The Merrion HotelvsThe Westin Dublin
Both The Merrion Hotel and The Westin Dublin are praised by experts. On balance, The Merrion Hotel scores significantly better than The Westin Dublin. The Merrion Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 95 with positive reviews from 14 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.
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
The Westin Dublin Show All Reviews
At College Green, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2
From $327/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"A smart hotel set over 6 period buildings, with comfy lounges, impressive conference rooms and good facilities."
Frommer's
"The Westin makes good use of this building's grand, 19th-century facade (the building was once a bank) -- it promises real luxury and the interior easily fulfills it." Full review
Concierge
"Despite the grand surroundings, however, service is friendly and down-to-earth."
Jetsetter
"Historic 19th-century bank-turned-hotel in the heart of Dublin with a restaurant and bar." Full review
Fodor's
"Reconstructed from three 19th-century landmark buildings across the road from Trinity College, the Westin is all about location." Full review
Time Out
"The Westin's imposing 19th-century façade (the building was once a bank) suggests an interior of traditional grandeur and exclusivity, and happily, the reality does not disappoint." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel may lack the superior location of the Westbury, but it overshadows its peer with more distinguished public areas, better service, notable dining and superlative accommodations." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Westin Dublin brings together the reliability of a tried-and-tested brand, a collection of opulent historic buildings and a location at the very centre of Dublin city." Full review
Gayot
"Historic architecture and Westin's signature amenities make a welcome combination at this luxury hotel."
Travel + Leisure
"Within Dublin's Temple Bar neighborhood, The Westin Dublin offers an opulent stay in an historic building loaded with modern conveniences"
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021