Set in an impressive 80 acres of gardens and woodland just outside Naas, this hotel is approached along an attractive driveway, with striking entrance and lobby areas, and a fine inner courtyard planted attractively with Virginia creeper.
A rather grand staircase leads to a large traditionally furnished lounge area on the first floor, with views of the grounds and courtyard and well-grouped seating areas; it's a pleasant place for afternoon tea and informal socialising - there is a pianist at certain times - and resident guests now have the quieter option of a new residents' lounge.
Conference and business events are well catered for, with conference and meeting rooms of various sizes available, and it is a deservedly popular venue for weddings.
Bedrooms, which have everything required for business guests, include a number of suites and some with four-poster beds; all rooms have multi-line phones, data ports, voicemail, fax (on request), and safe as well as the more usual amenities.
Formal dining is offered at the beautifully appointed main restaurant, Turners (where a harpist plays at weekends), and informal food is available in other areas.
Conference/banqueting (750/700). Business centre; broadband wi/fi; secretarial services, video conferencing. Rooms 141 (27 suites, 11 junior suites, 9 shower only, 4 family rooms, 70 no smoking, 6 for disabled). B&B from €99 pps, ss €45. Children welcome (under 4s free in parents' room, cot available without charge, baby sitting arranged). No Pets. Garden, walking, cycling, leisure centre (pool, fitness room), Spa. Lift. Room service (24 hrs). Closed 24-25 Dec. MasterCard, Visa, Laser. Heli-pad.
