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## Recommended hotels in Birr

### [1\. Dooly's Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birr-Hotels-Doolys-Hotel.h3066882.Hotel-Information)

![A historic building with the name "Dooly's Hotel" on the facade, featuring multiple windows, a traditional stone exterior, and a signboard indicating amenities like conference rooms and bars.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3070000/3066900/3066882/f1e049a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

- Location: Birr
- Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 89 reviews)
- Price: £85, includes taxes & fees, 29 Nov - 30 Nov, for Recommended hotels in Birr
- Review: Breakfast was good, staff friendly , by Norma

### [2\. The Malt Store](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birr-Hotels-The-Malt-Store.h130905646.Hotel-Information)

![A stone building with multiple windows and a flagpole.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/131000000/130910000/130905700/130905646/14aac542.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Birr
- Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 7 reviews)
- Price: £94, includes taxes & fees, 29 Nov - 30 Nov, for Recommended hotels in Birr
- Review: We were very happy with our stay, by Mark

### [3\. County Arms Birr](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birr-Hotels-County-Arms-Hotel.h4261249.Hotel-Information)

![A spa room with a large round mirror, a bowl-shaped sink, and a massage table with a towel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4261300/4261249/a8247c1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Birr
- Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 196 reviews)
- Price: £120, includes taxes & fees, 30 Nov - 1 Dec, for Recommended hotels in Birr
- Review: Lovely hotel with great amenities and lovely grounds. Room was great and a very generous breakfast served each day. The restaurant was a bit pricey however, food is delicious with good portions. Staff all very helpful. Will stay here again., by Joanne

### [4\. Kinnitty Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kinnitty-Hotels-Kinnitty-Castle-Hotel.h908789.Hotel-Information)

![A large, historic castle with multiple towers and a well-maintained lawn in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/908800/908789/5876f498.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Kinnitty
- Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 343 reviews)
- Price: £117, includes taxes & fees, 30 Nov - 1 Dec, for Recommended hotels in Birr
- Review: Loved the staff, ambience, rooms, and food! Great experience and value for the price!, by Rachel

### [5\. Sheraton Athlone Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athlone-Hotels-Sheraton-Athlone-Hotel.h1875939.Hotel-Information)

![A corridor with a reflective floor, a person walking, and a staircase with decorative elements.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1880000/1876000/1875939/aa71d635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Athlone
- Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 1000 reviews)
- Price: £94, includes taxes & fees, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Recommended hotels in Birr
- Review: Very nice staff, very nice hotel!, by Emil M

### [6\. Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athlone-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h1076553.Hotel-Information)

![A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a dock with boats, and a reflection in the water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1076600/1076553/b5da3414.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Athlone
- Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1000 reviews)
- Price: £89, includes taxes & fees, 22 Nov - 23 Nov, for Recommended hotels in Birr
- Review: Great location to stroll around the area, by Gerard

### [7\. Abbey Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nenagh-Hotels-Abbey-Court.h919363.Hotel-Information)

![A historic building with a clock tower, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/919400/919363/5cccb0ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Nenagh
- Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 489 reviews)
- Price: £96, includes taxes & fees, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Recommended hotels in Birr
- Review: Very busy location, by Jeffrey

### [8\. Hugh Lynch's Self Catering Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tullamore-Hotels-Hugh-Lynchs-Self-Catering-Accommodation.h112893350.Hotel-Information)

![A hotel hallway with wooden doors, a fire extinguisher, and an emergency exit sign.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112900000/112893400/112893350/12c565c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Tullamore
- Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 57 reviews)
- Price: £71, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Recommended hotels in Birr
- Review: They were extremely nice and helpful had a wonderful stay, by Jospeh

### [9\. Shamrock Lodge Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athlone-Hotels-Shamrock-Lodge-Hotel.h4641300.Hotel-Information)

![A spacious living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a coffee table.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4650000/4641300/4641300/10d3594b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Athlone
- Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 708 reviews)
- Price: £72, includes taxes & fees, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Recommended hotels in Birr
- Review: Nice hotel in a good, walkable to restaurants/pubs location., by Keri

### [10\. Hodson Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athlone-Hotels-Hodson-Bay-Hotel.h2197837.Hotel-Information)

![An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2197900/2197837/1fa58194.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Athlone
- Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1000 reviews)
- Price: £92, includes taxes & fees, 14 Dec - 15 Dec, for Recommended hotels in Birr
- Review: Nice place. Would stay there again, by Gary

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## Top Birr Hotel Reviews

### [The Malt Store](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birr-Hotels-The-Malt-Store.h130905646.Hotel-Information)

![A stone building with multiple windows and a flagpole.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/131000000/130910000/130905700/130905646/14aac542.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Birr
- Review: We were very happy with our stay, by Mark, 30 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Dooly's Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birr-Hotels-Doolys-Hotel.h3066882.Hotel-Information)

![A historic building with the name "Dooly's Hotel" on the facade, featuring multiple windows, a traditional stone exterior, and a signboard indicating amenities like conference rooms and bars.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3070000/3066900/3066882/f1e049a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Birr
- Review: Lovely staff, good food, large comfortable room. In the middle of the little town, a short walk from the castle grounds, which are worth a stroll round, and the shops., by Janet, 27 September 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [County Arms Birr](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birr-Hotels-County-Arms-Hotel.h4261249.Hotel-Information)

![A spa room with a large round mirror, a bowl-shaped sink, and a massage table with a towel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4270000/4261300/4261249/a8247c1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Birr
- Review: Lovely hotel with great amenities and lovely grounds. Room was great and a very generous breakfast served each day. The restaurant was a bit pricey however, food is delicious with good portions. Staff all very helpful. Will stay here again., by Joanne, 8 August 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Hugh Lynch's Self Catering Accommodation](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tullamore-Hotels-Hugh-Lynchs-Self-Catering-Accommodation.h112893350.Hotel-Information)

![A hotel hallway with wooden doors, a fire extinguisher, and an emergency exit sign.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112900000/112893400/112893350/12c565c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Tullamore
- Review: Great, clean and convenient, by Jospeh, 29 June 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Glasson LakeHouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athlone-Hotels-Glasson-LakeHouse.h1972421.Hotel-Information)

![Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1980000/1972500/1972421/47d072c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Athlone
- Review: Perfect stay!, by clare, 31 July 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athlone-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h1076553.Hotel-Information)

![A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a dock with boats, and a reflection in the water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1076600/1076553/b5da3414.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Athlone
- Review: I had no option but the supreme/business room don’t was expensive. But as we have always enjoyed the convenience and great location we took it anyway. We were not disappointed but could not afford it frequently., by Cyril, 10 October 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Abbey Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nenagh-Hotels-Abbey-Court.h919363.Hotel-Information)

![A historic building with a clock tower, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-maintained garden.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/919400/919363/5cccb0ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Nenagh
- Review: Excellent and would highly recommend. Many thanks.. Expedia never let me down Mary, by Anonymous traveller, 3 July 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Tullamore Court Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tullamore-Hotels-Tullamore-Court-Hotel.h8249229.Hotel-Information)

![A restaurant with hanging plants, wooden ceiling, and bar area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8250000/8249300/8249229/37d97dd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Tullamore
- Review: A very pleasing hotel, clean and professionally staffed., by Anonymous traveller, 10 October 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Hodson Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athlone-Hotels-Hodson-Bay-Hotel.h2197837.Hotel-Information)

![An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, large windows, and a modern architectural design.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2200000/2197900/2197837/1fa58194.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Athlone
- Review: Lovely view staff excellent comfy bedroom, by Michael, 10 September 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Port Heron Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Athlone-Hotels-Port-Heron-Lodge.h70553566.Hotel-Information)

![A wooden deck with a bench and a lifebuoy, overlooking a calm lake with reeds and a distant person paddling.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70560000/70553600/70553566/913392c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Athlone
- Review: Beautiful property for relaxing in. Warm, clean and gorgeous views. Well equipped with all we needed for our stay., by Patricia, 31 March 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What can I expect on my historical trip to Birr?

The historical sites in Birr are likely a big part of your travel plans. Also explore the many sights to visit such as gardens and seafood restaurants.

### How many historically relevant hotels are located in Birr?

In Birr, there are 20 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though you won't find many designated historic hotels.

### What are the most important historical places and other sights to visit in Birr?

Birr is notable for landmarks like Fort Eliza. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Birr Golf Club and River Shannon Brewery.

### What is a historic hotel like in Birr?

Historic hotels give guests a chance to stay in a building that has been recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any building that’s been identified as being of special interest. These types of hotels in Birr often retain original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in their public spaces or guestrooms.

### What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?

These terms are similar. "Historic hotel" is a term often used in the US, whereas “heritage hotel” is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to focus on the architecture and building. Mainly a heritage hotel draws meaning from the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

### Do historic hotels in Birr have modern facilities?

Yes. Every effort is made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, while interiors have safety features and modern conveniences. Guests can expect the usual amenities from a contemporary hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, and free and fast Internet. In Birr, booking a historic hotel doesn't mean you're picking a place that's rundown.

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