Stayed here the weekend. The room itself was nice; only downside was that there were 2 mattresses…read morein stead of 1 double size, which was a bit awkward. Other then this we had a lovely dinner in the restaurant, and left for our room just before the band was ready to start the music; so we missed this. Location was great, and the atmosphere of the lodge was nice; we will be back for Valentines!

This place was the best place for me to eat and to accommodate in. The potatoes have the best…read moreflavour with the chives in it also their gravy is so divine you would want it with every single meal. And the staff are so kind and helpful to the customers and the owner and the manager always try their best to be friends with everyone. I would HIGHLY recommend

The Radisson was a decent hotel to stay at while in Athlone…read more What were the pros? Location - it is within walking distance to tons of stuff Friendly staff members The breakfast was extra but there was a good selection, I liked that I was able to squeeze my own OJ The bar was a fun place to grab a drink What were the cons? The hair dryer - it was not powerful and felt like it was going to vibrate out of my hand while using it. It also would stop working after a few minutes. There was no thermostat to adjust the air temperature, you have to open the window so it did get loud with street noise late at night The bed and pillows were a tad uncomfortable

Checked in for one night. In May. We booked a business king room including breakfast 120 Euro for…read moretwo adults, 3rd floor overlooking the River Shannon. The room is a tad small but well equipped with robes, Nespresso, tea and free parking, free wifi and s safe. The public areas are lovely especially the expansive deck overlooking the river. The breakfast buffet offered a vast assortment of options including a full Irish breakfast. My only suggestion would be add a bit of ambiance with background music in the restaurant. Also the workout room was well equipped but the blaring music put me off, we took an early morning walk along the river instead (there is a footpath along the river on the side opposite the hotel). The location is perfect, on the banks of the River Shannon in the center of Athlone. Historic sites, restaurants and bars are an easy walk.

Great pool & spa area. The main part of the hotel is starting to look really dated at this point…read more They have a new floor to ceiling glass wall bedroom wing that's supposed to be gorgeous but I didn't stay in that part so can't comment. The food in the bar is dreadful & the fine dining area was too expensive for a family to use. Unfortunately when we were there a sharp piece of plastic ended up in my daughter's ice cream & they had a fire drill for staff without telling any guests on the third floor which meant a relative in her late sixties with a very bad hip & back had to defend three stories by stairs with everyone else only to be told when she got there that there was no need to. Frightened the kids too. A request for a pitcher of water to be sent to a room at 10.45 arrived at 12.15 after two calls down to reception. Slight touch of fawlty towers going on. Free wifi that sometimes works in the rooms. Not the best of experiences. I'd love to rate it higher, unfortunately can't.

The hodson bay hotel is a great place to stay i just think the games room could be better and so…read morecould the rooms

This four star hotel used to be nice, saying this, because I stayed there for two nights and used…read morealmost everything, from breakfast hall to SPA and gym. Firstly, the place needs renovation. Room's wall where dirty, corners chipped, no bathrobes or slippers. Tiles were missing in the gym and swimming pool area. Oe of showers in gym had missing parts, light bulb was hanging down from the ceilings in pool area. Many metal pieces were covered in rust. Some furniture was majorly covered in stains and other had holes in them. Secondly, forget about reliable WiFi signal. Just have your own mobile broadband to avoid issues. Thirdly, they did wedding party on the ground floor and we stayed on the second. At two o'clock in the morning we still couldn't sleep as the music was in full scale! Receptionist wouldn't do much, how could he, as people paid well for the wedding party with some assurance to have unlimited fun till specific time, I'd assume. Screw other - motto of theirs, I suspect. Lastly, SPA was terrible. Staff was late 10 mins. No one around to ask what's the story... Massages are mediocre and from my experience was less than mediocre, as my missus to do me neck massage after back massage in SPA. They had this "Feedback Form", but no pen to fill it out. I guess, there's a reason why... Breakfast was lovely. Bar staff is great as well. All staff is lovely I'd say. See pictures to understand what I meant here. Special thanks to a super nice receptionist Tara, she helped us a lot. I wouldn't pay a penny to stay in that hotel again.

Problems: the wifi was down for the full 2 days we were there. Which wouldn't have been problematic…read moreif I didn't need internet to work remotely...but if you're on vaca, don't worry about it. Also, a weird tidbit about Ireland generally: all public pools will require you wear a bathing cap. Not our thing, which is too bad, because we booked the hotel in part because they had a pool. Restaurant was overpriced, but the steak was decent, Cajun Chicken salad was good, Chicken stir fry was decent. Pluses: Most comfortable bed we've slept in in all of Ireland. Room was a superior double, sizeable, clean, comfortable king-size bed, roomy shower, decent tv/cable. Jacuzzi in the health spa was a nice relaxation point, as was the steam room. Breakfast (we got the B&B package for one night) was the best Irish breakfast/buffet we've had. Reception was friendly (though the gentleman running it our first night was a bit clueless). Nice bar/lounging areas. It's in a non descript industrial park outside Athlone, but not far at all from town, which is an adorable port town on the Shannon. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed here for our honeymoon and had a wonderful experience the entire time. Everything was within…read morewalking distance, from the pubs, to the convenient stores, and right next to the Birr Castle! The staff were very friendly and professional while meeting our service needs. We highly recommend the smoked salmon with scrambled eggs for breakfast as they make it just right. Thank you Caroline and the rest of the B&B staff for making our stay a special one!

Our first time to Ireland and it will be hard to beat the food & service here at the Prince of…read moreWales during the rest of the week! We tried their soup, wings, nachos and roast beef & mash and wow - everything was absolutely delicious! We ended our meal with their flaky cheesecake and we are pretty spoiled in America with some pretty good cheesecake, but the flaky cheesecake at the Prince just melted in our mouths. Absolutely to die for!! We would highly recommend anyone living or visiting Althone to stop in, you won't be sorry!

Surprisingly clean, if basic, rooms at a reasonable prices (paid €54/night-midweek). Located pretty…read moremuch at the heart of Athlone town centre. With a bar and nightclub in the same building it is a perfect group getaway but also great for small Business travellers. Service was friendly and although my room had no extras, it has everything we needed

Stayed here in May of 2013 on our honeymoon. We arrived in this great town while a rugby match was…read morein town, everything was packed. Contacted Nora and she took us in with no problem. She knew the area well, got to dinner and some pubs within walking distance. It was a quiet home, and in the morning Nora and her husband served up an amazing breakfast. Plenty of food, ready with smiles, and helped us on our way to the next stop.

Great B&B located right next to the Shannon river. Very quiet, Elaine is the sweetest host and her…read moreIrish breakfast is gorgeous. Spacious room, nicely decorated, and a very affordable price. Ideal stay if you want to stop somewhere between Dublin and Galway. Will be back !