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been chosen as the best in
their region, based on a variety
of factors, such as service,
welcome, family-friendly
approach, idyllic locations
and comfort.
There is a huge variety of
places to stay in Ireland – from
guesthouses and castles that
ooze character and history to
hotels that have rooms with
beautiful views. Each hotel
has been given a theme as
guidance. Luxury establishments
are at the top end of the price
bracket and offer an exclusive
service with high levels of
comfort. They are often
The Grace Kelly Suite at the Gresham Hotel (see p296) in Dublin landmark properties, set on
rolling green acres with lakes
accommodation guide there is available from the Northern and forests. Places to stay
a symbol for wheelchair Ireland Tourist Board entitled listed as Budget are at the
accessibility. A similar symbol is Accessible Accommodation. other end of the scale and
used in the accommodation are competitive on price.
listings in this book (see pp296– Throughout the listings,
303). The Citizens Information Recommended Hotels venues that stand out from the
Board (see p352) is another body The hotels on the following rest are marked as DK Choice.
that offers information on pages are divided into eight These offer a particularly special
accommo dation for the geographical areas: Dublin, experience – for superlative
disabled. Southeast Ireland, Cork and service, beautiful interiors and
The annual publication Kerry, The Lower Shannon, the rooms, excellent amenities and
Holidays in the British Isles caters West of Ireland, Northwest gadgets, the thought given to
specifically for the disabled Ireland, the Midlands and families, rooms that overlook
traveller and covers Northern Northern Ireland. They are then stunning scenery, an excellent
Ireland. There is also a guide, subsequently organized by on-site restaurant, or a
with comprehensive listings, town. The establishments have combination of these.
DIRECTORY
Hotels Guesthouses House and Kilvahan Horsedrawn
Apartment Rentals Caravans
Carlton Hotel Group Irish Hotels Coolrain, Co Laois.
Parkway House, Cloghran, Federation Airbnb Tel 05787 35178.
Dublin Airport, 13 Northbrook Rd, ∑ airbnb.ie ∑ horsedrawn
Co Dublin. Dublin 6. Tel 01 497 6459. Elegant Ireland caravans.com
Tel 01 866 7555. ∑ irelandhotels.com Box No 10871, Dublin 8.
∑ carlton.ie Youth Hostels
Tel 01 473 2505.
The Doyle Collection Bed-and- ∑ elegant.ie An Óige (Irish YHA)
156 Pembroke Rd, Dublin 4. Breakfast Irish Landmark Trust 61 Mountjoy St, Dublin 7.
Tel 01 607 0070. Accommodation 11 Parnell St Sq, Dublin 1. Tel 01 830 4555.
∑ doylecollection.com Tel 01 670 4733. ∑ anoige.ie
Hastings Hotels B&B Ireland ∑ irishlandmark.com Independent Holiday
∑ bandbireland.com
1066 House, Upper Rent an Irish Cottage Hostels of Ireland
Newtownards Rd, Belfast. Ireland Bed and 51 O’Connell St, Limerick. PO Box 11772, Fairview,
Tel 028 9047 1066. Breakfast Network Tel 061 411109. Dublin 3.
∑ hastingshotels.com ∑ ireland-bnb.com ∑ rentacottage.ie Tel 01 836 4700.
∑ hostels-ireland.com
Country House Farmhouses Camping, Trailers HI Northern Ireland
Accommodation & Motor Homes 22–32 Donegall Rd,
Irish Farmhouse Belfast.
Hidden Ireland Holidays Boutique Camping Tel 028 9031 5435.
P. O. Box 31, Westport, Co Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, Castletown Geoghegan, ∑ hini.org.uk
Mayo. Tel 01 662 7166 or Co Donegal. Co Westmeath.
098 66650. Tel 071 982 2222. Tel 087 987 5277.
∑ hiddenireland.com ∑ irishfarmholidays.com ∑ Boutiquecamping.ie

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