The Merrion Hotel

The Merrion, which was created from four magnificent Georgian terraced houses, boasts all the grace and elegance of the 18th century. The interior of the hotel remains true to its Georgian origins and the drawing rooms, with their rococo plaster work and cornices, have been restored to their former glory. The hotel houses an impressive collection of 19th and 20th-century art, which is considered to be one of the most important private collections in Ireland. The hotel has a health and fitness centre, with an 18 metre swimming pool, gymnasium and steam room. The two landscaped period gardens, with box hedges, water features and pathways, recreate the aura of an 18th-century garden.