The Merrion Hotel Dublin

Hotel · Ballsbridge

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How My Family Fell in Love With Ireland’s Grand Hotels, Falconry, and the World’s Best Bread and Butter

"Housed in four 18th-century townhouses in central Dublin, this elegant hotel pairs Georgian coziness with bright, springlike interiors and a garden courtyard that fills rooms with light. It features a near-comprehensive collection of Irish art (highlights include works by Jack B. Yeats and William Scott) and even offers afternoon tea with pastries inspired by the artworks; service is warm and personal, exemplified by a guest-relations executive who befriended the family. Public spaces such as the intimate Garden Room overlook the courtyard and a James Joyce statue, with low ceilings and deep banquettes that make conversation easy for guests with hearing difficulties." - Peter Terzian Peter Terzian Peter Terzian is the features editor of Travel + Leisure, where he has been on staff since 2017. He has been an editor at Elle Decor, Culture and Travel, and Out magazines, as well as Newsday, the Long Island newspaper. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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