Traveller from Athy stayed in December,2009

Guest Comment:
The hotel was 'faded' looking inside. No parking should be stressed as we had to pay an extra £14 (hidden cost) for parking. It was packed with office parties so we could not get a meal there although judging by the breakfasts I don't think I would have liked their dinners. Food definitely not great. Also the front outside steps were constantly packed with people smoking. This was not only a health & safety hazard but looked disgraceful also. The cigarette smoke somehow managed to get into the air vent and our room and the corridor stank of the smoke. Not healthy! Not a good advertisement for the hotel let alone the city. I was very disappointed and think that the hotel does not in any way deserve a Grade 3 Star rating. Realistically it is a (2) at the most. Health & Safety is a big issue there and should be sorted out as soon as possible before someone is scalded in the breakfast area or trips up on the front steps. The tea tasted like ditch water and as for the Foyer toilets well disgusting does not come near it. Very centrally located and easy for shoppers but in a very dreary and neglected part of the city.

Top Tip:
The only decent restaurant we found close to the hotel was the Chinese Four Seasons and an Italian one right opposite the hotel but I can't remember the name.