Picolo recommends · Hotel in Dublin, Ireland
Anantara The Marker Dublin
From the rooftop bar you look across the quays and the theatre, while the swimming pool waits several floors below street level.
The Marker is easy to spot: a facade of windows set in an uneven chequerboard on Grand Canal Square, the open plaza in Dublin's Docklands. Its neighbours are the theatre and the red-paved square in front of it.
Up top there is a bar with views over the old quays. Down in the basement you find a pool and a spa, which in this city of rain is a real advantage when the weather closes in.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Anantara The Marker Dublin
The Marker earns its place with things few central Dublin hotels offer together: a pool, a spa and a rooftop bar. It works well for families who need space and for anyone in town for business in the Docklands.
Everything here is contemporary, from the building to the neighbourhood. If your Dublin is old brick, open fires and a pub on the corner, the Docklands will feel a little corporate, especially at weekends.
What you get
- Indoor pool in the basement
- Spa
- Rooftop bar over the quays
- Space and pool time for families
- Large, modern rooms
A day at Anantara The Marker Dublin
- Morning
- Lengths in the pool before the square fills up.
- Midday
- A walk along the Grand Canal Dock and the quays towards the city.
- Afternoon
- A treatment in the spa while the rain passes.
- Evening
- A show at the theatre next door, then a nightcap on the roof.
Location
Grand Canal Square, Docklands, Dublin, Ireland
Open in MapsQuestions about Anantara The Marker Dublin
Does Anantara The Marker Dublin have a pool?
Yes. There is a pool in the basement alongside the spa, which makes the hotel a rare option in central Dublin for a swim.
Is Anantara The Marker Dublin good for families?
It suits families well thanks to the pool and roomy rooms, and the open square outside is a calm place for children to stretch their legs.
How far is Anantara The Marker Dublin from Temple Bar?
It is in the Docklands, east of the old centre. Temple Bar and Grafton Street are a longer walk along the river, or a short taxi ride.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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