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  • 02-10-2020 1:57am
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    FFVII
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    Could someone recommend a really nice one?


    With a swanky spa, maybe a thermal suite.


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    wandererz
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    FFVII wrote: »
    Could someone recommend a nice one?


    With a swanky spa, maybe a thermal suite.

    It's been a few years, but the G Hotel in Galway.

    Although, sauna & steam room are closed & thermal suite must be pre-booked.


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    bobbyy gee
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    Where as your going too see a lot of lock downs soon


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    Outkast_IRE
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    Europa Hotel .


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    wandererz
    Registered Users Posts: 2,528 ✭✭✭wandererz


    Outkast_IRE wrote: »
    Europa Hotel .
    Yes. This too.

    ... or rather, do you mean The Europe.?


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    FFVII
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    bobbyy gee wrote: »
    Where as your going too see a lot of lock downs soon
    Going soon so anywhere bar dublin and donegal


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    FFVII
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    Outkast_IRE wrote: »
    Europa Hotel .
    Booked out


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    wandererz
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    FFVII wrote: »
    Booked out

    The Europe, Killarney
    Kightsbrook, Co. Meath
    Cavan Castle
    The Culloden, Belfast
    Monart Spa
    G Hotel, Galway (junior suite with Loch view)


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    Stan27
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    Kilkea castle south Kildare


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    FFVII
    Registered Users Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭FFVII


    wandererz wrote: »
    The Europe, Killarney
    Kightsbrook, Co. Meath
    Cavan Castle
    The Culloden, Belfast
    Monart Spa
    G Hotel, Galway (junior suite with Loch view)

    Cavan looks great but no spa. G the same.

    Europe, monart booked out.

    Looking at the other two thanks.


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    FFVII
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    Stan27 wrote: »
    Kilkea castle south Kildare
    Failed the other half test. I don't even ask why.

    Thanks for posting.


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    jarvis
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    Powerscourt


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    morebarn
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    Faithlegg House Hotel just outside Waterford City is really nice. Lovely setting. I'm not sure about a spa, but they have a pool,gym,treatment rooms, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi.

    I've dined here a few times and food is good also.


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    Stevieluvsye
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    Doesn't have a Spa, but i'd highly recommend Markree Castle in Sligo. Beautiful

    Whites in Wexico town is also a nice spot and has a decent spa


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    blindside88
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    Muckross Park hotel is very nice with a nice spa area.

    We stayed in Whites in Wexford last week and found the spa to be only ok.


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    TrixIrl
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    - Cliff House Ardmore
    - Druids Glen
    - Radisson St Helen (for closeness to Dublin)
    - Ballyfin
    -The Merchant in Belfast
    -Kilkee Castle
    -Lough Eske in Donegal
    -Powerscourt
    -Ashford Castle
    -Adare Manor
    -Royal Dun Laoighaire
    -Fota
    -inchydoney
    -mount Juliet

    Some I've been to and some are on the list :)


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    grayzer75
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    The Heritage Killenard


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    mr_edge_to_you
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    Farnham in Cavan is lovely.


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    colm_c
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    Ice House Hotel


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    Canyon86
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    Cliff House Ardmore Waterford

    Brehon Killarney


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    FFVII
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    Thanks guys.

    Working through the list, Ice house, Farnham and seafield all booked out. Ashford only has thousand€ a night rooms left. Hotels seem to be doing very well.


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    Thelonious Monk
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    Ashford Castle, an absolutely amazing experience.


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    Lillyfae
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    Brehon is not the most amazing I could think of but with a lot booked out it's a good option- really convenient.


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    blue note
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    I was in Brooke Lodge recently. Food was great, I enjoyed that. The rest of it is wasted on me, but the wife seemed to enjoy it. The spa had an outdoor hot-tub which was good as well. For a pool though I either want it designed for swimming or slides, this was a bit small for swimming and had no slides.

    Staff were lovely, there was a nice walk into Aughrim. As I say, those places really aren't my thing, but I'm pretty sure that place is a good one if it is.


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    CardBordWindow
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    Lyrath Estate just outside Kilkenny City
    Castlemartyr Resort
    Inchdoney Island

    All lovely, and have quality spas


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    Sky King
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    Stayed in the G recently. Very meh. Sh!t location as well. It's trying to be 5* but it's SO not one.

    Calling you sir or madam doesn't make it 5 star. The decor is gawdy and worn out. The staff are not well trained.

    Save your money and go to a very well run 4* instead. Ballygarry House in Tralee is one that springs to mind but there are loads.


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    mayo londoner
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    Sheen Falls


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    JohnnyFlash
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    Sky King wrote: »
    Stayed in the G recently. Very meh. Sh!t location as well. It's trying to be 5* but it's SO not one.

    Calling you sir or madam doesn't make it 5 star. The decor is gawdy and worn out. The staff are not well trained.

    Save your money and go to a very well run 4* instead. Ballygarry House in Tralee is one that springs to mind but there are loads.


    I'd agree with this. The rooms are nice in the G, but the rest of the place is badly in need of a facelift. It's not deserving of its 5 star rating. Bang average place with saucy pricing.


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    Aongus Von Bismarck
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    When I return to Ireland I tend to spend some time in hotels as it means I can avoid my mother's cooking.

    I'd rate Ashford Castle as the best hotel in Ireland I've stayed in. Book a suite instead of a room as the rooms can be a bit small. The King George the 5th restaurant there is excellent. Martin the sommelier has an encyclopedic knowledge of wine, and they have a serious cellar if wine is your thing.

    The Europe just outside Killarney is also outstanding, but the restaurant wouldn't be up to the standard of Ashford Castle. Killarney is a difficult town in which to eat well.

    Ballynahinch Castle in Connemara is also a gem, with absolutely stunning views, and a very fine restaurant that showcases the best of local produce. It's also less 'formal' than Ashford.


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    hurikane
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    Sky King wrote: »
    Stayed in the G recently. Very meh. Sh!t location as well. It's trying to be 5* but it's SO not one.

    Calling you sir or madam doesn't make it 5 star. The decor is gawdy and worn out. The staff are not well trained.

    Save your money and go to a very well run 4* instead. Ballygarry House in Tralee is one that springs to mind but there are loads.

    Echo this on the G. Have people who recommend this place, never stayed in a nice hotel?


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    xzanti
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    The Hodson Bay is nice.
    Westgrove in Clane.


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