THE LEINSTER, Dublin

The Leinster - A 5-star Dublin hotel with rooftop dining, art galleries, and Georgian Square views

Located on Merrion Square in Dublin's Georgian district, The Leinster houses 55 rooms featuring bold colors, detailed cabinetry, and graphic patterns across four floors. The rooftop restaurant, curated by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, serves French-Asian fusion cuisine with Irish influences for up to 140 guests. The Collins Club on the ground floor offers cocktails crafted by Head Bartender Milan Ormanovic, including their signature Wild Strawberry gimlet. Each room includes Brooks & Co toiletries, Dyson hairdryers, Toto toilets, and minibars stocked with Château La Coste wines. Art plays a central role at this Dublin hotel, with bedroom walls and halls transformed into galleries displaying works from Irish and international artists, curated by Sync & Swim. The property sits 0.5 miles from the National Gallery of Ireland and a short walk from historic Merrion Square Park, surrounded by 18th-century terraced houses.

Pros

Rooftop dining venue offers panoramic views of Georgian Dublin and mountains

Located between Leinster House and Attorney General's Office in historic district

Art collection features commissioned works and limited-edition pieces by Irish artists

Three accessible suites with adapted bathrooms and refuge areas on all floors

Cons

9.5 miles distance from Dublin Airport

Outdoor jacuzzi not wheelchair accessible