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International Hotel

Star Rating 3 Star
Location Killarney, Co. Kerry
Open All Year

Killarney Hotels don't come more charming. Nestled in the heart of town, and blending the charm of times past with contemporary elegance, the International Hotel Killarney is not to be missed. This hotel prides itself on its friendly and efficient staff and will do everything to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Located just a few yards from the entrance to the Killarney National Park Demense, take the opportunity to explore Killarney's colourful laneways, fine Cathedral and historic buildings. Killarney is the Lake District of Ireland, with close proximity to Ireland's largest mountain range, the magnificent McGillicuddy Reeks, all contributing to the most unique scenery in the country.

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Rooms at the International Hotel

Recently refurbished, guestrooms at the International Hotel are furnished to an exceptionally high standard.
A range of rooms including Executive & Suites are available.

All Guestrooms Feature:

Hairdryer & Heated Towel Rail
De-Mist Mirror
Satellite TV and Radio
Hospitality Tray
Ironing Station
Alarm Clock

In Addition, Executive Rooms Offer:

Personal LED Lights
Fixed Line High-Speed Broadband
Laptop Safes
Air-Conditioning
Ensuite Jacuzzi Baths
Power Showers

Dining Options at the International Hotel

Hannigans Restaurant:

If you want excellent cuisine served in warm and elegant surroundings then come to Hannigans - one of the leading Killarney Restaurants at its home in the Killarney International Hotel. On offer us a full A La Carte Menu of dishes cooked to order; whether you choose a light snack or full four course meal, the menu is created to ensure even the finest of palates will be delighted. From locally sourced fish dishes to prime Irish beef and delicious vegetarian options, Hannigans strives to exceed all its guests expectations.

Great tasting quality food is important to all at the International and the hotel is well aware of how know important that is to its customers & guests. That is why it is here that this hotel that cuisine is based on the freshest and finest of ingredients; all of which are sourced locally and prepared by the hotels experienced team of chefs. All occasions are catered for here at Hannigans, from a romantic evening for two; an important family gathering to a gala prize giving dinner. One can also indulge in the decadent selection of fine wines and liquors.

Hannigan's Bar:

In Killarney when visitors ask where they should go for a drink, the following flows from the locals lips....'Follow your Ears'! And if you follow this advice in the vicinity of Hannigans Bar at the International Hotel Killarney; you would be greeted with the famous Irish "Craic agus Ceol" - (Fun & Song).

Hannigans has been serving visitors and locals alike for over 100 years and still offers the warmth and vitality of a 'Hundred Thousand Welcomes'. Serving top class food with an Irish flair, Hannigans is a 'James Joyce Award Winning Pub' and walking through the doors is all you need to do to see why. Locals and visitors are equally at home in this traditional Irish Pub where a Sing-Song can start at the drop of a hat. Key Features of the bar include:

Traditional Irish Pub - seating 180
Brasserie Open 10.30am - 6pm
Extensive a La Carte & Dinner Menus
Sky TV for Major Sporting Events
Live Music 7 Nights Jun - Sep & Weekends all year round
Widescreen Plasma TV
Large open Fireplaces

Hannigans Bar is also pleased to launch the first "Pour-Your-Own Pint" tables in Kerry. Watch your favourite team on the Big Screen TVs and pour your own pint of Guinness or Carlsberg.

About Killarney Town

Killarney lies on the edge of the astoundingly beautiful Killarney National Park with its three magnificent lakes and the spectacular MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain range. The park is also home to Muckross House and Gardens. Killarney is a wonderful base for all manner of activities including angling and water sports, golf, riding, orienteering, hiking, cycling, and canoeing. The town itself is quite small but full of charm as you will soon see as you walk down the brick footpaths and pass curious old-style shop fronts. Killarney is well known for its excellent shops, restaurants and cosmopolitan appeal. It is also renowned for its evening entertainment including many singing pubs, cabarets, dancing venues, and banquets. Traditional Irish music can also be heard in many of the local pubs.

The following locations are in close proximity to Killarney Town

Kenmare (45 minutes)

Kenmare, with its pastel coloured houses, is the usual starting point for the Ring of Kerry round trip. The small town, founded by a handful of Englishmen in 1670, has every tourist convenience imaginable, including 2 of the most luxurious hotels in Ireland, both of which have been awarded the much coveted Michelin star: the Park Hotel and Sheen Falls Lodge. A trip round the peninsula of Iveragh should not be missed; it has some of the most magnificent landscape in Europe, as any of the hundreds of people on bicycles, motorbikes, cars and busses traveling the 110 mile long coast road will tell you. Starting the Ring of Kerry trip from Kenmare means that you will meet the countless busses from Killarney going the other way instead of being stuck behind them!

Dingle (1 hour)

The residents of Dingle, or An Daingean as it is now officially known, are the envy of everyone in Ireland. They live in what many agree is the most beautiful part in the country, in a strikingly attractive fishing village with fantastic pubs, rousing music, great restaurants and more characters per head of population than anywhere in the world. The key to Dingle is to visit as many pubs as you can while there. Seek out the old pubs frequented by the locals, sit up to the bar, order a drink and prepare to be entertained! The Dingle Peninsula on which the town is located is littered with ancient archeological sites including stone forts and many beehive huts. Scenically, the Peninsula is an absolute delight with every turn of the road revealing more of the achingly beautiful landscape. One highlight is the Slea Head loop drive from Dingle which is easily driven in an hour or cycled in an afternoon. For the energetic, a day spent climbing Mount Brandon, the peninsula's highest, will be richly rewarded. The views from the top on a clear day are absolutely stunning.

Bantry (1.5 hours)

Bantry, in the heart of West Cork, is a region of lush vegetation, palm trees and semi-tropical flowers. Hemmed in by high mountain ridges, an azure blue sea and cascading mountain streams, it is a place of unparalled beauty where the landscape changes with every mood of wind and sky.

Kinsale (2 hours)

Located just 16 miles from Cork City in a naturally protected harbour, Kinsale is one of the most picturesque, popular and fashionable towns on the south-west coast. Kinsale is a centre for yachting, sea angling, gourmet eating and golf. Restaurants in Kinsale pride themselves on their high reputation for culinary expertise, and the Good Food Circle has been organizing a Gourmet Festival here every autumn for over 25 years. A charming town, its narrow streets are steeped in history and its harbour is always full of boats. Visit the museum housed in the French Prison or, just outside the town, the star-shaped Charles Fort with its spectacular views, before retiring to one of the town's many cozy atmospheric pubs.

Cork City (1.5 hours)

Cork City has undergone a transformation in recent years with the city centre geting a compete facelift. Always a much prettier and more pleasant city than Dublin, now Cork really sparkles. And so do its residents who claim to be Ireland's friendliest. Whatever the truth of that claim it is certainly true that there is no shortage of characters in "the real capital" as the locals jokingly claim. The city itself dates back to the 7th century and boasts some fine Georgian architecture. There are a number of places worth visiting while in Cork including the imposing St. Finbarr's Cathedral, St Anne's Church, which houses the Shandon Bells and Cork City Gaol.