McSweeney Arms Hotel (Killarney, Ireland)

From the moment you arrive, you're greeted with a warm and friendly welcome by the staff of this hotel. They are very helpful and offer excellent advise on how to use the local bus system, as well as the best pubs in town and the can't-miss sights to tour. This polite staff is accommodating and offer superior hospitality.

Start your day off properly with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast, including a full Irish, as well as pancakes and lighter options like yoghurt, cereals, and breads. The pub has a classic, Irish pub atmosphere and offers excellent food including burgers and soup. Guests say it's a great place to grab a pint.

This hotel is centrally located in Killarney. The town is at the doorstep, with many restaurants and pubs nearby as well as a train station and two bus stations, which make travel around the city a breeze. For a beautiful hike, try the 40-minute walk through the park to Ross Castle.

Rooms may get warm at night and you'll have to sleep with the window open, which means you'll hear noise from people and cars, as well as pubs letting out late. Also, rooms that face the front will also have pub noise as it lets out each evening, making it difficult to sleep. Bring earplugs.

Be aware that this hotel does not offer private, onsite parking. Instead, you'll have to park on the paid lot across the road. Guests find the parking situation less than convenient.

There are no coffee/tea making facilities en suite. Instead, you have to let them know you want it in your room and they will bring up a tray for you. Guests also find this less than convenient.