The Merrion

Superb location, wonderful staff and an amazing hotel. Rooms are good size and beds are very comfortable. cellar bar is very cosy with great comfort food.

The Merrion Hotel is like home from home for me and I always feel cosy and welcomed when I am staying on my own. I like that it is so close to the shops and theatre and love morning swims before breakfast. I stay here about once a month and am always welcomed as if I am a new customer each time. I highly recommend this hotel.

A fantastic experience made all the more special by the wonderful staff seeming effortlessly attention to detail and quality service. The food was magical magnificent on a plate. The garden restaurant three course meal caters for all with jaw dropping presentation and taste. The lunch and tea menu also delivered in style with flawless attention to provide an experience to be remembered. The bed was so comfortable as was the room, with quality decor and fittings.

Dear General Manager, My daughter and I recently stayed at The Merrion Hotel in Dublin. There were several aspects of the stay that we truly appreciated, but a few details prevented it from feeling like the full five-star experience we had hoped for. What we genuinely appreciated: The bed, pillows, and duvet were extremely comfortable, and we both slept very well. The wellness centre team and the staff in the breakfast restaurant were warm and pleasant to interact with. We would also like to acknowledge the gentleman at reception who showed us to our room — he was kind, welcoming, and made a wonderful first impression. The breakfast offered some nice options, though it did not feel especially luxurious for a five-star hotel. I should also mention that I have often dined at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud with my husband, and in the past we have sometimes chosen The Merrion for overnight stays because of the convenience after dinner there. However, this was my first time staying at the hotel with my daughter, and based on this visit, we are rethinking whether we will continue that tradition. What could have been better: • Our room faced a side street with bins, which unfortunately took away from the atmosphere — especially as I noted during booking that this stay was part of my birthday week. It was not the exact date, but it was still a special occasion for us, and we had hoped the room choice might reflect that a little more. • During check-in (just before 2 p.m. on the 16th of November), the way the blonde receptionist asked for the exact date of my birthday felt more like we were being quizzed than warmly acknowledged. This may not have been intentional, but it left us slightly uncomfortable and did not reflect the level of hospitality we associate with a five-star hotel. To be clear, another receptionist we met was absolutely lovely, so this felt like a single interaction rather than a reflection of the entire team. • One of the chairs in the room had a small metal pin protruding from underneath the seat. My daughter discovered it when it pricked her finger as she moved the chair. Thankfully, the injury was not serious. We reported it upon checkout, and management responded with courtesy and professionalism, confirming that the chair had already been removed from service, which we appreciate.

Room was beautiful but small. Breakfast was very poor. Tasteless and cold. Cold buffet selection was excellent. Fruits etc.....Location was perfect.