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.

I stayed here for seven nights with a group of hikers in September 2013, and couldn't have been…read morehappier with the Downings Bay Hotel. It's pretty new, and everything is attractive, clean, and modern. I uploaded a bunch of photos, so check those out! Upon entering the hotel you'll see the beautiful lobby ahead of you, and a very nice pub to your left. They've got a nice sized elevator and a staircase to your right - so you won't have to struggle with lugging your luggage up to your room. Now, how about those rooms!? Each room has a single bed and a double bed, a dresser, desk, sitting table, and a couple comfortable chairs. The bathroom is absolutely beautiful - clean, modern, and stocked with Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. You'll also get more towels here than in your average European hotel room - no complaints about that! Each day, you'll find that your stock of coffee, milk, sugar, and cookies has been replenished by the wonderful housekeeping staff, so you can wake up to a hot cup of coffee, or relax with one if you're taking a break in your room later in the day. In addition to the public bar off the hotel's lobby, there is also a full service restaurant in back. I believe that the continental breakfast comes standard with your room, and you can choose to get a full Irish hot breakfast as well. I would also recommend stopping in for dinner - the rack of lamb I had one night was the best meal I had in Ireland. Absolutely delicious. Front desk staff were unfailingly polite, helpful, and friendly - if I ever make it back to Downings, I wouldn't have to think twice about where to stay. Downings Bay Hotel all the way!

Such a great hotel, brilliant staff, very helpfull friendly people…read more I went in October, 'close season' for them. The area is beautiful, lush farmlands everywhere.. the beach is spectacular, we went down on a cold but dry day, not long after the rains had stopped, and i got an idea how beautiful it would be on a hot summers day. we where 2 mins away from the beach, our room window looked onto teh caravan park and the seas just behind. The food and service in the bar was spectacular (so where some of the prices hehehe) You are about 5 mins away from the Atlantic drive, which lasts about 15 mins and on some parts you look as though u are about to drive straight into the atlantic! I liked this place soo much taht i am going to try and go back in the summer Only reason it is getting 4 stars is the room doors, they slam shut and make an awfull bang, didnt notic eon the Thursday night as it was only us and 1 other guest staying, but at the weekends the hotel gets busy due to the 2 golf courses near by and small groups of 'partys' and when these partys where going from room to room, the doors always banged, giving you a fright and on a few occassions, waking my toddler up

Serendipity house, lies about their amenities.  You cannot access the patio unless it's breakfast…read morefor only 1.5 hours. There is NO lobby available for you to use. Additionally, there is NO RESTRUANT and NO BAR. They even listed it in the hotel room upon our stay, and neither were available, and the looks of it, they have not been available for quite a while. They do not care that they are lying. When you come you only have access to your room, so don't plan on having anywhere else to hang out, unless you leave the property. They also don't allow food or drink in the rooms, so don't buy anything to bring to your room. Additionally, the room could have been cleaner, there was dust around all of the edges of the room and the bathroom. I would NOT stay here again. There are so many choices in Derry with similar prices that have things you want, or don't lie about it. DON'T STAY HERE, They lie about the amenities.

Great stay, would recommend to anyone travelling I Derry, great views of the city, fantastic…read morebreakfats and beds are the best we have slept on, many thanks guys

The best seafood chowder and we sampled and enjoyed many throughout our trip. Fabulous scenery -…read morevisit during day to fully appreciate the area. Place was crazy busy with several very large (wedding) parties. So it was very loud. Excellent wines reasonably priced, coconut creme brûlée was delicious. Onion rings delicious. We were a party of ten and ordered everything from red snapper, lamb, and scallops to chicken curry and every bit was eaten,

The towels are extra long and very fluffy. The bedding was comfortable. The only minor complaint…read moreis that there was no top sheet just the comforter. Per the hotel, the duvet covers are changed every time a new guest comes in. Hmmmmm. As for the breakfast it was adequate. A bit upset that the tomatoes were not grilled. What saved the breakfast was the whiskey that you are supposed to add to your porridge. It made an ordinary porridge an epic experience. Additionally, I wasn't opposed to also adding the whiskey to my coffee with cream. Yum!!! Didn't add the sugar-hahahaha was trying to save save calories so I could keep my svelte figure.

Beautiful hotel in Northern Ireland…read more My girlfriend and I stayed here for one night while on a CIE bus tour and I could immediately see the differences compared with the hotels we stayed in Ireland compared to Northern Ireland. Elegant long bar with a nice TV. Full bar with a beautiful bookshelf setting against the wall which makes it perfect to snap a photo with the ambiance it creates. I was really taken for a loop when I woke up for breakfast, and they had a bottle of Bushmills Irish Whisky next to the porridge! I did not indulge but how unique and wonderful that they would offer free booze with breakfast as a buffet option. Bushmills Distillery is not too far away so maybe that had something to do with it : ) They had some live music playing adjacent from the bar and the food for dinner was quality. I had the roast beef with two kinds of potatoes. One was reminiscent of potatoes au gratin but was called something else. We liked it so much we jotted down what it was called so we could look up the recipe at another time. Upon a google search here is a description of the potato side dish (It's hard to think of a side-dish more luxurious than gratin dauphinois. Not much more than thinly sliced potatoes layered with butter and cream, it's soft and luscious on the inside, with a gorgeously browned ("gratinée") crusty top that adds fabulous texture. There are also many historical sites near by which you can take a tour with a tour guide for a very small nominal fee. Highly recommend. As always people SYOY!!!!

We were four and we really enjoyed our one night stay. The location was perfect, the welcome was…read morefriendly, check-in was a breeze and in no time we were in the bar for drinks and craic. The room was fine. The only irritation was the wait to be seated and nobody to be found around at breakfast - the breakfast was quite good but their porridge is close to the worst I've ever eaten. Breakfast machine coffee is poor but that's common enough. Check out was as easy as check in. We are happy to return and happy to stay longer next time. We had checked in advance on EV charging here as this was the first time I used my electric car on a long run around Ireland. It promises over 300 miles and delivered on the promise. The hotel has a few EV chargers and it worked very well. It was £1.85 standing charge just to use the unit and around 60 pence a kilowatt hour.

Absafrikinlootly first class, the staff were brilliant and helpful. Especially Ann Marie, a…read morewonderful asset to any establishment, so helpful, attentive and considerate of people, a pleasure to meet. Only wish the rooms all had air- con. But still wonderful staff, from the desk to the cleaning service, totally professional and helpful.

This property is amazing! Beautiful renovation of a historic mansion that has a history as an army…read morebarracks. The rooms are luxuriously finished and adorned with high end linens and drapes. The restaurant is impeccable. We were taken into a sitting room to enjoy pre-dinner drinks where our orders were taken. Once our meals were ready to be served, we were taken to the dining room to be treated to a gourmet 4 course dinner that was our best meal during our 2 weeks in Ireland. The service was friendly and excellent. I felt like an Irish nobleman on his country estate during my entire stay. Best 5* property we have experienced in Ireland.

Great location, average hostel. Better than its Belfast counterpart, but still has problems…read more Pros: Centrally located (only 2 blocks from the city walls) Price is right Free Wifi Nice common area Pool table Nice owners Cons: Rooms aren't kept up as they should be Water was either too hot or too cold Our room smelled like mold A relaxing shower would have been nice after a day of being on my feet... but I guess a good sleep for £10 isn't bad either.