Muckross Road, Killarney, Ireland | (888) 616-5829
Situated by the Flesk River and within walking distance of
Killarney’s town center
Fresh and modern lobby with lots of seating and a cozy
fireplace
Pleasant, clean rooms with flat-screen TVs and coffee- and
tea-making facilities
Elegant fine-dining restaurant, as well as a bistro and bar
with live music on weekends
Variety of massages and beauty treatments available
Freebies include coffee or tea upon arrival, plus cucumber
water and apples in the lobby
Computer and printer in lobby
24-hour room service
Free Wi-Fi and parking
No in-room minibars or mini-fridges
Wi-Fi is a bit slow, and the connection can be spotty
No fitness center, pool, sauna, or steam room
Slightly dated room decor
The 69-room upper-middle-range Killarney Riverside Hotel is
a lovely property situated by the Flesk River, and within walking distance of
Killarney’s town center. Lovely, fresh, and modern interiors include a spacious
and sunlit lobby filled with comfortable couches and such thoughtful touches as
a bookshelf filled with books and board games, cucumber water, and a bowl of
apples. Rooms are clean and pleasant if a bit dated, with dark wooden furniture
and crimson accents, such as bedspreads and patterned curtains. Tasty food is
available at the fine-dining Bacchus Room, as well as light bites and drinks at
the casual River Bar and Bistro. Guests can also indulge in a variety of beauty
treatments and massages at the hotel’s Rejuvenation Center, though there is no
pool, sauna, or steam room. For those extra amenities, travelers might want to check out
the neighboring Holiday Inn, which has comparable rates. Note that the hotel's name is Killarney Riverside Hotel.
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Scene
Modern hotel with clean, fresh, and cozy interiors
Guests at the Killarney Riverside Hotel are greeted in an
elegant, modern lobby with gleaming white-tiled floors and walls that give the
space a fresh and clean effect that’s further emphasized by lots of natural
light streaming through large windows. The spacious room has plenty of
comfortable and cozy nooks to settle into with a book or a board game from the small library, with lots of couches and armchairs clustered around wooden
coffee tables, and a fireplace that inspires lingering. The
decor is modern and elegant, bedecked in neutral hues with pops of crimson that come from accent rugs, pillows, and lampshades. The atmosphere is inviting, with an attention to details, such as fresh flowers, free cucumber
water, and a bowl of apples at the front desk for guests.
Location
Situated by the Flesk River in Killarney, within walking distance of the town center
The hotel is located on Muckross Road, a main thoroughfare lined with many hotels, inns, and private homes that leads to Killarney. The property overlooks
the Flesk River and is situated right next to a Holiday Inn. Though there
aren’t any restaurants or shops in the immediate area, Killarney, filled with quaint houses and charming cobbled streets, is within a 15-minute walk. With its beautiful scenery, mountains, lake district, and national
park, the area attracts nature lovers. The entrance to the Killarney National Park is within a two-minute drive of the hotel, where travelers can explore the Torc Waterfall (a seven-minute drive), as well as the beautiful Gap of Dunloe (a 23-minute drive), and hike the MacGillycuddy Reeks. The area also attracts golfers and there are several courses near the hotel, such as the Ross Golf Club (and Killarney Racecourse), which is a four-minute drive, and the Castlerosse Golf Course, an eight-minute drive.
Rooms
Clean and pleasant rooms; some overlook the river
The hotel has Deluxe Rooms and Mini-Suites that are clean,
comfortable, and tastefully appointed, if a bit dated. Dark wooden furniture includes
elegant dressers and work desks that are paired with mostly neutral-hued walls and carpets, which are enlivened by vibrant crimson bedspreads, patterned accent
pillows, and curtains. A series of black-and-white photographs adorns the
walls. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, phones,
electronic safes, coffee- and tea-making facilities, free Wi-Fi (though spotty
and slow), and 24-hour room service.
Bathrooms are clean and comfortable, with ample storage space around the sink,
shower/tub combos, and basic toiletries. Some rooms overlook the
Flesk River, while others have lackluster views of the parking lot.
Features
Fine-dining restaurant, and a casual bar and bistro, plus a variety of beauty treatments and massages
There are two dining choices at the hotel: the elegant, fine-dining Bacchus Room and the more relaxed River Bar and Bistro, which serves a
selection of small bites and bar food, and has live music on weekends. A variety
of breakfast selections are available, including a full Irish breakfast,
as well as afternoon tea and 24-hour room service.The hotel's Rejuvenation and Beauty Treatment Center offers a full range of treatments, including massages, holistic treatments, facials,
and manicures, but there is no pool, sauna, steam room, or fitness center.
There is a small business center with computer and printer in the lobby, and
Wi-Fi is free throughout. Other freebies include parking by the hotel, as well
as coffee or tea upon arrival, and fresh apples and cucumber water in the lobby
at all times.
