The Marker Hotel was great. The service was as good as I would expect from a 4/5 star hotel. Super modern and aesthetically pleasing. We booked through the Edit by Chase Travel and got free breakfast for 2 daily, early check in, a room upgrade, and $100 credit. The breakfast buffet was delicious. We used the credit for their afternoon tea and it was just ok. At 65 euros per person, the food wasn't up to par. I'd suggest their other menu items - those looked great. The early check in was super generous. We came at 11am and got a room within 15 minutes. The only drawback of the hotel is that it is a 30 minute walk from the city center. It was fine for my husband and I because we enjoy walking when traveling but it might not be everyone's preference. There was a huge theatre right next to the hotel and it seems like a very popular place to catch a show. read more

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The Marker Hotel is a welcoming hotel. Well situated, well appointed. The rooms are modern yet cozy. I must give a special mention to the breakfast buffet. I will not soon forget the fresh Irish soda bread and local butter. Never mind the delicious cheeses and fresh fruit. The rooftop area is also delightful, even if Dublin weather has other plans. Walkable, friendly, accommodating. Highly recommend! read more

We spent six nights here either side of New Year. It's a great hotel with five-star service. Our room overlooked the square and was super-comfortable. The breakfast was first-class and I want to recognize our server Sarah who was amazing. We also had lunch here on one of the days and it was very enjoyable. Just two sour notes: being told by a manager when we asked for ice that "ice buckets are not allowed in the rooms" when we'd had one for the three days prior and the two days following, and being sharply told by a manager taking our lunch order to "Wait!" when in the middle of my order. The line managers perhaps should be reminded that they are working in a five-start hotel; they seem to have lost sight of the essence of customer service. We also want to give a shout-out to Rohan, one of the staff members who was super-helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed; and to the housekeeping staff who refreshed our room each day and provided turn-down service. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat, with the caveat that a couple of the managers should lose the attitude. read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. One of the most beautiful hotels in Dublin. The room was huge, beds comfortable and the breakfast was amazing. We were celebrating our 30th Anniversary, what an incredible experience. First we were upgraded, and in our room was a bottle of wine and two chocolate hearts. What a surprise. We left early the next morning for a tour and the hotel had a to go breakfast for us. The customer service was excellent. We had our anniversary dinner in the restaurant and all I can say is WOW, the tomahawk steak dinner for two. Well worth the cost for such a special occasion. Breakfast in the morning, was table service, buffet and off menu, we couldn't complain about anything. The hotel, staff and everyone made sure that we'd received best of the best. An experience we could never forget. We were there during Easter we had another surprise in our room that day too. If you have the chance and want an experience that you'll never forget this is the place to stay. read more

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Andrea and Ivanna are the best! Thank you both for the attention you provided us during our stay.

The room was very comfy and clean. Amenities were great, robes and slippers, etc. The breakfast selection was great as well as the menu selection. Would stay there again. read more

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Stayed here for 2 nights and it was very enjoyable and comfortable! The service was really one of the best. Pros: - beautiful rooftop bar overlooking the city - nice gym to work out - extra friendly and helpful staff - close proximity to city and mostly all walking distance - complimentary bikes to bike around the city - free umbrella rentals for all the rain! - bathroom had heated floors! - quiet, comfy rooms Cons: - covered parking was expensive per night (around 30s) Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a calm, peaceful stay. read more

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Such a beautiful hotel! My husband and I were super jet lagged from our flight coming from California. The Staff was able to get us into our room earlier. They had flowers shaped as a heart on the bed for us, and a bottle of champagne. We were celebrating our honeymoon. The staff is incredibly friendly. The jacuzzi, pool, steam room and sauna are absolutely incredible!! We walked around the city, everything is super close. We had such a great time and highly recommend the marker hotel. read more

We'd such a wonderful visit to Dublin, Ireland. Our stay at The Marker Hotel made it extra special. From the moment we stepped into the lobby, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating. There was a bowl of fresh apples and they offered us boxed water. Plus it's a walkable location into town. Hotel lobby is bright and clean. We arrived around 11:00 a.m. and even though we were exhausted, our travel agent had requested an early checkin. Unfortunately our room wasn't ready until the regular checkin time. The reason is because we reserved a room with a small room attached to ours with an extra bed. It was the perfect setup for our teenage son traveling with us. His room wasn't much bigger than a walk-in closet, but it was so nice for our son to have his own space attached to our room. Every single employee we met or came across at The Market Hotel were so friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our room, which was spacious and bright. The buffet breakfast was impressive. You can enjoy food from their breakfast menu as well as the food on the buffet. The wait staff, front desk, and bell staff helped answer all our questions. Wonderful indoor pool, gym and spa. A nice part was even though the hotel was busy, we never needed to wait for an elevator, like you often do in some hotels. The best part was after a day of sightseeing, a few evenings we enjoyed the hotel's bar & restaurant meals. Food was very good. Plus walking distance to grocery stores and local restaurants. The only advice I'd give is if you need to get a cab, there can be a bit of a wait. Just let someone at the concierge know what time you need your cab by and they'll order it to be there around your needed time. I highly recommend this hotel and we'd definitely stay here on a future return trip to Dublin! read more

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What a spectacular hotel! The latte in the bar is to die for... served with what seems like almond cookies. The breakfast buffet is second to none. The staff is caring and attentive. My only quibble with the hotel is the very dark hallways. Almost creepy, and can't see your room number at all due to the color scheme: black walls with white carpet and very dimly lit on top of it. Really, though, this is a nitpick, since I'm either out, or in the room. The rooms are well sized with comfortable beds and outlet transformers for your country. The bathroom floors are heated. The water pressure divine. Highly recommend. read more

This is a beautiful space with incredible 360* views of both North and South Dublin among the river/quay. Raymond was most helpful in giving us a brief history of Dublin and helped orient us to the area from the rooftop deck/bar. Despite the enclosed bar being only available/open to hotel guests due to limited space and cold dreary weather closing off additional seats for safety, we were welcomed warmly and encouraged to return when the weather was more accommodating for the open deck seating to be enjoyed. Beautiful woolen throws adorned lounge chairs and even though we were upstairs a little while, it leaves you eager to come back for more! Instead, we enjoyed a "rally" hot toddy in the lounge bar that was specifically created to help warm us and soothe our souls during the typical cold drizzle Dublin tends to have. Lemons stuffed with cloves, Manuka honey, fresh ginger, hot water, and Jameson! Served with crack snacks and beautiful people watching-what more could one need? Thank you for a great ending to a wonderful stay in your city! read more

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This review is for the sky bar only. This is one of the very few rooftop bars in Dublin. First of all you have to wait to get on the elevator and they radio someone to make sure they have a table available. They do not take reservations for parties smaller than 10. The entire setup up there has a bunch of waisted space. if you don't have a table they will not let you go up, which is very strange. The bar food offered is subpar. I have asked for a Tito's martinis and they came and told me that is 20 euros. Iso a strange thing like I was not going to pay or maybe they thought I could not afford it. Not a fan of this place. read more

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I had the cronut. It was sugary. It was sweet. It was heavy. It was about a stone of a diabetic's worst nightmare crossed with a dentist's cash cow. Whoever came up with the idea of a doughnut crossed with a croissant needs to be both applauded and berated in equal measure. It's not something you're going to eat every day, it's not something you should eat once a month, but it's definitely something you NEED to try. You can buy a box of four from the Marker for a tenner, and as they say in Home Store & More; when they're gone, they're gone. (until the next day when the next batch of limited edition, limited quality saccharine dreams come out) Treat your workmates, or try to devour them all yourself in a sugar-fueled moment of Man Vs Food madness. read more

I've come to absolutely love this place. Sure it's pricey, but if you're feeling like spoling yourself this is the place to go. The decor is very modern and spacious. The bar area is very classy yet comfortable with lots of couches and there is table service. The cocktails are delicious but pricey. I usually just opt for 1 cocktail for a treat, but have found that they are big enough to sip away at for a good while. The rooftop bar has some of the best views that the city centre has to offer. Be warned, however, that on a sunny day there will be a waiting time of 30-40 mins before you can get up there. However you are welcome to sit in the bar area on the ground floor and they'll phone you when you are able to go upstairs. Another amazing thing about the Marker is that they now sell Cronuts. Cronuts are a croissant-doughnut hybrid which has become the new craze in NYC. The Marker makes a limited amount every morning and sells them from 9am in boxes of 4 for a tenner. Go try them, they are yum. The real icing on the cake and reason for my 5-star review though are the staff. Every time I've been here I've found the staff to be exceptionally lovely and helpful. read more

The Marker Hotel - Box of 4 cronuts for €10. Absolutely delicious! - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Dublin, D

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The Marker Hotel is: A hotel, a restaurant, a (rooftop) bar, and a Cronut establishment. This review will cover the last 3 of those categories. CRONUTS A Donut made from croissant dough. Invented in May 2013 in New York by the world famous artisan baker Dominique Ansel. With huge queues outside from 6am, it goes without saying that these things were popular. These have now been imitated in the Marker hotel and you really have to taste it. BAR The Marker has a rooftop bar (I uploaded some pictures), it's very nice on sunny days, and very busy. You'll expect to "queue" for a good hour to get up to the roof on a nice day. I have to say that the queuing experience was truly miserable, we had our mobile number taken and were asked, nay FORCED, to sit down and wait for them to call us. The drink service was fast and efficient, and the chairs were terrible!(-y comfortable). The place is expensive, €5.50 for a guinnes, cocktails for €12-€13, but that's to be expected, the cocktails are not as bad value as you'd expect though, they're mroe than twice the size of the €5 cocktails you'd see advertised elsewhere in Dublin. On the note of the rooftop bar, here's a tip: go on a rainy day. The rooftop bar has an indoor part and a covered part, and they give out blankets. I've been to the roof twice, on a nice day and on a rainy miserable day, and I thought the view was much nicer in the rain. Maybe I'm just a soppy romantic, but Dublin can be at its nicest when it rains. HOTEL living less than 500 metres from this establishment, I have yet to spend the night there. read more

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Was lucky enough to be treated to a Valentine's tasting meal here in February and wow, was it impressive! The hotel has such a modern, exclusive feel and the atmosphere was buzzing. The staff were so friendly and professional and the food was incredible, my starter of cured fish was the best I've had all year. The other courses were all top-notch, with the main of beef being another stand-out, it literally melted in the mouth and the accompanying sauce was on another level of deliciousness. A box of pretty pink macaroons to take home rounded off the meal beautifully and was a great touch. If you are looking for somewhere to be wined and dined and do a spot of people-watching then The Marker is the place for you. One brief aside...I'd heard that the roof-top bar was fabulous and was really looking forward to having a post-dinner drink there but it was closed for the evening by the time we'd finished....just the excuse I need to back really haha!! read more

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Beautiful location, staff is amazing, I needed to ship a box home and the staff assisted with DHL, food and drinks were amazing. Recommend the espresso martini and the fish and chips. Haha! I had it two nights bc I loved it! read more

High standard all the way! Very posh hotel, very nice luxurious design! I was attending there Blogger Conference. Food was very good, healthy sandwiches and protein low calorie snacks, 99% at the conference were females, it was great to know some bloggers , it was a fun day ! There were several tables there served with tea and coffee, so during our breaks we enjoyed our chats and a cuppa! Staff was very friendly and very nice to us. The only thing it was very cold in the hall we had conference on so i had to stay in my coat read more

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Lovely modern hotel in a great location for work (boo!) with plenty of restaurants and bars nearby. Taxi rank outside which is handy. Wifi thoughout the hotel - it was free at time of writing so let's hope it stays that way! -= Lobby =- The front desk is off-centred to the left from the front doors, so doesn't give you that grand lobby feeling when you enter. Staff are extremely polite and helpful - even at 2am in the morning. To the right you have a large open bar area where you can have drinks, tea, cakes and snacks. As a business traveller I love the 'hot desk' area where you can get your laptop out and do some serious business (!) whilst chowing down on some cakes and a pot of tea. Power outlet and desk lamps are a nice touch! -= Room =- Rooms are spacious, new and minimalistic. Comfy beds and gorgeous crispy smooth sheets with plenty of pillows will ensure a good night's sleep. Beware of the curtains - they are blackout ones so make sure you set your alarm or a wake up call in case you oversleep like I almost did! If you're sensitive to light these curtains can make or break you. -= Chocs and Biscuits =- I love food, especially 'free' food which is always great: - 2 little mint crisp chocolates on the bed - Packet of 2 biscuits in the tea/coffee tray. -= Bathroom =- Tiled all around with under floor heating which is lovely first thing in the morning. The bath is bigger than my own at home and fills up quite quickly - had a lovely soak :) The shower is separate and divided by a glass door and panel. Only thing that irked me was the fixed shower head - a removable head on a pipe would be better for short people! Lovely large mirror and toiletries include: - Body wash - Shampoo - Conditioner - Body lotion - 2 soaps. They don't always give you conditioner so sometimes you'll have to call the main desk to send some up. This is annoying if you realise you're missing conditioner when in the shower with head lathered in shampoo!! -= Pool, Spa and Gym =- Only open until 9pm. This is pretty awful of a hotel of this class. -= Rooftop Bar =- Gorgeous views across the canal, and a nice place to lounge with friends over a few bevvies. Can get a bit annoying with all the selfie-taking fashionistas, but overall a good vibe. -= Breakfast =- I was absolutely delighted to find the famous CRONUTS in the pastries section of the breakfast buffet. A cross between a doughnut and a croissant, these beauties really made my stay. My favourite is the blueberry one with cream inside. Drinks: They have a choice of 3 freshly squeezed juices, hot drinks and milk. Great choice of fresh fruits, dried fruits cereals and breads. Also hot food: standard 'English breakfast' with the Irish potato cakes. Pastries: Little croissants, pain au chocolats, cronuts, and other delights. If I am working in Dublin, this is the only hotel I will stay in! Thanks and keep up the great work! read more

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A little disappointed! With this place on my bucket list for a few months was super excited to spend afternoon of an anniversary here. Place is ultra modern and we decided to opt for the bar which on arrival was super busy... After bn greeted, we were seated in a small table off the view of the main bar so it took away of the flair for me, the table was still dirty with tea stains and to my surprise they seated us, offered menu but FAIL to clean the table down. The food was nice, not the standard I hear their brasserie is like but all the same, a good bits to eat and reasonable prices however as tables were cleared, basic things were amiss... Plates cleared but table not wiped down so we had to work away crumbs finished our coffees and dessert - shame! A lot of staff on so these little things shouldn't have been missed plus was obvious there was no 'order' about the service between waiters and heads as ye could over hear then asking tables for order but order already taken, niggling things! Has potential to be super amazing go to spot in Dublin - not giving up on this place yet...! I'll give then a second chance someday soon to impress read more

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The rooftop bar is the main selling point of The Marker for me - the views are stunning and even on a chilly night it's cosy with heated areas and bright yellow blankets to snuggle up in. The cocktails are a spectacle in themselves - I ordered one that was 'infused with cinnamon' where cinnamon sticks were were lit in an upturned glass, allowing the smoke to fill the tumbler. Not sure it impacted the taste massively but it was interesting to watch it being made nonetheless! Cocktails are pricey (€12+) but regular beers and wines are reasonable. The general downstairs bar is also really nice, it has quite a corporate atmosphere unlike the rooftop however the food is good and the drinks decently priced. I love the touch of olives being brought to your table when there's a round of drinks ordered - it makes me come here over other bars in the area that charge similar prices without the little extras. read more

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SUCH AN INTERESTING CRONUT "SHOP" LOCATION! This review will be in two parts: 1) Why this donut "shop" is so unique and worth a trip over and 2) the taste and quality. To start, this place is strictly a hotel and the cronuts are sold in the bar in boxes of 4 medium sized cronuts for 10 euros. The kitchen only makes about 5ish boxes, based on what the receptionist tells me and they usually sell out around noon or earlier. I came on a Monday and grabbed one of the last boxes around 12. You simply walk up to the bar, ask for cronuts, and receive a box of four. Inside, you get 2 each of pistachio cream with mini marshmallows and raspberry jam. Personally like the pistachio one more but both are delicious! The trick with cronuts is to get them the perfect balance between croissants and donuts and the marker's tend to be more on the donut-y side than the croissants because it was more doughy and lacked flakiness. In addition, the donuts were baked in the morning and left to sit and would prob have been been better while they were still warm. Regardless, still really tasty and the pistachio cream is so creamy and goes perfectly with the denseness of the cronut. More of a crunchy top layer would have been nice but hey i ain't complaining! read more

The Marker Hotel - Pistachio with marshmallow toppings and raspberry jam cronuts - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Dublin, D

I had dinner her tonight an truly enjoyed myself. My starter was ROASTED SCALLOPS Butternut Squash Puree, Watercress & Almond Salad, Curry Oil. Brilliant dish, the scallops and nuts worked really well but I wonder if the watercress went one step too far as it didn't seem to add anything to the dish. My mains was ROAST LOIN OF WICKLOW VENISON Black Pudding Mousseline, Pickled Carrots,WalnutSauce. This was faultless and I really did enjoy it. But one more green leaves were added (in what I suspect was an effort to provide volume to the dish) which added nothing to the dish. My desert was MINCED MEAT PARFAIT CaramelisedPorterCake, GingerIceCream. The ginger ice cream was the star of the show. The cake slice was too dry and the parfait was nothing to sing about. But for its faults this was an enjoyable experience. It it somewhere I will go once more. The service was impeccable and friendly. Also go for cocktails before and after have the chocolate truffle martini. Yum. :) But the question I have, those the brasserie was to be a good hotel restaurant or a fine dining establishment. Only time will tell. read more

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Spectacular, luxurious and expensive just about covers it I think. I was here for a launch so I got to sample most of what the marker can offer without the inconvenience of parting with cold hard cash, which was nice. Sadly I didn't stay so I can't speak about the accommodation, but I hear it is likewise superb. Leaving aside the truly delicious food and smart and efficient staff, the thing that really struck me was the buzz and the atmosphere; the place felt alive, it felt like it was a place lots of people were going to to have fun and to be treated. The hotel is vast and the spaces big and bright, the architecture focusing on uncluttered clean lines and big bright spaces. It all makes for a very relaxed and pleasant environment. There is a garden on the roof which I am told is well worth a visit - I shall do so as soon as I can for a cool drink on a (hopefully) hot summers eve. read more

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Came here for quick drinks before Christy Moore the other night. Do note to sit in the rooftop bar they can be kinda fussy but in this instance we prebooked seats upstairs for 4 people. The staff were super friendly and very nice but the service was painfully slow. We were pre ordering our cocktails when we recieved the first one. Ended up just drinking beer because we were getting impatient. In saying that my watermelon martini was exceptional. Also the nuts they bring out are so good I almost ate the entire thing. read more

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The rooftop bar at the Marker Hotel is a must to visit in Dublin. Brilliant service, comfortable coaches and foremost an AMAZING VIEW. Great place to enjoy a sunny day. For colder days they have blankets and heaters available at your convenience. They offer a great choice of different cocktails and snacks. I ordered a watermelon martini with The Marker Irish beef slider. Both were delicious! I will come back there for sure :) Tip: Be there on time to avoid waiting in a queue. read more

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Our first trip to Dublin and staying at the Marker was a great place to stay. The room was delightful and the large soaking tub was a welcome amenity after exploring what Ireland has to offer. The concierge Alex was the most helpful and friendly so ask him for advice for restraunts and activities. The front desk is a great resource for ideas and money exchange. Get to know the doormen. They are kind, generous, and helpful in finding local hang outs. The Marker is a treasure. Thank you for making our trip memorable. Hopefully we will be back soon. read more

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The heated floor in the bathroom is wonderful and the gym/pool area is wonderful. There is a steam and dry sauna, keys for the lockers, fresh orange juice and flavored water, and extra towels. The only disappointment was that the entire pool is only maybe 3 or 4 feet deep. It never gets deeper than that. read more

I only went to the BAR not the HOTEL so my review is for the bar! Nice menu, for sure! Tons of cocktails But for the price, i expected a better service and presentation... I will trythe rooftop anyway, it sounds nice. But for a random drink maybe not my 1st choice anymore read more

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This review is for the restaurant. The service was very poor. I was sitting outside where no one came to check on me. And by the time the food arrived, I had no appetite after filling myself up with wine and peanuts. read more

Just want to say Mark in the brasserie was amazing! Just blew us away with his service tonight. He is a credit and the hotel is to be commended on someone like him on their team. The food is amazing especially the brunch, their Banoffee pie is something else. Would go back. Lu and Darina read more

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I've visited the Marker a couple of times now. I tried their Le Drunch which was tasty but slightly expensive for what I got. Recently I stayed over. The bedrooms and general areas in the hotel are fab and we also made use of the spa - Absolutely fab! The best part has to be the rooftop bar, the views are fantastic... Unfortunately both times the weather has been dire so we've sat in the indoor section. Cocktails are pricey but good. Next time I'm hoping for some sunshine so I can sit out for the day! read more

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My favorite place at rooftop bar!! Because, We can enjoy the view of Dublin to our heart's content. The waiting staffs take good care of guests. They are friendly and equal. Drinks are very delicious!! There are a lot of wine, spirit, liqueur, and cocktails. Real full bar. If you can't decide a drink, you should order some cocktails! Taste is good!! There have some food menu. Also good taste and fresh! And that, we can smoke everywhere!(because the rooftop bar is outside terrace.) All most things can't complain, but there is a little expensive. read more

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Apart from the wide variety of drinks, this is the spot for sun-lovers. Best without rain. Looks compete with the view. Some dress to impress, some sport their smart casual; "smart sharp" might be their common denominator. read more

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I came here for lunch on the weekend at he bar area just near the hotel entrance with my parents. The hotel has a very luxurious and posh feel to it, the decor is very stylish and the atmosphere on a Sunday was quite relaxing. There is both the bar area and a separate restaurant, each with their own different menus and prices. The bar is cheaper but still on the expensive side; most sandwiches and salads are in the €14+ range and the coffee/ tea is ~€4.50. I ordered the Refuel salad which was quinoa and kale with a choice of poached salmon or chicken for an extra €4. It came with a coconut and lime dressing which was very nice. It wasn't the most filling dish, but it tasted quite good. My mum had the chowder and my dad had a beef burger which they both said were very tasty. The prices in general are double of what you would normally expect, like the seafood chowder my mum got was about €9 but it is to be expected in a 5 star hotel. The service was excellent and the staff were very attentive. Our food took about 20 mins to arrive which wasn't too long, and the waiter who served us was very friendly and helpful. Overall: Good quality good, posh atmosphere and is definitely a place that will impress anyone. Food quality: 5/5 Variety: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Price: €€€€ read more

The Marker Hotel - Refuel salad with poached salmon from the bar area. - Hotels & Travel Near Me - Dublin, D

Stayed for two nights last July and it was a great experience. The lobby is unique and the rooms and even the hallways are very cozy. The heated floors in the bathrooms were so nice, and the view from my window did not disappoint. The staff is exceptional, they really do a good job looking after you and treating you with respect and warm and welcoming attitudes. From the staff at the bar, to the spa, the receptionists, and the doormen, each and every employee was exceptionally friendly to me and went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. One afternoon I sat outside and ordered a cheese board, a wasp was bothering me so I asked to move inside, they were so nice about it, didn't let me lift a finger and brought my food and drink inside for me to my new table, nobody made me feel weird for wanting to move inside. Just one example of many more positive experiences with staff. I will definitely be back many times. read more

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After 7 days of travel around Southern Ireland, this was a nice surprise. In addition, the staff is very professional and the rooms, along with amenities are outstanding. Also, the concierge is very professional and happy to help. read more

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It's hard to argue with the 4-5 star reviews this hotel gets. I was a bit skeptical but good word-of-mouth of a couple of friends led me to book it for four nights and I'm glad I did. Naturally, this is not a budget choice and it is not nearly as convenient to the center of Dublin - which is fairly compact - as some other worthy properties. My first day in Dublin began with my arrival at Dublin Airport at 4:40am in the morning. Right. The first Dublin Bus doesn't depart until 5:45am and to be frank, why hurry out of the airport when there's nothing to hurry to. I arrived two blocks from the hotel - the only passenger aboard the 757 bus and hoofed it to The Marker. I didn't expect much of a reception early on a Saturday morning at 6:10am but thankfully, they had a room - with a king-size bed - on the fifth floor with a view of the Grand Canal. Sold. I was sound asleep by 6:30am and got a solid 5 hours of naptime. A brisk hot shower in the large marble-clad and immaculately clean bathroom - and I was out and about. Got back to find the room turned down and awaiting my return. I will say this about The Marker - it is very quiet. I never heard anything - outside the hotel or in the hallway. Never heard a door close, housekeeping, nothing. The room was spacious and comfortable - though I would have preferred a couch to the rather small sitting chairs where I read in the evening. The room is modern, wifi is free and speedy enough and everything worked. The television was fine - with all the UK, Ireland and news channels you'd expect plus a fair number of foreign channels. No CNN, which was kind of interesting - but BBC News and Sky News are both available. I ate one meal in the Brasserie - breakfast on Sunday morning. They do a buffet with eggs, sausages, bacon, baked goods, etc. It was pretty standard fare, the staff were very helpful with refills of coffee and juice and the price seemed about right. I'd suggest checking out the Herbstreet Restaurant next door - slightly better and more interesting breakfast dishes and considerably cheaper. It's right next to HQ... hard to miss. All in all, very positive experience. Staff were friendly, helpful and professional. No complaints whatsoever. read more

Some of my friends are joking this has become my new living room and I'm not sure whether that is a sad thing or not, but I come here because of three reasons: I'm a sucker for designer hotels with sleek interior, it's super close to my work and last but not least, I'm a member of their gym so really, I'm mostly just being lazy. I often come here for a drink (or two. Or sometimes three.....) after work, and while this is certainly not the cheapest place, I like the atmosphere. The bar and the Restaurant are on the ground floor and you'll often have problems finding a table if you come here during Theatre nights or a Friday evening. The main attraction, however, is their amazing rooftop bar! "A rooftop bar in Dublin?" you might be asking yourself. "Who needs that? It always rains!" to which I say:"NOT TRUE!" And everyone needs a rooftop bar. How can you NOT enjoy a rooftop bar? They're the Best! Access to it is (at least at the moment) a bit exclusive - as in, if it's gorgeous outside, be prepared to have to put your name on a waiting list, and be prepared to wait. For a long time. And you might not even get to the Bar that night you put your name on the list because it's so packed. Also, if you say you need a table for 5 people, all five people need to be present when you get the call to go upstairs - if not, they'll lose out and will have to put their name on the list (ridiculous, I know.) But once you're there, it's so worth it! Big, white sofas with comfortable cushions and white chairs line the outer part of the Rooftop, the one with the view over the entire Grand Canal area. The bar is located in the centre of the rooftop (with bar stools and tables to sit down and have some snacks) surrounded by glass windows/doors, but they usually open them up when it's nice and warm. They serve the same drinks as in the downstairs bars, from wines to Cocktails to Beer and Liquors. Cocktails are *very* pricey - they start at €12 and Champagne Cocktails are €18. While I love Cocktails, I have heard that theirs are not worth the price so I'm sticking to wine whenever I'm there. They have varying opening times for this part of the hotel, so make sure to call them or check their website beforehand in case you want to come there solely for the rooftop bar experience. read more

Stayed here for work last November. It's a nice hotel, very trendy, and in a good location. I was traveling for work so the price wasn't an issue for me (nor do I remember the final bill). Breakfast was included and was a nice perk ... far better than most hotels that I've stayed over the past 10 years of traveling. The in house restaurant is also respectable for a good dinner. My only gripe was with their late night food service (ie, after 10pm). They cut off food ordering downstairs after a specific time (which I get) so I was told I could order room service. The strange thing was that I was told I couldn't bring the food down to eat in the bar area where my colleagues were (finishing up some work). In a city where restaurants and shops close up early, to not provide flexible food options during late evening hours is pretty poor. You're in hospitality and I doubt me eating a salad, that I ordered via room service, at the bar, at 11pm, would have caused too much trouble. read more