Dating back to 1852, this hotel has long had a special place in the hearts of Irish people - especially the clergy and the many who regarded it as a home from home when 'up from the country' for business or shopping in Dublin - largely because of its convenience to Heuston Station. Since the early '90s, however, it has achieved cult status ...
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This beautiful hotel dates back to the 15th century, and is situated on its own 310 acre wooded island (complete with 18-hole golf course), reached by a private ferry. The hotel combines the elegance of earlier times with modern comfort, service and convenience - and the location is uniquely serene; its quietness (and the golf facility for ...
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With its special brand of relaxed professionalism, the Kelly family's renowned beachside hotel sums up all that is best about the sunny south-east for many regular visitors. Perhaps it's because its history in the same family spans three centuries, so there's not a lot they don't know about keeping guests happy - quite simply, the hotel has eve ...
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Right in the heart of Georgian Dublin, opposite Government Buildings, this luxurious hotel comprises four meticulously restored Grade 1 listed townhouses built in the 1760s and, behind them, a contemporary garden wing overlooks formal landscaped gardens. Luxurious public areas include two interconnecting drawing rooms with log fires and Fre ...
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Steeped in history through three very different historical periods, Barberstown Castle has been occupied continuously for over 400 years. It now includes the original keep in the middle section of the building, a more domestic Elizabethan house (16th century), a ‘new’ Victorian wing added in the 1830s by Hugh Barton (also associ ...
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This attractive family-run hotel is set in its own gardens and enjoys a tranquil position alongside the River Finn. A welcoming open fire in the followed through in other public areas including the restaurant, overlooking the garden. Recent development has seen the addition of 50 new rooms as well as an impressive conference and banqueting ...
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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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This large hotel on the Dublin side of Mullingar brought quality accommodation and welcome facilities to the town when it opened in 2002 - and it makes a very convenient journey break when travelling across the country. Although not especially appealing from the road, it is a spacious and friendly place - and has an unexpectedly pleasant ou ...
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This newly refurbished hotel is tucked away just off busy O'Connell Street, and is within easy reach of nearby train, DART and bus stations. A bright and spacious foyer makes a good first impression, with white marble pillars, marble floor, and lightwood panelled reception conveying a stylish modern tone and setting the expectations for th ...
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Lying amidst 1500 acres of unspoilt woodland, pasture and formal gardens beside the River Nore, Mount Juliet House is one of Ireland’s finest Georgian houses, and one of Europe’s greatest country estates. Even today it retains an aura of eighteenth century grandeur, as the elegance of the old house has been painstakingly preserv ...
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