Ashdale House Hotel

Advantages: A sense of open space yet close to Dublin City Centre
Disadvantages: Not ultra modern (is that a disadvantage???)

...One minute you are stuck in traffic on the busy M50 and the next you are in a peaceful country house hotel, seemingly miles out in the countryside. I have stayed at the hotel twice, once last summer and again in June 2007. The delight of the Finnstown is its 'old world' charm. A roaring fire in the lobby, antiques and interesting 'knick-knacks' in nooks and crannies wherever you look. A real change from sterile modern hotels. The bar and the restaurant are beautiful and the food superb. The hotel has just changed hands. When I was there recently the bar and restaurant were closed for alteration and rather dreary conference facilities were a substitute. The food quality and friendliness hadn't changed though. This is a hotel with personality. I hope that the new owners don't change that.... Read review

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Advantages: close to city shopping districts
Disadvantages: none

...Had a great experience at the hotel. I got a health center to take care of my fitness. The massage at the end of the day was extremely releiving and food at the hotel was very nice. I savioured the food at chutney and sakura. It was my business cum pleasure trip and i was extremely delighted to have chosen the Nikko hotel delhi. The staff is very courtious and takes great care of the guests. The hotel is very calm . The best part is hotel is completely wi fi enabled. I recommend this hotel to any visitor to new delhi. i am urely going to stay there again. The craft house shop at the hotel has some very beautiful and high quality products and all these products are very reasonably priced.... Read review

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Advantages: brilliant
Disadvantages: whitbread

...Swallow hotels were the best hotel brand in the country. They were owned by vaux at Sunderland for many many years till they turned PLC. Three years ago whitbread plc bought out the company and transformed the best into Marriott Brand Hotels. The plan was then to sell off the Swallow Hotels that were not branded , however this did not happen no real buyers and in fact some Swallow Hotels were doing really well. The two best hotels are Rushyford and The Eden Arms. both old coach houses well managed nice and cosy. Swallow hotels are called after the Swallow because they always return to the same place every year. And so it is with the Eden Arms just outside Durham. This hotel is well Managed wonderful staff and great food and acomodation . You all must try it give it a go its sparkling.... Read review

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