Georgian townhouse salon
Open log fires crackle beneath rococo plasterwork as guests sink into plush armchairs surrounded by private collections of Irish art.
“The property used to be a series of homes, the interior speaks to this by maintaining a comfortable, welcoming feeling.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Observant service brings nightly turndown and slippers beside Asprey-stocked marble bathtubs.
Remarkable
Four restored 1760s Georgian townhouses include the birthplace of the Duke of Wellington.
Remarkable
Afternoon tea in the drawing rooms serves pastries sculpted after the hotel’s Irish art collection.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Ireland
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
four meticulously restored Georgian townhouses just across from the Irish Government, was designed in the Nineties, but in a remarkably authentic traditional style.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along quiet Upper Merrion Street directly opposite Government Buildings, the hotel sits moments from Merrion Square and the National Gallery.
The rooms
Guest rooms pair period cornicing with light palettes, while marble bathrooms offer deep soaking bathtubs and separate walk-in showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 18-meter infinity pool is lined with classical columns and French limestone beneath trompe-l'oeil murals.
The spa
Private treatment suites offer skincare therapies using Biologique Recherche and ESPA, alongside a sauna and steam room.
The gym
The fitness club is equipped with modern cardio machines, stationary bikes, and ellipticals for daily workouts.
At the table
Two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud serves French cuisine, and The Cellar Bar occupies the original eighteenth-century brick vaults.
This quietly confident hotel—composed of four restored Georgian townhouses—sits just beyond Dublin’s busiest streets, offering guests something hard to find in a capital city: space, stillness, and exceptional attention.
How it began
Opened in 1997, the restored Georgian townhouses feature domestic interiors by Alice Roden, framing Jim Reynolds's classical eighteenth-century-style courtyard gardens.
“For a taste of Georgian-style luxury, the townhouse bedrooms in the Main House of the Merrion Hotel are decorated in 18th-century style...”
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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.