The Park Hotel Kenmare is a luxurious Victorian manor set on a 12-acre estate with gardens, walking paths, a tennis court, and access to an 18-hole golf course and croquet lawn, in the heart of Kenmare. It's overloaded with opulent period details, such as ornate gilded frames and rich fabrics. The only divergence from this is the minimalist modern spa with a lap pool, fitness room, and a host of treatments. The hotel also has a fine-dining and casual restaurant, an elegant lounge with a small bar, and a mini-movie theater. The 46 rooms are decorated with vintage decor, but it can cross the line from Old World to dated. They also lack the amenities of other luxury properties -- such as air-conditioning and minibars. For period style with more amenities, travelers could consider the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa.
The Park Hotel Kenmare is a luxurious Victorian manor set on a 12-acre estate with gardens, walking paths, a tennis court, and access to an 18-hole golf course and croquet lawn, in the heart of Kenmare. It's overloaded with opulent period details, such as ornate gilded frames and rich fabrics. The only divergence from this is the minimalist modern spa with a lap pool, fitness room, and a host of treatments. The hotel also has a fine-dining and casual restaurant, an elegant lounge with a small bar, and a mini-movie theater. The 46 rooms are decorated with vintage decor, but it can cross the line from Old World to dated. They also lack the amenities of other luxury properties -- such as air-conditioning and minibars. For period style with more amenities, travelers could consider the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa.
The 21-room Brook Lane Hotel is an upper-middle-range boutique property located on the edges of the charming town of Kenmare. Elegant, contemporary interiors are clad in neutral tones complemented by vibrant maroon colors and patterned wallpaper accent walls. There are lots of comfortable couches and armchairs in various common areas, including a small library, and tasty seasonal and local food is served in the hotel’s Casey’s Bar and Restaurant. Stylish, homey rooms feature country charm, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and safes, but lack minibars, mini-fridges, or coffee and tea-making facilities. The nearby Kenmare Bay Hotel and Resort, though not as stylish, has a pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness room, all at much cheaper rates.
The 21-room Brook Lane Hotel is an upper-middle-range boutique property located on the edges of the charming town of Kenmare. Elegant, contemporary interiors are clad in neutral tones complemented by vibrant maroon colors and patterned wallpaper accent walls. There are lots of comfortable couches and armchairs in various common areas, including a small library, and tasty seasonal and local food is served in the hotel’s Casey’s Bar and Restaurant. Stylish, homey rooms feature country charm, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and safes, but lack minibars, mini-fridges, or coffee and tea-making facilities. The nearby Kenmare Bay Hotel and Resort, though not as stylish, has a pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness room, all at much cheaper rates.
Sheen Falls Lodge is arguably the top hotel in County Kerry. The 300-acre estate belonged to the Marquess of Landsowne in the 18th century, and the hotel -- opened in 1991 -- feels like a country manor house. It has a stunning setting on both Kenmare Bay and Sheen River, which has, as the name suggests, gentle tumbling waterfalls. The 66 rooms have classic country decor -- crown molding, cheerful prints (plaids and florals among them, in moderation), and soft yellow walls; all but one have water views. Estate activities range from clay pigeon shooting to fishing to tennis, and more traditional luxury hotel features include a lovely indoor pool, spa, and small fitness center. Formal fine dining is offered at La Cascade restaurant, while (slightly) less expensive dishes are served at the classy Restaurant Lounge. The sommelier hosts daily tastings in the wine cellar.
Sheen Falls Lodge is arguably the top hotel in County Kerry. The 300-acre estate belonged to the Marquess of Landsowne in the 18th century, and the hotel -- opened in 1991 -- feels like a country manor house. It has a stunning setting on both Kenmare Bay and Sheen River, which has, as the name suggests, gentle tumbling waterfalls. The 66 rooms have classic country decor -- crown molding, cheerful prints (plaids and florals among them, in moderation), and soft yellow walls; all but one have water views. Estate activities range from clay pigeon shooting to fishing to tennis, and more traditional luxury hotel features include a lovely indoor pool, spa, and small fitness center. Formal fine dining is offered at La Cascade restaurant, while (slightly) less expensive dishes are served at the classy Restaurant Lounge. The sommelier hosts daily tastings in the wine cellar.
