The Downhill Hostel was one of our favorite places that we stayed in all of Ireland. During our 23…read moredays in Ireland and Northern Ireland, the scenery of the Downhill Hostel was certainly the best of any place we stayed. McCall and William were hospitable and gracious. We definitely recommend you stay there for more than one night. We tried to do just one night and that simply wasn't enough, so we stayed a second night. Thanks for everything! We miss the Downhill already. Coty, Jon, Heidi, and Luke Ottertail, Minnesota, USA

One of our favorite place on earth, if not the first one !…read moreWe've been there 3 times since 2000 with a growing pleasure each and every time. The people running the place are the nicest host you could imagine. The place is magnificent with a breathtaking scenery ! It's not far away from the Giant's Causeway, a mythical place and the neighbourhood is a great place for someone who loves nature and peaceful walks. It's not very far either from Donegal, thanks to a boat which will carry your car and yourself from one place (i.e. Northern ireland) to the other (Eire). We're looking forward to come back (but not too often otherwise we would end in staying there and not returning home (France it is).

The Beech Hill Country House Hotel has a rich history. It was constructed in 1739 and originally…read moreserved as the home of Thomas Skipton and his descendants. It was transformed into a 20-room hotel in 1991 by Patsy O'Kane and her brother, Seamus Donnelly. Ten more rooms were added in 2000. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The room we stayed in contained a king bed that seemed 50 percent wider than a standard king. Staff members were friendly and the hotel Ardmore restaurant served excellent food in a fine dining atmosphere. The hotel is located on a quiet road off a major highway on the east side of Derry and contains several acres of trees and walking paths. I highly recommend it.

A few weekends ago I treated my mum and sister to a night away in Derry for both of their…read morebirthdays. I had booked Beech Hill Country House which is a stunning Georgian house, with 30 bedrooms and suites, based at Ardmore Road. I had booked a classic double room for my mum and a superior room (as it included both a king size as well as a single bed) for my sister and I, but on arrival were delighted to receive two superior rooms beside each other with adjoining door! A lovely touch. The rooms were huge, warm and comfortable and we were looking forward to relaxing in them later that evening. (I later found out that each room in the hotel looks different as they have all been individually restored, so different décor, paints, fabrics etc) But before we relaxed in our rooms, it was down to the bar for a few drinks and dinner! It was a cold evening so we parked up right in front of the fire- bliss! In fact, we didn't leave and decided to have our dinner right there. The Beech Hill is famed for its food and a number of people remarked to me that I would enjoy it when I mentioned I was staying there. The next morning we went down for breakfast and were impressed with both the cooked and continental selection- with all three of us having a bit of both! After breakfast, we walked round and explored the grounds. The hotel has different trials, with 32 acres of woodland and gardens. During our walk I was so impressed to learn about the history of the site. In June 1941, the United States constructed a naval base on the Foyle, named 'Base One Europe'. It remained the US Navy's main centre of operations in Europe until June 1944. The Beech Hill Country House Hotel provided the location for one the main accommodation camps and we couldn't believe a hut was still in place. Fascinating! Overall I had a brilliant night, particularly the comfortable rooms and amazing history

Great facilites (self-catering houses as well as the hostel). Suitable for families, groups of…read morefriends, etc - anyone really! The centre is in a small rural village that is super friendly

Very nice, classy hotel in the center of Derry…read more I came on a tour and was offered a class of Prosecco from the check in clerk ( which was an unexpected treat). Our room was air conditioned ( not all in Ireland are) and we were served well by the bartender in the evening and for breakfast. They had a nice selection of breakfast options including salmon and scrambled eggs. Good coffee, fine linens, overall a place I would return to.

We loved the accommodations at Shipquay during our stay there in Derry. Given its location within…read morethe City Walls, the Shipquay is ideal for enjoying your time in Derry. The Shipquay is located in a gorgeous Italianate-style-listed heritage building that comprises a wealth of magnificent boutique hotel rooms. Our Superior Double Room had a beautiful and comfortable king-sized bed that was stylish and sophisticated. We enjoyed the amenities, such as the walk-in shower and the castiron tub that my wife and I loved immensely. They had complimentary WiFi and robes and slippers for us to wear in the morning and at night that was quite comfortable. The restaurant on the lobby floor provided us with delicious eats for breakfast and dinner, with refreshing and tasty cocktails, all in a stylish and contemporary interior that was our speed. The hotel is close to everything for site seeing and visiting attractions. There are tons of restaurants and bars within walking distance to enjoy. And if you want to stay indoors for the night, you have the restaurant and bar or speakeasy that's on-site. There are shopping centers everywhere, including one next store if you need to pick up some clothes, souvenirs, or just want to take a gander through. Overall, this is the place to stay when in Derry, and we will do so again upon our next one.

Stayed here one night. I can't speak to the regular rooms, but a bedroom suite isn't much more…read moreexpensive, and totally worth it. Lots of room, nice furnishings, and grand views over the walls and city of Derry. The free wifi is apparently only available downstairs in the lobby area, in-room access carries a modest fee. The hotel has a very limited number of parking spaces in the cellar, get one early. The service was efficient and capable, and the full breakfast buffet was good.

Fantastic Sunday Lunch. Very vast choice of dishes and…read moretastes. Good choice of House wines and International ones. Affordable prices. Very central and connected well to all main tourist attractions.

Pros. Great…read moreLocation. Very Nice Room Great Service. Good Breakfast (not included). Cons. Maybe the priciest hotel in city but you get what you pay for I suppose.

A great stop when we arrived in Northern Ireland. Our porter was the kindest and hardest working…read moregentleman I've run across. This gentleman alone merits five stars for the entire experience. Alas, the rest of the staff was very helpful. We were a tad tired from our long drive and opted to eat at the hotel. The food was delicious. The room was very spacious. Certainly a property to seek out.

The hotel rooms are nice but have horrible lighting. The bathroom had NO outlets & the room doesn't…read morehave any nightstand outlets for phones, etc. The front desk guy when we arrived was useless. Couldn't call us a taxi, couldn't be bothered to turn on our room keys for BOTH of the nights we stayed & answered my question about a hairdryer with another question, "is it in the drawer?" Turns out it was since you can't dry your hair or plug in ANYTHING in the bathroom. They kept the hairdryer in the dresser under the TV. MAKES SENSE RIGHT? It wasn't the best experience & who has a hotel front door without a ramp for your luggage, you get to carry your bags up a flight of stairs for the front lobby. Seriously, what was this hotel before it was a hotel? I wouldn't recommend it. It's not close to anything worth walking to & it's just poorly designed. You can hear everything & everyone through the doors so it's not recommended if you're a light sleeper or want some peace & quiet.

Located near River Foyle, I shared a room near the 20m indoor pool so my hotel window did not have…read morea view of the city. The bedrooms had a coffee maker and colour telly but I don't remember making tea. The hotel was about 19 years old but it was renovated almost three years ago. The restaurant served a buffet breakfast and supper. There were only 48 rooms on two levels.

Older hotel, but has character. Nice breakfast. But I will not return. First, pool/hot tub/ sauna…read moreclose by 8pm, so if you want a soak after a long day of sightseeing, be sure to cut it short and get back. Second issue is the staff won't let you use hot tub unless you pay 3 pounds for a swim cap. Even if you don't swim. So for me, pool, spa, hot tub, sauna all worthless.

We stayed at the redcastle hotel as a treat for my birthday, not wanting to venture too far from…read morehome. As you are driving up the location and view is unmissable. Situated on the peninsula the hotel has breathtaking views over the water. We had opted for a waterside suite to make the most of the views and were thoroughly impressed. The room was huge and the bed even more so. Whilst some areas of the hotel were slightly tired, it appeared to have been recently updated and the main areas were beautiful. There were two bars and we opted for the lounge overlooking the water, which had table service and was much quieter than the main bar. There was a wedding on but the lounge was reserved for nonwedding guests, which was perfect. Dinner in the hotel was superb and yet again we had a table with gorgeous views, albeit it was dark soon enough. Staff were attentive and made dinner very memorable. Breakfast was your typical buffet but with a great selection and a machine that made pancakes at the push of a button! Great start to the day. I would have given the hotel 5 starts but shortly after we arrived a girl came into our rooms with towels, which I feel should have been sorted before check in (and we checked in much after the allowed time). In addition, the laundry trolley spent all day outside our room, slumped with towels etc. This is a massive pet hate of mine, especially outside the hours between check out and check in.