Dublin, IrelandGeorgian Quarter
The Davenport Hotel
Neoclassical hall conversion
Georgian Quarter Dublin, Ireland
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness DesignOutside the door
The house
O'Callaghan CollectionNeoclassical hall conversion
A classical preaching hall shell encloses a polished Dublin base, pairing quiet traditional rooms with a subterranean thermal spa.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
On Merrion Street, in the heart of Dublin's Georgian quarter, a 17th-century neoclassical building with columns, carved stonework and a grand dome.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Facing Joyce's historic Sweny's Pharmacy, the hotel sits steps from Merrion Square and Oscar Wilde's childhood home.
The rooms
Bathrooms are lined in marble with walk-in rainforest showers. Upper-floor rooms look out over Dublin's Georgian rooftops.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Arched wall panels and curved loungers line the 12.5-metre basement pool, illuminated by warm cove lighting.
The thermal suite
Aspen timber lines the Himalayan salt sauna, and the mosaic steam cabin is lit by fibre-optic starlight.
The Lady Jane Restaurant
Sculptural golden trees stand throughout the dining room, where daily breakfast buffets include pastries and hot morning classics.
Bar
The 1863 Lounge
Cognac leather stools line the blue-panelled bar, which serves Irish whiskeys and a European all-day menu.
How it began
Merrion Hall opened in 1863 for the Plymouth Brethren. A 1991 fire gutted the building, leaving only the neoclassical facade.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.