The International Hotel Killarney stands on Kenmare Place in the middle of town, a four star hotel, and it has a good claim to the best walking location in Killarney. The entrance to Killarney National Park is about a minute away on foot, the Kerry Way is a few minutes further, and the bus and rail stations are within a short stroll. The hotel is a traditional, individually furnished place of around 95 rooms spread over three floors, with ten room types, most of them around 161 square feet. The rooms are cosy rather than large, with Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, a flat screen television, a kettle, a hair dryer and a safe. If you want space, look at the larger room types; if you simply want a comfortable bed within walking distance of the pubs, it does the job very well and guests rate it highly.
Location and getting around
This is the one to choose if you do not want to depend on a car. Hannigans, the Lir Chocolate Cafe, the town centre pubs and the cinema are all within a couple of minutes on foot, and the bus station is close by. Ross Castle and Muckross Abbey are within about five kilometres, which is a short taxi ride, a long walk or a pleasant cycle, and day tours for the Ring of Kerry and the Gap of Dunloe collect in town.
There is no on site car park, but off site parking nearby is charged by the day and street parking is available, so check the current arrangements when you book.
Eating and extras
The hotel has two restaurants, including Hannigans and the Shelbourne Suite, plus a brasserie for coffee and scones, two coffee shops and an award winning bar and lounge. Breakfast is served daily and may be charged separately depending on your rate. There is a 3D golf simulator, a snooker room and a library, a terrace and garden, and a vegetable garden and picnic area, which give it a country house feel in the middle of town.
There is no pool or spa, so it is not the place for a wet weather retreat with children.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, walkers, first time visitors and anyone who wants to be in the centre of the music and pub scene. Rooms facing the street can be lively on summer weekends, so ask for a quieter side if you sleep lightly. Some venues close for a few days at Christmas, so check when you book if you are visiting at that time.
Why stay here
- ✓Town centre location
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Award winning bar and lounge
- ✓Brasserie and coffee shops
- ✓3D golf simulator
- ✓Snooker room and library
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Free WiFi
Good questions
How close is The International Hotel to the national park?+
About a minute on foot to the park entrance, and the Kerry Way is a few minutes further.
Does it have a pool or spa?+
No. It has two restaurants, a bar, a golf simulator, a snooker room and a library instead.
Is there parking?+
There is no on site car park. Nearby off site parking is charged by the day and there is street parking, so check when you book.
