Dreaming of an Irish Christmas

September 2005

The magical Merrion Hotel in Dublin is offering a range of temptingly indulgent packages before, during and after the festive season 2005, making it the perfect place to snuggle up this winter. The Merrion stands grandly in the centre of Dublin within a collection of Georgian townhouses close to an array of shops, restaurants and museums, which combine with the hotel's elegant ambience to create an exquisite winter break destination.

Shopaholics looking for Christmas presents and bargains in the sales need look no further than the famous Grafton Street, just a short stroll from The Merrion. The hotel is offering a Winter Escape package between 1st November 2005 and 12th February 2006, comprising overnight accommodation with full Irish breakfast from a special rate of €250 (approx £170) for two people sharing a Superior Queen room. After a long day's shopping, guests can return to The Merrion and unwind in the Tethra Spa - an oasis of calm in the midst of the vibrant and buzzy city.

The Winter Season, and particularly Christmas, is a unique time for families and The Merrion Hotel, with its superb facilities and friendly staff, is a wonderful place to take children to celebrate the festivities. Glittering decorations and lavish Christmas trees go up around the hotel and a wealth of seasonal activities is available for children in Dublin including pantomimes, ice-skating and Christmas concerts. Guests can spark the festive spirit with late night shopping under the twinkling lights of Grafton Street, where small noses will be glued to the many elaborately decorated windows. The Winter Family Getaway package includes accommodation in an interconnecting double and twin room for two adults and two children with full Irish breakfast for a rate of €490 (approx. £335) per night.

The Merrion Christmas package guarantees an unforgettable experience. The package starts at €470 (approx £320) per person for a two-night stay, or €690 (approx £470) per person for a three-night stay, arriving on 24th December. The hotel's elegant Drawing Rooms, complete with crackling log fires and a large private art collection, combine with an assortment of outstanding restaurants to create a magical festive atmosphere for couples and families alike. Guests who opt for the three-night package can spend Boxing Day either at the Leopardstown Race Festival with Reserved Enclosure Tickets or in The Tethra Spa enjoying a one-hour treatment.

New Year's Eve at The Merrion is equally as special, with the New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration offering the opportunity to see in the New Year in style. Included is a celebratory bottle of Champagne, a jazz dinner in The Cellar Restaurant, two nights' accommodation in a luxurious room in the Garden Wing and full Irish breakfast each morning. The package can be taken between 31st December and 2nd January for a rate of €390 (approx £470) per person for two nights.

Finally, The Merrion is offering two packages to help keep those post-Christmas blues at bay. The Post Christmas Racing Break between 26th and 29th December includes one night's double or twin room accommodation with full Irish breakfast and two Reserved Enclosure Tickets for the Leopardstown Race Festival. Those preferring a little less activity will be rejuvenated with the Post Christmas Pampering Getaway - an indulgent one-hour treatment in The Tethra Spa, followed by an overnight stay in a luxurious double or twin room. This package is available throughout the months of January and February for €200 per person inclusive of full Irish breakfast.

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