The 65-room Glasson Country House Hotel & Golf Club is an upscale countryside hotel located in the middle of Ireland, outside of Athlone town. It makes a good base for exploring the Irish countryside or as a place to stop when driving cross country from Dublin to Galways. Rooms are spacious and attractive, and some have fireplaces in sitting areas. Views are of the beautiful lake or golf course, and some rooms have balconies. The hotel's restaurant gets good reviews, and the bar offers panoramic views of the lake from floor-to-ceiling windows. The property is well-equipped for hosting events, and weddings and corporate gatherings often keep it filled. For something a bit more intimate near Athlone, the Wineport Lodge Hotel is a fine choice, but it's more expensive.
The 65-room Glasson Country House Hotel & Golf Club is an upscale countryside hotel located in the middle of Ireland, outside of Athlone town. It makes a good base for exploring the Irish countryside or as a place to stop when driving cross country from Dublin to Galways. Rooms are spacious and attractive, and some have fireplaces in sitting areas. Views are of the beautiful lake or golf course, and some rooms have balconies. The hotel's restaurant gets good reviews, and the bar offers panoramic views of the lake from floor-to-ceiling windows. The property is well-equipped for hosting events, and weddings and corporate gatherings often keep it filled. For something a bit more intimate near Athlone, the Wineport Lodge Hotel is a fine choice, but it's more expensive.
The 167-room Sheraton Athlone is an upscale property right in the heart of Athlone, just a five-minute walk to the River Shannon. There's plenty of dining, drinking, and sights within an easy walk of the hotel, and the hotel has spa, indoor pool, and fitness center -- rarities in central Athlone. Rooms are a mixed bag -- some are plain, but modern, while others have more style. Two restaurants and a bar keep guests fed and entertained, and the events space is popular for corporate events and weddings, meaning the property is often filled with groups. As an alternative, those with a more secluded retreat in mind should consider the Wineport Lodge, which has lots more style and is only a 10-minute drive from Athlone.
The 167-room Sheraton Athlone is an upscale property right in the heart of Athlone, just a five-minute walk to the River Shannon. There's plenty of dining, drinking, and sights within an easy walk of the hotel, and the hotel has spa, indoor pool, and fitness center -- rarities in central Athlone. Rooms are a mixed bag -- some are plain, but modern, while others have more style. Two restaurants and a bar keep guests fed and entertained, and the events space is popular for corporate events and weddings, meaning the property is often filled with groups. As an alternative, those with a more secluded retreat in mind should consider the Wineport Lodge, which has lots more style and is only a 10-minute drive from Athlone.
The 128-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone is an upper-middle-range property located on the River Shannon in the center of Athlone. It's a popular gathering place for locals and all sorts of travelers, and the mostly modern style makes for a pleasant-enough base from which to explore the area. Rooms are colorful and stylish, although the lack of flat-screen TVs in some units was shocking. The on-site restaurant and bar are pluses, as is the leisure center with an indoor pool, gym, sauna, and steam room. Events spaces draw everything from corporate get-togethers to weddings. For guests who don't need to be in the center of town, the Glasson Country House Hotel & Golf Club is a tranquil alternative on Lough Ree.
The 128-room Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone is an upper-middle-range property located on the River Shannon in the center of Athlone. It's a popular gathering place for locals and all sorts of travelers, and the mostly modern style makes for a pleasant-enough base from which to explore the area. Rooms are colorful and stylish, although the lack of flat-screen TVs in some units was shocking. The on-site restaurant and bar are pluses, as is the leisure center with an indoor pool, gym, sauna, and steam room. Events spaces draw everything from corporate get-togethers to weddings. For guests who don't need to be in the center of town, the Glasson Country House Hotel & Golf Club is a tranquil alternative on Lough Ree.
The 30-room Wineport Lodge is an upscale boutique inn located on the shores of Lough Ree, a 10-minute drive from Athlone town. It offers a quiet, relaxing place for travelers looking to get away for a while. Rooms are fresh and modern, with vibrant artsy details and high-end electronics, and all have views of the lake. Entry-level rooms are on the compact side, but suites have ample space. The restaurant once appeared on an Irish reality show and its reputation draws both locals and guests. The small spa is a plus, as are the hot tubs with lake views. The Glasson Country House Hotel & Golf Club is also on Lough Ree -- it has its own golf course and lower rates, but way less style than the Wineport Lodge.
The 30-room Wineport Lodge is an upscale boutique inn located on the shores of Lough Ree, a 10-minute drive from Athlone town. It offers a quiet, relaxing place for travelers looking to get away for a while. Rooms are fresh and modern, with vibrant artsy details and high-end electronics, and all have views of the lake. Entry-level rooms are on the compact side, but suites have ample space. The restaurant once appeared on an Irish reality show and its reputation draws both locals and guests. The small spa is a plus, as are the hot tubs with lake views. The Glasson Country House Hotel & Golf Club is also on Lough Ree -- it has its own golf course and lower rates, but way less style than the Wineport Lodge.
The 176-room Hodson Bay Hotel is an upscale property situated on Lough Ree, a 10-minute drive from Athlone. Rooms range from traditionally appointed Classic Rooms to more fresh and contemporary units in the adult-only wing, which is popular with couples looking for a quiet getaway. The hotel has a great spa with a wide array of treatments, and the fitness center offers modern cardio and weight equipment. The indoor pool is a plus, as are the on-site dining options. The hotel's picturesque setting on the lake draws many couples tying the knot, as well as corporations hosting events. Travelers looking to be extra-close to the area's golfing action could check out the Glasson Country House Hotel & Golf Club.
The 176-room Hodson Bay Hotel is an upscale property situated on Lough Ree, a 10-minute drive from Athlone. Rooms range from traditionally appointed Classic Rooms to more fresh and contemporary units in the adult-only wing, which is popular with couples looking for a quiet getaway. The hotel has a great spa with a wide array of treatments, and the fitness center offers modern cardio and weight equipment. The indoor pool is a plus, as are the on-site dining options. The hotel's picturesque setting on the lake draws many couples tying the knot, as well as corporations hosting events. Travelers looking to be extra-close to the area's golfing action could check out the Glasson Country House Hotel & Golf Club.