Best Grand Hotels Hotels in Dublin

The Merrion Hotel is an award-winning five-star hotel located in a restored Georgian building with beautiful gardens in the centre of Dublin. The fantastic Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud has won 2 Michelin stars for its fine French influenced gourmet cuisine. Irish cuisine can be had at the Cellar Restaurant, while the No. 23 bar serves up stylish cocktails. The rooms are spacious and all have either garden or city views, modern facilities, and Italian marble bathrooms with luxury toiletries. The hotel provides guests with a state of the art gym, a beauty spa, and a steam room made from Italian marble.

The Conrad Dublin is located near the shopping area of Grafton Street, opposite the National Concert Hall. This five-star luxury hotel offers guests air-conditioned rooms that are bright, airy, and spacious, and finished with wooden floors, Irish art, and oak paneling. The hotel restaurant is the Coburg and serves fantastic seafood such as mussels, crab cocktails, and bouillabaisse. Cocktails are also available at Lemuel’s lounge bar, and Alfie Byrne’s bar offers craft beers on its stylish outdoor terrace. There is a range of facilities for guests such as a business centre, a gym and fitness centre, and 24-hour room service.

Found in the city’s leafy Ballsbridge district close to the sea (Sandymount Beach is less than 20 minutes walk away), this hotel is described as a five-star urban resort. It was previously known as the Four Seasons and exudes an old school glamour, with fashionable decor. There are three restaurants, a cafe, a deli and a bar, with 208 rooms plus a pool, sauna, jacuzzi and a spa offering ESPA treatments. Soundproofed rooms with blackout curtains and Egyptian cotton hypo-allergenic bedding, all contribute to a sublime night’s sleep. While family-friendly (connecting rooms can be booked), this IHG property offers romantic packages and is well-suited to a couples’ getaway.

The College Green Hotel Dublin is a five-star hotel in the heart of Dublin, overlooking Trinity College and College Green. Housed within three historic financial buildings the hotel combines historic grandeur with modern comforts.

Comprising 191 stylish rooms and suites, including the exclusive Library Suite and The College Suite, guests can expect luxury bedding, Italian marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines, and complimentary high-speed internet, along with plush bathrobes, slippers, and zone climate control.

Dining options include contemporary Irish cuisine at Morelands Grill, Afternoon Tea in The Atrium Lounge and innovative cocktails at The Mint Bar. The historic Banking Hall serves as a distinguished venue for weddings and events, while a 24-hour fitness centre caters to health-conscious guests.

With a prime location places visitors are within walking distance of Grafton Street’s shops, the cultural hub of Temple Bar, and many of Dublin’s iconic landmarks. The College Green Hotel Dublin offers an elegant stay in one of the city’s most vibrant areas.

The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Stillorgan is a prestigious 5-star establishment set on a historic estate dating back to 1750, conveniently located near University College Dublin. Known for its luxurious accommodations and award-winning cuisine, this hotel is one of the finest in County Dublin. Strategically positioned between Dublin City and Dun Laoghaire, the hotel is 18km from Dublin airport and surrounded by 1.5 hectares of formal gardens and mature woodlands. Featuring 151 rooms and suites, all furnished to the highest standards with luxurious Egyptian cotton sheets, duck-down duvets and walk in shower and separate bathtubs. Additional amenities include a well-equipped fitness suite, the Orangerie Bar with an extensive gin menu, the Ballroom Lounge, and Talavera restaurant serving award-winning Italian cuisine. Complimentary car parking makes the Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel an ideal choice for travellers seeking luxury and convenience slightly away from Dublin city centre.

The Shelbourne Hotel is a Autograph property that is located on St. Stephens Green just a short walk from some of Dublin’s best attractions. This historic hotel offers luxurious rooms, with marble bathrooms, bath products, robes, and slippers. Guests have access to free WiFi and flat screen LED TVs. The on-site Health Club has seven treatment rooms, a dance studio, a modern gym, thermal facilities, and a swimming pool to keep fit and active. There is also a range of beauty services available at The Salon such as facials and hairstyling.