Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, a big birthday or planning to pop the question, there’s a stunning Irish hotel to suit your needs
Here’s a roundup of fabulous February offers and packages from some of Ireland’s finest hotels.
Celebrating 200 years of The Shelbourne, Dublin city
2024 is going to be big for Dublin’s favourite five-star, as The Shelbourne celebrates her 200th birthday this year. Taking care of guests and at the heart of the city’s social life since 1824, if you have never stayed at this iconic hotel, this is definitely the year to do it.
Join the anniversary year’s celebrations with the treat of an overnight stay in a Deluxe King Room or Deluxe Double Double from €200 per person sharing, including car parking and breakfast. You could choose to upgrade to a Heritage Park View Room overlooking St Stephen’s Green for an additional €80 per night, subject to availability. Offer ends 28 February.
“The Best Things in Life are 3” at The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Co Mayo
Step into spring at The Lodge at Ashford Castle with this brilliant hotel offer for €393pps, where guests will enjoy a complimentary third night B&B. The package includes a three-course evening meal at Wilde’s Restaurant on one evening, a sharing platter of local Irish shellfish, cheeses, or a charcuterie on one evening, a full Irish breakfast each morning, complimentary bike hire, access to gym and leisure facilities as well as Ashford Estate’s golf and tennis courts.
A range of outdoor activities based on the estate grounds can be booked ahead of your stay, including archery, clay shooting, horse riding, hawk walk, and an Island cruise on Lough Corrib. Available until 31 March.
“Fall in Love” at Sheen Falls Lodge, Co Kerry
For a truly dreamy Valentine’s Day, this offer at Sheen Falls Lodge has been meticulously crafted to ensure an unforgettable experience with the one you love. Included in the package is a two-night stay in a beautiful and luxurious room with a view, where guests will wake up to the indulgence of a full Irish breakfast each morning. With champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries on arrival, a five-course meal on one evening of your stay and access to the exception Easanna Wellness and Spa facilities, you’ll never want to leave.
The ‘Fall in Love’ Package is available at €565.00 per room for an overnight stay and €805.00 per room for a 2-night package. Prices are based on Classic Rooms, with supplements applying for higher room categories. Available from 10 – 17 Feb.
“Slow-Cooked” at The Station House, Co Meath
Tucked away in the quaint village of Kilmessan, in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East and on the acclaimed Boyne Valley Drive, the family-run Station House Hotel sits on 12 acres of lush manicured gardens and woodlands.
The Slow-cooked package is a gorgeous cosseting getaway available this month and includes 1 night B&B in The Station House tea with scones on arrival, a welcome drink before a three-course dinner in The Signal Restaurant, breakfast and a late check-out from €290 for two people sharing. Offer ends 29 Feb.
A Suite Proposal – Adare Manor, Co Limerick
Are you thinking of popping the question to your beloved in 2024? Not that you need an excuse, but it is a leap year so there’s never been a better opportunity!
Once the private apartments of the Earls of Dunraven and their families, the spectacular Dunraven staterooms located in the historic Manor House retain all the character and grace with which they were originally conceived, now updated with the very latest in modern luxury. With enchanting views of the French Gardens, the River Maigue and the lush green expanses of the championship golf course, these are beautiful rooms make for an exquisite setting for a 5-star proposal.
With a dedicated proposal concierge, the team at Adare Manor will make sure every tiny detail is considered for your stay. Check out the proposal brochure here. The Earl of Dunraven Suite starts from €650 per night.
Beautiful blooms at Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, Co Cork
This Valentine’s Day, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, located just beyond the town of Clonakilty, is sharing the love with their guests by gifting them beautiful locally-grown flowers to make their stay even more special.
Always keen to support local producers and help protect local biodiversity, Inchydoney has teamed up with Bumblebee Flower Farm in Drimoleague who are committed to authenticity, originality and protecting wildlife and Irish heritage. As part of their stay, guests can also sample a pre-dinner signature cocktail in the lounge, before enjoying a beautiful five course dinner in the Gulfstream restaurant which celebrates local West Cork producers. Prices for this romantic break are from €195 per person sharing and the offer is valid until 14 February.
“The Imperial Rouge” at The Imperial Hotel, Cork city
Give your loved one the movie star treatment by planning the ultimate romantic break at Cork’s iconic and elegant Imperial Hotel.
This year the award-winning hotel’s creative team has taken inspiration from the Hollywood film Moulin Rouge, which explores themes of love and desire set against the colourful backdrop and music of the Montmartre Quarter of Paris in 1900. With a history of its own spanning over 200 years and a tradition of hosting celebrity and even royal guests, The Imperial Hotel has a lot of practice in channelling periods of high glamour.
Extravagant moulin-rouge inspired displays, burlesque themed cocktails, rose flourished spa treatments, and romantic afternoon tea handcrafted by the hotel’s talented pastry chefs will set hearts racing from the end of January, through to Valentine’s Day and lasting until Easter.
