About this Site...

This site features a broad selection of Irish Hotels, including stately Country Houses, luxurious Castles, old-world Inns and homely Guesthouses. The majority of these hotels and guesthouses are members of the Irish Hotels Federation or the Northern Ireland Hotels Federation and we hope that the illustrations and descriptions of these premises and the amenities they offer will help to choose the most suitable premises for your holiday.

All of the hotels and guesthouses featured along with the facilities and services they provide have been inspected by Bord Failte (Irish Tourist Board) or by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, in accordance with the Statutory Registration Regulations which they administer.

Hotel Classification

Five Star Hotel
These include Ireland's most luxurious hotels, all of which are of high international standard. They range from elegant stately castles, to prestigious country clubs and top class city hotels catering for both the business and tourist visitor. All guest accommodation is luxurious and spacious suites are also available.

These Fine Hotels boast some of the country's best restaurants and offer table d'hôte and/or a la carte lunch and dinner menus. Exceptional services and a personalised welcome are the norm in these hotels.

Four Star Hotel
These include contemporary hotels of excellent quality and charming period houses renovated to very high standards complete with al modern comforts. All guest accommodation is luxurious with suites and half suites available in most cases. Restaurant facilities provided excellent cuisine and service for the discerning dinner. Table d'hôte and/or a la carte lunch and dinner menus are available.

Three Star Hotel
These range from small, family operated premises to larger, modern hotels. Guest rooms are well decorated with the emphasis on comfort and all have a private bathroom with a bath and/or shower. Restaurants offer high standards of cuisine in a relaxed and hospitable surroundings. Table d'hôte and/or a la carte dinner menus are available.

Two Star Hotel
These are more likely to be family operated premises, selected for their charm and their comfortable facilities.

All guest rooms have a telephone and most have a private bathroom with a bath and / or shower. Full dining facilities are available, representing excellent value and good wholesome food.

One Star Hotel
Here you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasantly simple hotel where a warm welcome prevails. These premises offer all mandatory services and facilities to a satisfactory standard, necessary for a most enjoyable and relaxed visit. Some guest rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or a shower.

Guesthouse Classification

Four Star Guesthouse
This is the top classification for guesthouses in Ireland. Guest accommodation includes half suites and all guest rooms have private bathroom with bath and / or shower, direct dial telephone and colour TV and radio controllable from the bed. Room service offers full breakfast. Many premises provide dinner, with table d'hôte and /or a la carte menus. Guesthouse facilities include car parking, safety deposit boxes, fax, newspapers and babysitting service.

Three Star Guesthouse
All guest rooms have private bathroom with bath and /or shower and direct dial telephone. Guesthouse facilities include a TV lounge, travellers cheques are exchanged and at least two major credit cards are accepted. Restaurant facilities are available in some guesthouses

Two Star Guesthouse
Half or more of the guest bedrooms have private bathrooms with bath and / or shower. Guesthouse facilities include a reading / writing room or lounge area for residents' use. Restaurant facilities are available in some guesthouses.

One Star Guesthouse
These premises meet all the mandatory requirements for guesthouses and offer simple accommodation, facilities and services to a satisfactory standard. Restaurant facilities are available in some guesthouses.

Premises without Star ratings

Some of the premises will not show a classification in stars; these may be classified with the following symbols:

Under the terms of the new classification scheme premises may opt to remain unclassified and will display a "U" rating. These premises meet all mandatory requirements for hotel/guesthouse registration.

These are premises that have recently registered with the Irish Tourist Board, however they have not been operating long enough for their standards to be fully assessed.

These premises were undergoing major refurbishment at present. Their classification will be assessed when the work is completed.

Awaiting registration at present.

Rates

The rates featured on this site relate to Per Person Sharing or a Room Rate.

Per Person Sharing
Relates to the cost of Bed and Full Breakfast per person per night, on the basis of two persons occupying a double/twin bedded room with private bath.

Room Rate
Relates to the cost of a room per night. There may be a restriction on the number of persons allowed to share the room. It is advisable to check this when making your reservation.

The rates range from minimum to maximum and are these generally in operation throughout the year, but may not apply during special occasions such as Public Holiday Weekends, New Years Eve, Major Festivals, International Events and National Hurling and Football Finals.

Rates are inclusive of Value Added Taxes at current rates and Services Charge (if any). In all cases it is advisable to verify in advance the rates applicable to your reservation.

Supplements may be payable for suites or superior / de lux rooms. Also, where single or double/twin bedded booms are occupied by one person, a supplement may be payable. Correspondingly if more than two persons share a family room, special reduced rates may be arranged.

Currency
In the case of hotels and guesthouses in the Republic of Ireland, rates are quoted in Euro, whereas in Northern Ireland they are quoted in STG£.

Special offers
Many of the Hotels / Guesthouses featured on this site feature special offers:

• Weekends include 2 nights' accommodation, 2 nights' accommodation and 3 breakfast
• Weekly partial board includes 7 nights' accommodation and 7 dinners