North City Dublin, Ireland
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
O'Callaghan CollectionMid-century parkside bolthole
A dapper resident French bulldog greets arrivals beneath a lacquered red ceiling, setting a relaxed, playful tone amid leafy mid-century lounge corners.
“The public spaces are a particular treat, especially the old school vibe of Sin Bin bar … and the brightly lit in-house restaurant Speranza.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century and modernist industrial interiors by 21Spaces featuring Irish timber, Kvadrat fabrics, and rattan screens.
Listed
The Sin Bin bar serves craft beers and gin alongside a greenhouse-style indoor Winter Garden courtyard.
Listed
Positioned on Merrion Square across from Oscar Wilde House, with Speranza restaurant named after Lady Jane Wilde.
What they say
Also in Michelin and Wallpaper*.
Modernist and industrial influences are visible in the rooms and suites, as well as in the common spaces.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly on Merrion Square opposite Oscar Wilde House, the hotel is a gentle stroll from the National Gallery and Trinity College.
The rooms
Rooms combine Irish timber and burnt tones with walk-in rainfall showers, while street-facing rooms frame Merrion Square through tall Georgian windows.
The gym
Core Fitness operates 24 hours a day underground, equipped with squat racks, Olympic bumper plates, and cardio machines.
The Sin Bin Bar
Leather banquettes and warm amber lighting set the scene for craft beers on tap and an extensive gin list.
Speranza Restaurant
Named after Oscar Wilde's mother, this bright dining room serves breakfast and stone-baked pizzas beside street-facing bay windows.
How it began
Originally a 19th-century bank and later a nightclub, this heritage pile became the founding address of the family-run O'Callaghan Collection.
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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.