Opposite the Everyman Palace Theatre and approached through a cobbled courtyard, this attractive hotel offers comfort in spacious rooms at a fairly reasonable price. Recent major renovations have made this a much more confident and comfortable hotel: new windows have reduced traffic noise, the fourteen newer superior rooms are quietly impre ...
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Convenient to the Botanic Gardens and the airport area, first impressions of the outside of this popular neighbourhood restaurant may be a little dusty but a prompt welcome and the offer of a choice of tables should help new arrivals warm to it. Traditional, slightly country kitchen in style, this charming restaurant is quite dimly-lit and ...
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This rather grand dining experience at Jim Mansfield's Irish PGA National/Palmerstown House is a surprisingly well kept secret, and it could repay investigation, especially if you are looking for an unusual place for a business outing. Having got off the busy N7, you'll be rewarded by a scenic contrast: an impressive great curved entrance g ...
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Built in 1853 as a coast guard regional headquarters, this fine property on the edge of the wonderfully away-from-it-all village of Ballycastle was later acquired by the Sisters of Mercy, who named it Stella Maris, and it now makes a very special small hotel, restored by proprietors Terence McSweeney and Frances Kelly, who have created a warm a ...
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A few miles out of town, this famous low-rise hotel, dating from the '60s, enjoys stunning views of the lakes and the mountains beyond and also overlooks Killarney's two 18-hole championship golf courses. It is now one of Ireland's most luxurious hotels and, under the caring management of Pat and Marie Chawke and their welcoming staff, it i ...
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Blessed with one of Ireland’s most beautiful locations, on the shores of Lough Eske, this well-managed hotel was first opened by the Gysling family in the late 1980s, with chalet-style buildings linked by covered walkways and pergolas creating a distinctly alpine atmosphere reminiscent of their native Switzerland - a style that suited the ...
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Within walking distance of the city centre and easily accessible by car, this busy spot looks like a pretty row of houses and, with its colourful hanging baskets, the façade cleverly disguises a large interior. Contemporary décor and muted colours complement an airy atmosphere, and it’s a relaxed, comfortable place for f ...
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For those seeking something different from the double-glazed comforts of modern accommodation, Alan and Margaret Brown's Old Cable House has real Victorian character and the added interest of its transatlantic cable history. It is set high above the town to give clear Atlantic views and simply furnished rooms have everything necessary (incl ...
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In an area that has so much to offer, in terms of natural beauty and activities like golf, angling and walking, McGrory’s would make an ideal base. An inn in the true sense of the word, offering rest and refreshment to travellers, this north-western institution was established in 1924 and remains in the active care of the McGrory family, ...
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Originally an eighteenth century residence, Glenlo Abbey is just two and a half miles from Galway city yet, beautifully located on a 138-acre estate, with its own golf course and Pavilion, it offers all the advantages of the country. Although it is not a very big hotel, the scale is generous: public rooms are impressive, and large, well-fur ...
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