Woodlawn Road, Woodlawn Junction, Killarney, Ireland | (888) 710-7049
Within walking distance of the city center and public
transportation
Elegant rooms have flat-screen TVs and coffee/tea
makers
Some rooms have fireplaces, American electrical outlets, and balconies
Made-to-order breakfast and buffet, plus a light snack
menu
Free afternoon tea, coffee, and pastries
Resident’s lounge and business center
Self-service laundry room
Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking
Rooms lack air-conditioning
Old-fashioned decor can feel dated
No bar on-site
Self-service laundry is pricey
The three-pearl Earls Court House is a charming hotel
in a quiet residential area that’s within walking distance of central Killarney
and a short drive from nearby attractions. The made-to-order
breakfast, a Resident’s Lounge with board games, and free afternoon tea and
snacks give it a homey, inviting vibe. Its spacious 30 guest rooms are old-fashioned and elegant, if a bit fussy, and include details like four-poster beds in some, as well as fireplaces, balconies, American electrical outlets, and jetted tubs. Guests might also want to consider
the Brook Lodge Hotel, a similar property closer to the city’s center with an
attached pub that sometimes offers live traditional Irish music.
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Scene
Charming, old-fashioned hotel that caters to couples and families
The Earls Court House hotel's tan manor-style building
accurately reflects the charming, yet homey, atmosphere of its interior. Victorian decor is used throughout including maroon patterned carpets, glass chandeliers, an
old-fashioned wooden front desk, and antique velour and upholstered couches
clustered near a fireplace. Grandfather clocks, antique phones, and gilded
framed paintings of the Irish countryside give this place an elegant Old World
vibe. By contrast, the breakfast room resembles an ancient hunting lodge with dim lighting from an iron chandelier, wooden
floors, old-fashioned Irish tapestries, dark wooden furniture, and a brick fireplace
decorated with a stag’s head. It’s mostly couples who stay here, though families are frequent visitors as well.
Location
In a quiet residential area, within walking distance of the city center
Earls Court House is well located for those that want
to be far from the bustle of central Killarney, but still be able to access it on
foot. It’s a 10-minute walk to the city’s main avenues of Main and High Street
that are filled with shops and restaurants. Ross Golf Club and Killarney Racecourse are about a 15-minute walk from here. Many places are best reached by car or
bus, such as Killarney National Park, which is a five-minute drive away, and the Muckross
House and Gardens, an eight-minute drive. Ross Castle is a six-minute drive and Torc Waterfalls is 10 minutes away by car. A bus and train station can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes. It’s a 25-minute drive to Kerry Airport.
Rooms
Old-fashioned rooms with flat-screen TVs; some include balconies or fireplaces
The Earl Court House's spacious guest rooms have an old-fashioned, regal style that includes dark wooden antique
furniture, printed drapes, floral couches and chairs, and the occasional bed
canopy or four-poster bed. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea-makers, and safes. Though
there is no air-conditioning, and some rooms lack sufficient dresser storage,
guests have the option of additional luxuries such as a balcony in Twin Rooms; American electrical outlets in Deluxe Rooms, Suites, and Family Rooms; or a fireplace
to cozy around on a cold Irish night. Bathrooms have a contemporary style with
white, cream, or gray tiles and shower/tub combos with deep tubs. Hairdryers, toiletries, cotton balls, and Q-tips are provided. Certain
rooms -- like the Four Poster Double Room -- have jetted tubs and separate
showers.
Features
Resident's Lounge, free afternoon tea, free made-to-order breakfast, and laundry facilities
Earls Court House is a homey property, and its features reflect that. The hotel’s Resident’s Lounge encourages camaraderie
with a pile of board games, a small library of books, and comfy sofas and
chairs. Tea, coffee, and pastries are served for free in the
afternoons in the lounge and a small menu of snacks such as wraps, baked goods,
or wine is available to order from until the early evening. A daily,
made-to-order breakfast and breakfast buffet is served in the mornings and is
included in the room rates. There is no bar on-site, nor are evening meals available, but there are restaurants within walking distance. Guests can make use of self-service laundry
facilities, a great option for travelers on long trips, though it’s quite costly. The hotel’s business center resides in the lounge and consists of two computers and a printer. There’s free Wi-Fi throughout the property and a free parking lot.
