Just at the corner of Merrion Square, the façade of this landmark hotel was designed by Alfred Jones and dates from 1863. Originally a Gospel Hall, it was restored and opened as a hotel in the early 90's with rich mahagony and warm leather furnishings adorning the bedrooms and conference suites. At weekends it's wonderfully quiet, and you can just pop out the front door and stroll around Merrion Square enjoying art that local artists have on sale. A stone’s throw away from Grafton Street, you won’t have far to carry all your purchases.