Location, location, location! We were guests at The Merchant House for 6 nights during the St. Patrick's Day Festival last week.
Central to everything and in the heart of the city. A few minutes walk to the historical landmarks, great restaurants, lively pubs, and public transportation. We were half a block from the parade and it doesn't get any better than that.
If the perfect location isn't enough, just wait until you experience the warm welcome from the staff and the char…ming decor of the suites.
The Merchant House is 200+ years old and has tons of character. While there is no reception on site, you want for nothing. The friendly staff are only steps away and can be reached via the intercom. While there is no lift in a building this age, we were met upon arrival by Kristian who gladly carried our luggage up the stairs to our well-appointed suites. He gives detailed instruction on how everything works.
I stayed in the James Joyce Suite on the first level above the street. The party was in full swing outside in the street and the bar across from us as one might expect during the festival. I had anticipated sleepless nights in the heart of the Temple Bar area but that wasn't the case at all. With the double windows, shades and drapes, the noise didn't bother me in the least.
The complimentary Wi-Fi was fast and I was able to easily connect to my job in Texas and work when necessary. The Nespresso coffee maker, hot pot and complimentary coffee and tea were an appreciated bonus. There was no need to take photos of the suite as it was exactly as depicted on the website. Beautifully decorated with a warm, welcoming feel of arriving home at the end of the day. The bed was so comfortable that I regretted getting up most mornings.
My daughter and friend stayed in the Oscar Wilde Suite that was five flights of stairs up and they were equally as pleased. I will leave that review to them.
We enjoyed our stay so much that we forfeited pre-paid rooms at another hotel to spend another night at The Merchant House. That alone should be an indicator of how impressed we were with The Merchant House. This isn't the typical hotel experience and I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else if I am blessed enough to return to Dublin. March 2017
met upon arrival by Kristian who gladly carried our luggage up the stairs to our well-appointed suites. He gives detailed instruction on how everything works. I stayed in the James Joyce Suite on the first level above the street. The party was in full swing outside in the street and the bar across from us as one might expect during the festival. I had anticipated sleepless nights in the heart of the Temple Bar area but that wasn't the case at all. With the double windows, shades and drapes, the noise didn't bother me in the least. The complimentary Wi-Fi was fast and I was able to easily connect to my job in Texas and work when necessary. The Nespresso coffee maker, hot pot and complimentary coffee and tea were an appreciated bonus. There was no need to take photos of the suite as it was exactly as depicted on the website. Beautifully decorated with a warm, welcoming feel of arriving home at the end of the day. The bed was so comfortable that I regretted getting up most mornings. My daughter and friend stayed in the Oscar Wilde Suite that was five flights of stairs up and they were equally as pleased. I will leave that review to them. We enjoyed our stay so much that we forfeited pre-paid rooms at another hotel to spend another night at The Merchant House. That alone should be an indicator of how impressed we were with The Merchant House. This isn't the typical hotel experience and I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else if I am blessed enough to return to Dublin. March 2017