Recommended Hotel (Best Buy Hotel)
Built in the summer of 2002, this fully air-conditioned city hotel comprises a total of 93 double rooms spread over 17 floors, of which 30 are apartments. The pleasant lobby includes a 24-hour reception desk, a currency exchange facility and a lift. The culinary options include a snug bar, which specialises in Thai and Malaysian dishes, and an air-conditioned restaurant. Further facilities include 12 function rooms for meetings and conferences with high-tech equipment and a capacity of up to 110 persons. A public Internet terminal as well as a WLAN access point are also offered to guests. Room and laundry services are available and those arriving by car may use the hotel car park.
Location
This attractive city hotel enjoys a spectacular location right by the riverbank, in the heart of Limerick. The famous O'Connell Street and Cruises Street with its lively pedestrianised area and shopping opportunities is only a short 5-minute walk away. Links to the public transport network are located at Colbert station, around 10 minutes walk, and guests will also be able to reach plenty of restaurants, bars and pubs within this time. Some of the most famous sightseeing attractions are around 15 minutes drive away including Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, King John's Castle, the Hunt Museum and Limerick Race Course. The nearest airport is Shannon, located around 15 km from the hotel (a roughly 20-minute drive). Dublin airport lies some 190 km away.
Rooms
The Clarion Hotel is the tallest hotel in Ireland, situated in the centre of Limerick, offering rooms that include a bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, air conditioning and heating, minibar, cable TV, free Wi-Fi broadband Internet, safe, coffee and tea facilities, telephone, newspaper and iron. Facilities include a lift, concierge, bar, restaurant, breakfast room, free Wi-Fi internet access, gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and an indoor swimming pool.
General
This Clarion hotel is beside the River Shannon, 4 minutes from the city centre. All bedrooms have river views and free internet access. The Sanovitae Health & Fitness club has a sauna, gym, Jacuzzi and swimming pool.