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Enniskerry Village, Enniskerry, Ireland
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Powerscourt Arms Country House
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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“Surprise treat to end a great trip around Ireland”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2010
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My girlfriend and I turned up in Enniskerry in December of 2009 after a whistlestop tour of the top half of Ireland (inc Northern Ireland). Perhaps my ratings seem a bit over the top but I honestly couldn't fault this place. Sure it was the most expensive night of our trip but I just can't fault any of it. The inn is located right in the centre of Enniskerry, a small but gorgeous little village south of Dublin. We just could not believe that we were so close to the capital but in a place that seemed so secluded. We visited in December so the streets had very tasteful Christmas decorations all around. This place is also a stones throw from the Wicklow mountains - an absolutely stunning part of Ireland's scenery.

We turned up at the Powerscourt Arms having decided to pay the 70 EUR for two people Bed and Breakfast. This was hardly a bargain basement price but we got what we paid for. The only thing warmer than the inn (this was in sub-zero temperatures so warmth was a major plus point!) was the welcome we received. Standard lovely Irish welcome that extended into our departure the next day. The place is so cosy and everything just seems clean and functional. The bed was a king size I think, very soft with soft carpets. The bar was very nice with a good selection of Irish drinks and the restaurant also sold some nice food.

Overall I was very pleased with this place hence the gleaming review (my first 5 rating on this site). I have stayed in four star hotels a lot worse than this. If you're going to Dublin, Wicklow or Enniskerry then a night here is a must.

  • Stayed December 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Service fantastic, shower not so good!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2010
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I stayed here just for one night, and the service was fantastic. The receptionist was more than accomodating, and all the staff we encountered were just the same. I never had the breakfast, as I slept in, so I can't comment on that, but the only complaint I have is the shower. The entire bathroom was very outdated, and in desperate need of an upgrade. I wouldn't have minded that so much if it were clean however! The shower was very dirty, and obviously hadn't been cleaned from the previous guest. The actual shower strenght was very poor too, so it took quite an effort to wash in the morning. Shame, as that's all I can remember about the place, whereas i should be focusing on the impeccable service!

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Room felt like building site”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2010
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I stayed here on Friday 26th February as a birthday present for my boyfriend. When we arrived we were allocated room 8 which we were told had been recently refurbished. When we got up to the room it was small and lacking in furniture. It was decorated with a twin bed posing as a double bed, 1 locker and a tiny wardrobe. The room was small and missing a couple of lights and lacked plugs. The TV had no remote control and there was no phone in the room.
The en-suite Bathroom was as big as the bedroom, which made it look huge and sparsely decorated with a toilet, a shower and a sink. Too little in it for it's size. There was no curtains on the bathroom window even though there was a rail above the window and the light above the sink mirror was missing. There was also no hairdryer in the room. Had to get this from reception. Had problems locking the door when we left the room, It had to ridiculously be locked from the inside.
We ate in the Bistro where the food was lovely and the staff all around the hotel were very friendly. I addressed some of these issues when checking out but the girl only looked annoyed that I had complained. Unfortunately the state of the room left us very disappointed in our trip.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Peter Keogh, General Manager at Powerscourt Arms Country House, responded to this review
8 March 2010
Dear Reviewer

Firstly many thanks for taking the time to write your review following your stay with us here at The Powerscourt Arms Country House. I am somewhat dissappointed to hear about your comments regarding the accommodation. As a Country House the bedrooms here are of a very good standard and size. It is correct that we do not provide telephones here in the bedrooms at The Country House. However in relation to extra requirements such as hairdryers, irons etc they are all readily available here on request. In each of the bedrooms here we do not over fill with furniture, however we gladly take your comments on board and look at other possibilities. I do apologise for the light fitting not working but we encourage guest feedback during their stay so that we can take immediate action regarding any issues that may arise. The bathroom has recently been refurbished and is of a large & comfortable size, there was an issue with the curtain on Friday morning and for security reasons it was removed.
I thank you for your kind comments on The Bistro and our staff, we pride ourselves on our level of service and I can assure you that I have addressed the member of staff that you liased with on the day of your departure.
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Dublin
1 review
“Great Hotel to get away from it all”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2010

I stayed here pre christmas 09 for our Christmas Party.
Excellent location in the middle of a small friendly village
of Enniskerry Co. Wicklow.
Rooms were clean, warm and newly decorated with modern en-suite bathroom.
The food in the Hotel Bistro / restaurant was excellent and great value for money.
We had a great night in the bar with singing entertainment on till late. This hotel is perfect for a weekend break to chill out or a weekly break to see more of the scenic area of Wicklow including the Powerscourt Gardens which are on the doorstep almost!

  • Stayed December 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dublin
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“Newly renovated, pleasantly run by friendly people”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2009

I would like to write what i feel is an accurate and succint review of our stay in the Powerscourt arms hotel. We came across this pleasant hotel quite by accident as were attending a wedding in Enniskerry and had left booking accomodation until the last minute. We were warmly greeted by the owner and shown to a lovely room upstairs. We were informed by the owners that they had recently taken over the hotel and it was apparent that they had gone to great lengths to create a clean and welcoming environment.
Our room was very clean, tastefully decorated with an extremely comfortable bed. There was a lovely ensuite with plenty of hot water. We were shocked that we were only charged €45 each to stay in this lovely place, and we are planning to return. I would strongly recommend the Powerscourt arms to my friends and family.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Enniskerry Village, Enniskerry, Ireland
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