Wonderful view of the runway and airport operations. Friendly gathering place for local pilots,…read morestudents, and enthusiasts. Fish and chips were excellent. Coffee drinks are also good. Excellent service.

A contemporary structure within an ancient building, The Atrium stands in palpable contrast to the…read moretime-honoured Dining Hall. The Dining Hall is saturated with various antique fixtures and fittings that harp back to Trinity's illustrious history whilst The Atrium embodies a more prevailing, up-and-coming side to the university often hosting a wealth of contemporary affairs such as fashion show receptions and photography exhibitions again in contrast to the more customary activities you would expect to go on within the conventional setting of the Dining Hall. A perfect spot for receptions and buffets alike, the Atrium loans itself to artistic and innovative activity, entertainment, staging and presentations. The interior is very up-to-the-minute with beech wood beams outlining the balconies, yet in conjunction with how it can never move too far away from it's historic roots owing to it being within the same ancient building as the Dining Hall The Atrium's interior design itself is deep-rooted and clearly influenced by Tudor beams, in fact upon first seeing inside it reminded me of a present-day Globe Theatre. A fun venue for work and play, this uniquely designed venue boasts a progressive charm whilst never losing touch with the enchanting Trinity times gone by that so many of the other grandiose buildings on site commemorate.

Carton House is a beautiful property with vast grounds for golf, falconry, and hiking. My room was…read morespacious and the bed was very comfortable for a night's rest. The Rose 31 shampoos, conditioners, and lotions in the room were lovely. Breakfast was included with the room rate, and there was an ample selection of warm and cold traditional breakfast items, including my favorites black and white pudding, potato farls, creamy scrambled eggs, poached eggs, local cheese, local jam, honey comb, and assorted espresso drinks and teas. If judging by the room, breakfast, and the grounds alone, I would provide a 5-star rating. However, I found the climate control to be inconsistent throughout the hotel (1 star off). Air conditioning was mostly available in individual rooms, but lacking in main hallways and public bathrooms. The woman's bathroom on the ground floor felt like a sauna. The staff was pleasant, but service seemed forced, and at times awkward (1 star off). For example, when I arrived, the greeter asked me where I am from. I said California, and then he said nothing. It seemed like he had been trained to ask guests that question, but had no idea how to follow up to carry on a conversation. There are a couple restaurants on-site. I had dinner at the Carriage House, which is where the hotel breakfast is served and open to the public as a restaurant for dinner. The striploin with fries was good, but the pan-seared cod was not. I also did not like the shrimp cocktail (way too much dressing) or chai crème brûlée (no chai flavor, just a very heavy custard). The sourdough bread was delicious (we ordered several baskets!) Dinner on-site was convenient, but hit-or-miss. Lastly, the hotel has many doors that close off hallways. They are fire doors and must be closed. I understand this is an old property and the architectural design may not have been updated, but it made the hotel feel closed off and uninviting. Well, if the main hallways are not hot like a sauna, maybe it would not be a fire hazard in the first place.

Truly a five star golf resort, but a wonderful hotel where you are greeting by a true gentleman…read moreasking what he can do. Lovely rooms and amenities with some some of the best service we have had. Lovely hallways that beg with a Jameson and intimate conversation. Both restaurants are similar yet different and great food. A totally different Irish retreat, on to Galllway!

Had pod 5+6 booked for a wedding, 200€ each for 1 night. While it was a cute idea to have pods for…read morethe wedding, they weren't worth 200€ a night. The metal beds squeaked at the slightest movement, and pods were so close together that we could head people from other pods just talking. The trip switch in pod 5 tripped when anything other than the 2 small heaters were pluged in. The kitchen toilets and shower areas were fine for what they were, clean and tidy with microwave and dishwashe, nothing to write home about. Some great views of the land around Ballybeg house, it would be lovely to sit on the porch of the pod with a tea/coffee in the morning, but the views are blocked with the trees. The dinner for the wedding was fantastic, the flavours and portion sizes were amazing. The staff were excellent, light-hearted, and friendly and always someone nearby if you needed anything throughout the day. The grounds are so picturesque that you'd never be short of a good location to snap a picture. I'd probably give a higher star rating if we'd have stayed in a different accommodation option or if the pods were priced better for what they are.

I attended a wedding at Ballybeg last weekend and was blown away by the beautiful scenic location,…read morefacilities available, appearance of the grounds and the second to none service that we received. A three day event from rehersal dinner served from the houses main kitchen where guests dined in the conservatory. To the wedding day itself... Little chapel on the grounds, main house for drinks and nibbles while the bridal party photos where being taken to then to be led to a breathtaking, enchanting marquee with full bar, kitchen, dancefloor and bathroom facilities. Extremely clever set up. Food, service and attention to detail could not me faulted. On the third day...as u do. We were invited back to celebrate with the happy newlyweds in the shebeen. The chapel had been transformed into an amazing table set up with stage for a band and dance floor...with another fully serviced bar and bathroom facility! Loved this place so much. I only wish it was closer to county down ;)

Loved this unique hotel inside and out. The staff at the front desk were always helpful and…read morewelcoming. Everything was very clean, too. Being able to just walk out to the pier and lighthouse was SO nice! Breakfast was good and the server didn't give me grief when I asked for some ice

We generally liked this hotel. The staff was always very friendly. The location was good and…read morewalking distance to the train station. Things we didn't like: there is a pub down stairs that stays open very late in the evening. You can hear the club music all through the room. One night we were kept awake until 2:00AM because of the noise. It just so happened that on this same night, the boiler went out so we had no heat and no hot water to take a shower. I would possibly consider staying here again in the future if I could get a room away from the pub.

Amazing place, beautiful bucolic views and peaceful atmosphere. It is nestled in a quaint Irish…read moretown with 2 pubs, takeaway place, a convenience shop, and Michelin restaurant. Whether you are just visiting the tea room and gardens/castle tour, or staying in the castle Airbnb rooms- it's a wonderful experience. The gardens and grounds are more extensive than you realize, and can find many hidden pathways that lead to somewhere seemingly magical. I have been a guest at Huntington for a collective 3 months now, and would highly recommend. If you come in the Spring, don't miss out on seeing the lambs!

We had a lovely stay in the castle. Claire and Alex are excellent hosts! They made sure we were…read morecomfortable. The castle is beautiful and full of history. We had to miss their award winning breakfast due to an early flight, but we heard it was amazing. I highly recommend staying here!

We stayed for two very cosy nights; it was delightful to return here and try to restart what had…read morebeen our normal for years. The staff, as ever, were welcoming and attentive, and the warming gas fire was burning away in the lobby fireplace. We bunked up in room 202. The only downside here, that didn't especially bother me, was that I could hear the central heating boiler kicking on in the early mornings. We dined in their pub both nights. It made me smile to think we were in Arthur Guinness's original brewing site so it was Guinness and Paddy whiskey, a sipping whiskey, both drinks are so smooth, with Paddy only requiring two drops of water. Arthur, lived to 83. He had 21 children. He was left £100 by his deceased uncle, a church of Ireland Archbishop, which he used to start his brewery. I recall reading that he sold his stout at a penny a pint and most competing brewers, of which there were many, were a halfpenny when recession hit hard. As it turned out, his brewery was one of very few that survived staying at a penny a pint as discerning drinkers opted to pay a penny for quality. Speaking of quality, the food here was exceptionally good. I'm not a big fan of chicken wings but opted for Guinness & whiskey sticky sauce wings as the choices were restricted. They were very good and at least 5 chickens were definitely harmed in the making of my starter. The fillet steak main - grass fed dry aged Irish beef is world class, needing only proper cooking (from room temperature) rested at least the for time taken to cook and the pink pepper sauce was quite good - some added butter and a small sup of cream would have made it much better. I asked for a medium steak. I got it. Perfect. The only other improvement would be to make the onion ring batter lighter/crisper say buttermilk batter or tempura? The chocolate brownie dessert was very tasty, only walnuts would improve it. We were served by Marc both nights. What a joy - he's not a barman he's a host. He really took great care of us. You do notice when folks are being attentive to your needs so thank you Marc. All the breakfast food we had was delicious and what joy to return. I paused mid this review as the WW1 commemoration was on tv - the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - and your politics don't matter when millions of human beings selflessly gave their today for all our tomorrows. The least we can do is say thank you for sacrifices beyond comprehension. Democracy is fragile. It's now under attack like never before; just look at what happened in Washington DC on 6 January 2021 and think on....

After discovering the truth behind Groupon's travel package scams, my wife and I decided to build…read moreour own trip: drive throughout the majestic and history-laden island of Ireland. After touching down in Dublin just after 4 AM (my apologies...0400!), we hit the capital city with the kind of blunt force one would receive stepping into the ring with Ivan Drago! After visits to Malahide Castle, The National Museum of Ireland (which was absolutely incredible so for anyone teetering on the fence regarding carving out some time for a look, DO NOT HESITATE! The museum is chock-full of historical treasures!), Trinity College (The legendary Book of Kells), Christ Church Cathedral and a trip down Temple Bar, we headed outside the perimeter of the city and nestled into our room at The Courtyard in Leixlip. Since I put together our travel itinerary, allow me to explain why I chose this location as our initial point of lodging. The hotel serves as the original site where Arthur Guinness created his brewing empire; the entire hotel is renovated from the old brew house, which I admit is very cool. And as the website points out, the location is VERY picturesque, with an incredible open courtyard and a walking trail behind the hotel with follows the path of the nearby flowing river. There are a few spots where one can step out onto the "pier" and look out over the river flowing below. I've included some pictures to accompany this review. So, why only two stars? First, the hotel is damn near impossible to find unless you're a local. A GPS gets lost in the middle of town and spins around like a compass sitting on a gravity field. There are NO signs to be found directing one along the correct path. What you have to do is travel further down the road and the hotel's entrance is located BEHIND a large car park. Again, NO signs stating this fact. Once one has traveled through the car park, they are presented with a gate, which requires a 4 digit pin. The ONLY way to get the access pin is from the hotel's receptionist, which would require the individual to know where the hotel resides. It's a nightmare simply finding the hotel and then actually getting access to their car park. Next, the room amenities. There are NO shower doors and the floor is completely level with the room's carpeted area. So, water pools up everywhere, creating a severe slipping hazard and due to the lack of any semblance of door, sprays down every inch of the bathroom. I found it a very unsafe design, especially for older folks. And with the leveled floor, the carpets were routinely getting wet. The radiator (room heater) controls also seemed to be fused into place so it was impossible to adjust the room's temperature. A setting had been made prior to our arrival so the room was already smoldering when my wife and I arrived. There didn't appear to be any remedy outside of opening the adjacent windows. It was so cold outside that it snowed so our choice for room temperature came down to A) Surface Temperature of the Sun or B) Absolute Zero of space. Majestic, indeed! My REAL gripe sits with the hotel's connected restaurant and bar/club. The hotel stays open until 11 PM and the bar/club remains bouncing until 2 AM. The walls of the rooms must be paper thin because my wife and I heard E V E R Y T H I N G! The bass was vibrating the room furniture! We had an early leave time the next morning and after 1 AM, I threw in my towel and confronted the front desk staff on the noise level. They appeared confused, as if they found it odd that I was disturbed by the decibel range. One staff member even said to me "well, it is a bar..." The two staff members explained to me that all of the rooms situated on that side of the hotel would be experiencing the penetrating sounds of the bar. There was nothing they could do. That was not acceptable for me. I stood before them in my pajamas and wasn't leaving. Eventually, we were moved to another room on the other side of the hotel, which we found completely silent. How in the Hell anyone slept on the other side of the hotel near the bar is beyond me. It was much, MUCH too loud, especially for anyone looking for a relaxing, quiet getaway, tourist OR local. This is a fun hotel, for sure but make sure to request a room AWAY from the restaurant and bar and make sure to get detailed directions from the hotel's staff before making your venture. Who knows where you'll end up!