One of the finest hotels in Ireland is Blarney’s Castle Hotel, located nine kilometers west of Cork; the Blarney Castle Hotel is positioned in picturesque Blarney, Ireland.
Blarney’s Castle Hotel was built in 1837 near the famous Blarney Stone in Blarney Castle. More people from all over the world line up just to kiss the well-known Blarney Stone, which was housed in this beautiful castle. The stone of Blarney is also known as the Stone of Eloquence, for those who kiss the stone are rumored to be blessed with the “gift of gab”.
Wide-ranging gardens and natural rock structures enclose the castle. To reach the Stone requires climbing a 127-step spiral staircase that, just when you think it can’t get any narrower, it does near the top. Once reaching the top you can afford to see the wonderful views of the surrounding countryside that should not be missed.
If the visitors decide to have some relaxing moment, they can place their reservation and check into Blarney’s Castle Hotel. Checking in is from 12 pm up to 12 pm the next day thru credit cards or on cash basis. The facilities of the hotel include front desks (limited hours), and guestrooms. Minimum check-in age is 18 years of age.
When going to Blarney’s Hotel, frequent buses run all day from Cork City center to the airport. Buses are available approximately every hour between Cork City bus station and Blarney. Taxi fare from the airport to the hotel costs more or less 25 EUR. Approximate distance to the hotel is 14 kilometers from Cork International Airport. From the airport just follow signboards for Cork on N25, go by the loop road around Cork, go along N20 north, leave R617 on the left and then just trail the signs going to Blarney Village. Blarney’s hotel is located on the Village Green.
Customers and visitors must present photo identification or valid identification card when checking in. Credit card is charged at the time they book into Blarney’s Hotel.
Customer reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. Rooms and taxes are included in the total charges, as well as fees for access and booking. Other charges like parking space, room services, and phone calls will be addressed directly by the customer and the property.
The Blarney’s Hotel features smooth dark wood boarding, with beautiful sparkling chandeliers. Brilliant colors and open fires create a warm Irish welcome upon entering the hotel’s lobby. As you go along to the interior of the hotel you will see a signature bar by Johnny, serving Guinness and local brews, with a touch of antique furnishings amidst it. The Lemon Tree Restaurant also serves seasonal and regional specialties and they boast an extensive wine list. Satisfying and complementary Irish style breakfasts are served every morning.
The Hotel also features a unique craft studio that offers local handicrafts to hotel guests at discounted prices. They also have a room overlooking the Village Green, with a fireplace and antique reproduction space.
Their guestrooms have satellite televisions and provide dial-up Internet access for business and personal use. Coffeemakers are also available and they serve bottled water for free. Personal bathrooms feature showers only.
Customer reviews of the Blarney Castle Hotel are very high and they said that they would recommend it to their families, relatives and friends when they come to visit Blarney Castle.
Most of the Blarneys customers who have stayed in it for a couple of days were very happy and satisfied. The hotel’s rooms are very nice and spacious, clean, comfortable and well decorated. They serve delicious breakfast and excellent food. The service is always great, and their staff is friendly, polite, very helpful, attentive, and informative.
Hotels amenities:
* Express check-in
* Conference room(s)
* Meeting room (small groups)
* Restaurant(s)
* Shoe shine
* Fireplace in lobby
* Parking nearby
* Internet public area – surcharge
* Express check-out
* Bar/lounge
* Room service (limited hours)
* Parking (Complimentary)
* Gift shop or newsstand
* Breakfast services – Fees Apply