Fodor's Expert Review Maldron Hotel

A long-established hotel within the historic walls, the Maldron is ideally suited for exploration of the city center and for guided walking tours. All guest rooms have been refurbished in shades of gray and gold with crisp cotton duvets. Ponying up for the spacious comfort of a superior room is worth the extra cost, and when booking, do request a room with a view. The Lyric Bar l houses a permanent display on the history of the city's music, featuring performers as diverse as the Undertones, Dana, and Phil Coulter. Live bands carry on the tradition in the bar on weekends. The Grain and Grill à la carte menu includes chicken, burgers, pastas, and a crowd-pleasing rib eye steak coated with Jack Daniel's sauce.