Cutest hotel! We had a beautiful view! Spacious rooms. Cute sitting areas around as well. They…read morehelped us to our room. Breakfast was amazing and super friendly staff. They were all smiling & fast. Definitely the friendliest to us Americans over the other hotels we've been to. Also just down the road from tons of food options. They did have a spa and pool as well.

The Dunraven Arms Hotel sells a dream: old-world charm, four-star comfort, timeless elegance. What…read moreit delivers: no AC, no safety, no transparency, and a firm belief that if they ignore a problem long enough, you'll go away. I booked five rooms in April 2025 for a family trip. All five were unbearably hot. There's no air conditioning, and nowhere - not once - do they disclose that. During a heatwave, we were handed tiny plastic desk fans that felt more symbolic than functional. "The heat isn't on," staff said, helpfully pressing buttons on a thermostat that wasn't connected to anything. Performance art, not hospitality. But the heat wasn't the worst part. One bed had exposed staples and metal pins embedded in the headboard - right where someone's head would rest. I took photos. Raised it with management. Their response? "That's not representative." Which is strange, considering every single room we booked had issues. What you're paying for here is a dated property clinging to its past reputation, hoping guests won't look too closely. Tour groups come and go. Independent travelers? We're disposable. The one saving grace: the bar and waitstaff. They were attentive, warm, and clearly doing their best in a place that doesn't deserve them. I tried to resolve this privately. Gave them chances. Gave them time. They offered a token refund and shrugged off everything else. So here's what I'll say to the next traveler considering this place: If you enjoy sweating through the night, sleeping near embedded hardware, and being told your experience didn't happen the way you say it did - book the Dunraven. If not? Stay literally anywhere else.

We absolutely loved this charming hotel! The pub, the downstairs sitting areas, the garden, the…read moregreat location next to shops ... plus the rooms were large and comfy and the people were mostly lovely. We had a great stay and would definitely stay here again. NOTE: this review is for the hotel itself and NOT the pub! We loved the hotel but the pub was, by FAR, the worst we have encountered since our arrival in Ireland. The food was dry, the servers were rude and/or ignored us completely, and there was no music as promised. We ate there for lunch and it was great people watching because the place was packed with locals but everything else was ... disappointing. Then we came back later for music as suggested by the front desk, and we were ignored while standing at the bar, sitting at the bar, and hovering around the door. It was real "we know you are trying to be polite but we are not meeting your eyes so please get out" energy. Maybe we did something "wrong" I don't know, but it was still very strange. But the hotel is great and there are plenty of pubs a stone's throw from the front door.

This is a pretty hotel with nice grounds. The elevator was being worked on during art of my stay,…read moreso I had to take the stairs. There isn't air conditioning, but there is a fan in the room and it wasn't an issue in late September. There was toothpaste on my sink faucet when I checked in, which made me question the overall cleanliness. I could hear everyone who walked by and talked in the hallway. The church bells also woke me up.

We were greeted by Joan. She did not give the typical friendly Irish reception. When we chose to…read morenot eat at the hotel's restaurant, she told us we would be disappointed, but not in a fun way. Our room had two nonworking lamps, which turned into three nonworking lamps. She brought us two different lamps that did work, but it would've been nice to have the third one. She said, "You like your lamps, do you?" Bathroom garbage had been left from previous guests. Street traffic and party revelers awakened me late into the wee hours of the morning. Not my favorite stay in Ireland.

Nobody there to help us bring bags in when we got there. We bought some cheese in Galway and were…read morenot allowed to eat it in the bar EVEN THOUGH THEY WERENT OFFERING FOOD ANYMORE THAT DAY. So, our group had to venture to a nearby pub to order some food. We brought back takeout for a couple of young parents in our group that stayed behind with their baby. THEY WERE THEN BANISHED TO THE SITTING ROOM TO EAT THEIR TAKEOUT. Again, nobody was allowed to bring a morsel of food into their bar that was NOT serving food. There was hardly anyone there!! Just not a warm first impression. We were exhausted and starving, and that was a dumb rule. The woman at the front desk was not particularly pleasant, and she was also the bartender. Our room was sub par, cigarette burns in the tub. No extra toilet paper in the room when we ran out. And the broken thermostat was blinking the whole stay, begging for a filter change...gross. The china was also dirty at breakfast. The only pluses I will give to this place: the sitting and dining rooms were decorated well and the OTHER staff (NOT the receptionist/bartender) were pleasant. Owner also seemed nice.

Was only here for one night as I had an early flight out of Shannon, but had a wonderful…read moreexperience. Staff was so kind upon check in. Room was perfect for my needs. Had dinner in the restaurant the night before leaving and it was delicious. I had a very early flight and they have free fruit and coffee and pastries set out for the early birds to take with them which was so nice. Took me two minutes to walk across the street to the airport in the morning and they have a clearly marked path which was appreciated since I was traveling alone and it was dark still when I left. They also offered for me to take their luggage cart across the street to make it easier and said it was fine to just leave at the airport and they would collect it later.

Once upon a time, this Faerie Queen arrived for the long Easter holiday. The rooms are nice, the…read morebeds comfortable (except for the not-good pillows), and the pub was warm and cozy. We enjoyed the buffet breakfast, too. This makes arriving in Shannon so easy. It is literally right across the street from the airport- you can walk (5 min. Max)! The surprising bit was there was no airplane noise. Quiet and comfortable. The end.

This being the last stop of the trip, it was an absolute perfect ending. Tucked away, quiet and…read moreaway from it all, but excellent proximity to Shannon airport, about 10 miles or so, and makes it a must stay in preparation for the flight home. The farmhouse sits in a rural field, surrounded by Thoroughbreds and miniature horses. I didn't see any obvious signs, so it's unclear if one can visit or get close to the animals. The farmhouse has been built up over the centuries, and the owners Niall and Gillian Ennis manage the entire operation. Niall's skills in the kitchen are superb, I would highly recommend a dinner date or a simple stay-cation here. Ireland's beautiful green is due to the misty, rainy weather, so do take care and watch your step on external stairs or paths that sometimes become slick and mossy. Our 2-bedroom suite was accessible from just outside the main building - it would be perfect for a small family. Don't leave without having a sip of the famous Irish Gin and tonic made with The Pig's Elbow gin and tonic, delicious!

The Carrygerry Country House is a fantastic place to stay if you are in the Shannon area. It is…read moreabout a 10 min drive from Shannon Airport. It is surrounded by beautiful fields and there are sheep and horses you see grazing and resting. The innkeeper Gillian, is very kind and helpful. My flight got in early and she allowed me to drop my bags off and have breakfast before I went off to explore. The bed is so comfy. The room I am in is very nice. I highly recommend Carrygerry Country House for a stay. You won't be disappointed.

Amazing hotel. Rooms were clean and spacious. Elaine was nice! Would absolutely recommend!read more

What a quaint, cozy place just a few minutes outside of Ennis. We stayed overnight and simply loved…read moreit. We checked in early, and they gave us the family suite. The staff was so accomoding and nice. the room was great, and hospitality was amazing. We also go their Afternoon Tea which was simply amazing. It was just the two of us in the restaurant at the time, and so the servers paid extra special attention to us. It was lovely to spend time with my boyfriend, and enjoy the sweet and savory items included in the Afternoon Tea. Highly recommend it.

This hotel was part of my Globus tour. The town is small and so is the hotel but I loved it. The…read moreroom I got was newly renovated with a faint fresh paint smell, in a nice way. The room was sparkling clean. The shower was hot with good shower pressure. The bed was comfortable too. I liked that there was a furnace instead of Central heating because it produces a cozier heat that isn't as dry. It is a few minutes walk to town center, though the stores closed at 6 pm. Breakfast was quite nice- best hash brown and yogurt. I doubt I will ever be in this area again but I highly recommend this hotel.

While we didn't stay here, we ate at Preachers and needed a ride to our final destination due to…read morebus delays due to the fuel protests and the gals at the front desk were incredibly helpful with getting us an Lyft (FreeNow) ride on our app. Thank you so much for your help.

Overall a pleasant experience here. The family room (king + 2 twins) is a little cramped but an…read moreaffordable option for a family. Service was very pleasant and the room was dated but clean. We paid extra for the breakfast, and thought it was really worth it- a high class affair for breakfast with good food and service. The gym and pool are just OK- gym is decent but pool is small, hot tub was out of service. The parking is a little bit of a mess- there is valet, but you have to go in and find them. If you do the self park, you have to drive around to the shopping mall across the street and park in the 5th floor or higher, which can be a 10 minute excursion on its own. That being said, the hotel is in an excellent location in central Limerick, so hopefully you can just walk a lot of places. Would definitely stay here again!

If you are staying in Limerick there is no other choice. Excellent stay and this property is too…read moretier.