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Luxury 5 Star Hotel in Dublin City |
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The Merrion is Dublin City centre’s most luxurious
five star hotel. Since opening in 1997, The Merrion Hotel
has established itself as the epitome of relaxed grandeur,
welcoming Dubliners and visitors to the city with stunningly
appointed rooms, crackling turf fires and a host of facilities.
The Merrion stands directly opposite Government Buildings
in the heart of Dublin city centre. On the doorstep is Upper
Merrion Street, where Government Buildings, The National Gallery
and The Natural History Museum are located. A short walk leads
to the adjacent "golden mile" of lively pubs, shops
and restaurants dotted around St. Stephen's Green. Grafton
Street is a leisurely stroll away for all the latest designer
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| The Merrion is comprised of a combination of four Georgian
Townhouses that were built in the 1760's by Lord Monck (Charles
Stanley Monck) for wealthy Irish merchants and nobility.
He lived in No. 22, which became known as Monck House. The
most important of the four houses is, however, No. 24 Upper
Merrion Street. This house was leased to Garrett Wellesley,
Earl of Mornington, in 1769 and has since been known as
Mornington House. The house is remembered historically as
being the birthplace of Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of
Wellington. In restoring the four magnificent Georgian townhouses
that form The Merrion, no feature is more striking than
the magnificent Rococo Stucco plasterwork ceilings. Made
from lime and crushed marble, the plaster has been moulded
and carved into intricate, opulent designs incorporating
flowers, fruit and birds. Restoring the work of the Master
Stuccadores of centuries gone-by was overseen by Seamus
O'hEocha and took him over six months to complete.
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The Merrion Hotel offers its guests a choice of two restaurants,
The Cellar Restaurant and the renowned Restaurant Patrick
Guilbaud. Bars include The Cellar Bar set in the original
wine vaults and the intimate cocktail bar, No. 23
Ireland's most award winning restaurant, Restaurant Patrick
Guilbaud, is situated in the stunning surroundings of The
Merrion Hotel with magnificent views overlooking The Merrion's
delightful gardens.
Patrick Guilbaud's pursuit of perfection is noticeable
in the delicious, immaculately presented dishes prepared
from the finest Irish ingredients. Service is equally meticulous,
combining efficient French decorum with discreet Irish charm. |
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| Sample Dinner Menu
Opening Hours Tues-Sat from 7.30pm - 10.15pm
Last Orders
Sample A La Carte
Foie Gras & Muscat,
Pan Fried Duck Foie Gras, Raisnee Bourguignon,
Muscat Grapes, Pain d'Epice, Verjus Reduction
Lobster Ravioli
Connemara Lobster coated in a Coconut Scented Lobster Cream,
Handmade Free Range Egg Pasta, Toasted Almonds,
Olive Oil Flavoured with "Kari"
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Wild Seabass & Asparagus
Roast Fillet of Wild Seabass, Salad of Asparagus,
Raw & Cooked, Truffle Sauce
Veal Sweetbread & Liquorice
Veal Sweetbread slowly caramelized, Glazed with Liquorice
sauce,
Light Parsnip Sauce, Lemon Confit Condiment
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'Classic' Grand Marnier Souffle
Strawberries & Balsamic
Wexford Strawberry Stack, Lime and Mascapone Parfait, 12
year old Villa Manadori Balsamic Vinegar
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