The Merrion, Dublin

From the moment of check until we left a great place to stay with very friendly and helpful staff. The ground floor parlor rooms make you feel like you are visiting a long lost wealthy aunt. The garden is a beautiful place to relax for a refreshment or just stroll about and get away from it all. The James Joyce sundial statue in the rear is a must see. The room was large with a historic feel but fully modern amenities. Great location, quite but nearby to the popular attractions. Only downside, we stayed during and unusually hot spell for Dublin in June and the room which faced the street woudl get quite warm. The AC could not quite cool us down the the typical American chill-me-to-the-bone level. Other than that loved the Merrion, the staff, and the location. Will look to stay again on future visits.

The Merrion is a unique experience is full of history and a beautiful garden the rooms are clean. The art work, and mirror from the 17 century place trout the hotel makes this a plus. The bar is open 24 hour for the hotel guest and this is a plus as well as for Dublin closed all bar at 12:00a the night life is full of great place to visit that are open later.

Loved the location. The Spa was dreadful. (a) The pool was extremely cold and too unpleasant to swim in; (b) The ceiling and walls in the pool area were unclean and the paint work was stained; (c) The tiles in the seating area of the steam room were also stained from continued used and they looked like they needed to be bleached clean. The bathroom in the bedroom was extremely dated. The shower in particular was in need of serious maintenance. The doors of the shower did not even seal and there was brown staining on the area where the shower tray meets the doors and tiles. The entire appearance was in stark contrast to the quality of the room. Check out staff v. rude and you have to pay €20 for parking!! DO NOT STAY HERE!!