The Merrion HotelvsRadisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, The Merrion Hotel ranks significantly better than Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin. The Merrion Hotel comes in at #2 in Dublin with praise from 14 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
The Merrion Hotel Show All Reviews
Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2
From $322/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Elegant hotel... spacious bedrooms."
Frommer's
"Housed in four restored Georgian houses, the Merrion is a deeply feminine, traditionally elegant hotel." Full review
Concierge
"In a city of spotty service, the staff here does a good impression of having had decades of practice, and the look of the place is weathering beautifully."
Fodor's
"Stately and spiffy, and splendidly situated... this luxurious hotel actually comprises four exactingly restored Georgian town houses." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This resplendent five-star hotel, in a terrace of beautifully restored Georgian townhouses, opened in 1988 but looks like it's been around a lot longer." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Merrion is Dublin's most exclusive luxury hotel, and has a convenient location across from the Government buildings in four 18th-century townhouses." Full review
Time Out
"Housed inside four restored, listed Georgian houses, the Merrion doesn't shy away from a little frill here, a delicate striped couch there." Full review
Star Service
"Thanks to management's adept style and the meticulous staff, this hotel comes off as a cozier version of the Four Seasons." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Merrion Hotel opens into a series of period drawing rooms fragranced by turf fires and adorned with Ireland's largest collection of private art." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Occupying a cluster of four stately Georgian houses, The Merrion embodies the classical glamour of the 18th century, with a subtly modern twist." Full review
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin
Golden Lane, Dublin 8
From $161/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"The sleek glass-and-concrete Radisson, just off South Great George's Street, offers to-the-point business accommodations with a dash of cool contemporary style." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Radisson Blu Royal is a 150-room, contemporary luxury property on the south side of the River Liffey." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located on the quiet stretch of Golden Lane between St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Temple Bar, the new Radisson Blu Royal is perfect for design-forward business travelers." Full review
Star Service
"This centrally located, purpose-built hotel adds a splash of gleaming glass and silver metal sophistication to old town Dublin." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Dublin Airport branch of Radisson offers space, relaxation, a child-friendly vibe, and the tried-and-tested guarantees of a familiar hotel brand – all within easy walking distance of the terminal buildings." Full review
Frommer's
"It’s all about convenience and comfort. There’s a sophisticated restaurant, V’nV, and three bars...bedrooms are spacious and modern, with new, comfortable beds and large bathrooms " Full review