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The Merrion HotelvsThe Westbury
Both The Westbury and The Merrion Hotel are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Merrion Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to The Westbury. The Merrion Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 95 with endorsements from 14 reviews such as Forbes Travel Guide, Concierge and Fodor's.
The Merrion Hotel
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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
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Grafton St, Dublin 2, Dublin Dublin 2
From $258/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "Well-run hotel with a stylish bar."
Fodor's "This luxurious, chandelier-filled, modern hotel, just off Grafton Street is a favorite with elegantly dressed Dubliners who often stop for afternoon tea in The Gallery." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Visiting celebs looking for some quiet time have long favoured the Westbury's elegant suites, where they can watch TV from the Jacuzzi before retiring to a four-poster bed." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in Dublin’s city center, the Westbury Hotel is located just off Grafton Street, next door to the high-end Westbury Mall, and close to Trinity College and Temple Bar." Full review
Time Out "The understated style of its guest rooms (and the myriad luxurious touches, such as the Acqua di Parma bathroom products) exudes wealth and sophistication." Full review
Star Service "This grand hotel continues to impress its loyal repeat guests with its contemporary interiors, traditional service and prime Grafton Street location, close to historic St. Teresa's Church." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This place has a corporate but luxurious feel, and is popular with international businessmen and affluent tourists alike." Full review
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Don't miss the generous full Irish breakfasts or the lavish afternoon teas - an Irish institution.
Hideaway Report94.0
"Sophisticated city hotel ideally located in the heart of Dublin right off of bustling Grafton Street with its myriad shops and restaurants." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
" Hidden away off Grafton Street, straddling the city’s bustling shopping and creative quarters, the hotel its now as intrinsic a part of the Dublin experience as the Ha’penny Bridge. " Full review
Jetsetter "Smack on Dublin’s posh Grafton Street, a classic grand hotel that recently emerged from a multimillion-euro refurbishment." Full review
