The Shelbourne Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Well-located right on St. Stephen's Green in the heart of Dublin city center, the Shelbourne Dublin offers easy access to shopping on Grafton Street and to Dublin's many cultural attractions, including St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College. The hotel, built in 1824, offers a restaurant, bar, and lounge; fitness center; Internet access; and laundry and dry cleaning services. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

The Twelve Hotel

Bearna, Ireland

Opened in 2007, the boutique-style Twelve Hotel sits on the west coast of Ireland just a short drive from Galway City and its many shops, restaurants, and pubs. This 48-room hotel combines classic Irish culture with many up-to-date amenities including a restaurant, bar, lounge, and wellness center. Each air-conditioned guest room comes with private bath with hairdryer, in-room safe, wet-bar, TV, and phone.

Killarney Royal Hotel

Killarney, Ireland

Owned and managed by the Scally family for three generations, the Killarney Royal Hotel stands in the heart of Killarney and just minutes from the Outlet Center. This boutique-style hotel offers a restaurant, bar, bistro, and safe deposit boxes. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, Internet access, TV, and phone.

The Pembroke Hotel

Kilkenny, Ireland

With its marble façade and tinted glass windows, the newly built Pembroke Hotel resembles a traditional Irish hotel enhanced with contemporary facilities including a restaurant, bar, lounge, indoor pool, and spa. Located at the top of High Street, Kilkenny's primary shopping district, the hotel offers beautiful views of the city and of neighboring Kilkenny Castle. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, bar, lounge, indoor pool, and spa. The 74 air-conditioned rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.

Barberstown Castle Hotel

Straffan, Ireland

The Barberstown Castle Hotel is a historic country house hotel incorporating the original 13th century castle keep – from which it takes its name – with expansions from both the Elizabethan and Victorian eras. First opened as a hotel in 1971, the property became the home of famed English musician Eric Clapton between the years 1979 to 1987. The current owner carefully renovated the property, expanding upon the former 10-room guesthouse to create a 55-room hotel. Amenities of the property include an Irish and French-influenced restaurant, bar with indoor and outdoor seating, and extensive gardens. Complimentary WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel and laundry service is available for a fee. Each era of the Castle’s history is reflected in the style of the country house bedrooms, which are decorated with stunning antique furniture while maintaining modern amenities. Guest rooms come equipped with phone, TV, desk, and private bath with hairdryer.