The Irish are in Town!
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@YOURgb had the pleasure
of meeting 4 representatives from
10 of Ireland & Northern Ireland's most respected hotels.
Each hotel offered unique and distinctive features and quite different event
space opportunities. What a pleasure it was to meet such lovely hotel
ambassadors and to hear about these fantastic hotels…
The
Killarney Plaza and Spa
Situated in the beautiful town of Killarney; a 55-minute drive from Cork Airport and a mere
10-minute drive from Kerry Airport, the Killarney Plaza and Spa is a beautiful 4 star hotel in the stunning town centre of
Killarney – notably the spa is one of the best
in the area!
This area of Ireland plays host to the world famous Killarney Golf course, which held the Curtis Cup in 1996
and is a renowned world-class golf course, therefore an absolutely perfect hotel to groups of guests that have a keen interest
in golf!
With 198 rooms and a number of exceptionally
large event spaces, this hotel is ideal for a wide range of event
opportunities.
Druids
Glen Resort
A brilliant 5 star resort located
in the wonderful Wicklow (30 minutes from the Dublin City centre and
approximately 40 minutes from Dublin Airport) has recently undergone a €3m refurbishment – transforming it into a
super luxurious hotel. This 5 star resort spans over 480 acres and includes two
immaculate golf courses - The Druids Glen Golf Course and the Druids Heath Golf
Course (both better know to any golf fanatics as the “Augusta of Europe” and
“Golfers Paradise”.)
The hotel has 145 idyllic bedrooms, a stunning
health club and spa and plenty of nearby activities, this truly is an ideal hotel
for incentive trips, large conferences, or just
a perfect family stay.
Portmarock
Hotel & Golf Links
Situated 10 minutes from the Dublin City Centre
and approximately 20 minutes from Dublin Airport, this historic hotel is situated
on land that was originally owned and was part of the Jameson family
estate. Not only did the Jameson family own the house on the land,
they also owned a small nine-hole golf course. This golf course was designed by Bernhard Langer
and Portmarock Hotel work very closely with the old course to ensure all their guests have the option of playing this superb course.
With a recent refurbishment, the hotel has increased its room capacities and increased the total
number of bedrooms to 133. Steeping in history and incredible views out to the beach and sea, this hotel a stunning location for any
event.
Hastings
Hotels
Finally, we were introduced to 6 hotels in the
Hasting Hotel portfolio - all of these
hotels are situated throughout Northern Ireland (3 in Belfast, 1 in
Londonderry, 1 in Larne and 1 in Newcastle, County Down).
Belfast
Culloden
Estate and Spa
A beautiful
5 star hotel with views across the Belfast
Lough and the County Antrim Coastline.
The Culloden Estate and Spa has had a recent refurbishment due to the fact it was the official
residence for the talent the 2011 MTV awards. The hotel is set in 12 acres of
beautiful secluded gardens and woodland and the exquisitely and tastefully
decorated rooms make this hotel one of the hotspots in Belfast to
stay!
Stormont
Hotel
A 4 star
hotel situated in the heart of Belfast,
directly opposite the beautiful Stormont Castle and is only minutes from the
city centre. With 105 beautifully decorated bedrooms, this luxurious
hotel boosts excellent city centre conferencing and banqueting facilities and
is also a perfect stay for people visiting Belfast for leisure!
Europa Hotel
Situated in the heart of Belfast
city centre this hotel is situated right in the hub of some of Belfast’s most prestigious visitor attractions… Ulster
Museum, Grand Opera House, City Hall, Titanic Belfast, the
Waterfront Hall and the Odyssey Arena,
this hotel truly is a perfect hotel if you are looking to be in the thick of
Belfast city centre. This 5 star hotel
holds 272 bedrooms, 17 meeting rooms and a
state of the art Euro Business Centre, allowing it to cater for everything from
small meetings to large conferences and Gala Dinners up to 1200 guests.
Country Down
Slieve Donard Resort & Spa
A
beautiful Victorian Style hotel, overlooking the Irish
coast. Named Best Irish Hotel at the
prestigious Travel Media Awards, 2012 and Best 4 star hotel in Ireland at the
Irish Hotel and Catering Gold Medal
Awards in 2013, this 120-year-old
hotel is steeped in history. Nestling at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne in
Newcastle County Down, this magnificent hotel stands in six acres of immaculate private grounds.
Londonderry
Ballygally Castle Hotel
Situated near the Giants Causeway,
this 17th century Castle overlooks the golden
sands of Ballygally Bay. The hotel has 54 bedrooms that are all full of unique
charm and character and are bestows some wonderful antique features in some of
their beautiful bedrooms. All bedrooms have wonderful views spanning over the sea
or looking out at the beautiful grounds of the estate.
This is a perfect hotel is you are looking at an event with exclusive access to
a venue.
Everglades Hotel
Overlooking
the River Foyle with views across to the hills of Donegal, The Everglades Hotel
provides a bright and comfortable welcome to Derry, Londonderry, the lively heritage and cultural centre of the North West.
The 64 deluxe
bedrooms are spacious and luxurious and provide a perfect
getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city!
This unique venue makes it perfect
for conferences and large scale events with state-of-the-art conference
facilities and the North West’s largest function room. The Grand Ballroom
holds up to 400 people for weddings, banquets and gala events.
All in all, Ireland seems to offer it all.
Beautiful landscapes, 5 star luxury accommodation, world-class golf
courses and the warmth of the Irish… a combined recipe for any
successful event!!
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