Press Information: Sue Lowry / Melanie Childs 

Magellan Public Relations 

Tel: 020 8875 2850; 

Fax: 020 8875 2851 

E-mail: [email protected]

THE MERRION - AT A GLANCE…

  • Opened October 1997
  • Located in the heart of Georgian Dublin opposite Government Buildings
  • Created from four magnificent Grade I Listed Georgian townhouses and a contemporary Garden Wing
  • Internationally recognised so far: 
    • AA's "Hotel of the Year" 2000. The AA's "Hotel of the Year" is the organisation's most prestigious accolade for the hotel industry and any property chosen will be the inspector's definitive choice with the winner selected from a shortlist of the travel industry's crème de la crème properties. 
    • RAC's Gold Ribbon Award 2000. The RAC's Gold Ribbon Award, the highest accolade for the hotel industry, is awarded to hotels that consistently demonstrate a commitment to superlative standards of customer care, service and accommodation. 
    • The only hotel in Dublin to be awarded a 5 Star classification by the Automobile Association with 3 Rosettes for excellent food 
    • Awarded Johansens Award for Excellence in a City Hotel in Great Britain and Ireland 
    • A member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World
  • 125 rooms and 20 suites beautifully decorated in period colours and styles with private secure parking for residents
  • Large, peaceful private garden, with terrace
  • The hotel houses one of Ireland's largest private collections of art - including a 16th Century Gobelins tapestry and works by 20th Century Irish artists
  • Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud - the first restaurant in Ireland to be awarded two Michelin stars
  • Morningtons - a contemporary restaurant serving food with Irish flair in a relaxed atmosphere
  • The Cellar Bar - in the original 18th century wine vaults
  • "No. 23" - the comfortable, relaxed cocktail bar
  • The Tethra Spa - 18 metre swimming pool, treatment room, sauna and gymnasium
  • Professional, experienced staff, offering warm, Irish hospitality
  • Cutting-edge technology - with video conferencing and ISDN facilities in guest rooms
  • Impressive meeting and private dining rooms 

 

May 2001