SUMMER FUN FOR THE FAMILY AT THE MERRION

May 2004

Families can make the most of the summer season with a visit to Dublin this year, where The Merrion hotel has created a special summer package for families. With luxurious facilities and services for both parents and children, the Merrion is ideally located for guests to enjoy the best of Dublin's family attractions.

The 'Family Fun' package, at €450 (approx. GBP£302) per night, includes luxury accommodation for up to two adults and two children in The Merrion's interconnecting deluxe double and twin rooms, full Irish breakfast, as well as welcome cocktails for adults and welcome 'mocktails' for children. Children less than 16 years of age can share a room with their parents at no extra charge.

The hotel enjoys welcoming its younger guests and makes special provisions to ensure that they experience as wonderful a stay as adults. Specially tailored room service menus with 'Pooh Bear' or 'Barbie' dinnerware and mini-robes at The Merrion's renowned Tethra Spa provide extra fluffy comfort for children. In addition, The Merrion has a dedicated child monitoring and babysitting service. Steps away from the hotel, families can feed the ducks in St. Stephen's Green, or enjoy the children's playground in nearby Merrion Square and the shops and restaurants along Grafton Street. Also nearby, via car or bus, is the Dublin Zoo, the model railway in Clontarf Castle and the Lambert Puppet Theatre.

A favourite of Dublin, the Viking Splash Tour transports guests by amphibious vehicle around historic Dublin before chugging along the city's canals. For more leisurely excitement, families can hire a horse-drawn carriage to view Dublin's stunning architecture and vistas or take a trip through the Wild Wicklow Mountains stopping along the way to enjoy a Merrion Picnic. All activities can be arranged through The Merrion's concierge.

This exclusive offer is valid through July and August 2004, is inclusive of value added tax at 13.5% and there is no service charge at The Merrion.

For further information and reservations please contact The Merrion directly on +353 1 603 0600, facsimile +353 1 603 0700, e-mail or alternatively via the website.

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