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The Merrion HotelvsThe Spencer Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Merrion Hotel scores significantly higher than The Spencer Hotel Dublin IFSC. The Merrion Hotel comes in at 95 with approval from 14 publications including Star Service, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
The Merrion Hotel
Michelin Guide
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Concierge
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Oyster
Time Out
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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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph9.0
"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
The Spencer Hotel Frommer's Time Out Fodor's Lonely Planet The Telegraph Oyster
International Financial Services Centre, Excise Walk, Dublin 1
From $341/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "All smooth straight lines and extra touches, this relaxing, modern hotel is a good option for business travelers." Full review
Time Out "Yes, it's a chain hotel, and big with business travellers; but don't be put off. This is an excellent hotel: great looking, well run, fabulous location, decent prices and lots of extras." Full review
Fodor's "This high-rise hotel in the middle of the International Financial Services Centre has been a surprise hit with all travelers interested in the business of good value and clean, quiet rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet "This swanky business hotel in the heart of the Irish Financial Services Centre has beautiful rooms decorated with contemporary light oak furnishings, Respa beds and rainforest power showers." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Come here for a dash of energy in a city-centre location." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Overlooking the River Liffey, this four-pearl, 169-room hotel is just a 10-minute walk from O'Connell Street." Full review
