Activities & Attractions
Bottle of specially chosen wine

The Merrion Hotel houses a spectacular collection of 19th and 20th Century art which is widely considered to be one of the most important private collections in Ireland. The Merrion ’s grand interiors offer the perfect backdrop for these works, resulting in a dramatic and successful marriage of classical architecture and contemporary art.

One of the most distinctive and unusual features of The Merrion is its two landscaped period gardens. “Lady Mornington’s Garden” links The Main House to the new Garden Wing. The new wing completes the enclosure of the garden, so that many of the guestrooms enjoy views over the large Central Garden. In summer, the large garden becomes an extension of the drawing rooms in The Main House, with waiter service so that guests can dine al fresco. Both gardens re-create the feel of an 18th century garden with box hedges, water features, pathways, statuary and obelisks.