*This review pertains to International Hotel Killarney's dinner ONLY! Part of tour group going around Ireland, we stayed at International Hotel Killarney for two nights and had various meals here. Their dinner menu was excellent! From their dinner menu, I started with the Bacon and Pear Salad. This salad is slices of caramelized William pear, cubes of creamy Feta cheese, crisp bacon, all lightly dressed in Irish honey & wholegrain mustard vinaigrette. This was a delicious starter before the main course, the vinaigrette was excellent! For dinner, I went with the Hannigan's Classic Beef Burger, which is prime Irish beef topped with smoked cheddar cheese, Irish bacon, on homemade pickled cucumber, lettuce, and tangy relish, served with a side of French Fries. This burger was great, cooked perfectly and the Irish bacon on top along with the tangy relish elevated this burger. For dessert, I went with the Bread & Butter Pudding with vanilla ice cream & Anglaise sauce. This was so good; the vanilla ice cream was incredibly creamy and the sauce on the bread pudding sets it apart from others I've had before! read more

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I had a nasty experience at this hotel - stay well clear!  The staff were rude and aggressive, and it led to an unsafe situation for me and my girlfriend. We booked a twin room for 3 nights but I accidentally put down 1 guest instead of two (no price difference, just an accidental oversight). On night 2 we came back from a wedding at 4.30am ready for a night's sleep and recovery. The night porter Afrim was nasty and aggressive to both of us, saying that since we had only mentioned 1 person on the booking, only I could come in. He refused to let us go up to the room we had paid for and had our bags in, and was insulting to my girlfriend and suggested she walk the streets for a few hours till the day staff arrived. He continued to escalate and got verbally aggressive. Eventually we had to leave and walk through Killarney at 5am desperately trying to find a hotel, which was really unsafe. The next day the hotel manager couldn't care less about our issues. She claimed that she couldn't see the security videos to confirm the night porter's aggressive behavior, and refused to refund the payment for the previous night despite us not being allowed to use the room. I asked to speak to the general manager and was told she would call the next day - it's been two weeks, and I've had no contact and no refund for the night we were excluded. Steer well clear of this hotel unless you enjoy being treated like dirt... read more

Lots of tours use this hotel. The one thing I didnt appreciate is bartender Ger hitting on my wife the entire time we were there. Fix this!

An excellent choice would stay here again in a heartbeat!! Wonderful location and area we loved it there!!! Did not get to eat at the restaurant, too many of us 9 but that would not stop me from staying there again. Outside area was wonderful!!!Great place!!!! read more

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I'd give it 5 stars if our room had A.C. Lovely hotel in the heart of the city. Well worth the money. No A.C. But the windows open and there is a fan. read more

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Built in the 1800's, it is elegant, opulent, and grand! It has an incredible location in the heart of Kilarney's busy entertainment district, with pubs and shops and restaurants and street musicians wherever you look. Our hotel room was on the smaller side, but still pretty comfortable. Our tour group's dinner was excellent -we had a choice of three different courses. My seafood chowder starter, chicken curry main course, and lemon sorbet with cake were all quite good. Our group breakfast was a choice of six entrees plus a nice continental buffet with juice, cereal, breads, cheese, pastries and fruit. We really enjoyed every aspect of our visit here. read more

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This is a lovely older hotel. Because it is older, it is not sound-proof. If you are a light sleeper, move on. You will hear conversations in the room above you, and the foot traffic sounds like the running of the bulls in Pamplona. read more

A beautiful restaurant with excellent wait staff! The strip loin steak however was really substandard - tough, stringy, thin and course! Not the kind of steak you would expect in a 4 restaurant. Is this what steak is like in Ireland or did I just get a bad one? Everything else, salad, chowder, chicken and dessert was excellent! read more

Miss Sarit and I absolutely LOVED our stay here at International Hotel! They are situated smack-dab in the center of all the action. You are upstairs from about half a dozen bars and night clubs with live music, pubs and high-end lounges. About the hotel... The room is good size for 2 people with room to spare, the bed is very comfortable and there are several outlets available. The staff is friendly and will give you a good Irish welcome and provide you with details on lots of stuff to do in the area including maps, personal opinions and coupons. There is also a sauna and exercise room on floor 2 (keep in mind that the ground floor is floor 0.) We loved this hotel so much, in fact that we wanted to stay a couple extra nights here rather than moving on! We actually preferred it here over Dublin! read more

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4.5 star hotel right here. Walking distance to many of the local bars and food options and an awesome breakfast!! I felt like I was on the titanic, this place is so full of ornate decor and beautiful craftsmanship, was a real treat to walk around this place. It has the meandering hallways that even though I was here for 3 days I still had to use the directional arrows. We did go to the bar downstairs and it was jammed every night. Pints flowing, people dancing and having a good time, this was a great place to be! The room was well taken care of by Marta and it even had a/c!! The bathroom had a nice jacuzzi for 1 and really, this was the nicest place we stayed while on our trip, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Besides being in the middle of the city, this hotel has a lot of greats. Their attentive staff is one. Interestingly, there are many non-Irish workers here; not that it matters for anything but a random comment. The rooms are well appointed and very clean. No a/c but, even in mid August you don't need anything but an open window and the provided fan. Bring your earplugs if you stay the weekend on the small alley side. The beds were comfortable but i was happy I'd brought my softer pillow. Water pressure was great! We came with a group of 16. Our dinner was prearranged but, unlike last night's hotel, I actually felt like a guest rather than an inconvenience; and the food was good to boot. Les, the maitre'd/captain, was priceless, there if we merely thought we needed something. There's another restaurant on site complete with a bar, which had live music the two nights we were there. Didn't dine there but man, some of those portions were enormous! Bottom line: I'd stay here again. There are other hotels in the area, undoubtedly with similar amenities. Do your research but hey, this one's good read more

This hotel is absolutely beautiful. The staff is amazing. Rooms are very clean. Large bathrooms in rooms. Convenient location to everything from the train station to movie theater to multiple shopping and restaurant destinations. read more

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Clean and modern, with a huge bar area downstairs. It's located near a bunch of traditional restaurants and pubs. I also loved that our room had a nice view of the town square (or what I'm guessing was the town square) But our other two friends weren't so lucky with their view - it was a wall. I guess that can be beautiful too?? Breakfast - the scones were really good! All of the scones I've eaten at other places during this trip were dry and mealy. But these were warm and moist. And with just the right amount of raspberry jam on it, I devoured the whole thing (along with some scrambled eggs and sausages, like a fatass) Also at breakfast time - I had my first Irish coffee ever. At 9 a.m. When in Ireland, right? It was pretty good! Not too strong but had the right amount of kick to it. My only complaint - my U.S. adaptor broke during my trip so I asked the front desk to borrow one. They charge 2 Euros to do so! I mean come on! I'm going to give it back and even if I don't they'd have my credit card info to charge it to the bill anyway. However, since one of the outlets in our room didn't work, they waived the fee. That was nice of them but I guess I was just taken aback when they wanted me to rent one. It's the principle! I would definitely recommend this place. Just make sure you have an extra adaptor handy! read more

Fantastic stay at this hotel during our railtours trip in Ireland. As mentioned in other reviews the hotel is perfectly located in the center of town, parallel to the Main Street. The rooms were clean with comfortable beds and a fantastic bathroom. The shower was hot with excellent pressure. They also had bar soap which smelled divine. Internet is free throughout the hotel. Breakfast is huge and delicious. We got the traditional Irish breakfast but you could grab your own continental while waiting. The waiting areas are super nice. Loved the library. They have a really nice conference room above the reception area too. We walked to all the bars and restaurants. I was really sad to leave this hotel. It was the best one of all our stays in the Ireland! read more

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Service is good. The lounge is amazing plenty of room for games. The food is amazing but a little pricey. The rooms a big and spacious, they have a tea station and a great shower and amazing shower. They all you can eat breakfast wwith pancakes, eggs and tons of drinks. The rooms are a on the hot side you have to keep the window open but it is very loud outside in the ally at night. Close to many great tourist attractions, great restraurnts and amazing cafès. They have a gym. If key cards break they can fix almost immediately. read more

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Great hotel right in the center of town with bars, shops and restaurants right outside the door. The room was small but modern and clean and the bed was comfortable. We didn't have any problems with noise. The breakfast at the hotel was great and the staff were helpful and friendly. Free Wi-Fi. My only complaints is that there is no parking and its right in the center of town so theres not ample street parking either. The staff helped us find a spot when we arrived but we had to make sure to move it by monday at 10am (I'm not sure where we would have parked if it was a weekday). read more

This is probably the best all around hotel I've staying in here on the Auld Sod, for its combination of charm, efficiency, and value. I stayed for two nights on a recent trip playing tour guide to relatives from the US, and it was a welcome respite after several days in a small car with four people. Our room was extremely comfortable, and the small up charge for a "superior" double was well, well, WELL worth it. The jacuzzi tub was AWESOME, the bed was lovely, and the amenities met all expectations. The staff was friendly and solicitous without being obnoxious about it. The downtown location made it perfect to take a stroll through town after dinner, and the small attached pub was nice to hang out in when the weather was crappy and I was content to hang out with a book for the evening. The property itself is lovely inside, with chairs and couches scattered around that one can actually feel comfortable sitting in, rather than "just for pretty" as in so many "quaint" places I've stayed. The fitness room was a little snug but the equipment was extremely well maintained and was more than adequate. There were only a couple of things I would have liked to happen differently. Parking is not so good, although it's not too far away. And there was no wireless in our room, being one of the few that was out of range. Bottom Line: We'll be back!!! I think I left a bit of me auld heart in Killarney... read more

My stay here was booked through the railtours group and they picked a great hotel! Great location right in the middle of Killarney (which was probably my favorite town in Ireland) and there were plenty of shops, restaurants, and pubs to walk around to. My room was clean and comfortable and the bathroom was huge with a big tub and heated floors. When I checked in on my first night, I was exhausted and ended up ordering room service, the seafood chowder I had was probably the best I had during my whole stay in Ireland. Also had the Irish breakfast the next morning which was great too. There are also several wi-fi spots in the hotel too, so if one was working slow, you could easily switch to another. Definitely my favorite hotel during my stay in Ireland. read more

We visited Killarney in November 2018 and stayed at the International Hotel. when we entered the lobby we were greeted by Anne Marie the General Manager and she made us feel like we were the only guests in the building. We weren't of course, but it made us feel so welcome. The room was beautiful and spotless and very quiet. Breakfast the next day was wonderful and Pat took great care of us as well. We also had dinner at the in house restaurant, Hannigans, and it was quite lovely. We'll be back again in the spring and will definitely be staying at the Inter again. Peter Welch read more

From the start of our stay at this establishment the hotel employees, ALL OF THEM, were so very nice, helpful, and welcoming. The room was very very nice and modern. We enjoyed our stay with the international and I will add this, Les in the hotel restaurant was absolutely the nicest person. He served us with such care and upbeat attitude every single morning we were there!! We never wanted to leave, and can't wait to come back!! read more

By far, my favorite hotel in Killarney. Lovely atmosphere, comfortable rooms and an unbeatable location in the center of town. I had a very pretty view from my room. Breakfast in the dining room was reasonably priced and with pleasant service. The pub had live music and good craic. Lots of nice nooks around the place to sit. Even a billiards room! My choice for the future... read more

Basically it is false advertising. They are shown to be 4 star but even on a good day I will give it two stars. Room you get is not like the pictures, rooms are small, no AC. Staff is not very pleasant. Most of all do not go to the hotel restaurant.we waited 40 minutes for a poached egg and the restaurant was not busy. Ireland is a nice nature adventure but not for non-white people. Stay away read more

In the heart of Killarney, this hotel is very large and has many rooms. Part of the greening of the city during st Patrick's day festivities it glows green. Located literally around the corner from all of the shops and restaurants. Parking is available however we lucked out and got street parking right in front of the entrance. The room was so cute and girly. They two types of double occupancy rooms but the one we had, which was the one I was hoping for, was the very feminine one. The bathroom was very beautiful and had an amazing mirror. Only problem was the sink was the traditional double faucet sink, with one faucet dedicated to scorching hot water and the other bone chilling cold. We used the tube faucet for warm water, or used the glasses provided for mixing the two to make warm. Other than that it was great. We enjoyed traditional Irish breakfast at checkout. Very much enjoyed our stay. Free wifi but not the best connection in our room. read more

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For the price it is a pretty solid place. We made the reservations while driving around Ireland. The rooms are comfy and clean. Well worth the stay. read more

The nicer hotel we have stayed on out singles tour. Rooms nice and clean. Towel warmer in bathroom. Breakfast was nice I could order eggs Bennie as part of included price not just Irish breakfast. Rooms are noisy from hallway and windows. Thin walls. Pool table downstairs and bar with live music every night. Fresh flowers throughout hotel. read more

Full marks because I actually couldn't find fault. Friendly, efficient and the room was excellent. Ours was probably the quietest I've ever slept in and right next to a gym and pool room too (free to use). We didn't use the restaurant and went to local Thai instead. Central, convenient and the price of €84 was very reasonable. read more

American here on holiday. When I think "I'm going to Ireland for a week and I'm going to stay in a hotel that feels like it's in Ireland", The International is that hotel. The building and atmosphere are beautiful. There are several pubs right outside the door, right in the heart of Killarney. The staff was impeccable, breakfast and dinner were delicious. Overall, a fantastic experience and I recommend it to anyone passing through. read more

Had a great stay here. Right in the middle of town. Nice restaurant and bar downstairs with music. All the employees were very helpful, with one even coming outside to show me where we should park. Five stars! read more

Loved this hotel. Beautifully decorated, smart, and up-to-date. So close to shopping, pubs, and restaurants. Breakfast was included. Lovely stay. Nicest hotel during our time in Ireland. read more

Wonderful hotel, with attached bar and restaurant. The rooms are small, but have everything you need. The location is wonderful-walking distance to great pubs and food. Only drawbacks: finding it and lack of parking. You can't go wrong with this hotel. read more

Great location! Old school rooms but pretty quiet considering it's just around the corner from many pubs and crowded streets. Breakfast was lacking, pastries were not good, eggs very greasy. Staff helpful when asked. Lots tour bus people seem to be there but we were fine, caught breakfast between groups. read more

Best stay of our tour of Ireland. The room was comfortable, clean and had all the conveniences. Breakfast was excellent. Outstanding location in the middle of Killarney. The most impressive was the service. Due to an illness the staff went out of their way to assist and make the stay as comfortable as possible. read more