouse and Aviva Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Baggot Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Merrion Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Trinity College - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grafton Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

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
  • ‪Wabler & Wren - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Horseshoe Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Reillys - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Merrion

5-star luxury hotel near Trinity College
The Merrion offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Merrion. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-star Dublin hotel is smoke free.

  • 142 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Children's slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Merrion
Merrion Dublin
Merrion Hotel
Merrion Hotel Dublin
The Merrion Hotel
The Merrion Dublin
The Merrion Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Merrion to the airport?

The Merrion is 8.9 mi (24-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Merrion?

As of Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merrion on Jan 5, 2026 start from $366.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Merrion have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Merrion.

How close is The Merrion to the beach?

This hotel is 9 mi (43-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach and 10.8 mi (39-min drive) from Killiney Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Merrion offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Merrion, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 35.50 for adults and EUR 24 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Merrion?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Merrion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Merrion?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 38.00 per day, and valet parking for EUR 38.00 per day.

Does The Merrion have a pool?

The Merrion features an indoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from February 15 2026 to March 3 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does The Merrion have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Merrion have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Merrion Spa, where you can enjoy body scrubs, deep-tissue massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is The Merrion to downtown Dublin?

The Merrion is 0.8 mi away from Dublin.

The Merrion Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 886 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for dining and attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Bowmanville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

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

Fantastic

Staff was amazing and helpful, hotel lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabel Fitzgerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great staff with the exception of the Garden Room for dining where the service was super slow. Pool was beautiful and gym was simple and clean. Food was very fresh and well managed for allergies.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful way to spend time in Dublin, such lovely hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Merrion is a quietly elegant and extremely relaxing place to stay. The facilities and service are outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply excellent in all respects.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful luxury
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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