Occupying the westernmost point of Connacht province, County Mayo is a largely rural district situated on the Atlantic coast of Ireland. As part of the Gaeltacht, or traditional Irish-speaking areas of Ireland, Mayo draws numerous visitors each year seeking to experience traditional Irish culture and heritage. In response to the yearly influx of travelers, numerous hotels have opened across the county, in both rural and urban settings.
Located in Westport, a village in County Mayo, the Clew Bay Hotel is a small boutique hotel situated in the center of town. In 2009, the hotel garnered an Environment Award from the Mayo Business Awards for its commitment to environmentally responsible business practices. Guests at the hotel are granted access to Westport Leisure Park, a fitness facility with a pool, a sauna and a steam room. Dining at the hotel is catered by two in-house restaurants: Riverside Restaurant and Madden's Bistro. All guest rooms are non-smoking and include in-room tea and coffee, satellite television, Internet access and room service, as well as in-room beauty treatments provided by the hotel spa.
Clew Bay Hotel
James St
Westport, Co. Mayo
Ireland
011-353-98-28088
clewbayhotel.com
Westport Plaza Hotel, situated in Westport's town center, holds a four-star rating from the Irish Tourist Board and is the only luxury hotel in the village. Featuring a full gym and spa, the hotel also has an in-house restaurant serving Irish and European cuisine in a fine-dining setting. A bar and lounge are also located at the hotel. Five grades of room are available: standard, silver, gold, junior and presidential suites. Standard rooms include a king-sized bed, a plasma-screen television, an Italian marble bathroom, climate control and minibar. Silver and gold rooms include standard amenities, as well as complimentary bottled water and wine, a private balcony with garden views and complimentary toiletries. Junior suites contain the same amenities as silver and gold rooms but with the addition of greater space and a small kitchenette. Presidential suites feature, in addition to standard amenities, a Jacuzzi tub, a sitting room with a fireplace and complimentary wine.
Westport Plaza Hotel
Castlebar Street
Westport, County Mayo
Ireland
011-353-98-51166
westportplazahotel.ie
Built in 1897, the Mulranny Park Hotel is a 61-room accommodation in the Great Western Greenway, a historic 11-mile open space used for hiking and biking. Fitness facilities and a full-service spa provide guests with exercise and leisure opportunities on-site, while the hotel's concierge desk will arrange excursions to nearby attractions like Croagh Patrick and Achill Island. Standard and deluxe rooms are available, each featuring sea or forest views and a variety of amenities, including flat-screen televisions with cable, complimentary bath products, mineral water, in-room coffee and Internet access. A full Irish breakfast is included in the cost of booking. Smoking is prohibited.
Mulranny Park Hotel
Mulranny
Mallaranny, County Mayo
Ireland
011-353-98-36000
mulrannyparkhotel.ie
Located in northern County Mayo between Ballina and Foxford, the Mount Falcon Country House Hotel stands on 100 acres of private woodland. Named the Automobile Association's Hotel of the Year in 2009, the hotel also garnered a four-star rating from the Irish Tourism Board. Housed in a Georgian-style stone manor, the interior features modern upgrades while still maintaining the historic integrity of the house. A spa, fitness center and restaurant serve guests, while hotel staff provides arrangements for excursions. Rooms and suites are available, as well as self-catering cottage accommodations on the property. Amenities include deep tubs, feather duvets, wireless Internet access and complimentary toiletries.
Mount Falcon Country House Hotel
Foxford Road
Ballina, County Mayo
Ireland
011-353-096-74472
mountfalcon.com
