A sister establishment to the famous Talbot Hotel in Wexford, this well-run hotel has seen regular renovations over the years and it is furnished in a lively modern style throughout.
Public areas include stylish recently refurbished reception and lounge areas, and spacious bedrooms - some with views of Dublin Bay - are under renovation at the time of going to press and have well-finished bathrooms.
Ample free parking is an attraction, and good facilities for business guests include work space and broadband lines in rooms.
A regular airport coach service leaves from the front door.
Conference/banqueting (500/370); business centre, video conferencing, free broadband wi/fi. Children welcome (under 12s free in parents' room, cots available without charge, baby sitting arranged). Fitness room, day spa, steam room.
Rooms 150 (8 junior suites, 132 executive rooms, 129 no-smoking, 6 for disabled) Lift. B&B from €65 pps, ss €44. No SC.
The Purple Sage Restaurant:
An attractive, informal restaurant with welcoming staff. Menus are appealing in a fairly contemporary style, including imaginative vegetarian cooking and healthy options, which have always been a feature.
Carvery Lunch in the Purple Sage Restaurant:
Monday – Friday: 12.30pm-2.30pm Sunday: 12.30pm-3.30pm 1 Course from €11.95 2 Courses including Tea or Coffee = €19.95 3 Courses including Tea or Coffee = €24.95 Talbot Group Value Item in Turf Club Bar (from 3pm daily): 10oz Wexford Rib-Eye Steak Served with Shallot Potato Cake, Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, Garlic Stuffed Tomato & Choice of Sauces for €18.95.
Munch through the Credit Crunch Menu (Available daily from 12.30pm-3.30pm): Soup, Sandwich, Tea/Coffee & Homemade Viennese Biscuit €9.95 Or Hot Joint of the Day served in a baguette with tea/coffee & an Apple Sponge Dessert for €11.95
Seats 120; reservations recommended; air conditioning; toilets wheelchair accessible; children welcome (high chair, children's menu, baby changing facilities). L Mon-Fri, 12.45-2.30; D Mon-Sat, 5.45-9.30; Sun L 12.30-3.30pm. Set L €26; set Sun L €26; early bird D nightly 5.45-7pm; also 2/3 course value D €24.95/28.95 (inc. tea & coffee), Mon-Sat 5.45-9.45pm (to 10.15pm Sat), Set D €37.50; a la carte D also available; house wine €22; no SC. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.
