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McSweeney Arms Hotel – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
College Street, Killarney, Ireland
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McSweeney Arms Hotel
Ranked #36 of 39 hotels in Killarney
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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West Cork
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Pleasantly surprised”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2011
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I had low expectations for this hotel due to other guests reviews but when we arrived, I was pleased. We were in Killarney for the Irish Open and the Taste of Killarney festival so planned to spend very little time @ the hotel. Great location and clean room etc. Nice foyer and a lift which arrived quickly when called. Breakfast was great - delicious fresh pastries as well as fresh blueberries, raspberries, strawberries etc! Good service also. I would recommend McSweeneys if the focus of the visit was not solely the hotel.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Irvine, CA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Tony is the Best!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011
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Great central location, amazing breakfast, perfect Irish pub. As you might expect, the pub/local streets get busy during high profile sporting events (Rory's US Open win, the Cork/Kerry football game, etc.), That's all part of the Irish experience.

Tony was a wonderful host--he graciously helped us haul (too much!) luggage to four rooms and prepared a continental breakfast tray for friends that slept late. The rooms were spacious--some had been renovated. The hotel/pub is well located giving you access to all that Killarney has to offer.

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  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Roscommon, Ireland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2011
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I stayed here with my family. The hotel was in the centre of Killarney. It was close to all the facilities we needed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a nice homely feel to the hotel. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Plymouth, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Avoid this like the plague unless you are binge-drinking”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2011

The hotel is built on top of a pub and is in dire need of re-renovation. The door in our en-suite bathroom didn't fit, leaving a half-inch gap down the side, the shower didn't work (no water at all) the restaurant was closed - the pub was full of noisy yobs, the nearest (paying) car park is 100 yds away (if there is space in it)
The window in our room was set into the sloping roof and had only a roll-down blind which didn't fit properly. The room was small and had no tea or coffee making facilities (had to order delivery to the room and the tea was undrinkable, having been obviously made with water which had been boiling all day ) The TV was so small I regretted having forgotten my binoculars - but it didn't matter since the thing was unwatchable anyway.
Internet access was a very iffy thing - sometimes worked, sometimes not.

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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Cork, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Tonys was AMAZING”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011
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My brother and sister stayed here for a family wedding near by and had the most positive experience. The owners Tony and Pauline aided by their daughter Kelly Ann were superb hosts, the staff Kevin, Ronnie and Marie waiting on us hand and foot and nothing was a problem eg; late breakfast, organising golf, dropping us to other venues in Killarney and generally providing a top class service. Our room was on the corner (304) with amazing views of killarney, one small drawback no tea & coffe making facilities in the room but freshly brewed coffee was delivered on request complimentary. Pauline herself cooks breakfast which we requested late the morning after the wedding which again was not a problem. It truly is a family run hotel with a family atmosphere and I will always recommend it in future

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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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College Street, Killarney, Ireland
Price range (per night):* INR5,041 - 8,626

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