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Carlton Hotel Kinsale ****
Rathmore Road, Kinsale 		rooms from € 98!
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rating  4.5/5
based on 136 reviews
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From: Maria Healy (Ireland)
Submitted on 28-Jan-2011 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments My stay at the Carlton Hotel Kinsale was one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had in a long time. I am always concerned about the facilities of a hotel as I am a wheelchair user but I must say I need not have been worried the facilities were brilliant and the staff could not have nicer and helpful. I must say that the service of the staff in the hotel was of a high standard. Myself and my mum had an overnight stay and a spa treatment and an evening meal. The spa treatment was one I will be recommending to friends and family it was so relaxing and the girls in the spa treatment were brilliant we both had facial and were glowing after. I especially enjoyed after the treatment relaxing in the relaxation room. I would like to say that I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel and will be coming back again. Thank You
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 22-Jan-2011 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Always a great stay.. Would recommend to anyone
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From: tom smith (Ireland)
Submitted on 17-Jan-2011 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 19-Nov-2010 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Breakfasts were not as good as I had previously in this hotel.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 16-Nov-2010 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Everything was perfect about our stay in the Carlton except for 1. the fire alarm going off at 2am, when mentioned to the girl on reception the next morning we got a "so what do you want me to do about it" attitiude back, no apology. 2. On check in we were given a smoking room, even though when the booking was made I specifically told the hotel I was 8 months pregnant, being forgiving as not all pregnant people don't smoke we were happy on the day to have out room changed. We were given a room with an door ajoining another room, this room was being used by guests who were attending a wedding there the same night November 6th. When they came back to their room a 4pm, their whole conversation, including all the other noises could be heard through this door. Again having stated I was 8 months pregnant absolutley no thought was but into the fact that we were right beside guests from the wedding. 3. The hotel would know in advance who was booking as part of a wedding group, these people should all have been allocated rooms together and not with other guests, or may we just got the dodgy room as we should have been allocated a non-smoking room in the first instance. I was really put off by the lack of sleep and the lack of understanding on chek out, I would find it hard to recommend this hotel to friends and most definitely not to any pregnant friends looking for a nice weekend away.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 5-Nov-2010 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments My husband, 2 children and I really enjoyed our stay in the Carlton. The accomodation was top class with the use of one of their roomy and superbly finished chalets. (And for once my husband didn't comment on my bringing too many shoes as they could be neatly stored out of sight in the very spacious accomodation !). My 6 year old son didn't want to leave the fantastic leisure centre. Only the promise of the Carlton's tasty prrofiterole dessert eventually persuaded him. The staff were outstandingly friendly and helpful. A walk down to the cove, nestled behind ancient woodland, completed a memorable few days in this lovely getaway in Kinsale.
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From: Robert Walsh (Ireland)
Submitted on 5-Nov-2010 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments the room was lovely, facilities excellant, food beautiful and best of all the staff were courtious, friendly and very helpful. we look forward to returning to the Carlton in the new year.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 3-Nov-2010 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Very enjoyable stay. Beautiful location. Staff very friendly and helpful especially when things went wrong like the water being cold and no hair dryers in the room and our room keys being cancelled at one stage. Katie in the spa was very skilled at massage. could have been more options on dinner menu
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From: Margaret O'Herlihy (Ireland)
Submitted on 7-Jan-2010 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments We had a wonderful relaxing 3 night stay at the Carlton Hotel, the staff were so friendly and the hotel was really lovely. We will definately go back to the Carlton in Kinsale, definatley!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 25-Nov-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments beautiful hotel and hospitality lovely food.excellent hotel overall
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From: Denise Herbert (Ireland)
Submitted on 12-Aug-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Excellent Hotel Staff
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 10-Aug-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Thought the hotel and surroundings was fabulous.
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From: Cait Morrissey (Ireland)
Submitted on 26-Apr-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Thouroughly enjoyed my stay. Hotel itself was lovely. Staff very pleasant & helpful.
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From: Annette Enright (Ireland)
Submitted on 2-Apr-2009 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Beautiful Hotel, great for family's and kids. Pool wonderful and staff were fantastic!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 21-Aug-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments great time at this hotel it is such an amazing place here the hotel has brilliant calming views even on a wet summer day It exceeded my expectations and even the drive up to the hotel is well designed to set the tone before you get to this wonderful hotel thanks for a lovely time x
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 14-Aug-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments The welcome on arrival could have been more friendly. By contrast, the restaurant staff were very friendly and most accommodating with our baby. The spa and leisure centre staff were equally kind.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 7-Aug-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Excellent service. Very friendly staff. Rooms were very clean. Stunning views. Pool and Gym were lovely and kept very clean. Pity about the weather!!
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From: noreen aherne (Ireland)
Submitted on 4-Aug-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Great hotel .Evening meal the best.
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From: eibhlis collins (Ireland)
Submitted on 2-Aug-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments excellent all round rooms very comfortable and luxurious staff extremely helpful and polite top class spa thoroughly enjoyable stay will definately be back
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From: Mary O CONNELL (Ireland)
Submitted on 1-Aug-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Hi. We had a wonderful stay at the Carlton Hotel Kinsale it was great value and also the food and service was fantastic. The leisure centre was also excillent.
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From: Olive Kavanagh (Ireland)
Submitted on 30-Jul-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Even though the hotel was outside of town, the courtesy bus made it very easy to get in/out of town. The hotel was in a great setting, very clean, great food, lovely staff. A pleasant surprise was that the prices of drinks in the hotel bar were the same as you paid in the town. I didn't get to use the Spa but the gym and pool area were very clean. I am looking forward to staying there again.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 25-Jul-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments We found the hotel to be of a very high standard. The food was excellent as were the facilities
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 21-Jul-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments super views great staff beautiful rooms
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 16-Jul-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Very friendly staff, rooms well maintained and beautiful location
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From: pauline smith (Ireland)
Submitted on 4-Jul-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments very nice staff and vert helpful
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From: Patrick Walsh (Ireland)
Submitted on 24-Jun-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Beautiful setting, courteous and very helpful staff, wonderful food,striking hotel decor and grounds. Will be back
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From: Colm O'Doherty (Ireland)
Submitted on 16-Apr-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments This is a really nice hotel, very clean, decor is excellent and rooms very spacious. Restaurant is excellent too. The hotel is in a quiet location and most relaxing. Bar is not great though.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 6-Apr-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Carlton was a lovely hotel with good service. Had a bit of trouble finding it though
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From: Gerard Hayden (Ireland)
Submitted on 26-Jan-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments i found the staff very pleasant especially the waitress that served breakfast she was a breath of fresh air in the mornings
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 16-Jan-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Staff at Reception, the restaurant and leisure centre were all very friendly. Room was nice but would have liked a room with a view of the sea and not the car park.
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From: brendan hayes (Ireland)
Submitted on 15-Jan-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Lovely clean friendly place too stay
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 14-Jan-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Beautiful location, good service, walls between bedrooms a bit too thin. Would recommend.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 10-Dec-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Leisure facilities were excellent. Room was lovely.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 5-Dec-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Beautiful experience at the Carlton Kinsale. Room was large and the staff were possibly the best trained I have come across in Ireland. Did notice the price of drinks at the bar to be a little steep but on the whole a lovely place to stay.
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From: Mairead Enright (Ireland)
Submitted on 3-Dec-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments second time there - love the setting, staff, and atmosphere
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From: helen cooper (Ireland)
Submitted on 15-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments All the staff I came in contact with were very nice friendly and helpful and had a smile on their face which means so much. Peggy in reception very friendly, as was australian girl in the spa cant think of her name offhand think it may have been lisa. Also the dining room staff Gaja, very friendly, bar staff too. Looking forward to return trip in January pg.
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From: Mary Devlin (Ireland)
Submitted on 12-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments The carlton hotel was beautiful and all of the staff were very nice. I had booked two treatments with the manager of the spa but on arrival there was our reservation was not on file. We were very disapointed about that
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 8-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments had a very relaxing stay, accommodation was first class, breakfast was self service and plates were cold so it was impossible to have a hot breakfast!! also it was a shame the lounge was upstairs!!
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From: brendan kelly (Ireland)
Submitted on 6-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments staff very attentive unusually friendly for foreign staff all who dealt with us very professional only fault lighting in bathrooms toodull ambience in whole hotel very relaxing and welcoming would recommend this hotel 100%
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From: david barrett (Ireland)
Submitted on 1-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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comments Overall, location, facilities and ratings exceeded the personal experiences of our stay. Some finishing details in the walkways need to be reviewed along with the unpleasant odours in the steamroom and at times in the bedroom. An infestation of black flies followed the servicing of our room and was not dealt with satisfactorily. (Surely vacuuming the flies is not the answer!)
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From: Elaine Reid (Ireland)
Submitted on 31-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Despite reading earlier unfavourable reviews re the staff at Carlton Hotel Kinsale, my partner and I found all staff to be very welcoming, pleasant and helpful during our stay.
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From: yvonne madden (Ireland)
Submitted on 26-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments great food, great spa. was extremely pleased with this hotel
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From: Louise Aherne (Ireland)
Submitted on 26-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments the service was excellent, from start to finish. the restaurant staff were top quality
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From: Jim Barry (Ireland)
Submitted on 26-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Fine hotel with excellent food and service
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 24-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 1/5
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comments Although the hotel itself was lovely and of a high standard, staff friendly and the place well maintained, the quality of food and level of service in the restaurant was not what was expected from a 4 star hotel. There were also problems with the lighting and electricity supply to the hotel and lights kept flickering on and off which was very annoying. in addition lifts were turned off and one of the people in our party was a heavily pregnant woman who was not too impressed with having to walk up stairs! Also at check in we were asked if we wanted papers delivered to our rooms, we said yes but only got them delivered on the first morning! not very good service.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 24-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 1/5
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comments The hotel itself was beautiful and staff very friendly. However the quality of the food and service in the hotel restaurant was below the standard expected of a 4 star hotel. In addition, the lighting in the hotel was constantly flickering due to problems experienced with their generator - they also turned of the lifts in the hotel because of this which meant with 2 small children we had to lift buggies and kids up stairs to get to our room.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 24-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Lovely hotel. Courtesy bus runs in and out of Kinsale every half hour until 9pm
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From: LISA DILLON (Ireland)
Submitted on 22-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments The staff were the friendliest I've met and could not do enough for you!
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From: liz walsh (Ireland)
Submitted on 22-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments beautiful peaceful setting lovely comfortable hotel
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 19-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Hotel location is spectacular. Hotel staff very well mannered. Would return again without hesitation.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 9-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments I received a spa treatment at the hotel and found it to be a wonderful experience. Staff were very welcoming and professional
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From: Rose Bolger (Ireland)
Submitted on 1-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Lovely location, very helpful, friendly staff, and the food was excellent, the spa was very relaxing.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 27-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Excellent hotel with very helpful and friendly staff. Great romms, huge beds and great views
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 18-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Friendly reception. Lovely views from the bedroom. Relaxing Spa
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From: Thomas Moore (Ireland)
Submitted on 13-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments We found the Carlton Hotel ,Kinsale to be generally very satisfactory. However ,our meal in the restaurant was far from satisfactory.When the main course arrived it was cold ,very cold.There was no problem replacing it, but when the replacement came (sirloin steak),it was slightly thicker than a slice of bacon,and it was well done as opposed to medium rare,which was practically impossible to achieve because of the thickness.I ate it because at this stage (one and a half hours after ordering),I was very hungry. Also when booking throgh Bookassist I was asked about any special requirements or comments. I stated that the reason for our visit was 25th. wedding anniversary and not even a single flower was placed in the room on our arrival.Other hotels we have stayed in the past have had flowers ,champagne etc. when informed of a special occasion.Other than these moans the hotel has a wonderful location and the spa and pool area is wonderful Cheers, Thomas Moore
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From: Martin Connolly (Ireland)
Submitted on 1-Aug-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments My wife and l enjoyed our stay at the carlton, kinsale .The one thing that disappointed us was the bar/lounge area , with nothing to attract you to it or to keep you there .The area is hidden away with no daylight coming into it. Perhaps an area on the ground floor opening out onto your beautifuf grounds and your outstanding views may be more attractive .yours martin connolly .
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 20-Jul-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments This hotel was wonderful! The staff were fantastic and the food was beautiful. The rooms were very comfortable and the spa was just bliss!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 16-Jul-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments It did not seem to have the little attributes in the bedroom one associates with a 4/5 star hotel i.e. Small things like cotton wool, conditioner, pen/pencils/biscuits with coffee/dressing gown/slippers etc . Also, not a very welcoming bar locationed poorly in the hotel and rather cold. However, service was very good, food was excellent and overall we had an enjoyable stay
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From: phyllis murphy (Ireland)
Submitted on 20-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments A superb hotel. Excellent staff, lovely rooms, fantastic restaurant and the views - wow! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can't wait to get back! This hotel could not be faulted in any way.
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From: Yvonne Lynch (Ireland)
Submitted on 7-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments very nice hotel, great views over the bay and a lovely pool and gym.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 6-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Hotel lovely, however no balcony on rooms yet carged 30 per night for view, service etremely poor, waited 1.5 hours for starter to arrive at dinner, ordered wine 3 times, had to go to bar to get ourselves, staff pleasant but not an idea wt they were meant to be doing
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From: Pam Mackey (Ireland)
Submitted on 2-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Fantastic stay at the Carlton, hotei is amazing overlooking Oyster Bay. Facilties are excellent and the staff are extremely friendly, can't do enough for you. Rooms fab, plenty of room and very modern and bathrooms great, bath & separate shower unit. Very clean. Food excellent in the restaurant and again it overlooks the bay and the sunsets are amazing!!! Highly recommend this hotel for pure luxury and relaxation. About a 3 mile drive from the town of Kinsale but a haven on the outskirts!!! Pool and spa facilites great, didn't take too advantage of these because the weather for so good we stayed outdoors!!! Fishy Fishy restaurant only opened lunch time in the town serves fantastic fish, worth a try!!! The Bullman is a lovely pub/restaurant a short drive from the hotel, services excellent food, great spot. The Spaniard is also a great old pub with a good trad session on a Monday night. Kinsale's a great spot definitely the jewel of Ireland with stunning views on a sunny day!!! You won't be disappointed!!!
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From: Hugh McMonagle (Ireland)
Submitted on 29-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments We really enjoyed our stay at the Carlton. This is bound to be a very popular hotel for that relaxing getaway. The staff were very accomodating and everything we asked for we got. This will be the best place to go and just lounge around, get the site seeing and the visit to The Spaniard pub out of the way early in your trip and just take full advantage of the views, the water feature (that's an understatement), the setting and ROOM SERVICE for the rest of the trip. Only slight issue is the sense of detachment from the staff while staying there, but that is because it relatively new and people I'm sure are finding their feet. I will definitely be staying there again.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 21-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments i have to say everything about the carton impress me and i will be recommending it to my friends the staff were very friendly and i will be back.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 21-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 3/5
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comments Great friendly staff, beautiful accommodation in stunning location. Food served in the restaurant the only disappointment during our stay.
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From: Rab Taleb (Ireland)
Submitted on 18-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Bar area was not cleaned after use i mean by that,tables & floor were not cleaned after each use.pity
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 14-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments we were treated sooo well. very special stay!
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From: Hazel Deegan (Ireland)
Submitted on 9-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments I recently experienced excellent customer call service with bookassist in booking my hotel with the sasha spa break offer. Your staff on both occasions were most helpful, friendly and professional. I had a most pleasant stay in a modern new hotel with beautiful surroundings overlooking Oysterhaven Bay which proved a refreshing change of scenery for hotels. The shuttle service free to town fron 2 pm to 11pm was most welcome and the spa facility was most indulging and rejuvenating. The restaurant service and meals were excellent and made up for the poor bar sevice and delays getting our rooms until 4pm and 530pm even thogh check in was 3pm. We reported our compaints to management which they took on board and explained they had difficulty vacating rooms from previous wedding and were working on the bar service. We will return in the future to the Carlton despite these concerns, and will certainly use bookassist service again.
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From: Lisa McInern (United Kingdom)
Submitted on 8-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Lovely location, staff, food and facilities, would have been graded a five if all outside areas had been completed such as grounds.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 7-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments My stay in the Carlton was very nice, my meal in the restruant was excellent. I also used the C-Spa and the staff there were very nice, however I did think the Bar Manager was quite rude to both staff and guests!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 23-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments As soon as you step out of your car, you start chilling out. Everything around is so peaceful, and the staff lovely and helpful. Gorgeous hotel, restaurant, spa treatments and settings.
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From: Mary Lavelle (Ireland)
Submitted on 19-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments The Carlton Hotel Kinsale is a Haven of Tranquility situated in woodlands overlooking Broadhaven Bays with fantastic views of the countryside. My sister and I stayed there recently, we enjoyed a fantastic time. I would certainly recommend it to all. Our spacious comfortable bedroom overlooking a water feature at the front of the hotel. We enjoyed a swim in the leisure centre and also some treatments at the Spa where the staff were very effecient and friendly we felt so relaxed afterwards. Four friends joined us for dinner in the dning room which has spacticular views. The service was excellent and food delicious. Our stay was short but I intend to return and cannot wait to explore the woods and countryside nearby an avail of the excellent service that the Carlton Hotel Kinsale provide!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 16-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Excellent location great facilities friendly staff will be back again
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From: Michelle Mulhall (Ireland)
Submitted on 15-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments It is a beautiful hotel with very friendly helpful staff. Our treatments in the spa were so relaxing and the food was beautiful. I have already told so many people of our enjoyable stay and would recommend to anyone. The trip was with my mother, sister-in-law and mother-in-law and all were in agreement of a beautiful break. I will definitely return with my husband and 2 children for a weekend break sometime. Thank you very much.
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From: Marie Ward (Ireland)
Submitted on 12-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments excellent, excellent, excellent
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From: Padraig O Mordha (Ireland)
Submitted on 11-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Stayed in a sea view bedroom. Views stunning. Breakfast wonderful. Had meal in restaurant + in bar - happy. Pool, steam room , etc. excellent. Shuttle bus very useful first day. Got caught out after walking into Kinsale to find it wasn't working the next day. A few extra hangers would be helpful in bedroom. Verdict: A1
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 11-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Excellent overall but they overcharged me ?65 for one of my meals.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 6-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments It was the best Hotel i've ever stayed in and i would highly recomend this to my friends and i will return to stay again.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 13-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Overall, was happy with my stay at the Carlton Hotel Kinsale, but have a few comments to make. Firstly, room wasn't ready when we arrived, even though we arrived at 5pm. Secondly, the room had an overpowering smell of cleaning agent, which took a few hours to go. Also, was surprised that a number of the dishes on the set dinner menu had an additional charge, which we were unhappy about.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 10-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments nice hotel - however food was a little disappointing e.g dinner not as warm as in should be and likewise with breakfast.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 5-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments I have stayed in quite a number of hotels in Ireland and I have to say my stay in the Carlton was perfect. The location and design was top class and the efficiency and warmness of the staff was top class. I enjoyed my stay so much that my Dad and his partner are staying for 2 nights on the 31st March. I will stay there again but I will stay two nights instead of the one night and will defintely have another Spa Treatment.
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From: Paula Byrne (Ireland)
Submitted on 5-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments The hotel was in a beautiful location with great views and a stunning lobby. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was cosy with a very comfortable bed. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel. It was great value and the food was delicious.
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From: Sean Craven (Ireland)
Submitted on 4-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Excellent setting, beautiful hotel and leisure centre - very relaxing stay
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From: Alison Redmond (Ireland)
Submitted on 27-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments STAFF WERE VERY HELPFUL AND PLEASANT DURING OUR STAY.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 26-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments We had a brilliant stay at the Carlton in Kinsale. Initially we were put in a smoking room, and when I asked if it was possible to change, reception staff were more than happy to find us a room elsewhere. Our meal was faultless, as was the service. We will definately return!
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From: MR ANTHONY CLAYDON (Ireland)
Submitted on 22-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments need better directions signposted
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From: Dermot Dooley (Ireland)
Submitted on 18-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments The staff really did go that extra mile for customer care
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From: Margaret Murray (Ireland)
Submitted on 13-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments luxurious rooms, well appointed a bit mean on the tea&coffee tray in room no bickies! a bottle of water would be nice overseas visitors would not expect to use tap water.all staff lovely with lthe exception of some bar staff!
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 8-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments staff very courteous and just plain nice, in spa, reception, bar, dining room etc etc.
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From: Deirdre O'Mahony (Ireland)
Submitted on 8-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments excellent service and very friendly and competent staff. we will return!
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From: Iobhan Smith (Ireland)
Submitted on 4-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments We enjoyed a very relaxing weekend at the Carlton Hotel, Kinsale. We found the staff to be friendly and helpful. The Leisure Centre and Spa are about the best we have experienced - the spaciousness and layout of the leisure centre was very impressive, whilst the Spa facilities and professionalism of the staff were second to none. We did find that the bar and restaurant lacked atmosphere - we felt that the decor was the main contributor to this. Having said that, the food was good (but a little slow) and the staff were responsive and good natured, despite being run off their feet. Overall we were very satisfied with our stay and would definitely return.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 30-Jan-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments lovely hotel.Room very soacious.Lovely view .Only fault-no sky sports
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From: Michael Quinlan (Ireland)
Submitted on 22-Jan-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Had a very pleasent, relaxing week-end, the staff were very helpfull and friendly, the food was excellent and I was pleasently suprised with their leisure complex. to cap it all their free bus facility to Kinsale town was a real bonus
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From: Margaret Devoy (Ireland)
Submitted on 10-Jan-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments Hotel spotlessly clean and comfort at the highest level. Staff of all departments so friendly and helpful. Dinner and breakfasts more than enough and delicious! A bit far from the town, bring the car although very easy to get taxis!
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From: Eoghan Crowley (Ireland)
Submitted on 8-Jan-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments The Hotel was beautiful. The staff were outstanding. The breakfeast was not up to standard though. Also, the seating in the dinning room is very close together, so you don't have much privacy. But, overall, we enjoyed our stay.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 7-Jan-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Myself and my partner stayed in the New Carlton Hotel, Kinsale for two nights between Christmas and the New Year. It is a beautiful hotel, the scenery is breathtaking, the rooms are spotless and very comfortable, (but, maybe a bit cold )and the food was delicious! I thought for the time of the year there might have been some entertainment. Apart from that we had a lovely stay.
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From: David Gubbins (Ireland)
Submitted on 24-Dec-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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comments We had room service 3 times during our stay and it was cold every time. The hotel is set in a lovely location but I think that this is one area that needs immediate improvement given the hotels rating.
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From: Helen Courtney (Ireland)
Submitted on 20-Dec-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Spa could be better, expected higher standard. Treatments were good, but relaxation room was very poor in comparsion to other hotels. Staff were exceptional.
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 3-Dec-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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comments We requested a waterview room which they didn't book even though our reservation was made weeks ahead. They changed our room for the 2nd night but we had to wait around for hours while this happened. Then the toilet in the room didn't flush and the bathroom door was coming off it's hinges. However the rooms decor is very tasteful and the pool area is truly lovely. The entre and main course in the restaurant is very average for a hotel located in an area famed for it's food (However the deserts are gorgeous)
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From: Thomas Ashe (Ireland)
Submitted on 25-Nov-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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comments Disliked the fact of special restricted menu produced for our included dinner . Seemed petty. We had intended to dine another night but declined. Otherwise Hotel & room exellent, will stay again.
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From: Mona O'Rafferty (Ireland)
Submitted on 24-Nov-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments A little off the beaten track for a family group...but suited us...two adults.. just fine. Food very good and lovely decor. The pool was out of action for a few days, and they offered us some spa treatments in lieu...which was very generous. Have booked again!
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From: martina dolan (Ireland)
Submitted on 13-Nov-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments a wonderful hotel with such obliging staff
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From: Betty O' Sullivan (Ireland)
Submitted on 5-Nov-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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comments We have stayed there twice, once in the hotel and once in one of the suites. We loved it both times. The food is excellent and the staff are most helpful.
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From: Pauline Harrington (Ireland)
Submitted on 21-Aug-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Keith O' Shea (Ireland)
Submitted on 15-May-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Jean Murphy (Ireland)
Submitted on 21-Apr-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Devereux (Ireland)
Submitted on 31-Mar-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Gerard Power (Ireland)
Submitted on 18-Feb-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 11-Feb-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Joanne Bradshaw (Ireland)
Submitted on 11-Feb-2008 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 28-Dec-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Donie O'Sullivan (Ireland)
Submitted on 26-Dec-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 29-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 2/5
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From: Mairead O'hara (Ireland)
Submitted on 19-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: joanne Gilbert (Ireland)
Submitted on 15-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: John Brophy (Ireland)
Submitted on 2-Nov-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 20-Oct-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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Submitted on 24-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 17-Sep-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Sinead Kelly (Ireland)
Submitted on 9-Aug-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Anne Walsh (Ireland)
Submitted on 27-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 13-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Mary Murphy (Ireland)
Submitted on 10-Jun-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Josephine Byrne (Ireland)
Submitted on 26-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Tim Murphy (Ireland)
Submitted on 1-May-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 30-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 16-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Deirdre Pounch (Ireland)
Submitted on 13-Apr-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: Anthony Doyle (Ireland)
Submitted on 4-Mar-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Ann Kiely (Ireland)
Submitted on 19-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 12-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 12-Feb-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 29-Jan-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: Lorna Vaughan (Ireland)
Submitted on 22-Jan-2007 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5
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From: "Hotel Guest, details on file." (Ireland)
Submitted on 10-Nov-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 4/5
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From: John Smith (Ireland)
Submitted on 19-Oct-2006 (English) 		Customer Rating: 5/5