It's a castle with good food, good beds, and good hotels. If you are traveling Ireland, this is…read moreright in the center, so it is accessible.

This place is absolutely amazing. We stayed here for one night, and came into chocolate and drinks…read moreon the table. We got robes as well. Everything was set up beautifully. The scenery is breathtaking, and if you decide to stay here, take the trails! Absolutely stunning scenery, fresh air, and a good exercise. Staying in the castle was amazing, and so was the food. I was able to mail my postcards here, as well as buy them. The food was good. If you have the time to stay here, or even stop by, they will not disappoint you! It is worth every penny and moment of time!

An exceptional experience from start to finish! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was perfect…read more Check in was a breeze..we just went up to the gentleman at the desk, gave him our name, and he handed us the key to our room. It took, maybe, three minutes. He also confirmed our dinner reservations for the evening. In the lobby (which was more like a grand hall), they had a lovely array of complimentary coffee, teas, and pastries...all served with beautiful bone china. The castle is absolutely stunning both inside and out. The interiors are grand, and the grounds are just beautiful. We spent several hours walking around the park-like setting, and had drinks on the terrace overlooking the garden. Fantastic. We also walked through every inch of the interior's public rooms...don't miss the church! The entrance to our room was tucked away under a staircase. When I first saw it I thought, "Oh no, this room is going to be the size of a closet". When we went in we were taken aback. It was massive, with a very comfortable bed, sitting area, bathroom and a huge jetted tub. And it was clean as a pin, too. Dinner in the castle's opulent Dining Room was exemplary. Service was friendly and good-humored, and the food was very, very good. My wife had the salmon and I had the beef; both were perfect. We did the 3 course meal for 65 euros each, and feel it was worth every penny. Breakfast the next morning was just as good. It was also in the Dining Room, and was included in the rate we paid. Hot food was ordered off the menu, and cool food (cereals, fruit, cold meats, etc.) were offered buffet style. One last thing: as opulent, grand, and over-the-top as Markree Castle is, the one thing it wasn't was pretentious. You don't have to break out your tux, or sequined cocktail dress; as long as you don't look like you just rolled out of bed, you should be fine. At dinner I wore a white dress shirt and a nice pair of green jeans; I felt perfectly comfortable. Out of the 12 nights we spent in Ireland, this was our favorite we stayed. It's more than just a bed to put your head on; it's an experience, and an amazing one at that.

The drive into Markree Castle is a bit Agatha Christie, especially in torrential rain. You can't…read morehelp but think of Belgian detectives and drawing room accusations as you wind through the estate until you reach the castle. Once you're there though, it's the perfect place to disappear to for a few days of relaxation. We stayed at the apartments on the estate, in a converted stables. They were really nicely set up, very comfortable. These are pet-friendly too, so our dog was able to join us for the trip. It was great to just be able to take her for a walk around the estate. Location wise, there's a lot to do for outdoorsy types. A couple of loughs and bogs are good for hikers, and a few nice pubs in nearby Coolooney.

Had a great night here to break up our trip up to the north of Ireland! Kids are welcome & the…read morestaff work well to care for them! Awesome pool & bar/bistro! Book spa services before you arrive & the kids can go to "Camp!" That includes archery & swimming!!!

My mother and I had Sunday lunch at The Rushes restaurant at the Lough Allen Hotel. The salmon…read morefillet had this wonderful lemony cream sauce, there were plenty of potatoes and vegetables, the chocolate cake was decadently rich, and the coffee was excellent. Recommended!

Cool and easy location to access Sligo. Clean rooms. Breakfast buffet was good but the sausage…read morePattie's were very dry

This hotel is quite awesome and deserving of a huge shout out. The design alone is impressive as it…read moreis situated on the river and looks like a ship docked in harbor. It's ultra modern vibe with two bars and an award winning restaurant adds to the details that were certainly not overlooked when designing it. Although I personally am not a fan of orange and my room has orange chairs and carpet, that is a minor detail that can easily be overlooked. I know some rooms are orange and some are green. The carpet along the hallways and art work actually reminds me of Coachella which is hilarious since it was pretty recent. The bed is super comfortable and the pillows also extremely comfortable. Only in the middle of the night did I notice that the bed was actually two twin beds pushed together to make a queen size bed. I switched back to the right side and fell back asleep comfortably. The room was extremely spacious and the view of the river from my room remarkable. The bathroom clean and sleek and stocked with the perfect toiletries including liquid body wash which I prefer so much compared to the bars of soap that dry out your skin. For dinner, I went to the cafe on the first floor that serves food until 10 pm and had a delicious vegetable soup with brown bread, as well as an apple and pear tart with crumble served with vanilla custard and whipped cream. The best surprise was the two mini Cadbury eggs on the exquisite plating. They are my favorite Easter candy, and they taste so much better in Ireland than in the States. I was full from the lunch I had, but I knew if I didn't eat I would wake up in the middle of the night famished. Breakfast is served in The Kitchen and is a nice buffet served with options for people who prefer gluten free. I think breakfast is my least favorite meal in Ireland because I just don't enjoy black pudding and beans with overly seasoned grilled tomatoes, but I have been content when I find porridge and fruit. I did enjoy fried egg whites and delicious bread with some fruit...and the butter. Irish butter is just so good. This hotel is sure to please everyone who stays here, and I highly recommend it when in Sligo.

Beautiful property and nice rooms, however, they control the room temp and I was absolutely…read moreSWEATING the entire night! Called the front desk to have them turn down the temp and they didn't. This is coming from someone who isn't usually hot in their sleep. I'm not someone who sleeps with fans and 60F temps. I usually keep my house around 69-71F for reference. There's a bar and cafe downstairs which was nice and convenient

Riverside is clear and dispite advertising, parking is near by…read moreif you are not carrying anything. Having our own car, the front desk was very irritated I made them get a vendor to move so we could back out safely. It is incredibly small and unsafe to back straight out to the street. I had to explain to them the detail a second time as we had to get on with our trip. It clearly was a matter of the customer vs a vendor which we did not quite understand. If you are an American driving on opposite side of road and steering wheel on the right, perhaps they would understand. The food and location is great, parking is definitely a major consideration.

This hotel probably has one of the hardest-working staffs around. The lone person who checked me in…read moreseemed to be doing everything, and with grace. Ditto for the person who checked me out the next morning. I spent a few extra dollars to get the ocean view rooms, and it was really worth it. I checked in around sunset, so my photos came out far better than they usually do. Continental breakfast was included, and it was much more than I expected. The pantry appears to have stocked every available type of cereal in Ireland, along with a large selection of fresh fruit and deli meats.

The Strandhill gets 5/5 marks from me for as a 3.5 star hotel (similar to Courtyard Marriott, etc)…read more It doesn't have the amenities of a 4-star hotel, such as a gym or a restaurant (although The Venue, a good pub/restaurant is next door) or room service etc, but it does do an outstanding job within its means of providing its guests with a comfortable and relaxing stay. The hotel is not directly on the seafront and it's probably about a 12-minute walk into town. The lobby is minimally decorated but very clean and all the staff are genuinely polite, quick and eager to please. The rooms are a dream -- very very large, great balconies with views of the sea, spacious bathrooms with excellent water pressure and big comfortable beds. Free wifi, free parking and complimentary "continental" breakfast. "Continental" in the most self-effacing sense, this breakfast actually includes an impressive spread of cold cuts, yogurts, cereals, boiled eggs, scones, croissants, tea, coffee, juice. We got what we wanted out of Strandhill: a moment of repose, reflection, refreshment and zero hassles. The best place to stay in this town.

The room had a patio but the door lock was impossible to open then lock back (spent 10-15 min…read moretrying to lock it back -need easier locks). They have heaters in rooms but they need to be marked on/off because the numbers are rubbed off. The room is spacious with lots of light. Overall fancy hotel & bar but were asked to leave dinner and go sit at the bar when we were done which seemed rude. The pool closed at 7:15 pm and then at 5:45 pm on our second night. The beds were comfortable. Amenities included wash clothes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, fan, full-length mirror, large TV, and bottled water. The shower pressure sucked but the water gets hot. Our toilet seat was broken which should have been caught by housekeeping. Overall nice place & we would stay here again.

Comfortable,charming and about 15 minute walk to city center.Very quiet,slept soundly.We enjoyed…read moredrinks,dinner and breakfast (breakfast was free). Highly recommend! We almost stayed right downtown at Abbey,Center Hotel.It was crazy busy so glad we didn't!

On a boating trip with family and had both dinner and breakfast in Landmark Hotel, both experiences…read morewere top notch. Food and service was exceptional and food was delicious Will be back for sure

In one word "superb". The ambience and service is truly exceptional. Stay here if you're traveling…read moreto Carrick-on-Shannon.

Awesome place for a spa day!! My friend booked this place after our Istanbul holiday as a sort of…read moretreat! We drive up two hours from Dublin on a rainy afternoon. Checked in around 2pm, then hit the spa! Our treatments weren't until 5 but we hit up the pool, saunas and other cool amenities. The hotel is super nice, staff is super duper friendly! Our package includes a 30 minute spa treatment plus 3 course dinner for 150 euro, which was pretty good. My scrub/massage was awesome, felt refreshed! Dinner was delicious! Rooms were very nice and the buffet breakfast the next morning was bomb! If you get a chance, take a walk around the grounds. Overall a great little get a way spot to relax and get pampered!

With fantastic midweek offers, it's hard to resist going to Farnham Estate. The hotel is a large…read moremodern building attached to a refurbished old Manor type house. There is lots of land to roam around and explore including a huge golf course. The rooms are spacious and have lovely bathrooms with a shower and a bath. Free wifi in the rooms, a fridge, hairdryer etc and even robes and slippers! There's an indoor and outdoor pool with loungers with comfy pillows if you want to relax by the pool and read a book. There's also steam rooms of various temperatures, foot spas and nice showers. On a quiet day you can really lap up the peace and serenity, drink unlimited amounts of tea, coffee and juices and just relax. I had a Swedish back and shoulder massage from the Beauty Salon. It was amazing! They even have a hair salon! You really don't need to leave the hotel over your stay as there are plenty of options to eat. The Botanic restaurant or the Cellar Bar (or room service) have got plenty of choice on their menus. It all comes from the same kitchen anyway. I was so impressed with the buffet breakfast. So much to choose from! Probably the biggest buffet breakfast I have ever seen in a hotel. Fried, scrambled and boiled eggs to choose from! The staff are very helpful and friendly too. I couldn't have asked for more. I really enjoyed my stays here (3 times in 2 years) I recommend it highly and I know I'll go back again.