In a palm-filled garden beside Kenmare Bay, this imposing 19th-century building was originally built by the Great Southern Railway for first-class train travelers. Some things never change, and it's still a grand, luxury hotel for travelers. Fires crackle in the open fireplaces and original oil paintings decorate the walls. There's a set of armor at the top of the grand staircase surrounded by tapestries. Guest rooms have exquisite Georgian and Victorian furnishings, all beds have firm mattresses, rich fabrics, and peaceful waterfront or mountain views. The hotel restaurant has a romantic perspective, and is acclaimed for its modern Irish cuisine. The spa, Sámas, is famed for its creative use of the bucolic setting to induce relaxation. Activities run the gamut from lawn croquet to golf, tennis to salmon fishing. Obviously, none of this comes cheap, but then you expected that.
Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; babysitting; concierge; 18-hole golf course; room service; smoke-free rooms; tennis court
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