Best Historical Hotels in Dublin County
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a historical hotel in Dublin County. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of historical hotels in Dublin County is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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Dublin County, Dublin, Merrion Square
The Merrion Hotel
(5 stars)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.
Dublin County, Dublin, Booterstown
The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel
(4 stars)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.