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Trident Hotel Kinsale

Star Rating 4 Star
Location Kinsale, Co. Cork
Open All Year

The Trident Hotel has an enviable location on the waterfront in Kinsale, County Cork and is probably one of the most spectacularly located hotels in Ireland! Following extensive redevelopment, the hotel was awarded Four Star status in May 2007 and now offers some of the best luxury accommodation in Kinsale. The newly refurbished award-winning restaurant, Pier One has breathtaking sea views and even boasts a Wine Cave while the more traditional Wharf Tavern is always cosy, warm and welcoming. The Harpoon Suite offers excellent facilities for Meetings, Weddings and Special Events.

Only 5 minutes walk from the centre of Kinsale, the Trident Hotel is an excellent base to explore the winding streets with the many shops, cafes and restaurants for which Kinsale is famous. Or why not delve into the town's fascinating historic past? Kinsale is also an ideal location from which to tour the wider West Cork region… renowned for its rugged landscape, unspoiled coastline and bustling towns.

Cork City is just a 30 minute drive from Kinsale, while Cork International Airport is only 20 minutes drive. With a host of attractions and leisure activities on the doorstep - including the world renowned Old Head Golf Links, the Trident Hotel Kinsale is an ideal venue for both business and pleasure.

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Following extensive recent redevelopment, the Trident Hotel offers some of the best hotel accommodation in Cork. On offer is a total of 75 beautifully decorated bedrooms including:-

34 Standard Rooms
30 Executive Rooms
9 Luxury Junior Suites
2 Master Suites

All guest rooms at the Hotel offer some of the the most spectacular views in Cork!

Standard Rooms

Standard Rooms are tastefully decorated and have panoramic windows with either partial or full harbour views. All standard rooms have en-suites bathrooms with Bathtub and integrated Shower, flat screen LCD TV, direct dial telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Executive Rooms

The Trident Hotel has an Executive Wing which includes 30 Rooms, all with full harbour-facing Sea Views and Air-Conditioning as standard. The bathrooms are spacious with separate Bathtub and Power Shower unit and they are tiled in beautiful Spanish Marble. Room also feature flat screen LCD TV, direct dial telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

Junior Suites

In July 2005 the Trident Hotel launched 9 luxury Junior Suites. They are larger than the Standard and Executive rooms and are furnished to the highest standards. All Suites have breath-taking views of Kinsale harbour. They are equipped with 'Super King-size' Beds, large Spanish marble bathrooms with bathtub and separate Power Shower and Air-Conditioning as standard and also feature Interactive LCD TV's.

Master Suites with Private Balcony

The Trident offers two spectacular Master Suites; The Harbour Suite and The Sovereign Suite. Each has a separate Sitting / Dining area and a large private furnished balcony with awe-inspiring views over Kinsale harbour. The bathrooms are spacious and tiled in luxurious Spanish marble. Guests staying in the Master Suites can avail of additional services such as Private Dining and a personalised butler service & travel service co-ordinator on request.

Pier One Restaurant

The Pier One Restaurant is located on the first floor of the hotel and has some of the best views over Kinsale Harbour. Renowned for it's fresh local seafood and interesting menus, Pier One is a popular choice with locals and residents alike.

A La Carte and Value Menus are available nightly with locally caught Seafood a featuring highly on both. The team of highly experienced Chefs have put together an interesting and contemporary menu combining the freshest of seafood and locally sourced produce.

Open for dinner 7pm - 9pm (6.30pm - 9.30pm in Summer months)

Breakfast in Pier One Restaurant is an event in itself! Help yourself to an impressive Cold Buffet selection of Hams & Salamis, Cheeses, West Cork Salmon, Fruit Juices, Cereals, Fresh Fruits, Yogurts , Fresh Baked Breads & Pastries. In addition chose from some tempting Hot options, prepared to order from the kitchen at no extra charge … enjoy a Traditional Full Irish Breakfast or even grilled fish!

Accolades

Member of the renowned 'Kinsale Good Food Circle'
AA Rosette
2 RAC Dining Awards
Fair Trade - Fair Trade Coffee is served in Pier One Restaurant.

The Whart Tavern

The Wharf Tavern offers the charm & character of a traditional Irish pub; as popular with locals as it is with hotel guests. With the added bonus of a spectacular location right on the water's edge! The bar has a nautical feel - designed by local yacht designer, Rob Jacob, to resemble elements of an old sailing ship. It is complete with portholes, decking, vaulted panel & beam ceiling and rope-wound galleon masts. The effect is a wonderfully unique and cosy bar. Outside the wharf is a sheltered terrace ideal for enjoying 'al-Fresco' drinks & dining year round. The Wharr Tavern is one of the few pubs in Kinsale offering outdoor dining… and with a sea view as an added bonus!

The Wharf Tavern is very popular with locals throughout the week and the carvery lunch offers a tasty selection of hot options. An extensive bar menu has a wide selection from Light Bites to Lamb Shank to Irish Specials. Fresh Seafood and Shellfish are a speciality… the Mussels and Seafood Chowder are particularly popular. There's also a wide choice of Coffees, Teas (including herbal tea) and delicious scones, pastries and muffins served. A full Carvery Lunch is served in the Wharf Tavern every Sunday and offers a generous selection of roast meats, fish & all the trimmings! Also indulge in a sumptuous dessert buffet.

The Sunday Carvery is served in 2 sittings:- 1.00pm and 2.30pm

Live music is also a regular feature at the Wharf, especially during summer months. Enjoy a mix of Traditional Irish music, Cabaret and Jazz. The annual Kinsale Fringe Jazz Festival runs in tandem with the famous Cork Jazz Festival during the last weekend in October. The Wharf Tavern offers a full programme of Jazz including the renowned harmonica player 'Ian Briggs' and his band 'The Supervampers'. They pack the bar to the rafters and have customers swinging and jiving into the small hours.

Schooner Lounge and Terrace

The Schooner Lounge, on the first floor, is the ideal spot in which to relax with a pre-dinner drink. A lovely sun trap and an ideal spot to sit outside and watch all the activity taking place on the harbour; yachts, dinghies, trawlers and wildlife - you may even catch a glimpse of our resident Seal waiting for the return of the fishing boats!

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.

Even the casual visitor to Kinsale will be captivated by its beautiful setting.. with the long waterfront, narrow winding streets, colourful shops, galleries & cafes and it's picturesque, bustling harbour…. Kinsale really will capture your imagination!

As mentioned, Kinsale has earned the title of "Gourmet Capital of Ireland" and has over 30 superb restaurants, pubs and cafes in the town. Each year in early October, Kinsale plays host to the world renowned "Kinsale Gourmet Festival", when visitors and locals can feast on all the culinary delights the town has to offer.

Another highlight in the Kinsale calendar of events is the Kinsale Fringe Jazz Festival… originally a spin off from the Cork Jazz Festival, it has become a huge success in it's own right. At the end of October each year, you will here jazz from every bar & hotel in town, and all jazz sessions are free!!

The following locations are in close proximity to Kinsale town.

Cork City (45 mins)

In the bustling city of Cork, stroll the river walk at the University and pop into the Glucksman Gallery. Relax in a café, and hit Shandon Street, just a short walk from the main shopping district. Climb the 120 foot steeple, and ring the bells of Shandon. Soak up the city views as they fade into the countryside. Award-winning restaurants line the streets, and nightlife choices include Irish Traditional, classy nightclubs, theater, opera, plays, and dance. (Take the haunted night tour of the city jail—it’s a great way to start your evening with a bang.) Of course, there’s the Jameson Old Middleton Distillery in east Cork. Learn how Irish whiskey is made, and finish with a tasting. As for Ennis, her beautiful medieval streets, narrow and meandering past small colorful shops, are enchanting.

Skibbereen (1.5 hrs)

This thriving town is the 'capital' of West Cork, centre for all the agricultural, industrial and tourist activities of the region. Its streets are full of life and character and it is an ideal base from which to discover the delights of West Cork. You could easily spend days or weeks exploring West Cork, wandering up and down its lovely quiet roads. Although popular, it is never crowded like Kerry, and there are always delightful places to discover. Around each western headland the unsuspecting visitor will discover coastlines dominated by scenic harbors and colorful fishing villages such as Glandore, Baltimore and Schull, secluded beaches and dozens of sparsely populated islands such as Sherkin and Cape Clear. These islands, which were once populated with Gaelic speaking colonies, now offer the visitor endless hours of exploring an old-world traditional Ireland.

Cobh (1 hour)

Cobh is a picturesque town situated on Great Island in Cork Harbour just south of Cork City. The island is connected to mainland Ireland by both rail and road. Cobh has a relatively short history by Irish standards, it was established in 1750, but has played an important role in Ireland's history. From 1848 to 1950, over six million Irishmen and women emigrated from Ireland and over 2.5 million of these departed from Cobh, making Cobh the single most important port of emigration in Ireland. During the famine years between 1845 and 1851 over 2 million people emigrated from Ireland, decreasing the country's population by half. Many of those emigrating left from Cobh and sailed to America to start a new life. You can find out more about Cobh's role in Irish emigration at the fascinating "Queenstown Story" visitor attraction at the Cobh railway station. Highly recommended! Cobh is also famous for being the last port of call for the ill-fated Titanic, which sank after striking an iceberg on Sunday April 14, 1912. Today, Cobh is a pleasant town with streets that climb up the steep slope of a hill to the top where the impressive St. Coleman's Cathedral stands. There are many wonderful restaurants to choose from, many serving fresh seafood dishes. There are also a variety of lively pubs in Cobh where you can escape from the brisk air and enjoy some traditional Irish music.

Bantry (2 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. Also resident in this pretty coastal town is Bantry House, the ancestral house to the Earls of Bantry. A proud resident here since the 17th Century, this wonderful house contains an important collection of furniture, tapestries and objets d'art which is open to the public to view. It was the first Earl of Bantrys son, Viscount Berehaven who traveled extensively and amassed an eclectic collection of tapestries, paintings, furniture and artifacts. The gardens of this house are also a spectacular sight, resembling the“palazzo” style most seen on the continent. All in all, well worth a visit.

Kenmare (2.5 hours)

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!