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Good hotel in Kildare

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  • 16-12-2011 11:04am
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    kryogen
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    Hi folks, was thinking of taking the missus on a christmas night away to Kildare and was looking for a few recommendations on hotels if anybody has them?

    Whats the Westgrove like for example?

    I had a quick scan but didnt see any thread that covers this on the front page so apologies if there is a thread on hotels here somewhere :)


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    Ciarachino
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    Westgrove is a nice spot but you should look at Carton House in Maynooth. Always a buzz around the place and their is a lot more to in the town there than in Clane(Not knockin Clane here).


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    Joe Public
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    Try www.tripadvisor.com

    It's a great site for checking out places but remember it's often those who have a bad experience that put in the comments.

    Check out Killashee Hotel just outside Naas on the Kilcullen Road.
    Also Barberstown Castle near Straffan and the K Club nearby in Straffan.


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    Beruthiel
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    You won't find better than The Village at Lyons.
    A beautiful little spot.


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    coolpaddy
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    The Westgrove is a grand place. Nice food, good service. Was at a wedding there a few months back and really enjoyed it. Decor is nice too. Boards Deals are actually doing an offer today. I think it's €64 for B&B for two people and late check out. There's a discount in the spa too.

    There are nicer places but you'll pay for them. Killashee House Hotel outside Naas is a beautiful spot. It's fine if you're looking to go away for the night and chill out. If you're looking for a bit more exciting night life there isn't a whole lot of choice unfortunately.


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    Moonbeam
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    Depends on your budget.
    Carton house is gorgeous but expensive,Dunboyne castle is only down the road and there are often pigsback offers for it.


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    Le_Dieux
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    Have to agree with Moonbeam here - Some of the places mentioned here are incredibly lavish, but You do pay for the privelidge of staying there.

    Enjoy the break OP!


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    SQ2
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    Should be promoting business within Kildare I suppose, but 2 other Hotels worth mentioning that are slightly outside Kildare and have been to recently are The Heritage just outside Portlaoise (not the one in the town) and Castleknock Hotel & Country Club. Excellent experiences overall.


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    Cicero
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    Westgrove...good location for exploring Kildare...some good pubs in Clane but Naas may have more life....hotel itself is only OK...I'd class it a good 3 star rather than a 4 star...but opinions here may obviously differ

    Barberstown Castle is full of its own self importance....its food is, IMO...over priced and nothing special at all....you'll find it erm....sedate....that's what ure looking for then fine....:)

    Haven't been to Kilashee for a long time but in its day it was a cracker of a hotel..lovely grounds, rooms and food....see what trip adviser says about it..

    Village at Lyons...if ure a foodie and want a total get away from it all sort of experience then certainly consider it....it isn't cheap and there's nothing else around there but they know how to do things well...

    Check out the K Club if in your price range....that could be a good experience if golf is ure thing


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    byhookorbycrook
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    Kilashee is good. Not a fan of the Heritage in Killenard. Dunboyne castle is nice, but unless it's busy can be a bit "barny".


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    Spiderman80884
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    byhookorbycrook wrote: »
    Kilashee is good. Not a fan of the Heritage in Killenard. Dunboyne castle is nice, but unless it's busy can be a bit "barny".

    And of course Dunboyne Castle is in Dunboyne, which is in Co. Meath. Just saying like...


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    SQ2
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    byhookorbycrook wrote: »
    Kilashee is good. Not a fan of the Heritage in Killenard. Dunboyne castle is nice, but unless it's busy can be a bit "barny".
    Strangely enough (and I'm probably on my own here) I'm not a huge fan of Kilashee! I'm not into the creaky floorboard hotels really, K Club not my thing either. Food and service in both was smashing though if memory serves. Am I alone here??


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    n97 mini
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    Tripadvisor recommends, in this order:
    1 Carton House Hotel & Golf Club
    2 The K Club
    3 The Courtyard


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    Joe Public
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    The Glenroyal in Maynooth is probably ok as well. It seems to be a busy hotel and being in the hands of NAMA hasn't changed the service.


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    beertons
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    If it was me, i'd go to the village at lyons. Was at a wedding fair there, and for the quirky factor, beats all hands down.


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