Overlooking the River Shannon, the Radisson SAS Hotel in Athlone is located in the heart of Athlone, Ireland, and offers magnificent views of the marina, the historical cathedral and Athlone Castle, which is a focal point for visitors. The hotel is also within walking distance of Athlone train station, the regional sport center and the Lockes Distillery Museum. Located on the water, Athlone provides guided boat trips of the Lough Ree, cruises on the River Shannon and fishing expeditions. Old Town Athlone is home to many restaurants and Irelands oldest pub, Seans Bar. Tourist attractions such as Clonmacnoise Monastic Site and Belvedere House and Gardens are within easy driving distance of the hotel.
The Radisson SAS Athlone features 128 guestrooms including 10 family friendly suites that include separate living areas with sofa beds. All guestrooms provide wireless Internet access, minibars, and coffee and tea making facilities. The suites also include turndown service, plasma televisions, and stereos with CD players. Guests at the Radisson SAS Hotel Athlone can enjoy complimentary breakfasts each morning.
The hotels premier restaurant, Elements, incorporates themes of water, fire, earth and air, and offers contemporary cuisine including Irish and European dishes. The Quayside Bar and Lounge serves cocktails and snacks in a simple, chic ambience, and includes a large adjoining heated terrace overlooking the River Shannon.
The Radisson hotel is home to the Synergy Health & Leisure Club, featuring fabulous views of the River Shannon, along with a 16.5 meter indoor heated pool, sauna and steam room, and fully equipped gymnasium. The hotel also provides eight meeting rooms and can cater events from weddings to business meetings.
Rates:
185.6117 - 257.7385 USD
Number Of Rooms: 128
Number Of Floors: 2
Check In Time: 3 p.m.
Check Out Time: Noon
Amenities:
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
Children Allowed
Meeting Rooms
Business Center
Car Rent Desk
Family Rooms
Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone
Northgate Street
Athlone, Ireland
Driving Directions:
From the Dublin International Airport
: Follow signs for Dublin and the M1/R13Z junction.
At the roundabout, take the second exit and join the M1 Airport Interchange.
At the next roundabout, take the second exit and at Junction 3 (M50), branch left and at the roundabout take the third exit.
Go over the toll bridge, and at Junction 7 leave the motorway (signposted Sligo) and at the roundabout take the third exit for the N4.
After one kilometer, go straight over the roundabout to the Lexlip Road interchange and the start of the M4.
At the end of the motorway and the junction with R159, take the first exit, and at the junction with the N6 take the second exit off the roundabout for the N6 to Galway.
At the edge of Kinnegar go straight over the roundabout and head for Athlone.
At the Athlone Bypass, take the first exit off the roundabout for the R466.