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The Merrion Hotel

5.0 of 5
Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Myself and a pal went for art afternoon tea and I was sooooo dissapointed egg roll, beef finger sandwich, cucumber finger sandwich salmon on brown bread.. Sounds ok!!! But none of the above had any taste whatsoever. They were pre-made and left in the fridge without being covered so the top of the bread was hard.They all were on shop... More

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Santa Barbara, California
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38 reviews 38 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This is a magical quiet low key elegant hotel beautifully serene and beautiful. Set in a stunning location central to everything. It is quite unique, Dublins version of The Connaught, Claridges of London or indeed, The Carlisle in New York . Unlike its flamboyant competitors in the city, there are no buses whizzing past, people wanting to be seen. Famous... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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53 reviews 53 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Bizarre/interesting/great hotel: VERY unassuming (ugly?) from the street, but once you're in the door: woohoo! - Great location near Park - Mediocre shower pressure (although colleague had better so it might be room dependant) - crap view from window (ground level) - great pub in basement - beautiful/original/cozy/idiosyncratic lobby/lounge with fireplace and nice old furniture - great service/staff - great... More

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Larne, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I stayed here and it was really good, the room was really nice and the bed was huge. The mini bar was really well stocked and reasonably priced. They had a turn down service which was lovely. We had breakfast delivered and it was very good. The cellar bar is a really nice bar with very good... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The Merrion Hotel is in a perfect Dublin location. It is a 5-15 minute walk to nearly every site you'd want to see there - Grafton Street, Guinness Store, Trinity College, Temple Bar area and tons more. The concierge, bell and front desk staff at the hotel are top notch. The rooms are fairly standard but well equipped. Wi-Fi is... More

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Seattle, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

The Merrion is a lovely hotel. However, it is ridiculously overpriced. The rooms are adequate. The staff is half delightful and half snobby and there is a lack of warmth that permeates. The best way to describe the feeling is that I am doing them a favor by staying here. Nothing overt, but an underlying snobbism. Let's face it, at... More

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Manager_PMacCann, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review following your recent stay with us. While I was please to read that you thought the hotel was lovely I was somewhat surprised and of course disappointed to read your feedback about certain elements of your stay. We keep our prices under constant review in keeping with the 5* environment we operate in... More

Clinton, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

From the moment we stepped up to the entrance, we were greeted by friendly staff throughout the hotel at all times. Our room was beautiful. Decor is traditional, which I prefer to the stark, cold contemporary design found in so many hotels now. Every detail was thought of, down to the robes, slippers, turn-downs, quality of bath amenities, and even... More

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Manager_PMacCann, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for the absolutely wonderful review posted recently and for taking the time to share your experience with us. On behalf of everybody here, thank you for your very kind comments. I must say it really makes it all worthwhile when somebody enjoys a visit as much as you did and thank you so much for taking... More

Stockholm
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Just stayed at the Merrion and it is a really nice hotel in a great location, with very attentive staff. We were however unlucky when eating a seafood platter in the cellar bar. My crab mayonnaise salad had shell in it and I broke my tooth, ending up at a dentist Saturday night instead of an evening out. Ruined the... More

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Manager_PMacCann, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review following your stay with us last weekend. Firstly I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for choosing to stay with us we are honoured and also for your very kind comments about the team which I have already shared with them. Needless to say I am disappointed to read about... More

Richmond,VA
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41 reviews 41 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We recently returned from a trip to the UK and Ireland. We were fortunate to have chosen The Merrion Hotel to stay in while in Dublin for 2 days although other properties had been recommended. This was by far the finest hotel we stayed in during our trip. The hotel is very centrally located. The hotel, rooms and all facilities... More

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Manager_PMacCann, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Guest, Many thanks for taking the time to post a review of your recent stay with us at The Merrion and for your feedback. I have shared your wonderful comments with all the team here who join me in thanking you. We are all genuinely delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much and I am also pleased that... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Trying to book 3 rooms for next Tuesday night, receptionist told me she could not do this and put me through to a central call centre, I had to wait about 7 minutes to be spoken to. Then the man on the other end of the phone couldn't understand the name of the hotel and asked me to spell it,... More

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Manager_PMacCann, General Manager at The Merrion Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Guest, I was most disappointed to read of your experience while trying to make a reservation with us recently. Having followed up with our colleagues from Leading Hotel’s of the World’s Central Reservations Centre, they have no record of a call queue time of seven minutes. They are however investigating the matter further and will revert in due course.... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Merrion Hotel
Address: Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Leinster > County Dublin > Dublin
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Dublin
#1 Romantic Hotels in Dublin
#2 Business Hotels in Dublin
#2 Family Hotels in Dublin
Price range (per night): S$380 - 732
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Merrion, created from four Georgian townhouses, is located in the city centre opposite government buildings. Many of the 142 bedrooms and suites overlook period landscaped gardens. Guests can dine in the 2-star Michelin restaurant Patrick Guilbaud or The Cellar Restaurant and Bar. The intimate No 23 cocktail bar waits as does the Tethra Spa which boasts an 18m pool, steam room, fully equipped gymnasium and two private treatment rooms. The Merrion offers six private dining and meeting rooms. ... more   less 
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