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QC's

More of a restaurant-with-rooms than a small hotel, QC’s is nonetheless a stylish and unique place to stay on the Ring of Kerry. Bedrooms are open-plan contemporary spaces with a minimalist vibe: polished wood floors, huge skylights, and claw-foot tubs next to the bed, with a few high-tech extras such as Bose stereos. The guest lounge looks as if it’s tumbled from the pages of a decor magazine, featuring deep velvet sofas and a cozy wood-burning stove. The superb downstairs restaurant specializes in fresh seafood, taking pride in local flavors cooked to perfection, such as Valentia scallop mornay, or local steak filet with scallion mashed potatoes.