We divide our hotels into three basic categories, Country Homes, First-Class Hotels, and Deluxe Hotels. Below is a brief description of each type of accommodation.
Barberstown Castle, Straffan
Removed from the hustle and bustle of Dublin City, Barberstown Castle, built in the 13th Century, is a 4 Star Castle and Country House Hotel and a member of both Ireland''s Blue Book and the Historic Hotels of Europe. The Castle provides guests with the unique Castle & Country House experience that is less than 1 hour away from the Airport and Dublin City Centre. The personal service of their dedicated staff will ensure that your stay is comfortable and enjoyable.
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Butler's Town House, Dublin
Located in the center of the city, Butler's Town House has been described as an "oasis of country tranquility in the heart of Dublin." Open since 1997, the house provides all the modern amenities that you'd expect from a four-star accommodation while maintaining the attitude of a bygone era. Guests find the 20 bedrooms have the feel of a private Victorian home rather than a downtown hotel. The hotel also features a private bar called The Drawing Room and the Conservatory Restaurant, which serves a gourmet breakfast daily.
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Davenport Hotel, Dublin
Located in the center of the city, Butler's Town House has been described as an "oasis of country tranquility in the heart of Dublin." Open since 1997, the house provides all the modern amenities that you'd expect from a four-star accommodation while maintaining the attitude of a bygone era. Guests find the 20 bedrooms have the feel of a private Victorian home rather than a downtown hotel. The hotel also features a private bar called The Drawing Room and the Conservatory Restaurant, which serves a gourmet breakfast daily.
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Druid's Glen Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Wicklow
Just 20 miles south of Dublin, you'll find the fabulous five-star Druids Glen Marriott Hotel and Country Club. One of Ireland's great new hotels, Druids Glen creates an ideal base for exploring County Wicklow with breathtaking scenery and outstanding golf. The 400-acre resort features two excellent courses -- the original Druids Glen and the new Druids Heath. Both are excellent designs, but the Druids Glen course remains our favorite with some of the best inland holes in Ireland. On property you'll find 148 guestrooms, a terrific Spa and Health Club with four treatment rooms, an 18 meter indoor pool, two restaurants (Flynn's Steakhouse and Druids Restuarant), the Thirteen Bar, and a wide range of meeting and conference facilities.
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Grand Hotel, Malahide
The Grand Hotel, with its proximity to Dublin Airport (five minutes), Dublin City (25 minutes), and the M50 Motorway, is a great locale to start or end any Irish golf vacation. Just up the road are the great links courses at Portmarnock, Royal Dublin and The Island. The hotel dates back to 1835 and retains many of the architectural characteristics of that period. It features 102 modern bedrooms, the Colonnade Restaurant, the Palm Court Carvery, and Matt Ryan's Bar. Ryan's, in particular, is popular with locals and travelers alike.
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Kildare Hotel & Golf Club, Kildare
Known throughout the world as the "K-Club," Kildare is a magnificent five-star hotel which offers the highest standards of service combined with the elegance and unique charm of an Irish country house. In golf circles, the K-Club has earned a spot among the great courses of the world with its selection as host for the 2006 Ryder Cup. The resort features two excellent 18-hole Arnold Palmer designs and an excellent clubhouse facility. Other amenities here include 45 luxurious guest rooms, the Byerley Turk Restaurant, a health club with indoor swimming pool, and a sports center with tennis, squash, clay pigeon shooting, gymnasium, and much more.
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Merrion Hotel, Dublin
The Merrion is Dublin's most luxurious five-star hotel. Made of four beautifully restored Georgian townhouses, the hotel is the perfect host for a luxurious stay in Dublin. It's located on Upper Merrion Street, across from the Irish Government's main buildings. The houses date back to the 1760's and were originally built for wealthy Irish merchants. In addition, there are two fantastic restaurants, two popular bars, and a full health and fitness center on property.
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Mount Juliet, Thomastown
Located about 80 miles south of Dublin to the picturesque village of Thomastown is the wonderful Mount Juliet estate. The hotel is set amid 1500 acres of woodland, rolling meadows, bountiful rivers, and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course. The estate offers superb equestrian facilities, clay target shooting, archery, fishing, tennis, cycling, walking routes, and a spa with heated pool.
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Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links, Portmarnock
This terrific property was originally the Jameson family estate, of Irish Whiskey fame. It has been redeveloped and expanded into a four-star golf resort with 108 well-appointed bedrooms, all furnished to the highest standard. In addition, you'll find a first-class restaurant and bar, full conference facilities, and a championship caliber golf course designed by German golf professional Bernhard Langer. All of this comes together to form one of Ireland's best golf hotels in a perfect location just 20 minutes or so north of Dublin.
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Rathsallagh House, Dunlavin
Converted from Queen Anne stables in 1798, Rathsallagh House is a large 4-star Grade A country house, located in Couny Wicklow, and set in 530 acres of peaceful parkland with its own walled garden - all surrounded by the magnificent Rathsallagh Golf Club. It is central to some of the most beautiful countryside in eastern Ireland yet Dublin is less than one hour's drive away. The O'Flynn family and their staff look forward to welcoming you to Rathsallagh. The atmosphere is happy and relaxed with log and turf fires, central heating throughout and luxurious bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms.
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Tinakilly House Hotel, Rathnew
From Ti na Coille or "House of the Wood," the Tinakilly House is a Victorian mansion house set in beautiful grounds in County Wicklow. The house dates back to 1883, when it was built by the British government as a home for Captain Robert Halpin who laid the first telegraphic table from Europe to America. The house has been renovated into one of Ireland's most romantic four-star hotels with outstanding accommodations and fantastic cuisine. From here, golfers can play the great courses at European Club and Druids Glen.
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Waterford Castle, Waterford
The grand Waterford Castle, one of the finest hotels in Ireland, is located on its own island in the river Suir. The original castle was built in the 12th century and was lived in by the Fitzgerald family for centuries. The hotel features a quality 18-hole golf course designed by Declan Branigan and Des Smyth.
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Westin Dublin
Occupying a city block across from Trinity College, the Westin Dublin is truly one of Ireland's great hotels. Inside it's all new, but outside it remains as it did in 1863 with the same facade as the original Allied Irish Bank. It's a striking landmark and is within walking distance of Grafton Street and most of Dublin's great sights. In addition, the rooms are beautifully appointed and hotel amenities are exactly what you expect from a great city hotel. Perhaps the Westin Dublin's best feature; however, are its restaurants and lounges -- The Exchange, The Atrium, and The Mint Bar.
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