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Park Hotel

Address: Shelburne Rd., Kenmare, Co. Kerry
Phone: 064/664-1200
www.parkkenmare.com

Price range: $$$$
Location: Kenmare

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Fodor's Review:

One of Ireland's premier country-house hotels, this 1897 stolid and vast stone château has spectacular views of the Caha Mountains. No one can fault its setting: an 11-acre parkland, where every tree seems manicured and where magnificent terraced lawns sweep down to the bay. A welcoming fire is always burning in the lobby—a traditional setting, complete with tall grandfather clock. The Park is crammed with genuine antiques, yet manages to be charmingly family-friendly. Bedrooms are large and tastefully furnished with Victorian antiques; suites have four-poster walnut or mahogany beds. You can watch classic movies nightly in the 12-seat cinema. The elegant dining room with lovely views of rolling lawns is famed for its cuisine, and the deluxe spa, on a wooded knoll neighboring the hotel, has individualized "Lifestyle" programs, which incorporate outdoor activities, including tai chi, meditation walks, mountain biking, golf, and walks on the Kerry Way. Pros: amazingly friendly and helpful staff; one of Ireland's best spas. Cons: a bit like living in a museum.

Hotel Details: 35 rooms, 9 suites
In-room: Internet.
In-hotel: restaurant, golf course, tennis court, bar, pool, spa, some pets allowed.
Rate includes: Full breakfast
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: Closed late Nov.-late Dec., and midweek in Feb. and Mar.