Park Hotel Kenmare
- Star Rating 5
- Location Kenmare, Co. Kerry
- Open All Year Round
The 5-star Park Hotel Kenmare is located in truly a magical setting on the world renowned Ring of Kerry. The Hotel overlooks Kenmare Bay and is within a short stroll of the heritage town of Kenmare. With a superb reputation for true hospitality, the hotels facilities are unparralled. Guests have access to a unique range of facilities, including a world class destination spa, a daily activity programme, 25 metre lap pool, 18 hole Golf Course and Gardens leading to the lapping waters of Kenmare Bay. Evenings can be spent in the classical surroundings of the Dining Room & Cocktail Lounge.
Your Comfort Guaranteed...
The Park Hotel Kenmare offers a total of 46 bedrooms. As in keeping with the traditions of the house, each bedroom is individually decorated with a selection of antiques & objects d’art.
The hotel's Superior Rooms are located in the original part of the house and are quaint in décor & style. Like all rooms in the hotel, they are individually decorated with a selection of antiques & oil paintings. Each bedroom enjoys a cozy sitting area with a music selection and CD player, flat screen TV & DVD Player.
Floris Toiletries, De Witte Lietare toweling and Rivolta Carmignani linen are just some of the luxurious comforts to be enjoyed.
Deluxe Rooms in the Park Hotel Kenmare are large, open plans rooms with stunning views over the gardens, Kenmare Bay & Caha Mountains. Each room enjoys a spacious sitting area with fine antique furnishings, original art, selection of reading material, music CD’s, flat screen TV & DVD player. The décor and style is in keeping with the original grandeur of the hotel being warm, intimate & homely. Like all rooms in the hotel Floris Toiletries, De Witte Lietare toweling & Rivolta Carmignani linen are some of the luxurious comforts to be enjoyed.
Chosen for their truly unique aspect of the surrounding natural beauty, Victorian & Master Suites are classically appointed accommodations. Each is tastefully decorated to reflect the gracious living of bygone days married with the luxuries of today's lifestyle. From large open plans rooms with private dining facilities, to Victorian architecture with intimate sitting rooms & oversized beds, each command breathtaking views over Kenmare Bay and the distant rolling mountains.
Each Suite also has a selection of music CDs, flat screen TV & DVD player. As with all rooms in the hotel Floris Toiletries, De Witte Lietare toweling and Rivolta Carmignani linen are just some of the luxurious comforts to be enjoyed.
A Culinary Delight...
The Dining Room in the Park Hotel Kenmare has enjoyed an enviable reputation for many years. From breakfast on the Terrace, to memorable evenings in the elegant surroundings of the Dining Room, it is a special experience, in every sense. There are many elements to memorable evenings and the hotel overlooks none. As much produce as possible is sourced from the hinterland of the hotel - succulent lamb is supplied by Peter O’Sullivan from Sneem and organic vegetables come courtesy of the fertile soil of Timmy Clifford’s gardens in Kenmare. In winter, the Head Chef and this team travel to some of the most progressive kitchens around the work to learn and experience other styles and traditions, resulting in tantalizing dishes on the hotel's daily menus. Service with traditional Irish hospitality is a cornerstone of the Dining Room and the hotel's team grace the elegant room with aplomb. Relax and surrender to the perfect end to the perfect day.
The Bar & Lounge is an elegant and intimate space where an extensive range of whiskeys from all around the world adorn the mahogany cabinets & tiered shelving of this classic room.
The Reel Room is the hotel's 12 seat cinema where guests can enjoy some of Hollywood’s classics nightly. Available at any time a selection of movies may be chosen from reception.
A History of Excellence...
This 19th Century Victoria building was constructed in 1897 by the Great Southern & Western Railway Company to accommodate passengers traveling to Parknasilla 17 miles away. The location was chosen for its stunning views, proximity to the town & park like setting. The gentry travelled from England in their private carriages by train which terminated at Kenmare. Guests would stay one night in Kenmare to relax in the idyllic setting before they embarked on their horse & carriage trip to Parknasilla. In the late 1950’s the company added 36 bedrooms but in 1977, when due to successive bad tourist seasons, the hotel was closed. In 1980 the hotel was sold and refurbishment began under the direction of a Swiss consortium. The hotel re-opened in early 1980 and the “Park Hotel Kenmare” was born. Quickly gaining a reputation for providing the highest of international standards, the Park Hotel Kenmare was firmly established as one of Ireland’s premier hotels under the direction of the then manager Mr. Francis Brennan and his young team.
About Kenmare
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!
The following are within easy daytrip distance from Kenmare
The Ring of Kerry (all day tour!)
Kenmare is the usual starting point for people completing the Ring of Kerry, Ireland's best-known touring route. It is 110 miles (176 km) long and circles the Iveragh Peninsula through mountain passes, forests, bogs, skirting rivers, lakes and beautiful unspoilt beaches. The scenery is truly wonderful and there is much of interest along the route.Killarney Town (45 minutes)
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 and Ross Castle. 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 - this 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 Dingle Peninsula (1.5 hours)
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.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.Blarney (1.5 hours)
The charming village of Blarney located just outside Cork City is most renowned for its castle and stone. The impressive castle, perched on solid limestone, dates from 1446 and is situated on magnificent grounds. To acquire 'the gift of gab' one must kiss the Blarney Stone. This involves bending over backwards at quite a height and should not be attempted by the faint-hearted!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.We value your privacy! We will never share your details with anyone else.
