Featuring a rooftop restaurant curated by the world famous Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, here’s everything a modern bon vivant needs to know about The Leinster, Dublin and its luxury lifestyle offering
Located on the edge of Merrion Square, The Leinster emerges as Dublin’s first luxury lifestyle hotel. Not only filled with heritage-rich designs, the new property will also be home to Jean – Georges at The Leinster; a ground-breaking first for Ireland, proudly taking residence upon the hotel’s rooftop.
Featuring 55 bedrooms & suites, the property will offer guests a full immersive experience with Jean-Georges’ rooftop restaurant, The Collins Club bar and supper club, a luxury boutique gym & thermal suite experience from the experts behind POWER and The O’Dwyer Suite event space.
With a host of Dublin’s cultural offerings on its doorstep including the National Museum of Ireland, MoLi, National Gallery of Ireland, Trinity College and the Oscar Wilde House, The Leinster has been thoughtfully designed to delight guests, offering somewhere new for locals to love and guests to discover.
Some of Ireland’s most famed poets and literary figures frequented the Merrion Square area, from James Joyce to William B Yeats, making The Leinster the perfect destination for culture lovers to linger. Cited as a luxurious hideaway, the hotel will add vibrancy and intrigue to Merrion Square and offers the perfect city escape for those looking to explore and truly experience Dublin.
Of course, the jewel here is at the very top of the crown. Boasting a rooftop restaurant curated by the world famous and acclaimed Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten; and following in the footsteps of his restaurants in London, New York, Paris, Kyoto and more. Jean-Georges at The Leinster will be his first foray and footstep into Ireland.
Michelin chef Jean-Georges’ innovative culinary concept will see Irish classics blended with fresh French and southeast Asian flavours, deliciously crafted from local suppliers, with seating for up to 140 guests.
The Leinster has been designed by Dublin-based architects ODAA and Henchion Reuter Architects & Interior Designers ODonnell O’Neill Design to celebrate the heritage of its surrounding area.
With a timeless aesthetic, inspired by its existing architecture and location, The Leinster will bring life to this corner of Merrion Square, fusing old with new through bold modern patterns and tactile materials to create a multifaceted and sophisticated design with a contemporary touch. The design of The Leinster is instantly inviting but also alive with art and modernity.
Turning bedroom walls into canvases and the halls into galleries, each space at The Leinster has been beautifully marked by artists from Ireland and abroad.
Exhibiting both up-and-coming and established talent, with pieces by Melissa O’Donnell (FKA O’Faherty), Paris-based Irish artist Colette Riet, Irish artist by way of LA Domino Whisker, Virginia-based Irish artist Stephen Dunne and much-loved friend of The Leinster, Damien Hirst.
Botanical in theme, there will be over 300 curated pieces of original painted art from more than 80 artists dotted around the hotel, the art collection at The Leinster is a dynamic reflection of Ireland’s exemplary contemporary art scene.
Above all, The Leinster will celebrate authentic Irish hospitality, immersing guests in local cultural and culinary experiences, always with a friendly welcome and the well-known Irish sense of humour. At The Leinster, guests will experience a sense of fun, homeliness, and ease whilst settling into an ever so charming and luxurious environment.
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, told The Wordrobe: “Dublin is a city that, for many years, I’ve wanted to discover and explore. It has such a rich history and expansive cuisine, culture, and amazing ingredients that I’m excited to dive into.“
He continued: “At The Leinster, we are bringing a taste of Asia, France and New York to the rooftop but also leaning into the local Irish producers to create a unique dining experience for all guests. We will offer familiar yet different dishes to Dublin locals and tourists alike and we look forward to welcoming you all to Jean-Georges at The Leinster!”
Make it happen
When: Opening January 2024. Exact dates to be confirmed in due course.
Wallet: Room rates at The Leinster will start from €300 per night. For opening rates, packages, and more information, please visit theleinster.ie
