Merrion Hotel

The 143 rooms, suites and two-bedroom penthouse are designed to recall the elegance of the Georgian era and achieve five-star standards of luxury. Each has individually controllable air conditioning, an in-room safe, broadband and wireless internet connection and 24-hour valet and room service. The splendid salons are in authentic period style, and contemporary Irish art from the country's finest collection is on display. When it comes to dining, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud presents a renowned gastronomic menu in classical style, while The Cellar Restaurant offers superb Irish cuisine in a more relaxed environment. The Cellar Bar is graced by the vaulted ceilings of the original Georgian wine cellars.

Located in the heart of Dublin, The Merrion is directly opposite Government Buildings, and Trinity College, the Natural History Museum and National Gallery are among its nearest neighbours. Yet such is the peace in the gardens that the only sounds are the songs of the birds.