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Where History Meets Hospitality
A Georgian estate, reimagined for today
St. Helen’s began life in the 1750s as a grand Georgian home overlooking Dublin Bay. More than 250 years later, it still stands as one of the city’s most recognisable estates, but today it is a hotel where heritage and contemporary hospitality exist side by side.
Now a protected National Monument and five-star destination, the estate carries its history with pride. Inside, sweeping staircases, high ceilings, and chandeliers recall centuries of gatherings, while guest rooms and suites have been redesigned with modern comfort, technology, and understated style in mind.
What makes St. Helen’s unique is not only its architecture or history but its ability to adapt. The estate is a living landmark, evolving to meet the expectations of today’s guests while preserving the details that make it extraordinary. It remains what it has always been: a house of welcome, now reimagined for the world.
St. Helen’s has become a place where people gather to celebrate, connect, and experience something special. Eleven flexible meeting and event rooms host everything from weddings to international conferences, while four acres of landscaped gardens provide an escape from the pace of the city. The Orangerie Bar, beneath its Victorian glass roof, offers one of Dublin’s most distinctive lounge experiences, while Talavera continues a tradition of memorable dining.
Originally built in the 1750s as a grand Georgian home, the estate has welcomed generations of residents and guests. Its careful restoration in the late 20th century preserved many original details, allowing St. Helen’s to remain one of Dublin’s most recognisable landmarks while evolving into a five-star destination.