Dublin City, Co Dublin
One of Ireland's best Luxury Hotels The Merrion is located in the heart of Dublin City, less than 20 minutes travel time from Dublin Airport, 30 minutes from Leopardstown and only 50 minutes drive time from The Curragh Racecourse. The Merrion, legendary for excellent guest service, and regarded by many as the capital’s most luxurious five star hotel, is also a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The 142-bedroom and suite hotel is as welcoming as it is stylish. An impeccable restoration of four Georgian townhouses, The Merrion is a marriage of exquisite comfort, relaxed elegance and advanced guest facilities, including free Wi-Fi, an 18m pool, spa and gym.
The Merrion is home to the 2-star Michelin Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, The Cellar Bar, The Garden Room, and the intimate No. 23 Cocktail Bar. The Merrion is ideally located for guests who wish to explore Dublin's attractions as part of their stay and is only a few minutes’ walk from galleries, museums, the I.F.S.C, Dublin Convention Centre, pubs, restaurants and the shops of Grafton Street.
Merrion Hotel Race & Stay packages are ideal for Singles, Couples, Families, Small Groups and for Corporate entertaining. Book now with only one €200 refundable deposit and YES it is ok to change your mind. You'll have up until 31 days before you arrive to confirm or change your booking with no penalties or cancel your booking and receive a full refund. Book securely online by selecting your preferred option from the boxes below.
If you do not see exactly what you want please Call or Email us and we'll build a package to perfectly suit you.
Packages that Include Admission and Transport
Join us for your choice of stay at the excellent 5* Merrion and go racing on one or two days over Champions Weekend with Admission and Return Transport to and from the races included. All Prices are based on 2 sharing. Single travellers are welcome, supplement €200 per night.
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Packages that Include Hospitality on One or Both Days
Join us and stay at the excellent 5* Merrion. Your Choice of stay with VIP Hospitality on one or both day's at the races included. All Prices are based on 2 sharing. Single travellers are welcome, supplement €200 per night.
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Our Ultimate VIP Irish Champions Weekend Package
Join us and Stay 3 nights at the excellent 5* Merrion. You will enjoy 2 VIP day's at the races as well as the exclusive VIP behind the scenes and entertainment extras included in this package. All Prices are based on 2 sharing. Single travellers are welcome, supplement €600 per guest.
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To add to your Silver Package (They are included in our Gold and Platinum Packages). To book please email or call us after you have booked your Silver package with us.
Our VIP Hospitality in The Pavilion at Leopardstown is of the best quality. Access to this facility is limited to badge holding guests only and the caterers serve a gourmet 3 course Luncheon with a Mini Afternoon tea included. The Sponsors Lounge is part of the complex and outside is an exclusive enclosed VIP garden area.
Guests are seated on shared tables of 10 and you have your reserved Pavilion seat for the day, as well as access to the grandstand and facilities too! Please do go out and about and experience the fabulous fashion, entertainment and world class racing that Day 1 of Longines Irish Champions Weekend is famed for.

Our VIP Hospitality Marquee at The Curragh is available for VIP Hospitality badge holders only. The Owners and Trainers Lounge is part of the complex and outside of the Marquee is an exclusive enclosed garden area. Located by the horsewalk to and from the parade ring our guests have access to the main grandstand facilities and seating throughhout the afternoon.
The Caterers serve a delicious 3 course Luncheon with a Mini Afternoon tea included and guests are seated on shared tables of 10. You have your reserved marquee seat for the day and you also have full access tiered grandstand seating to watch races live from. Come and Go as you please and experience the fabulous fashion, entertainment and world class racing on offer.

To add to your Gold or Silver Package (They are all included in our Platinum Packages). To book please email or call us after you have booked your package with us.
Our Pre-Built Race and Stay packages suit most guests but we are very happy to build a package especially for you.
Stay where you like and for as long as you like, go racing for as many days as you want, add in stable tours, side trips and more, its up to you.
Just a quick call or email to us and we'll build your Perfect Irish Racing Break exclusively for you.