The Merrion, Dublin's most luxurious 5-Star Luxury hotel, is created from four grade one listed Georgian Townhouses and a contemporary Garden Wing. Since opening in 1997, The Merrion Hotel has established itself as the epitome of relaxed grandeur, welcoming Dubliners and visitors to the city with stunningly ap pointed rooms, crackling turf fires and a host of facilities.
From the start, the Restoration of The Merrion demanded the highest standards and the designers' brief was both simple and clear - "To create a space with sensitivity to the 18th century heritage of the building, with light and airy bedrooms."
As a result, the 125 guest rooms and 20 suites are the epitome of elegance and also supremely inviting and comfortable. The interior is designed using Irish fabrics and antiques to reflect the architecture and original interiors of the 18th Century Townhouses.
Location of The Merrion Hotel
The Merrion stands directly opposite Government Buildings in the heart of Dublin city centre.
On the doorstep is Upper Merrion Street, where Government Buildings, The National Gallery and The Natural History Museum are located. A short walk leads to the adjacent "golden mile" of lively pubs, shops and restaurants dotted around St. Stephen's Green. Grafton Street is a leisurely stroll away for all the latest designer shops.
The Merrion's location is also surrounded by commerce and industry - business people coming to and from work as the city centre bustles with action. Weekends in contrast are peaceful. Horse-drawn carriages clip-clop past the Georgian railings of nearby Merrion Square, which are hung with the work of local exhibiting artists.
Bedroom and Suites
The Restoration of The Merrion demanded the highest standards. The 122 guest rooms and 22 suites at Merrion are the epitome of elegance and also supremely inviting and comfortable. The Interior is designed using Irish fabrics and antiques to reflect the architecture and original interiors of the 18th century.
The Penthouse
The Merrion, has recently opened the doors of its exclusive Penthouse.
With views over the Dublin skyline, The Merrion Penthouse provides unparalleled security and privacy, whilst offering the luxurious five-star comfort, services and facilities for which The Merrion has become legendary.
The Merrion Penthouse provides a living space of approximately 2,800 sq ft split across two floors and a separate 1,000sq ft rooftop terrace complete with cedarwood hot tub.
Aidan Cavey, one of Irelands leading interior designers, has utilized fabrics and furnishings from some of the world's most exclusive design houses to provide an interior that is calm, luxurious and elegantly welcoming.
The Merrion penthouse comprises of two bedrooms, each with an ensuite Italian Carerra Marble bathroom. An elegant staircase leads to the beautifully furnished top floor, with an open-plan living space, state of the art entertainment area with surround-sound audio and TV and a dining area offering spectacular views over Dublin and the hotel gardens below.
A further room off the main living area can be used as a study, private meeting room, gymnasium or as accommodation for security personnel if required.
To ensure maximum privacy, the Merrion Penthouse faces the hotel's interior garden and is surrounded on all sides by subtle fencing, potted bay trees and box hedges.
Price: €2,200 per night.
Art at The Merrion
The Merrion Hotel houses a spectacular collection of 19th and 20th Century art which is widely considered to be one of the most important private collections in Ireland. The Merrion's grand interiors offer the perfect backdrop for these works, resulting in a dramatic and successful marriage of classical architecture and contemporary art.
Gardens at The Merrion
One of the most distinctive and unusual features of The Merrion is its two landscaped period gardens, designed by Jim Reynolds the noted Irish landscape artist.
The smaller of the two, known as "Lady Mornington's Garden" links The Main House to the Garden Wing. This contemporary wing completes the enclosure of the garden, so that many of the guestrooms enjoy views over the large central garden. Both gardens re-create the feel of an 18th century garden with box hedges, water features, pathways, statuary and obelisks.
In summer, the large garden becomes an extension of the drawing rooms in The Main House, with waiter service so that guests can dine al fresco.
Bars & Restaurants
The Merrion Hotel offers its guests a choice of two restaurants, The Cellar Restaurant and the renowned Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Dublin's most award winning and acclaimed restaurant. Bars include The Cellar Bar set in the original wine vaults and the intimate cocktail bar, No. 23
The Tethra Spa
Located in the heart of The Merrion Hotel, The Tethra Spa is Dublin's most refined retreat; a place to unwind, restore and to invigorate the body and mind. Surrounded by gentle interiors, technologically advanced fitness equipment, an expansive infinity swimming pool, steam room and luxurious treatment areas, The Tethra Spa brings relaxation, well being and fitness to the fore.
The Tethra Spa is available to guests and to a limited number of members only, so there is always plenty of space to unwind. For the softest towels to the toughest training, The Tethra Spa awaits...
Private Dining at The Merrion Hotel
Behind the refined exterior, The Merrion has revived a 200-year-old tradition of gracious living amidst elegant surroundings.
Each of the six private dining rooms is decorated in suitable grand style, using rich 18th Century colours and fabrics. Great care has been taken to retain all the architectural features for which Georgian Dublin is so famous - intricate plasterwork, high ceilings and large windows. Flowers, candlelight, shining silver and the finest Irish linen complete the picture.
Menus are individually tailored using the finest ingredients and prepared in the most discerning style, tantalising the eye as much as the palate. The accompanying wine list is selected from the hotel's original vaults -ensuring an exquisite evening.
Weddings at The Merrion
Memorable occasions deserve very special surroundings, and the period Georgian elegance of The Merrion Hotel provide a stunning backdrop for unforgettable wedding celebrations.
At The Merrion, each wedding is as individual as the couple themselves; The Hotel offers a totally unique experience for all their clients from themed or specially tailored menus to flexible service timing.
The Merrion's private rooms feature original Georgian decoration, breathtaking tapestries and paintings, a separate entrance with marbled hallways and beautifully landscaped gardens and terraces for drinks and photographs. Their dedicated wedding co-ordinator is always on hand to suggest, arrange and oversee, ensuring the best always comes as standard.
Merrion for Kids
The Merrion Hotel loves to welcome younger guests and always makes provisions to ensure they have a wonderful stay - from special room amenities to arranging exciting daytime activities.
The hotel offers babysitting service, cots, extra beds and of course a delicious, specially-tailored room service menu with Pooh bear (or Barbie) crockery. The staff in the Tethra Spa welcome children for a swim in the pool, providing mini-robes on request for extra cuddly comfort while the bar managers shake up delicious 'mock tails' for extra fun.
In addition to their own menus and facilities, the hotel also offers special children's amenities to ensure toddlers, children and early teens all experience the best in Merrion service.
Gender-specific, and divided into suitable age groupings, presentation is taken as seriously as the specifics of each amenity and the hotel is proud to present colouring books, games and crayon kits alongside milkshakes, fruity treats and favourite snacks look appetising on colourful children's crockery and cartoon table mats.
The Hotel is proud to have received prestigious awards and accolades over recent years, and the cornerstone of their success has been their excelling art of hospitality!
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