Park Inn Shannon Airport
The Park Inn is all about convenience, being located steps away from the airport adjacent to the hotel property. The entire hotel is a bit well used and some what outdated, but the rooms are large, clean and adequate. Ask for a renovated room, if possible, as they are working on updating the hotel and some of the outdated rooms are very shabby. While you may read many bad reviews about this hotel, the bar is warm and cozy, the beds are comfortable, they have water hot, they have a mini gym and steam room, and if you are not looking for new and luxurious, the Park Inn works well for traveling in and out convenience.
Park Inn
Shannon Airport
Shannon, Ireland
(800) 670-7275
shannon.parkinn.ie
Shannon Court Hotel
Located five minutes from the airport, the Shannon Court Hotel gets you your first taste of the County Clare scenery. With 54 rooms, some with three beds, the hotel makes a good starting or ending point for your vacation. The rooms are simply furnished but warm and comfortable, with televisions and decent-sized bathrooms. Each room has direct-dial telephones, although definitely check on cost for using as in Ireland guests normally have to pay extra for the use of phones. As with many hotels in Ireland, Shannon Court is sometimes noisy in the lobby and full of locals picking up food from the restaurant or enjoying some time in the pub, but this does not affect the ability to relax in your room.
Shannon Court Hotel
Ballycasey, Shannon, Ireland
(866) 538-0187
shannon-court.hotel-rez.com
Bunratty Castle Hotel & Luxury Spa
The five miles to Bunratty Castle Hotel are worth it. Bunratty Castle Hotel sits in the heart of Bunratty Village just outside of the Shannon Airport and steps away from the famous Bunratty Castle to start off your sightseeing adventures. A bus and taxi service makes the trip to and from the airport simple for those who have not rented a car. Bunratty Castle Hotel is not only convenient for flying in and out, but also a wonderful place to stay while discovering County Clare. Completely renovated, the hotel offers 80 en suite rooms and luxury suites, an Irish pub, dining, full gym and spa. The Thai specialists in the spa offer holistic treatments, and the indoor pool has hydro therapy jets and a surrounding Jacuzzi.
Bunratty Castle Hotel & Luxury Spa
Bunratty, Co Clare, Ireland
011 (+353) 61 478 700
bunrattycastlehotel.com
About The Author
An avid writer since writing her first book at age 19, Darcy Sautelet has written for various publications both in print and online. Some of Sautelet's work can be found on Golflink.com, eHow.com and Trails.com. She has authored four books, including a soon-to-be-released travel guide for Ireland. Sautelet studied creative writing and journalism at Cal State Irvine.
