padbrasher

Has anyone recently stayed at the Fitzpatrick? What was your experience? Is it easy to travel into Dublin from the hotel? Is it truly located on the beach or just nearby?

I appreciate any information.

cailin

I presume this is hotel in Killiney? I thought it was closed for refurbishment. However, if it has re-opened, yes, it has gorgeous views over the sea. It's not actually ON the beach but is just set a bit back from it up a hill. I've only ever had afternoon tea in the hotel so I can't comment on the rooms, but the hotel did look nice (now this was quite a few years ago!). The hotel is in a good location to get to the city - it's on the DART line (only a short walk from the hotel), and you will get to the city centre in about 25 minutes. The only thing is - the DART doesn't operate at weekends at the moment due to line upgrading. I'll see if I can find out more about the refurbishment for you.

cailin

Sorry - my mistake. I was mixing it up with the Killiney Court hotel which is by the sea. The Fitzpatrick Castle is up on a hill and is a fair distance from the beach, however it does have fantastic views. I was at a wedding in the hotel last summer and it is a gorgeous hotel. Those at the wedding that were staying in the hotel gave the rooms the thumbs up!

SiobhanP

Its confiudsing the two hotels the other I thought was being knocked down. I have done some conference events here in the past and it was great. We popped by for a drink a few months ago and it seems it was refurbished and lovely. It's not a quick trip into Dublin though but a nice relaxing residential area

padbrasher

Thanks to Cailin and SiobhanP for their input. We are trying to decide between staying at the Castle which sounds very exciting or in town at the Fitzwilliam which is so well-located. Both offer rates that are palatable.

cailin

I would choose the Fitzwilliam. It's in a fantastic location. Killiney is a lovely village - but is very residential, and you will need to travel every day to get to the city. With the Fitzwilliam everything is on your doorstep.

SiobhanP

I secvond the Fitxwilliam in Town. You are in the heart of the city at an excellent location. The restaurants are good(Thorntons took over from the former Peacock Alley I think it has a michelin star) and Citron in the mezzanine. It's one of my places that my partner and I go to for a few drinks when we want to avoid the madness of the pubs in town. The cocktails are pricey but the best in town.