Celebrate a City Break in Style at These 10 Luxury Hotels in Dublin

Surrounded by ivy-covered houses and cobbled streets, the InterContinental is a taste of Old Dublin at its finest. Close enough to the city centre to be convenient, but just far enough away to create an air of tranquillity, this is the perfect luxury hotel in Dublin for a relaxing city break. It’s Irish-owned, and there’s an emphasis on local sourcing, from the ingredients on the menu to the decor in the guest rooms and the art on the walls of the lobby. The Whiskey Bar and Lobby Lounge are open all day, and in the summer guests can relax in the courtyard Perrier Jouet champagne bar. One of the main draws of this luxury hotel is the spa; it features a pool, a well-equipped gym, a hot tub, treatment rooms, a sauna and steam room, and a relaxation area complete with herbal teas and daily newspapers.

Located in the very heart of Georgian Dublin, the Merrion Hotel is surrounded by the best of the city’s cultural, shopping and entertainment attractions, including the National Gallery of Ireland and the National Museum. The Merrion combines classic hospitality with luxurious modern touches; crackling peat fires welcome guests into the drawing rooms, and the state-of-the-art gym and spa area features a sauna, steam room and infinity swimming pool. For dining, The Drawing Rooms offer an art-themed afternoon tea that takes inspiration from the work of artists such as JB Yeats and William Scott, but the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is the hotel’s main talking point.