cork or kinsale
 

we're traveling to southwest ire. in july. trying to decide between cork and kinsale for 2 nite before traveling to dingle. there are 12 of us, so we need 6 rooms. any suggestions?

Oh Kinsale for sure... but... I am not sure you will find a large hotel to hold all of you. So, in that case, I might pick Cork.<BR><BR>Are you planning on doing any special day trips from those areas? That might help everyone help you better.. knowing what you plan to see and do for those 2 days.

was in kinsale last week...there are two larger hotels that i saw...one was the grand hotel, which is in a great locationin the center of town...the other is also conveniently located but its name escapes me....

If those are the two choices, then I agree that Kinsale is the pick.<BR><BR>If you're open to alternatives, then I might recommend Cobh, depending as littletraveler said, on where you are plaaning day trips to. We found Cobh a nice retreat but convenient enough for the whole Cork area, parts of Tipperary and Waterford counties.

karencox,<BR><BR>Two days and nights in Kinsale is the way to go. The town will be chock-a-block with tourists in July, but don't let that deter you, as Kinsale is an upmarket (perhaps overly so) treat. <BR><BR>While in Kinsale, be sure to take a walk along the harbor and out to Scilly, and then on to Charles Fort. It's wonderfully situated, and the Bulman Pub, located just down the road from the fort, is a terrific place for a pint, a bite to eat, and even an evening meal.<BR><BR>As regards lodging, you might consider the centrally-located Blue Haven Hotel. It features 17 rooms (rather compact but attractively furnished), along with a well regarded restaurant (I had the Blue Haven salmon a few years back and it was one memorable piece of fish.)<BR>Room rates are about euro 85 per-person. It's by no means economy-minded, but then not much about Kinsale is. Moreover, staying at the Blue Haven puts you in the very heart of Kinsale.<BR><BR>Best of luck.<BR><BR><BR>

karencox,<BR><BR>In the case that the Blue Haven is full-up - and that's a distinct possibility -consider the following accommodations:<BR><BR>The Old Bank House (17 rooms, with a fine reputation)<BR><BR>Trident Hotel (58 rooms, located on the waterfront)<BR><BR>Actons Hotel (Overlooks the harbor; it's Kinsale's best known hotel; 76 rooms)<BR><BR>Best of luck.