Grand Canal Dock Dublin, Ireland
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
AnantaraGeometric docklands haven
A buzzing energy courses through the airy ground floor and out onto the rooftop terrace overlooking Grand Canal Square.
“There’s a hip vibe throughout, from the light-filled lobby to the bedrooms bursting with pops of color.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Angular geometric architecture inspired by coastal rock formations shelters a cavernous atrium lobby and charcoal-toned guestrooms.
Notable
A dark-tiled mezzanine wellness floor holds a 23-metre indoor infinity pool, eucalyptus steam room, and oversized jacuzzi.
Notable
The seventh-floor rooftop terrace and ground-floor atrium bar draw locals for panoramic city views and cocktails.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Ireland
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
the interiors are striking and somewhat cave-like, with striking cantilevers and angular shapes framing the city’s largest hotel lobby.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Silicon Docks, the hotel overlooks Grand Canal Square, waterside restaurants, and kayakers paddling along the basin.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate textured charcoal walls and marble bathrooms outfitted with deep soaking tubs and coastal photography.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Orange loungers line the 23-metre dark-tiled infinity pool, set on the mezzanine level beneath sculpted ceiling fixtures.
The spa and gym
Five treatment rooms offer massages beside a eucalyptus steam room, and the gym is equipped with Technogym machines.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Forbes Street by Gareth Mullins
Executive Chef Gareth Mullins focuses on Irish produce from land and sea beneath a faceted geometric ceiling.
Anantara the Marker Dublin on Grand Canal Square in the south docklands offers a peaceful retreat, with locally inspired dishes...
At the table
Drinks are poured on the glass-roofed rooftop terrace, and the ground-floor lounge serves afternoon tea beside an illuminated bar.
How it began
Opened in 2013, Manuel Aires Mateus designed the geometric landmark after rugged coastal cliffs before Anantara took over in 2023.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.