The 122-room Plaza Hotel is located in the Dublin suburb of Tallaght, next to a large shopping center. From here, it's a 23-minute drive to Dublin city center, or 50 minutes via the city's tram system. A lower-middle-range choice, the budget-friendly Plaza lacks such amenities as in-room air-conditioning, minibars, a swimming pool, or fitness center, but it has two on-site restaurants serving Italian and Thai cuisine, and two bars that draw many locals. Weekends, when the on-site nightclub is in full swing, can be noisy. Travelers might want to also consider the Best Western Sheldon Park Hotel, which, with an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room, offers better value, though rates can be higher.
The 122-room Plaza Hotel is located in the Dublin suburb of Tallaght, next to a large shopping center. From here, it's a 23-minute drive to Dublin city center, or 50 minutes via the city's tram system. A lower-middle-range choice, the budget-friendly Plaza lacks such amenities as in-room air-conditioning, minibars, a swimming pool, or fitness center, but it has two on-site restaurants serving Italian and Thai cuisine, and two bars that draw many locals. Weekends, when the on-site nightclub is in full swing, can be noisy. Travelers might want to also consider the Best Western Sheldon Park Hotel, which, with an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room, offers better value, though rates can be higher.
The 157-room Whites of Wexford is a local landmark and a piece of homegrown history in the heart of Wexford town. Modern renovations have transformed the property into an impressive contemporary hotel with sleek design touches and first-class facilities -- highlights include an excellent fitness center and a popular restaurant. Rooms are contemporary yet cozy, though wet-room showers can prove a little messy and car park view rooms should definitely be avoided. There is a big indoor pool, separate kids' pool, spa, spacious lobby with generous seating, and welcoming bar all on-site.
The 157-room Whites of Wexford is a local landmark and a piece of homegrown history in the heart of Wexford town. Modern renovations have transformed the property into an impressive contemporary hotel with sleek design touches and first-class facilities -- highlights include an excellent fitness center and a popular restaurant. Rooms are contemporary yet cozy, though wet-room showers can prove a little messy and car park view rooms should definitely be avoided. There is a big indoor pool, separate kids' pool, spa, spacious lobby with generous seating, and welcoming bar all on-site.
The Castleknock Hotel and Country Club is a comfortable, spacious property outside of the center of Dublin. The 134 rooms are pleasant and modern with great golf course views. Standard rooms are a decent size while the suites are extremely spacious with fun design touches. Room amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. The hotel has two bars -- one with a big outdoor patio area -- a steakhouse, a brasserie for more casual dining, and a patisserie for quick breakfasts. Most weekends there is live music somewhere on the property, too. With a large gym, spa, playground, and 18-hole golf course designed by Jonathan Gaunt, this hotel has entertainment for all types of guests. The hotel is also equipped for large events such as conferences and weddings.
The Castleknock Hotel and Country Club is a comfortable, spacious property outside of the center of Dublin. The 134 rooms are pleasant and modern with great golf course views. Standard rooms are a decent size while the suites are extremely spacious with fun design touches. Room amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and electric kettles. The hotel has two bars -- one with a big outdoor patio area -- a steakhouse, a brasserie for more casual dining, and a patisserie for quick breakfasts. Most weekends there is live music somewhere on the property, too. With a large gym, spa, playground, and 18-hole golf course designed by Jonathan Gaunt, this hotel has entertainment for all types of guests. The hotel is also equipped for large events such as conferences and weddings.
The Desmond House Kinsale is an intimate, charming three-pearl bed-and-breakfast with a great location in central Kinsale near Desmond Castle. Its four Georgian-style rooms are spacious and luxurious, if old fashioned, with flat-screen TVs and upscale bathrooms with towel-warmers and whirlpool tubs, though they lack air-conditioning. As expected with a bed-and-breakfast, on-site features are limited, with no full restaurant or bar, but it’s well within walking distance of Main Street, which is filled with restaurants and shops. And a superb breakfast is included in rates, with smoked salmon, fresh pastries, or full-Irish breakfast options. For a property with more amenities, travelers may prefer the Actons Hotel, which has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
The Desmond House Kinsale is an intimate, charming three-pearl bed-and-breakfast with a great location in central Kinsale near Desmond Castle. Its four Georgian-style rooms are spacious and luxurious, if old fashioned, with flat-screen TVs and upscale bathrooms with towel-warmers and whirlpool tubs, though they lack air-conditioning. As expected with a bed-and-breakfast, on-site features are limited, with no full restaurant or bar, but it’s well within walking distance of Main Street, which is filled with restaurants and shops. And a superb breakfast is included in rates, with smoked salmon, fresh pastries, or full-Irish breakfast options. For a property with more amenities, travelers may prefer the Actons Hotel, which has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Actons Hotel is a mid-range historic boutique located on Kinsale’s waterfront. The property stands out for the wide array of on-site amenities it offers, including a great indoor pool complete with a kids’ area and a whirlpool; a fully equipped fitness center with group classes; a solid brasserie; and freebies, such as parking, Wi-Fi, and breakfast buffet. Its 74 rooms -- some offering harbor views -- feature contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs and rain showerheads. However, rear-facing rooms can get noise from the nearby pubs, and some bathrooms are a tad tight.
Actons Hotel is a mid-range historic boutique located on Kinsale’s waterfront. The property stands out for the wide array of on-site amenities it offers, including a great indoor pool complete with a kids’ area and a whirlpool; a fully equipped fitness center with group classes; a solid brasserie; and freebies, such as parking, Wi-Fi, and breakfast buffet. Its 74 rooms -- some offering harbor views -- feature contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs and rain showerheads. However, rear-facing rooms can get noise from the nearby pubs, and some bathrooms are a tad tight.
The Beacon Hotel is a upscale boutique property brimming with glitzy touches in the southern outskirts of Dublin. Overlooking a junction in the Sandyford district, this contemporary property doesn't have the most attractive surroundings -- and there's nothing for the average tourist -- though local shopping opportunities abound. Its 88 rooms have a cheeky and trendy vibe, with many featuring soaking tubs for couples. The on-site Thai restaurant is one of the better and the posh bar makes for a popular venue at weekends. Overall, if the location isn't a deal breaker, it's a great pick for a treaty night away; travelers looking for a buzzy boutique experience in Dublin center, however, will prefer the cool retro vibe of The Dean.
The Beacon Hotel is a upscale boutique property brimming with glitzy touches in the southern outskirts of Dublin. Overlooking a junction in the Sandyford district, this contemporary property doesn't have the most attractive surroundings -- and there's nothing for the average tourist -- though local shopping opportunities abound. Its 88 rooms have a cheeky and trendy vibe, with many featuring soaking tubs for couples. The on-site Thai restaurant is one of the better and the posh bar makes for a popular venue at weekends. Overall, if the location isn't a deal breaker, it's a great pick for a treaty night away; travelers looking for a buzzy boutique experience in Dublin center, however, will prefer the cool retro vibe of The Dean.
The four-pearl Mount Falcon Estate is a late 19th-century country house set in pleasant woodland grounds in West Ireland's picturesque County Mayo. Period interiors have been restored to their former glory, and many rooms and suites have charming original details. The on-site restaurant is excellent, if a little pricey, but it's the Elemis Spa that really impresses with its forest-view pool and whirlpool tub. For even more historic ambience, however, travelers should check out the nearby neo-Gothic Belleek Castle hotel -- though it lacks spa facilities.
The four-pearl Mount Falcon Estate is a late 19th-century country house set in pleasant woodland grounds in West Ireland's picturesque County Mayo. Period interiors have been restored to their former glory, and many rooms and suites have charming original details. The on-site restaurant is excellent, if a little pricey, but it's the Elemis Spa that really impresses with its forest-view pool and whirlpool tub. For even more historic ambience, however, travelers should check out the nearby neo-Gothic Belleek Castle hotel -- though it lacks spa facilities.
There are 86 guest rooms at this contemporary three-and-a-half-pearl property set on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Spanish Point. The area is arguably one of the surfing capitals of Ireland and Spanish Point Beach is just a 15-minute walk from here. Rooms are stylish and funky, and many include fantastic ocean views. There’s an excellent restaurant and a traditional Irish pub on-site, and breakfast is included in the room rate. Wi-Fi and parking are free too, and guests will find a car essential as there's not much within an easy walk -- Miltown Malbay is about five minutes away by road. Hotel Doolin in music-mad Doolin, which sits at the north end of the Cliffs of Moher, is also a fine County Clare stop and may be worth comparing.
There are 86 guest rooms at this contemporary three-and-a-half-pearl property set on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean in Spanish Point. The area is arguably one of the surfing capitals of Ireland and Spanish Point Beach is just a 15-minute walk from here. Rooms are stylish and funky, and many include fantastic ocean views. There’s an excellent restaurant and a traditional Irish pub on-site, and breakfast is included in the room rate. Wi-Fi and parking are free too, and guests will find a car essential as there's not much within an easy walk -- Miltown Malbay is about five minutes away by road. Hotel Doolin in music-mad Doolin, which sits at the north end of the Cliffs of Moher, is also a fine County Clare stop and may be worth comparing.
The mid-range Martello Hotel has 44 simple and contemporary guest rooms and apartments, some of which overlook the Bray coast and include fireplaces. The hotel is located in downtown Bray, a short walk the train station, shopping, and restaurants along Bray Main Street. The hotel serves a full Irish breakfast daily, though it's not free, while buzzy on-site Tower Bistro, Koo Nightclub, and Martello Bar attract both locals and guests alike. The bar hosts live music weekly, and the nightclub is open until late, so light sleepers should request a quiet room when booking. Guests looking for a more tranquil escape from Dublin may want to try the Ferry House Bed & Breakfast, 20 minutes up the road, a charming historical property, though rooms are slightly less contemporary.
The mid-range Martello Hotel has 44 simple and contemporary guest rooms and apartments, some of which overlook the Bray coast and include fireplaces. The hotel is located in downtown Bray, a short walk the train station, shopping, and restaurants along Bray Main Street. The hotel serves a full Irish breakfast daily, though it's not free, while buzzy on-site Tower Bistro, Koo Nightclub, and Martello Bar attract both locals and guests alike. The bar hosts live music weekly, and the nightclub is open until late, so light sleepers should request a quiet room when booking. Guests looking for a more tranquil escape from Dublin may want to try the Ferry House Bed & Breakfast, 20 minutes up the road, a charming historical property, though rooms are slightly less contemporary.
The Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa is located about half an hour northwest of Dublin's city center. The historic property -- an 18th-century castle turned Georgian house, turned convent, turned hotel -- sits on beautiful green grounds, making it a popular spot for weddings and events. The 145 rooms are spacious and modern, though lack any wow factor in the decor department. However, linens are crisp, there is free Wi-Fi, and the castle offers 24-hour room service. Additional room amenities include electric kettles and safes, and suites have luxurious soaking tubs. The biggest highlight here is the spa, with its serene hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tub, and variety of treatments. A lovely lobby has plush seating and a fireplace, and the fitness room is adequate. The location may be out of the way, but with a library, restaurant, three bars, and several golf courses nearby, there is plenty to keep guests entertained.
The Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa is located about half an hour northwest of Dublin's city center. The historic property -- an 18th-century castle turned Georgian house, turned convent, turned hotel -- sits on beautiful green grounds, making it a popular spot for weddings and events. The 145 rooms are spacious and modern, though lack any wow factor in the decor department. However, linens are crisp, there is free Wi-Fi, and the castle offers 24-hour room service. Additional room amenities include electric kettles and safes, and suites have luxurious soaking tubs. The biggest highlight here is the spa, with its serene hydrotherapy pool, outdoor hot tub, and variety of treatments. A lovely lobby has plush seating and a fireplace, and the fitness room is adequate. The location may be out of the way, but with a library, restaurant, three bars, and several golf courses nearby, there is plenty to keep guests entertained.