Conrad Dublin vs The Merrion Hotel
Both are in Dublin, 500 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Ranelagh North
Conrad Dublin
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Baggotrath North
The Merrion Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 4 of 6
The short answer
Pick The Merrion Hotel
It leads in 4 of 6 categories. 500 m apart.
Choose The Merrion Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.7)
- a spa and wellness
Why is Conrad Dublin better than The Merrion Hotel?
- 1More guest reviews (64 vs 21), so the rating is more reliable×3.0
- 2Has 24-hour room service
Why is The Merrion Hotel better than Conrad Dublin?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.7)+0.6
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Has a gym
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Conrad Dublin vs The Merrion Hotel: which hotel is better? | Conrad Dublin | The Merrion Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Location | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 7.5 +3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 7.0 +7.0 |
| Beach access | 0.1 | 1.1 +1.0 |
| Public transport | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 64 +43 | 21 |
| Rank in Dublin | bottom 47% | top 20% +33% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.2 km | 920 m −260 m |
| To the beach | 3.0 km | 2.7 km −280 m |
| To public transport | 360 m | 420 m |
| To the airport | 10 km | 10 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 127 | 150 +23 |
| To the nearest food shop | 450 m | 70 m −380 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 4 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 28 | 36 +8 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Floors | 7 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 20 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Dublin Castle | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Spire of Dublin | 1.7 km | 1.3 km −310 m |
| Leinster House | 670 m | 240 m −430 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
500 m apart
Conrad Dublin: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station St Stephen's Green station: 360 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 10 km, beach: 3.0 km, 127 places to eat within 500 m, 28 sights within 1 km.
The Merrion Hotel: city centre: 920 m, nearest station St Stephen's Green station: 420 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 10 km, beach: 2.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 36 sights within 1 km.
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Conrad Dublin or The Merrion Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Conrad Dublin or The Merrion Hotel?
The Merrion Hotel leads in 4 of 6 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. Conrad Dublin is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Conrad Dublin or The Merrion Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Merrion Hotel is closer: 920 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Conrad Dublin.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Merrion Hotel is 2.7 km from the nearest beach; Conrad Dublin is 3.0 km.
How far apart are Conrad Dublin and The Merrion Hotel?
The two hotels are 500 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score