Irish Guesthouses & Hotels

• Ireland's lush landscape ranges from sandy beaches to towering mountains.Inch beach in Ireland image by zimous from Fotolia.com
  
  Ireland features a wealth of history, attractions and lush natural landscapes. The country's small size makes it easy to visit several cities on the island during the same trip. Just as each city has its own distinct personality, so does each hotel and guesthouse, ranging from quiet upscale getaways outside the city to a modern classic setting with a touch of rock 'n' roll history.
  
  

The Clarence Hotel

• The Clarence Hotel in Dublin is owned by U2 band members Bono and The Edge. The hotel has 49 rooms and suites, including a two-story penthouse suite with a rooftop hot tub on an outdoor terrace, baby grand piano and two living rooms. The hotel's rooms feature views of Dublin, the surrounding mountains, the hotel's courtyard and the River Liffey; all rooms have flat-screen TVs, wireless Internet, an in-room safe and Egyptian cotton bed linens. The Clarence's Tea Room Restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner while the Octagon Bar features daily cocktail specials and an occasional sighting of the hotel's owners when they are in town.
  
  The Clarence
  
  6-8 Wellington Quay
  
  Dublin 2, Ireland
  
  353-1-407-0800
  
  theclarence.ie
  
  

The Fairview Guesthouse

• The Fairview Guesthouse is in Killarney in southwest Ireland. During your stay, you can enjoy activities such as horesback riding, kayaking, salmon and trout fishing, tours of Killarney and rock climbing at the nearby Carrauntoohil, Ireland's tallest peak. The guesthouse has four categories of rooms and suites, all featuring in-room coffee, wireless Internet, designer toiletries and 24-hour movie channels. At breakfast, you can choose from the buffet or sit down to a full traditional Irish breakfast.
  
  The Fairview
  
  College Street
  
  Killarney, County Kerry
  
  353-64-663-4164
  
  fairviewkillarney.com
  
  

Hayfield Manor Hotel

• Blarney Castle is located nearby in Cork.Blarney castle image by zimous from Fotolia.com
  
  Hayfield Manor Hotel is just minutes from the center of the city of Cork, where you can kiss the stone at the famous Blarney Castle, sip Jameson Irish Whiskey at the Midleton Distillery or shop and dine on St. Patrick's Street. The hotel has three categories of guest rooms and three categories of suites, each of which has its own individual style and features antique furnishings, wireless Internet access, tea and coffee supplies, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, bathrobes with slippers, and converters for American appliances. The hotel has two restaurants, a spa, manicured gardens, an indoor swimming pool and a library.
  
  Hayfield Manor Hotel
  
  Perrott Avenue
  
  College Road
  
  Cork, Ireland
  
  353-21-484-5900
  
  hayfieldmanor.ie