Ah, the Emerald Isle. The friendliest and most scenic country in all of Europe. Where better better to soak up the true Irish spirit than in craggy and beautiful Galway?
If you're after a decent hotel in Galway to put you up for a few nights then look no further than the Park House Hotel. This beautiful and luxurious hotel is located right in the heart of Galway's city centre. The four star hotel offers a perfect blend between the warmth of a boutique hotel and the style of a contemporary hotel. Rooms are stylish, clean and spacious and equipped with all the mod cons.
The Park House Hotel has been around for a whopping 33 years, and as such they are well established in the art of delivering great service. The restaurant is regularly awarded prices of excellence, and offers one of the best dining experiences you'll find in Galway. The Park House Hotel constantly update their website with great offers, so keep an eye on prices and when you come across a bargain, book! With double rooms starting from just 99 euros a night, you won't have to wait long...!
Coming to Dublin at this time of year means managing to walk at a 45 degree angle in the face of the wind and rain coming in off Dublin Bay. But get yourself into the Morgan in Temple Bar and you’ll happily stay horizontal for the weekend.
Temple Bar has many things going for it. Needless to say there’s the Guinness, photography gallery, Vaughin Johnson’s wine shop, The Project Theatre and of course the cobblestones. But best of all, and what make you miss all the above because the rooms are too luxurious, is the Morgan Hotel.
Risqué design that is provocative, contemporary and unique holds host to chic guestrooms, a funky cocktail bar, crazy outdoor spaces, cool meeting rooms and an amazing Penthouse with rooftop garden.
This luxury 4 star hotel is an experience. Don’t miss it.
And if you do manage to drag yourself out of the suite for a stroll, head around the corner for a Pint of Guinness and half dozen oysters at the Temple Bar Market.
The People’s Republic of Cork has much to offer over and above it’s bigger, brasher brother on the east coast – Dublin. Whether it’s the buzz of the city you’re after, the culinary delights of Kinsale or the calm of coastal Baltimore, it’s all there.
With a 10 minute drive to the city centre, Cork city is one of the most accessible European city centres. And it’s well worth the spin, with Ryanair dropping you down there for a pittance.
After theatre, fine dining and partying through the night you’ll want to rest your head so get over to the Montenotte Hotel for unbelievable value at a 4 star hotel.
Having experienced the buzz of the city, whisk yourself away to West Cork where you’ll dine like a king in Kinsale then relax by the dramatic scenery of the Atlantic Ocean down in Schull and Baltimore.
And I can recommend no better place to stay than Rolf’s in Baltimore a secluded hostelry that serves fine food by the long-time resident Rolf himself, in beautiful surroundings and cosy rooms.
