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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Midlands Park Hotel

Midlands Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Portlaoise
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (695 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel who really made a fuss over our wee man at arrival with a goodie bag. Great location and facilities."
United Kingdom
Donna
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Midlands Park Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Maldron Hotel Portlaoise

Maldron Hotel Portlaoise
3.0 star property
Portlaoise
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (520 reviews)
"Hotel was good great breakfast and dinner menu most staff where polite and would do anything to help you "
United Kingdom
mark
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
Maldron Hotel Portlaoise
Daily full breakfast for a fee

The Killeshin Hotel

The Killeshin Hotel
4.0 star property
Portlaoise
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (603 reviews)
"Excellent hotel and restaurant staff, very friendly and accommodating!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
The Killeshin Hotel
Lounge

Ivyleigh House

Ivyleigh House
5.0 star property
Portlaoise
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (122 reviews)
"Incredibly charming b and b. The breakfast was delicious, definitely the best dining experience of my entire trip to Ireland!"
United States
Lyra
The price is £140
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Ivyleigh House
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Maltings

The Maltings
3.5 star property
Portlaoise
The price is £145
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
The Maltings
Outdoor banquet area

The Heritage

The Heritage
4.0 star property
Killenard
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (494 reviews)
"Great leisure facilities and nice walking trail around the golf course"
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is £132
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
The Heritage
Exterior

Kinnitty Castle Hotel

Kinnitty Castle Hotel
4.0 star property
Kinnitty
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (324 reviews)
"The newly renovated Abbey Court rooms are sparkling, lovely and incredibly quiet and peacefull. The one draw back is that there are quite a few small flights of steps all over the place. The dungeon bar has excellent food at reasonable prices. Breakfast is great. I did not try the library bar but the room is beautiful.. The building itself is spectatuclar."
United States
Allan
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Kinnitty Castle Hotel
Interior

Avalon House Hotel

Avalon House Hotel
3.5 star property
Castlecomer
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (190 reviews)
"Fabulously well appointed and comfortable property a short drive from Kilkenny, but far enough to avoid the crush of tourists. Wonderfully helpful staff, great dining choices. Highly recommend."
United States
Brian
The price is £122
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Avalon House Hotel
Lobby sitting area

Clanard Court

Clanard Court
4.0 star property
Athy
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (310 reviews)
"Really lovely hotel"
United Kingdom
SUSAN
The price is £128
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Clanard Court
Aerial view

Kilkea Castle

Kilkea Castle
5.0 star property
Kilkea
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (432 reviews)
The price is £250
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Kilkea Castle
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Top Portlaoise Hotel Reviews

The Keadeen Hotel

The Keadeen Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful setting, great breakfast, great place to eat dinner too, friendly and helpful staff"
Branka 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Keadeen Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What should a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Portlaoise?
Sights with historical relevance in Portlaoise are probably a big part of your travel plans. While you're out exploring, you might want to check out the restaurants and bars. During your trip to this family-friendly area, you can also spend time at the shops.
How many historically relevant hotels are located in Portlaoise?
Portlaoise is home to 6 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the most important historical places and other sights in Portlaoise?
Portlaoise is notable for landmarks like Rock of Dunamase. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Emo Court and O'Moore Park.
What is a historic hotel like in Portlaoise?
By choosing a historic hotel, you can sleep in a place that has an officially recognised historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it's of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the guestrooms or communal spaces of historic hotels in Portlaoise, giving a real sense of character.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
"Heritage hotel" is more common in Asia and Europe, while "historic hotel" is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it's the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.
Do historic hotels in Portlaoise have modern facilities?
Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Portlaoise, don't worry that you'll find yourself staying at a place that's uncomfortable or rundown.

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