The Carraig Hotel in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary is a lovely place and is the center of social…read moreactivity in the town. We've been in Carrick for three weeks, staying nearby, and walk to the hotel's restaurant nearly every day for tea, coffee, scones, and sometimes for lunch or dinner. The Carraig has the best wi-fi internet we've found in the town, giving us a chance to remain in touch with home in the U.S. The staff here is the best, friendly, helpful. They're open from about 8 AM until late, and can pull a really nice pint (or half-pint if you prefer) of Guinness, as well as a selection of other beverages. We haven't had occasion to use the hotel facilities, but no doubt they'll measure up to the downstairs. Thanks to all the staff for providing a home away from home.

Visiting from the States and having a wonderful steak dinner. Great Atmosphere Wait staff…read moreattentive. Steak cooked to perfection. Highly recommend

This hotel was a bit strange. My room had 3 steps to the bed area which is hazard for a clumsy…read moreperson like me. I am guessing I am not the only one because they added a super bright light to the middle step against the wall, with NO off switch. I had to cover it with a pillow! The shower pressure was weak. My window on the first floor faced the main entrance so all night I heard the pew pew sounds of the cross walk lights and the noisy traffic. I did not sleep well. The best part of the hotel was the included dinner - the chicken was really good!

Our trip brought us to Waterford and the Granville Hotel. It faces Meagher's Quay as did our…read moreroom. Our window however while it faced the water was positioned so you needed to stand on tippy toe to see out it. It is an older establishment but was quite comfortable. If you are limber enough you may get a room like ours on the upper floor. Elevator is small and takes a bit of time to get. Dinner was in the hotel's dining room - Bianconi Restaurant. After dinner we were treated to an Irish Coffee demo. That was informative and delicious. I had hesitated to get one when they were being made but caved when I tasted SO's. Centrally located, historic quaint. Enjoy while in Waterford.

I was in this Hotel for dinner yesterday will some friends from Kilcross Ladies Club, Saturday…read more30/06/2018. We were on a day trip from our club. we had visited the Japanese Gardens and Waterford Crystal and stopped at the hotel for dinner before heading home to Dublin. The meal was amazing and great value for money. I had a two course meal, homemade veg soup and pork fillet with cream sauce/ cram mash potato and veg. It was beautiful, the staff were brilliant too. very attentive nothing was too much for them. they looked after us so well. The cost of the two course meal was €22.95. would without a doubt be returning again in the future. would also recommend to family and friends

Attended a family Christening in Tramore and went here for a meal…read more The hotel has real old school coastal town charm that money couldn't buy. The meal was basic vegetable soup that is one of those soups you could get at your nans, warming and hits the spot. Mains was chicken supreme, sage and onion stuffing with ham, 2 veg, roast potatoand mash potatoes with a beefy, salty, silky smooth jus; heaven. The service was very attentive and superb and every need was catered for. Fantastic location for a hearty family meal.

I was fortunate enough to spend some time with my sisters at Castle Palace, located in the town of…read moreCashel, County, Tipperary, Ireland. This country house was built in 1732 and has recently made the "50 best new luxury hotels to visit". I was lucky enough to visit because it's not far from my home in Ireland. It only has 30 rooms. It is quintessentially Ireland, with fantastic food, ambience, and top-notch service. We had a blast, overindulging in food and drinks at the Guinness Bar and for Afternoon Tea. If you are on the fence about booking this five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Ireland... don't hesitate. It's amazing.

Beautiful hotel. I would definitely go back. Has lovely amenities. We stayed in the schoolhouse and…read moreloved it!

Gorgeous! Just absolutely stunning in every detail. The bathrooms are a work of art! Tbr gigantic…read morefireplace in the entrance is so cozy and burned with areal wood that cracked and smelled glorious. The afternoon high tea service was utter perfection. Highly recommend! And the white wallaby that lives in the grounds is so exciting to spot.

My daughter & I spent the night here on July 4th & all I can say is WOW!! Talk about being in the…read morelap of luxury! Can you imagine taking a ferry from the town of Waterford to "the island" without even getting out of your car, then drive the roads that are lined with trees while looking at all wonderful scenery & foliage only to land in front of this spectacular castle where you would be spending the night (or more if you're lucky!)? Let me just say it's pretty wild & if you can afford it, even for one night as I did, I would do it as it's a once in a lifetime thing! Now there are 2 types of accommodations at the Waterford Castle. The castle itself & the "lodge" which is not physically attached to the castle, it's just a tad bit down the road but it is still eloquent in its own right. It's additional accommodations to the castle. My review will be based on the "castle" as that is where we stayed & loved it!! First off, accommodations are not cheap, whether it be the castle or lodge. But with that said the castle is the epitome of elegance & luxury! And to me, this is a once in a lifetime experience so go big or go home! When you drive up & walk through the castle doors you feel like you've found paradise & are about to fall back into time. But when you enter your room (and each room has its own name & is unique in its own way) you know you're in Heaven. The beds are large, comfy & fluffy, when you walk in you'll notice a chocolate on each pillow, the room was huge! They had an armoire for storing your clothing, TV, windows to open, chairs to relax in & the bathroom...OMG I loved the pull chain on the toilet! Too funny! And the huge bear claw tub - to die for!! We arrived later in the evening & the dining room was just getting ready to close for new service (5 or 10 minutes left), however the person who was checking us in at the front desk said that he would tell them we were coming. This allowed us to be escorted to our room with our luggage as well allow me to park my car in the appropriate area (you can park in front of the castle to check-in, unload your luggage, etc., but have to move it for long term which is just a very short walk). And I must say that out of all the places I've had the pleasure of staying at in Ireland, Paris & Rome, this was the only place that had wash clothes in the bathroom. What can I say, small things like this make me happy. The Munster Room Restaurant was spectacular, this is what fine dining is all about! I really wanted to take pictures of the dining room & our food but my daughter was a tad bit embarrassed. Ok, she was thoroughly embarrassed & said no one else was doing it so I shouldn't (There were only 2 other tables with 2 people at each, but it was the end of the dining time so I'm sure there were probably more earlier). I did manage to get a few shots of the room we were dining in as well as 1 picture of our dessert but that's it. There was a pianist playing lovely music, after he left they scrolled through some channels of music, one of which had the Bee Gee's singing Stayin' Alive...I almost told them to go back to that station. ha ha Eating in the dining room is 60 EU each person, it's a 5 course meal & is fabulous! They do have room service but from what they told me the selection is limited. The breakfast was good & served in a different dining room from dinner. There are several things laid out for you to serve yourself (juice, coffee, fruit, muffins, etc.) & then there is a menu with main course so to speak to choose from (Irish Breakfast, Eggs Benedict, omelets, etc.). Now after being seated it took quite a while before anyone even bothered to ask us if we were ready to order (15 minutes or so) but we did notice that they were quick to attend to other guests who were seated way after us. Not sure what was up with that. When they finally came to take our order my daughter ordered Eggs Benedict & I ordered an omelet with no cheese. The food arrived in a decent amount of time but when I cut into my omelet it was oozing with cheese & didn't even have what I asked for on the inside of the omelet (completely different omelet). I had a hard time trying to flag someone down as the person that took our order was nowhere to be found. Finally got the attention of a gentleman who took the omelet back. Sadly it took so long for the correct omelet to make its appearance at our table that my daughter had already finished her meal. She loved her Eggs Benedict, my omelet tasted ok but I was just disappointed in the service from start to finish in the dining room for breakfast. This would be a 5 star review however, with the breakfast fiasco I took away 1/2 a star so I consider this a 4-1/2 review. All-in-all this was a fabulous experience & I am glad we got to spend one night here (wish it were more to so we could explore). The place was clean, organized, the staff was great & pleasant. This is definitely a must for those traveling to Waterford.

Great place to stay. A little outdated but renovations are underway and the hotel is in a…read moreconvenient location. Staff are friendly and also welcome service animals too!

My family's recent stay at the Waterford Manor Hotel was an excellent introduction to Irish…read morehospitality. We were only there for one night and one breakfast, but it made such an impression. The building and grounds were gorgeous, and the family (including dogs) were warm and courteous. The rooms are large (especially the master suite) and tastefully decorated. The bathrooms are vintage but comfortable (though the towels could be fluffier). We didn't have time to explore the entire hotel and grounds due to time constraints, but the portions I saw were all well maintained. The best part though were the human and canine hosts. The lady of the house served our breakfast and gave recommendations on things to do before making our way to Dublin later that evening. The master of the house introduced us to the dogs and displayed just the right amount of his gift of gab. If we didn't hold up our end of the conversation, I hope he understands it was jet lag, not American manners. The dogs, Bubbles (small black) and Ben (yellow lab), were a bonus for our group of animal lovers. They were friendly greeters but were also content to relax or play together under the shade in the grass. The scene of the two of them on a sunny, breezy day in mid-June was the definition of relaxation. I thought of them again during our trip at times of travel stress (flat tire, cancelled flights, etc.). It was nice to think that regardless of the momentary chaos, there was a place a few hours away where two dogs enjoy idyllic country life with no such stress. Luck of the Irish dogs, I guess.

The name says it all-Majestic Hotel. It's a popular wedding venue, I learned, and I can see why…read more The property is beautiful and elegant, while still being affordable to the average traveler. I came with a tour group and we only stayed a night before we moved on to the next city. I wish we could have had longer because the hotel was so nice. Everything was clean and the restaurant was fantastic. If I find myself in the area in the future, I would not hesitate to book here again.

Wow, a beautiful place to stay while on vacation or for a weekend. The ambience, the interior - in…read morea word GORGEOUS. You can feel the thought that was put into this hotel, the dining area is beautiful, the rooms are immaculate. Everything is decorated down to the last detail. It's also near a beautiful little inlet where you can take a walk near the water. Unfortunately it was a cloudy day but you could tell it was still gorgeous. The location is also super ideal, near a lot of activities. We only had a nights stay here on our tour but this hotel absolutely stood out.

Great experience outstanding landscape and views at Castle Durrow Ireland definitely a place…read morenot to miss if you are in Ireland.

I was here for a wedding and boy do they know how to do weddings here in Castle Durrow…read more The drinks reception was out the back, in the garden and you really couldn't ask for a more perfect setting, The room the reception itself was in was wonderful. The staff were excellent. The food was amazing. Everything really appeared to go like clock work. After dinner everyone went outside to chat and mingle the night away. The heatwave we were experiencing made it feel like the Mediterranean. After the reception room closed, we made our way to the hotel bar. Greeted by a very affable bartender, he was able to give a history of a few of the pelts and stuffed animals displayed in the room. He was a good laugh too. It's only fabulous, Castle Durrow. A great day and night was had by all.

Cute and close to the castle, but you will be disappointed if used to better service. You better…read moreorder everything you want at breakfast the first time out, because they will not be back for anything more, not even water. The servers studiously avoid making eye contact to see if you want anything else. We were out all day except from about 2:30-4:30 and left the service sign on our room the whole time we were out -- it was never serviced. Ok but for this price you should demand better. This is essentially a three star hotel.

Exceeded our expectations across the board! This inn is so charming, and full of personality, and…read morethe grounds are truly spectacular. And, wow!... the breakfasts are outstanding, and so beautifully presented. But what made this place truly special are the kind and caring people who worked there. We really enjoyed getting to know them, and their stories. Our favorite places for dinner and within walking distance were: Rive Gauche, Rinoccini, Zuni, and Petronelli. Enjoyed a private walking tour by Pat Moylan, Kilkenny Walking Tour that the Butler house lined up for us. Pat is truly passionate about the history of Kilkenny, and we learned so much! And, Waterford was a quick day trip by train. Highly recommend the walking tour by Jack Burtchaell (meet at the Granville Hotel).