Beautiful property and nice rooms, however, they control the room temp and I was absolutely…read moreSWEATING the entire night! Called the front desk to have them turn down the temp and they didn't. This is coming from someone who isn't usually hot in their sleep. I'm not someone who sleeps with fans and 60F temps. I usually keep my house around 69-71F for reference. There's a bar and cafe downstairs which was nice and convenient

Riverside is clear and dispite advertising, parking is near by…read moreif you are not carrying anything. Having our own car, the front desk was very irritated I made them get a vendor to move so we could back out safely. It is incredibly small and unsafe to back straight out to the street. I had to explain to them the detail a second time as we had to get on with our trip. It clearly was a matter of the customer vs a vendor which we did not quite understand. If you are an American driving on opposite side of road and steering wheel on the right, perhaps they would understand. The food and location is great, parking is definitely a major consideration.

An exceptional experience from start to finish! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was perfect…read more Check in was a breeze..we just went up to the gentleman at the desk, gave him our name, and he handed us the key to our room. It took, maybe, three minutes. He also confirmed our dinner reservations for the evening. In the lobby (which was more like a grand hall), they had a lovely array of complimentary coffee, teas, and pastries...all served with beautiful bone china. The castle is absolutely stunning both inside and out. The interiors are grand, and the grounds are just beautiful. We spent several hours walking around the park-like setting, and had drinks on the terrace overlooking the garden. Fantastic. We also walked through every inch of the interior's public rooms...don't miss the church! The entrance to our room was tucked away under a staircase. When I first saw it I thought, "Oh no, this room is going to be the size of a closet". When we went in we were taken aback. It was massive, with a very comfortable bed, sitting area, bathroom and a huge jetted tub. And it was clean as a pin, too. Dinner in the castle's opulent Dining Room was exemplary. Service was friendly and good-humored, and the food was very, very good. My wife had the salmon and I had the beef; both were perfect. We did the 3 course meal for 65 euros each, and feel it was worth every penny. Breakfast the next morning was just as good. It was also in the Dining Room, and was included in the rate we paid. Hot food was ordered off the menu, and cool food (cereals, fruit, cold meats, etc.) were offered buffet style. One last thing: as opulent, grand, and over-the-top as Markree Castle is, the one thing it wasn't was pretentious. You don't have to break out your tux, or sequined cocktail dress; as long as you don't look like you just rolled out of bed, you should be fine. At dinner I wore a white dress shirt and a nice pair of green jeans; I felt perfectly comfortable. Out of the 12 nights we spent in Ireland, this was our favorite we stayed. It's more than just a bed to put your head on; it's an experience, and an amazing one at that.

The drive into Markree Castle is a bit Agatha Christie, especially in torrential rain. You can't…read morehelp but think of Belgian detectives and drawing room accusations as you wind through the estate until you reach the castle. Once you're there though, it's the perfect place to disappear to for a few days of relaxation. We stayed at the apartments on the estate, in a converted stables. They were really nicely set up, very comfortable. These are pet-friendly too, so our dog was able to join us for the trip. It was great to just be able to take her for a walk around the estate. Location wise, there's a lot to do for outdoorsy types. A couple of loughs and bogs are good for hikers, and a few nice pubs in nearby Coolooney.

We had stayed in this hotel many times before Yelp was founded but this was a fleeting visit to the…read morearea as we were travelling to Sligo to our next hotel and the best one of the three we stayed in on this adventure. The area is sparse, summed up as splendid isolation and it is desolate yet stunning, even on a breezy cold afternoon, so it was a stop for coffee, soft drinks and the restrooms in the hotel. The servers were charm personified. We did see food being served to other guests in the dog friendly bar with typical Sligo hospitality - generous portions - we even petted a pooch. We had English friends with us on the trip and they had showed some interest in what we call 'The Troubles' so Warrenpoint and Derry sure were on our itinerary, but this quiet, peaceful place was a scene of death for someone related to the British Royal Family: a Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma commonly known as Lord Mountbatten who was holidaying at his summer home, Classiebawn Castle, on the Mullaghmore Peninsula in Sligo, where he lobster potted and fished for tuna. He departed this mortal coil on the same day eighteen British paratroopers were killed at Warrenpoint, four miles from my home and we heard the blasts, the deadliest assault against the British army in our 'Troubles'. We strolled the near empty beach and the still harbour a while then off to our hotel.

Great, friendly staff and atmosphere. Would come back again. Had a great time. Great view of the…read moreocean too.

Beautiful setting. Wonderful accommodation and amazing food. Staff helpful and friendly. Definitely…read morerecommend and will be back.

My mediocre rating is more to do with the value for money than the actual service. Lough Rynn…read moreCastle AKA that place where Brian O'Driscoll got married is a series of period buildings in a secluded estate which is conventiently not too far off the N4. While it can be lovely to stay in historic buildings there are also downsides. The original castle is not a very large building and so the hotel's 43 rooms are spread throughout a number of buildings, some of which are connected by corridors and some are not. There is, as yet, no pool, leisure centre or spa in the hotel, so services are limited. That is certainly not reflected in the price which was 175 for a regular room for one night. The rooms themselves are a lovely mix of old style and modernity, but there are some little things that might get on your wick. Our room was unconnected to the main hotel, which is contrary to what my friend was told when she booked the room. The was an electricity box in our room with elicted quite a loud hum, and our room looked out on the beautiful view of a building site (which will presumably be a pool some day)! The function room was in a modern building which is quite unobtrusive, but is a bit of a walk from the reception and lounge areas at the front of the hotel (although that probably depends on how high your heels are and how much you've had to drink/need to pee!). Pluses had to be the service, the food and the grounds. All of the serice staff were super friendly and accomodating. We were checking in for a wedding and had come straight from the church. The guy showing us to our room took pity on us in our high heels and drove us the 50 metres in a golf buggy! He even offered to let my friend drive after she expressed as her fervent wish - she chickened out unfortunately! The food is really good and both the dinner and the breakfast were excellent. If you have time take a walk in the beautiful walled gardens and take in the views of the lakes. There's also a nature trail which I didn't venture on due to lack of suitable shoes. A lovely place but a bit overpriced.