Hotels

Hotels in Ireland come in a range from contemporary hotel premises to warm and intimate inns. Meals, refreshments, and drinks are served in all the hotels. Guesthouses feature large homes to huge Victorian or Georgian premises. Guesthouses usually comprise of a casual and cozy atmosphere.

Bed & Breakfasts range from conventional town and country houses to contemporary bungalows. These are normally family locations and buildings where you are invited to bask in the peaceful and comfortable atmosphere. Evening meals too are served if requested for. Self-catering lodgings range from self-catering apartments to big fully furnished houses. Apart from that, there are a number of large holiday complexes to choose from. They are normally taken or rented for a week or even a month.

Hostels are quite cheap as compared to the hotels or inns. These hostels turn out to be reasonably priced. All hostels include kitchen-cooking facilities.

In Ireland, tariff of hotels is not an indication of quality. You will come across many beautiful places that cost very little and some higher priced joints may not offer you the kind of service you expected. However, you are assured of clean, comfortable accommodations.

All the hotel rooms are well maintained, and are professionally managed by full-time innkeepers. Along with this, you also have unique surroundings, attractive furniture, and tasty breakfasts.

Elite accommodations can provide you with several amenities and facilities. There are hotels that display lovely grounds and feature many restaurants, lounges, fitness center, and pools. You can look forward to the highest levels of personal service and individual attention.

No matter which hotel you choose to accommodate yourself in, keep in mind to always have an advance booking for the same. This especially applies during the peak season where it is difficult to get an accommodation in the top rated hotels.

A. Recommended Hotels

The Clarence

Address: 6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Tel: (+353) 1 407 0800

Fax: (+353) 1 407 0820

Email: reservations@theclarence.ie

The Clarence is owned by the members of the world-renowned band, the U2. The hotel has its own charm and blends sleek sophistication with informal characteristics. The hotel reflects a subtle elegance with quality architectural designs, color schemes and efficient staff. It houses one of the best restaurants in town, the Tea Rooms. The Octagon Bar offers excellent drinks and appetizers in an attractive ambience. Spa facilities are additionally offered by the hotel.

Brook Lodge Hotel

Address: The Brooklodge Hotel and Wells Spa, Macreddin village, Macreddin.

Tel: (+353) 4 023 6444

Fax: (+353) 4 023 6580

Email: brooklodge@macreddin.ie

The standards and quality of the hotel have improved tremendously over the last few years. The hotel's rooms have large beds, wood-paneled window seats, deep tubs, quality linens, and contemporary furnishings.

The Brook Lodge Hotel boasts its latest addition, The Wells. The Wells is an elegant spa facility with Finnish baths, mud baths, Jacuzzis, hot baths, indoor and outdoor pools, a Hammam (Turkish bath) and a flotation room.

Delphi Lodge

Address: Delphi Lodge, Leenane, Co. Galway, Ireland.

Tel: (+353) 95 42222

Fax: (+353) 95 42296

Email: res@delphilodge.ie

One of the premium sporting lodges in Ireland; the Delphi Lodge is a 1830s country house that was beautifully restored in 1988. Located amidst 1,000 acres of land with 3 loughs at the lakeside, the lodge is enclosed by ancient woodlands and towering mountains.

The house boasts antique pine furniture and bedrooms that have spectacular views of the countryside. The lodge was formerly the sporting estate of the Marquis of Sligo. However, the Delphi is now home of Jane and Peter Mantle. The Delphi features some of the best local seafood delicacies by the owner Jane Mantle who is a Cordon Bleu cook. The lodge hosts several fishing activities and is one of the finest game fisheries in Ireland.

Glenally House

Address: Glenally House, Youghal, Co Cork, Ireland.

Tel: (+353) 24 91623

Email: enquiries@glenally.com

Samuel Allin, a local merchant of Youghal, constructed the Glenally House in 1826. A cherished Georgian country house, that stretches over 7 acres of gardens and paddocks, is within the walking distance of the town center. Considered by many, to be one of the best bed and breakfast accommodations in south Ireland, the house is an impressive mix of the old and new.

The fabrics of the house imitate the 19th century patterns; the fittings and furnishings are still contemporary. The accommodation features excellent dining with quality drinks and appetizers.

The Bervie

Address: Bervie, The Strand, Keel, Achill, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Tel: (+353) 98 43114

Fax: (+353) 98 43407

Email: bervie@esatclear.ie

Bervie guesthouse is a magnificently restored coastguard station on Achill Island, off the west coast of Ireland in the County of Mayo. It is located on the south facing beach at Keel Strand, and has spectacular unbroken views across a vast stretch of unpolluted golden sand, overlooking the majestic Cathedral Cliffs of Minaun.

The house is owned by Elizabeth and John Barrett. The hotel features quality dining and is considered to be one of the most popular places in Ireland.