The Marker Hotel
A design-forward five-star hotel on Grand Canal Square in the docklands, with a popular rooftop bar overlooking the city.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Sharp, modern and architectural, a contrast to Dublin's Georgian grandes dames.
Our read - 02
The rooftop terrace and the Daniel Libeskind-designed square next door give it a contemporary, scene-y energy.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Marker Hotel earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Marker Hotel works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Marker Hotel works.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, The Marker Hotel delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — The Marker Hotel isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
The night matters
For nightlife, The Marker Hotel is hit or miss.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, The Marker Hotel is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Grand Canal Theatre and the docklands waterfront
- The tech-quarter dining scene
- Tram (Luas) and DART links nearby
- Grafton Street and the historic core (a walk or short tram)
- Quieter at weekends when the business district empties out
What you're paying for
Contemporary rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows; the rooftop terrace and a spa with pool are highlights of the stay.
Plan it well
- Cost
- High-end
Sources and method (2)
- Now operates as 'Anantara The Marker Dublin', a Leading Hotels of the World member on Grand Canal Square in the docklands, with a seasonal Rooftop Bar & Terrace (open roughly April–September). anantara.com ↗
- lhw.com ↗