The Merrion

Dublin is a great city, and the Merrion is the perfect place to stay. Staff, accommodation and food are outstanding....

When our children were young (2002-2015) we stayed at least once a year at the Merrion - each a wonderful visit. We returned this weekend to celebrate my 60th birthday and it was the best birthday celebration I have ever had. The Merrion has changed/improved and remains unique.

From check-in to check-out, everything was first class. Front desk, dining room food and service, housekeeping, Book Room staff, and bell staff were all cordial and helpful. We did not utilize Concierge specifically. We arrived at the tail end of the front desk remodel. The location transition from front lobby to front desk room was seamless. The Book Room staff is properly educated in keeping the fireplace going; laying another small log on the fire at just the right time!

The service was exceptional, the atmosphere elegant and welcoming, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of. We truly felt special and very well looked after. The experience exceeded all our expectations

I was here for four nights this past weekend and overall this was a great stay. I'd highly recommend the Merrion if you are looking for a comfortable place to stay in Dublin. It is fully a 5 star hotel and not cheap, but it's worth every penny. We stayed in a room in the garden wing, and it was lovely. Bed was one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in. Attention to detail was stellar. Every day both a morning and evening turn down service, and no stone was left unturned. Everything was perfect. We had breakfast every day in the Garden Room restaurant and it was delicious with smiling service. I loved the ability to combine both the buffet and a made to order/ hot dish. The hotel-baked pastries and breads were all delicious. Service througout the hotel from every employee was top notch. Friendly, understanding, and quick, regardless of the request. The decor is simply soothing - from the hallways to the light scents to the paintings and and carpet choices in the rooms - it was all soothing, cooling, calming, and peaceful. I had drinks in the cellar bar one night and they were good. Only a few things to note. If you want to have dinner or lunch at the Garden Room restaurant, the hotel's main restaurant, make sure to make reservations. We did not have them our last night and couldnt get seated, which is uncommon in hotel restaurants (though we could order room service). Also, found it odd that the hotel's bar, the Cellar Door, was closed on Sunday night. That, coupled with an inability to get into the Garden Room at kind of the last minute, left us scrambling a bit to find a bite to eat. Finally, do note that on weekends the Garden Room can be busy for breakfast, so beware. We did enjoy the room service breakfast on our last day as we had an early flight. Excellent service, delicious options, and friendly guy who brought us our order. Overall, I look forward to staying at the Merrion on a future visit to Dublin.