Anantara The Marker Dublin A Leading Hotel of the World brings 5-star standards to Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square): a considered choice for a special trip to Dublin City, moments from central Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square).
Guests typically choose Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square) for its balance of location and price; Anantara The Marker Dublin A Leading Hotel of the World is a good fit if you want to be near the action in Dublin City.
Key facts
Area
Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square)
Address
Grand Canal Square Docklands, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
What’s included
24 Hour Front Desk
Air conditioning
Banquet
Bar/Snack/CafEn'
Bars
Bath
Bathrobe
Bathroom
Beach nearby
Breakfast
Breakfast in room
Business Center
Carpeted
Cleaning
Coffee
Concierge
Copy
Cot
Desk
Dry cleaning service
Express check in
First aid
Fitness Center
Free Wifi
Garage
Gymnasium
Hairdryer
Housekeeping
Indoor pool
Internet access
Iron and board
Jacuzzi
Laundry Service
Lifts
Luggage storage
Massage
Minibar
Non smoking rooms
Parking
Pets allowed
Restaurant(s)
Room Service
Safe
Sauna
Security Features
Sheets
Shower
Sink
Slippers
Smoke detector
Sofa bed
Spa
Special diets
Steam room
Swimming pool
TV
Telephone
Terrace
Toiletries
Towels
WC
Wake-Up service
Water
Wifi
Around Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square)
Where to stay in Dublin City
Temple Bar suits people who want the nightlife on the doorstep and will accept noise until 2am; rooms here run €180–€260 a night at weekends. Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green are quieter and central, with doubles from €200–€320, while the Trinity College Area mixes both and adds proximity to the Dart at Pearse. O’Connell Street is the budget end of the centre: expect €120–€180 for a basic double, with more traffic and fewer restaurants than the south side.
The Liberties and Smithfield are the value picks within walking distance of the centre — €110–€170 a night — and Smithfield has the Luas Red Line plus the Jameson Bow St. distillery and the Light House Cinema. Georgian Dublin around Merrion Square is the most expensive residential-feeling area, at €220–€350. Rathmines and Ranelagh are for repeat visitors who want village restaurants and a 20-minute walk or short bus ride to Grafton Street; Ballsbridge and the Docklands suit business travellers and anyone using the Aviva Stadium or the Convention Centre.
Best time to visit Dublin City
May, June and September are the best months: daylight runs to 10pm in June, the weather is at its driest, and hotel prices sit around €160–€240 for a mid-range double. July and August are the peak — rates climb to €220–€320 and Temple Bar properties sell out weeks ahead — but the city is at its liveliest, with the Dublin Pride parade in June and the Dublin Horse Show at the RDS in August.
January and February are the cheapest months, with mid-range rooms at €90–€150, though some restaurants close on Mondays and the weather is wet and dark by 4.30pm. March brings St Patrick’s Day on 17 March, when prices spike for the parade weekend and rooms near O’Connell Street are booked six months out. October and November are a good compromise: €130–€190, the Dublin Theatre Festival in late September and early October, and the city’s pubs at their best without the summer crowds.
Getting around Dublin City
You do not need a car in Dublin City. The centre is compact: O’Connell Street to St Stephen’s Green is a 15-minute walk, Trinity College to Temple Bar is 5 minutes, and Grafton Street to Merrion Square is 10. The Luas Green Line runs from St Stephen’s Green to Sandyford, the Red Line from Smithfield to the Docklands and The Point, and the Dart serves Pearse, Tara Street and Connolly for Ballsbridge and the Aviva Stadium.
A Leap Card costs €5 and caps fares at €8 a day for city travel; single Luas or bus fares are around €2. A taxi from Dublin Airport to the city centre is €25–€35 and takes 20–40 minutes depending on traffic, while the Airlink 747 bus is €10 single and the 16 bus is €2.60 with a Leap Card. Driving in the centre means paying the €2.50 toll on the Port Tunnel and hunting for parking at €15–€25 a day; take the car only if you are leaving the city for Glendalough or the Wicklow Mountains.
Questions, answered
Where is Anantara The Marker Dublin A Leading Hotel of the World located?
Anantara The Marker Dublin A Leading Hotel of the World is in Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square), Dublin City (Grand Canal Square Docklands, Dublin, Republic of Ireland), close to central Georgian Dublin (Merrion Square).
How much does Anantara The Marker Dublin A Leading Hotel of the World cost per night?
Recent rates started around €249 per night, but prices are set live — check the booking page for your exact dates.
How many stars is Anantara The Marker Dublin A Leading Hotel of the World?
Anantara The Marker Dublin A Leading Hotel of the World is a 5-star hotel in Dublin City.
Is Anantara The Marker Dublin A Leading Hotel of the World a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.5 across 3202 reviews. It’s a luxury choice for Dublin City.
Is Dublin City walkable?
Yes — central Dublin City is genuinely walkable. O’Connell Street to Trinity College is 10 minutes, Trinity to St Stephen’s Green is 8, and Grafton Street to Dublin Castle is 7. The Liberties and Smithfield are 15–20 minutes from Grafton Street on foot. For Ballsbridge and the Docklands, use the Dart or Luas rather than walking in the rain.
Why is Temple Bar so expensive, and where should you stay instead?
Temple Bar charges tourist prices because it is the most-visited quarter: pints run €7.50–€8.50 against €5.50 on Meath Street in the Liberties. A mid-range double there costs €180–€260 at weekends. Stay in the Liberties or Smithfield instead — 10–15 minutes' walk away, rooms at €110–€170, and better food. Visit Temple Bar for a drink, sleep elsewhere.
What is the best area to stay in Dublin City for a first visit?
The Trinity College Area or St Stephen’s Green is the best base for a first visit. Both put you within a 10-minute walk of Grafton Street, Temple Bar and the National Museum of Ireland, and beside the Luas Green Line at St Stephen’s Green. Expect €200–€320 a night for a mid-range double in summer. If you want to spend less, the Liberties is a 15-minute walk west and costs €110–€170.
What is the cheapest month to stay in Dublin City?
January and February are the cheapest months, with mid-range doubles at €90–€150 a night, roughly half the August rate. The trade-off is rain, short days and some restaurants closed on Mondays. March is cheap except for St Patrick’s weekend around 17 March, when prices triple in the centre. November is the best-value month that still has full opening hours, at €130–€190.
How many nights do you need in Dublin City?
Three nights is enough for a first visit to Dublin City. That covers Trinity College and the Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, Grafton Street and two evenings out. Two nights works for a quick city break focused on the centre; five nights lets you add a Dart trip to Howth or a bus to Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains.
