THE MERRION

DUBLIN, IRELAND

More than ninety works come together to form The Merrion Hotel’s private art collection, considered one of the largest and most significant private collections of 19th and 20th century art in Ireland. The Merrion has on display artworks from major Irish artists, including Martin Mooney, Paul Henry, Nathaniel Hone, Mainie Jellet (the pioneering Irish abstract painter), Sir John Lavery, Lois Le Brocquy, William Leech, Daniel Maclise and Jack B. Yeats (considered Ireland’s greatest painter).

The hotel offers guests its own Art Tour, an in-depth audio guide to twenty paintings in the hotel’s collection, with exclusive, complimentary access to hotel patrons. Guests can also try The Merrion’s afternoon Art Tea, the most lavish afternoon tea in Dublin. Treat yourself to a slice of 19th or 20th century art served on fine china with miniature sweet creations by the work of J.B. Yeats, William Scott, Louis Le Brocquy and others, inspired by the artworks on display throughout the hotel.

The gracious surroundings of The Merrion’s Drawing Rooms are the perfect place to relax for an afternoon with a selection of delectable treats, accompanied by teas and coffees selected by our in-house tea masters and barista, while browsing through a complimentary copy of The Merrion art collection catalogue. Art Tea is served at 1:00pm, 1.30pm, 4:00pm and 4.30pm daily.

Celebrating The Merrion’s 21st anniversary, the hotel launched a new biennial Contemporary Art Prize called “The Merrion Plinth”. As dedicated supporters of visual art, The Merrion aims to support living artists by sponsoring this prize that honors outstanding talent. https://www.merrionhotel.com/