The Merrion

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near St. Stephen's Green

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Interior entrance
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Food and drink
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

Room options

Junior Suite

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room in the Garden Wing with a Garden View

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Speciality (Main House))

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Garden Wing, Lane View)

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

Superior Twin Room (Garden Wing)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite (Merrion (Main House))

  • 786 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King Room in the Main House

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View (Garden Wing)

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

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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 St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College. Aviva Stadium and Guinness Storehouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Stephen's Green - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Trinity College - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grafton Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dublin Castle - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Aviva Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 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
  • ‪Toners Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KC Peaches - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doheny & Nesbitt - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bang Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Merrion

5-star luxury hotel near St. Stephen's Green
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

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Globe, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Serbian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • 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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 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

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 60.0 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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
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 May 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merrion on May 19, 2025 start from $544.23, 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 2.6 mi (15-min drive) from Sandymount Beach and 9 mi (43-min drive) from Portmarnock 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.

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, hot stone massages, and body wraps.

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. 874 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1001 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

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding luxury hotel in the heart of Dublín. Staff just brilliant. Rooms large and tastefully decorated. The Cellar bar is the perfect place for watching the Six Nations if you are unable to get a ticket. Cannot recommend this hotel enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant. Best hotel in Dublin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn, Seattle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire property is lovely. They prioritized our needs and took the best of care to make our stay memorable. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great as always
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always have a fabulous stay at the Merrion. Staff at all levels wonderful! Lovely ambience at this hotel. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Seattle

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emory, Philadelphia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb all the way around.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Seattle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, first class hotel. Everything is superb including the rooms, food and staff. This is my third time here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I with the kids stayed for a night to celebrate our anniversary. We had a great time, nothing too much trouble, room great, turn down super, enjoyable breakfast. Thanks for the complimentary fizz!! Pool and spa area great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Merrion is world class.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Undoubtedly the top hotel in Dublin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely classic hotel sadly you can hear doors closing during the night, the soundproofing needs looking at
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024