BATH

Abbey Hotel
North Parade

Abbeyhotelbath.com

Our unique and distinctive hotel occupies seven of the original 18th Century townhouses that make up the south side of the centrally located and sought-after address of Queen Square in Bath.

The Abbey Hotel enjoys the perfect city centre location, with Bath’s historic attractions and famous shopping streets only a short stroll away. Independently owned, this unique hotel boasts an intriguing blend of stylish, contemporary comfort and historic character. Each of our 60 en suite rooms possesses its own unique interior style, offering luxurious comfort for guests. Different room types are tailored to suit your stay.

Ian and Christa Taylor have hotels in their blood, but in the past they've been best known for running high-end Cotswold country house retreats. Now, however, the pair have turned their hands to something rather different: a lively, relaxed, very individual and rather more affordable hotel in the centre of a bustling and beautiful city, ideal for business trips, sure, but also romantic getaways, city breaks and family holidays. By their own admission, hotels are a consuming passion for Ian and Christa Taylor. “We’re keen to welcome people not just as guests, but as friends,” says Ian, “and we want them to experience the best of Bath during their stay.”

And at the centre of this latest offering: an incredible restaurant, and a rather impressive bar. For Ian and Christa Taylor, the compelling reason to be right in the middle of a vibrant, historically fascinating city like Bath is to become a vital part of that city yourself. With the Abbey Hotel, Allium Brasserie and ArtBar they're in the process of doing just that.

“Our passion for hotels led us to purchase the Abbey Hotel in 2012, having previously run both the Cotswold House Hotel and the Noel Arms Hotel in the Cotswolds. Through these successful ventures we have come to understand the true value of exceptional service, and together with our dedicated team we aim to make the time you spend with us truly memorable.”

YORK

Dean Court Hotel
Duncombe Place

www.deancourt-york.co.uk/

Of all the hotels in York, The Dean Court Hotel has the most enviable position, opposite the most iconic building in England, York Minster.

An historic building, with connections to the Clergy of The Minster, with 37 unique individual bedrooms. The Dean Court is a 4AA Star intimate hotel, oozing charm and personality. A real home-from-home experience!

All major attractions, museums and shops within just a few minutes walk, inlcuding The Railway Museum, York Chocolate Story, the Castle Museum, The Shambles and much more.

It also boasts a choice of two fantastic places to eat:

D.C.H – the Restaurant has Minster views, an AA Rosette award, and is rated in Michelin Hotel and Food Guides.

THE COURT Cafe & Bar – the very popular and more relaxed informal eatery. Serving a wide range of food and beverage items including Afternoon Tea Menu, wines, beers and cocktails.

The Hotel was originally built in 1865 as three separate dwellings, to house the Clergy of the Minster, and is situated on the corner of Petergate, which was the main Roman road that ran through the city of York.

The Builders were actually J.B. & W. Atkinson who were prolific York Architects. They also built The Retreat Hospital, Foss Bridge, Ouse Bridge and the Chapel of St Peters School.

The hotel has a rare sign on the side elevation – a set of crossed keys. These represent the keys to heaven given to St. Peter and endorse the original building’s association to York Minster. Just after the end of World War 1 the Thwaites family bought the middle section and opened it up to take paying guests.

Over the years ownership changed and the hotel expanded to take in all of the original building. In 1969 the Washington Family bought the premises and, in 1978, acquired the adjoining property. It was on the site of a medieval cottage and had a mock-Georgian front bolted on. It too has a history as it had been a small Guest House in the 1930s, then known as Vollens. In 1986 three business partners bought the Dean Court and the cottage, which was then integrated into the main building. It was during this conversion that the mock-Georgian frontage was revealed and almost disintegrated!

In 1993 the Hotel came the under the sole ownership of one of the partners. The Dean Court is continually going through refurbishment and in 2016 a major project was started to completely re-style the interior, including upgrading of bedrooms and the creation of two new suites. Our plan will eventually transform the building into a unique boutique – style hotel. It is certainly winning great approval from its guests – especially those who knew it of old!

Dean Court is a member of the Best Western Premier Collection where each distinctive hotel incorporates its local personality, setting them apart from other hotels, delivering a truly unique guest experience. The Best Western Premier Collection hotels are selected for their superior services and amenities and provide an exceptional travel experience with all the usual benefits of being part of Best Western. The hotel is also proud to hold a rating of '5' from York City Council's food hygiene assessment for the Dean Court Hotel.

What a hotel we have passed this hotel a lot over the year but booked in with friends for a weekend birthday party and the hotel was great the food first class the whole weekend we felt relaxed and treated to first class service.

Some recent comments on Trip Advisor:

Just returned from our 3rd visit this year. Everything was great once again.Many thanks for the lovely refurbished room which we were allocated.Would not like to stay anywhere else in York.We will be back in April.

Me and my girlfriend had a great stay, couldn’t have asked for anything more, amazing hotel, nice helpful staff, great location and great value for money. I booked the wrong type of room but this was sorted with no problem whatsoever. Will deffo be visiting again! Can’t recommend this hotel enough! If you’re thinking of stopping in a hotel in York, choose Dean Court you won’t regret it!

Stayed here for our ruby anniversary, was too early to check in when we arrived but was able to leave our bags and start sightseeing straight away, when we went back later we were shown to our room and the suitcases had been taken up by the staff, we had what was described as a small room on the second floor , it had a great view looking out at the minster the room was modern and big enough for our needs with tea/coffee facilities with biscuits and water in the fridge replenished daily,rooms and hotel in general were cleaned to a high standard breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice we also had an evening meal one night which was very nice. All staff reception, cleaners and waiting on staff were very friendly and accommodating, they even phoned me on arriving home to tell me the cleaner had found some in our room which we had searched high and low for but couldn’t find so shows how though the cleaners are even arranged to post them on to us, best placed hotel in york for all attractions would def recommend a stay here.

All of York is walkable from the hotel. We also enjoyed people watching as we ate breakfast over looking the Minster. Dinner in the restaurant was lovely we had lamb and sea bass . The staff were great ,friendly without being obsequious. A card for our 30th anniversary was a lovely touch. I highly recommend this hotel.

Myself and my family, 12 of us in total visited York for my grandparents 60th Wedding Anniversary. When we first arrived we were warmly greeted by the reception staff, we checked in with no fuss or hassle! Another member of staff showed us around the hotel and then helped us take our bags to our room. The room itself was beautiful, we got a brilliant view of the Minster! A very comfy bed, brilliant shower and mini fridge. On our first night we had tea in the hotel and wow...it was delicious! None of us could fault the food at dinner or breakfast. Staff couldn't do enough for us! A nice little touch which was very appreciated by my grandparents were a lovely card and gifts off the hotel congratulating them on sixty years of marriage!

Very good location & only a few minutes walk from the train station. Breakfast was very good & had a wide variety of choices to go with your hot breakfast. We ate at their café & had their court club which was a BLT plus grilled chicken & chocolate cake. Both were very good. The service was great throughout the hotel.

My wife and I live not far from York but decided to stay overnight so we could celebrate my wife's birthday. We arrived prior to checking-in, we were welcomed by a team of smiling and helpful staff, handed our bags and car keys over and off we went to sight- see and shop. After several hours we returned and check-in our bags were already in our room (14) which overlooked the front of the hotel with a view of the Minster, the hotel had left a birthday card and a small gift of sweets I had organised a bottle of prosecco which sat in a ice bucket on the side. The room was well presented not huge but had everything needed a lovely en-suit shower room.

LAKE DISTRICT

The Hydro
Helm Road
thehydro.co.uk

Welcome to The Hydro! The Hydro is one of the oldest Lake District Hotels, built as a water cure hotel in the late 19th century. The Hotel is situated in a premier position for a wide variety of activities in and around the Lake District.

While you stay with us why not take a sail on Lake Windermere and enjoy views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and wooded islands, enjoy a clay pigeon shoot or just pamper yourself in the Hydro Spa.

This year, water treatment is returning to the Hydro, with the opening of the Hydro Spa, the newest hotel swimming pool in the Lake District. Already with spa, sauna and mini gym. If you’re after a quiet moment, just relax in the coffee lounge looking over Bowness towards the lake or spend the day browsing the shops in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Catering to the wealthy industrialists from Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool, this elegant Victorian hotel, with its breathtaking views of Lake Windemere is now a fine hotel and conference centre. The Hotel has over 80 bedrooms, all non-smoking, all with private facilities, colour television, telephone and tea and coffee making equipment.

Many of the rooms have spectacular views over Lake Windermere and the Lake’s edge is only minutes away. We are only minutes away from many of the local attractions and shops in Bowness.

A few comments from TripAdvisor: "We stayed here this weekend and had a lovely time. The location is perfect; just minutes away from the high street of Bowness, the boat rides and shops then a 10-15 minute walk into Windermere town. We found the hotel staff, particularly the waiters/waitresses, to be helpful and lovely, they really provided high class service. The room was big, bright and gorgeous with a beautiful view and the most amazing bathroom! All newly fitted with a huge corner bath, his and hers sinks AND a separate shower. All in all it was a lovely experience and would definitely visit again!"

"From arriving at the hotel we received a warm welcome from reception staff. The excellent level of service continued throughout. We were allocated a spacious room with beautiful views over the lake, a huge bed and lovely sitting areas. We were seated at a great table with views of the grounds at both dinner and breakfast and the food was delicious. The staff in the resteraunt were attentive and very friendly. Both the rooms and food were reasonably priced and great value for money. The hotel is conveniently located and only a few minutes walk from the shops, bars and cafes of bowness. We would very much recommend the hydro hotel."

"Would just like to say that my wife and i have stayed in many hotels in Bowness but we would recommend the hydro above all others. very friendly staff, good food, great views and a pleasure all round. now we only use the hydro on every visit."

Edinburgh

Radisson Blu Hotel
The Royal Mile
www.radissonblu.co

Charming architecture and a spectacular location in the heart of the city combine to make the Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh a delightful destination. The hotel affords easy access to the fashionable boutiques and shops on Princes Street, George Street and Multrees Walk. Anchored on the historic Royal Mile to the east by Holyrood Palace and Abbey and to the west by Edinburgh Castle, the central location offers guests an array of cultural and historic sites as well as stylish shopping and dining.

This hotel offers guests 238 elegant, contemporary rooms including complimentary WiFi and air conditioning combined with flexible, modern facilities featuring industry leading Climate Friendly Meetings & Events. Guests may also experience the award-winning menu at Itchycoo Bar & Kitchen. Sample gastro inspired delights by Scotland's natural larder. Sip a delicious hand crafted cocktail, enjoy a refreshing ale or sample a world class wine from this stunning new menu.

• Gold Award in Green Tourism Business Scheme • Queens Award in Sustainable Tourism • Scottish Hotels Awards - Bistro Award • Scottish Hotel Awards- Eco Gold Laurel

Quick Facts – Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, situated on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Population 495,360 (in 2011) While the town originally formed on the ridge descending from the Castle Rock, the modern city is often said to be built on seven hills. Edinburgh has the UK's strongest economy outside London and was named European Best Large City of the Future for Foreign Direct Investment by fDi Magazine in 2012/13.

Edinburgh is the world's first UNESCO City of Literature and the city's Old Town and New Town are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Edinburgh regularly polls as one of the best locations to live nationally, having won more than 12 UK Best City Awards in 8 years to 2013. Attracting over one million overseas visitors a year, Edinburgh is the second most popular tourist destination in the UK after London and was voted European Destination of the Year at the World Travel Awards 2012.

Radisson Blu creates iconic buildings with individual interiors invoking an inviting, exciting ambiance and offering a holistic hospitality experience that is totally relevant to now. Radisson Blu flagship properties can be found in prime locations, including major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations around the world.

Galway

Hotel Meyrick
Eyre Square
www.hotelmeyrick.ie

Welcome to Hotel Meyrick, Galway’s most elegant 4 star hotel, located on the very fashionable Eyre Square in the heart of the City Centre. Hotel Meyrick combines a stunning Victorian hotel with a superb convenient location, the delights of Galway City are right on our doorstep. Opened in 1852, the hotel is a landmark building and the interior design blends classical with contemporary.

Hotel Meyrick on Eyre Square is one of the longest established hotels in Galway City. It first opened its grand doors to guests in 1852, it was then known as the Railway Hotel. It was completed at a cost of £30,000 for the Midland and Great Western Railway Company. The company’s architect, John Skipton Mulvany, designed both the Galway railway station and hotel. It has been intrinsically tied in to the history of the town since the mid nineteenth century.

In 1925, the hotel was renamed the Great Southern Hotel following the merger of the various railway companies in southern Ireland into the Great Southern Railway Company. In 2006 the Great Southern Hotels group was sold and the Galway Hotel was proudly bought The Edward Hotels group - whose portfolio consists of 4 & 5 star properties throughout Ireland.

The Luxury 4 Star Property is now called Hotel Meyrick - named after a section of Eyre Square, once called Meyrick Place. Many notable and historic figures have been welcomed across the threshold, including heads of state, kings, princes, adventurers, soldiers, writers & actors.

At Hotel Meyrick, we have 97 luxurious bedrooms ranging from standard rooms, executive rooms, junior suites and our executive suites on the exclusive level 5. Many of these rooms have views onto Eyre Square with high ceilings and sash windows. Complimentary wifi is available in all bedrooms and public areas.

THE SQUARE SPA & LEISURE CENTRE Soothe away your stresses at Galway’s most refined hotel spa retreat. All guests at Hotel Meyrick have complimentary use of the Spa & Leisure facilities located on the 5th floor overlooking the city. Once you enter the Spa, our team of expertly trained therapists will guide you through the spa’s facilities, our range of exquisite Spa Treatments and our exclusive Spa Packages allowing you to restore your body’s natural beauty. The facilities include a fitness suite for getting in that all important work out, not to mention our Jacuzzi and outdoor Canadian hot tub to unwind and relax in.

Dingle

Dingle Benner's Hotel
Main St.
www.dinglebenners.com
info@dinglebenners.com

Fáilte. Our old world charm and elegance will captivate you from the moment you arrive. Dingle Benners Hotel is one of the most luxurous Dingle hotels, offering you the best of both worlds - traditional Irish warmth and comfort coupled with the best of modern facilities.Situated in the centre of Dingle Town, in the heart of West Kerry, Dingle Benners is regarded as one of the best located Kerry hotels, an ideal base for you to tour the magnificent Dingle Peninsula and surrounding areas. Relax in the traditional atmosphere of Mrs. Benner's bar and sample the best in Irish cuisine. Afterwards you can retire to the comfort of one of our 52 luxuriously appointed guestrooms boasting luxury Dingle accommodation.

With a wide range of top Kerry Restaurants available on your doorstep and plenty of activities and amenities nearby, Dingle Benners hotel in Kerry Ireland is the perfect holiday destination. Dingle Benners Hotel in Kerry boasts luxury Dingle Accommodation, with rooms decorated to the highest standards. In additon to our standard rooms we also have romantic four poster bedrooms ideal for your special occasion at one of the most popular hotels in Dingle. For the nature lover, the sportsman or the adventure seeker, the Dingle area is a dream come true. The Dingle Benners hotel provides quality accommodation at one of the best located hotels in Dingle; ideally situated in Dingle for the many activities that the Dingle Peninsula has to offer. The Dingle Peninsula is a kind of paradise for walkers. There are lots of lanes and pathways away from traffic where you can walk for hours, along cliffs, up and down mountains and hills, on beaches and near the sea.

Kinsale

Actons Hotel
Pier Road
www.actonshotelkinsale.com/

Actons of Kinsale is situated in heart of the colourful historic harbour town of Kinsale also referred to as the Gourmet Capital of Ireland. Actons is the oldest hotel in Kinsale celebrating over 67 years in the hospitality industry, originally established in 1946 by two sisters, Sidney and Shelia Acton and since then has become an integral part of Kinsale town. This hotel overlooks Kinsale Harbour and Yacht Club allowing you to wake up to the twinkling sound of yacht masts. After a substantial renovation in 2012 the hotel re opened in March 2013.

Over the years Actons of Kinsale has established a reputation for its exceptional location, highly personal and genuine guest care, and renowned cuisine. Actons has become a ‘home away from home’ for both the people of Kinsale and the business and holiday travellers who know, feel and appreciate, the Actons of Kinsale difference. It is proud to be a founding member of the Kinsale Good Food Circle and a member of the Kinsale Chamber of Tourism.

This contemporary boutique style hotel comprises 74 en suite bedrooms including a bridal and family suites, Sidney’s Bar & Brasserie offer all day dinning, Fisher St Restaurant, Health & Leisure Club with fully equipped gym, 15 meter swimming pool, sauna & steam room and 3 treatment rooms. Our standard rooms include: Tea coffee making; Hairdryer; Flat screen TVs; 24 hour news and sports channels; Complimentary broadband access; Each bathroom has a waterfall shower& fluffy towels.

The hotel was the original home of the Acton family who had settled in Kinsale in 1860 and soon developed a number of businesses in the town. In subsequent years the family bought the adjoining buildings in which Sidney Acton opened a family hotel in 1946. The hotel was subsequently bought and managed by the Stafford Group in 1995 who then sold it to a local family in 2007.

Some comments from TripAdvisor: "We were very close to the town so in the evening we could walk to a local bar or restaurant it just took a few minutes. There was lots of places to choose from. I would recommend Kinsale as a destination for a short break and I would recommend Actons great staff and perfect breakfast. I will return again."

"Actons is a lovely hotel, right in the heart of Kinsale. It is a little off the street so it's quiet. The hotel was revamped a few years ago and is tastefully decorated. Breakfasts were excellent with a really good selection at the buffet and a lovely cooked option...."

"Had a pleasant stay in the hotel. Room was comfortable with a good view overlooking the harbour. Excellent shower in the room, tea making facilities and a T.V. Bar downstairs is modern & comfortable. Hotel is a 2 minute walk into the town centre."

"Really nice hotel. Fantastic views with really comfy beds. Great location and very friendly staff. Lunch on Sunday was very tasty and reasonably priced. Rooms were a good size with excellent showers. We'll be back when in Kinsale again!"

Dublin

Wynn's Hotel
35-39, Lower Abbey St.
www.wynnshotel.ie

Luxury Accommodation in Dublin. Housed in a listed Building and part of an Architectural Conservation Area, Wynn's Hotel in Dublin has been in existence in one form or another since 1845 and has witnessed many of the events which have shaped the history of Dublin City. Wynn’s iconic brand of rich history and legendary hospitality makes this Hotel a must-stay and a must-do in Dublin. Talk about the most centrally located hotel in Dublin! Partake in shopper's paradise along neighbouring O'Connell or Henry Streets, or cross over the historical Ha'Penny Bridge on the River Liffey to soak up the atmosphere of the world renowned heritage precinct, Temple Bar or meander through stylish Grafton Street. Wynn's have featured in many Blockbuster Irish Movies such as Michael Collins, Daniel Day-Lewis’ The Boxer and more recently Steven Soderbergh’s Haywire.

Wynn's Hotel is an ideally located Dublin City Centre Hotel and has 65 bedrooms, comprising Suites, Deluxe and Standard rooms. We can accommodate Single, Double/Twin, Triple and Quad occupancy. Each room blends the authentic decor of the past with contemporary amenities. Soothing hues, richly coloured fabrics and cherry furnishings inhabit each room. Take advantage of the hotel’s great Dublin city centre location - go shopping, enjoy a night at the Theatre, explore Dublin’s sites and much more. Our founder Miss Phoebe Wynn chose her business location wisely and because of our close proximity to The Abbey Theatre, the National Theatre of Ireland, we have been and still are an excellent meeting place for Famous Actors and Visitors alike. Following a 15 million euro re-furbishment our bedrooms are all tastefully furnished with many modern features to ensure that your stay is both relaxing and enjoyable.

The newly refurbished Playwright Restaurant at Wynn's Hotel in Dublin City, has returned to its original style and grace of the early 1900's. Our award winning Irish Chef places emphasis on using mostly Irish and Organic produce and is renowned for quality food presented and served with special attention to detail. Our clientele can enjoy extensive pre-theatre menus, relax over our delicious carvery lunch or dine in our restaurant A-la-Carte.

Saints & Scholars Lounge: The Lounge at Wynn's Hotel Dublin has long been a favourite rendezvous point with Dubliners and visitors alike. The elegant environment featuring a beautiful teak and mahogany bar is popular with theatre and cinema goers, young couples, old friends meeting for a chat and many others. Guests may choose from a large selection of quality drinks served by our friendly professionally trained bar staff.

Wynn's Hotel owes its origin and name to a Ms. Phoebe Wynn who opened a commercial boarding house at No. 33 Lower Abbey Street in 1845. Before the end of the 19th century Wynn's Hotel had become one of Dublin's most popular hotels. Situated in the heart of Dublin close to many centres of social, political and business life, Wynn's Hotel, soon became a favourite venue for formal and informal gatherings. Wynn's had always a link with the artistic life of Dublin through its proximity to the Royal Hibernian Academy. When the Abbey Theatre was opened nearby, the public rooms of the hotel became a favourite rendevous for playwrights, actors, and theatre-goers.