THE MERRION

The award-winning Merrion Spa boasts an 18-metre swimming pool – a rare treat in central Dublin – as well as a steam room, fully equipped gym and luxurious treatment rooms. Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud offers a gourmet fine dining experience with two Michelin stars, while all-day restaurant The Garden Room focuses on contemporary Irish cuisine. Those seeking to round off a lively day in Dublin with drinks are equally well-catered for. The intimate and sophisticated No. 23 bar has the feel of an exclusive private members club, while the atmospheric Cellar Bar is the perfect venue for convivial drinks and live music.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples and romantics
• Foodies
• Art lovers
• Those seeking to be in the heart of the action

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Sample the exquisite, art-themed afternoon tea in the Drawing Room
• Indulge in a nurturing treatment in the spa
• Browse The Merrion’s extensive art collection
• Enjoy a glass of rosé al fresco on the Garden Terrace
• Save room for dinner at two Michelin starred Restaurant Patrick Gilbaud

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Explore nearby Trinity College and see the Book of Kells and Old Library
• Head to Grafton Street for some top-notch shopping
• Hop on the DART train to coastal Dublin to explore some of the charming harbour towns
• Follow in the footsteps of the locals and stroll through Merrion Square Gardens with its sculpture of famous resident Oscar Wilde
• Visit the Jameson Distillery for a flavour of Ireland’s famous whisky
• Settle in at a nearby pub to listen to some traditional Irish folk music