Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone Review
The 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone is located in the pedestrian area of Athlone, 100 km from Ireland West Knock airport, and houses an indoor pool. Highlights at the hotel include a cash machine and a lift as well as Wi Fi in public areas.
The comfortable hotel has a restaurant where they serve an express breakfast in the morning. You can also dine at the à la carte Element's Bistro restaurant, with Irish delicacies. The bar serves light drinks and pampers guests with marina views. Creative cocktails together with light snacks are also offered.
The centre of Athlone can be reached within 5 minutes' walk of the property, and such cultural venues as Luan Contemporary Art Gallery are a mere 550 metres away. The Radisson Blu Hotel, has an ideal location within a 5-minute walk of the history museum "Athlone Castle Visitor Centre" and Shannon Banks Nature Trail.
In addition, the accommodation is at the foot of banks. Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone is placed in close proximity of Athlone Topwn Shopping Centre, while Athlone bus station is less than a 5-minute walk away.
This Athlone property has 133 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea makers. These spacious units are furnished with full-length windows along with a work desk. Featuring amenities such as hair dryers and guest toiletries, the private bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower. Additionally, stunning views of the city are offered.
At this Athlone hotel a sun deck and an indoor swimming pool are available for an extra charge. Fitness classes and entertainment activities are featured at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone. Guests can work out in a leisure club during their stay.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Exceptionally comfortable and absolutely fabulous hotel with river views minutes from the city centre.
- Good location just 5 minutes' walk from Saint Peter and Paul Church.
- Nestled in a shopping area surrounded by a harbour and a river.
- Luxurious rooms offer fantastic decor and great amenities.
- Separate bathrooms offer a bath and a great shower.
- Savoury and good breakfast available daily with a prosecco and a salmon, to mention but a few.
- The on-site lounge restaurant serves Asian fare.
- Has a modern downstairs bar with complimentary beverages.
- Excellent service provided.
- Rates are excellent.
- A few past guests were dissatisfied with not great beds.
- Wi-Fi was very poor for such a hotel.
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Pool with view
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
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Location
Landmarks nearby
- Celtic Escape Rooms 580 m (1903 ft)
- The Friary Church 310 m (1017 ft)
- Golden Island Shopping Centre 1.20 km (3937 ft)
- Jadotville Memorial 1.28 km (4199 ft)
- EXIT Athlone 290 m (951 ft)
- Athlone Castle Visitor Centre 400 m (1312 ft)
- Athlone Equestrian Centre 4.36 km (2.71 mi.)
- Killinure Lough 3.90 km (2.42 mi.)
- Saint Peter and Paul Church 340 m (1115 ft)
- Luan Gallery 410 m (1345 ft)