Adjoining its larger sister property the Castlecourt Hotel, in the centre of Westport, this is a smart, contemporary hotel, with spacious stylishly furnished public areas, including a comfortable bar, and impressive accommodation.
Some rooms have balconies overlooking a rooftop garden and, with king size beds, marbled bathrooms with Jacuzzi, air conditioning, plasma screen TV with interactive services, minibar and safe all included as standard, this is a desirable place to stay.
Guests have use of the C Club leisure facilities next door, in addition to ‘Spa Sula’ with 12 treatment rooms.
Restaurant Merlot:
A destination for local diners, situated just inside the main entrance and overlooking the busy street, this attractive restaurant has three distinct areas decorated in contrasting styles; all are well appointed with white linen, smart table settings and comfortable chairs, and the welcome is warm and efficient.
Menus offer a good variety of modern international dishes, with some local ingredients named - organic Clare Island salmon, for example, and Newport lamb; pan seared Clew Bay scallops with black pudding, cèpes and Madeira jus is a speciality.
Food is well presented and enjoyable, although it is not a place to linger as this busy restaurant usually does two sittings each night.
*An interesting and well-priced lunchtime menu is offered in the Plaza Bar.
