If
you are planning on spoiling your loved one this Valentine's Day or if you are
hoping your loved one has plans for you but needs a little help, then look no
further. I've been busy researching three top romantic venues with pampering being
a priority for this Valentine's Day. If you don't have plans to go away this weekend then keep these hotels in mind for your next escape in Ireland!
Top
of the list is...
#1 The Intercontinental Hotel Dublin
A ten
minute drive will bring you from Stephen's Green to Dublin's most desirable
suburb, Ballsbridge, where the intercontinental hotel is nestled conveniently
beside the RDS , the Aviva Stadium and a host of desirable bars and
restaurants. Location is perfect for a weekend getaway and with Valentine's
weekend around the corner I decided to check out this main stay of luxury
accommodation which morphed out of the Four Seasons Hotel over a year ago. I
was met by the courteous reception that you would expect from this Five Star establishment
and many of the hotel's best features like the Ice Bar remain the same. But the
building has been given a generous facelift and after a quick peek into
Season's restaurant I couldn't wait for my lunch!
The
Italian chef, Alberto Rossi, offered a wonderful a la carte menu with seasonal
produce. I was very impressed by the different flavours he added to the menu
and it was nice to see Teelings Whiskey being used so creatively in a starter.
Even if you have a special lunch in mind for a friends or parents birthday it
is incredible value at €34 for two courses and a meal that will stay in the
memory for years.
The spa
at the Intercontinental is possibly one of the best kept secrets in Dublin.
Offering the complete range of ESPA treatments I opted for a facial and was
treated with essential oils of my own choosing. The ESPA range is carried in
the best hotels around Ireland and a guarantee of quality. I was offered a head
or arm massage to accompany the facial and my experienced Philipino therapist
was kind and attentive throughout. There are four treatment rooms which means
that although the facility is small it doesn't get crowded. The lap pool in the
spa is accompanied by a generous Jacuzzi which can fit a multitude and looks
out onto a pleasant courtyard. It is easy to forget that I am only a few
minutes from Dublin City centre.
The
newly refurbished bedrooms are generously sized with a bath that filled up in a
couple of minutes. With all the usual mod cons in the room and unlimited WIFI
this hotel had everything needed for a good night's sleep. Breakfast was a
complete treat. Choice of buffet style or service the menu included smoothies
and pancakes and the usual high standards of an Intercontinental Hotel but my
favourite was the natural honeycomb on offer beside the porridge. It's one of
the yard sticks I use to judge a perfect breakfast buffet.
It can
be difficult to find parking in Ballsbridge but the Interconintental car park
is convenient to all the must see venues in the area. I had a busy day ahead of
me at Holiday World checking out new destinations to visit and write about but
after such a wonderful stay in my own home town - I won't want to go anywhere
else for a while. Even if you live in Dublin the Intercontinental is a perfect
choice for a girls spa retreat or a romantic getaway with your loved one.
L'Amore Valentines at the 5*
InterContinental Dublin in Ballsbridge
Indulge
and celebrate true love with our Italian themed Luxurious ‘L’Amore’ Valentines
Package featuring;
- A luxurious one night stay
in a Deluxe Room including sumptuous chocolate tasting plate on arrival
- Full Irish Breakfast
served in Seasons Restaurant or why not breakfast in bed!
- Relax in the surroundings of
The Spa including access to the pool, thermal suite (steam room, sauna),
Jacuzzi or why not treat you and your Amore to a relaxing couples
treatment with our expert therapists.
- That evening let your
Italian inspired romance flow as InterContinental Dublin’s Executive Chef
Alberto Rossi seduces the senses with an Italian inspired Menu in Seasons
Restaurant.
Package
price: from €445 per Room/per Night (based on two sharing). Available Saturday
13 & Sunday 14 February, 2016.
For more
visit: http: //www.intercontinentaldublin.ie or call 01 665 4000 or email; reservations@icdublin.com
#2 An indulgent Valentine’s Day esca
If you are in the South of the country I highly recommend Faithlegg House for a touch of the Downtown Abbey but with all the cosy familiarity of staying in your favourite aunties! It's close to Dunmore East and Passage East and has a massive whirlpool where you can lose yourself with your loved one...
Set in the midst of the beautiful Waterford countryside, Faithlegg House Hotel is the picture perfect setting for a loved-up break this Valentine’s Day. Whisk your other half away for a romantic Valentine’s celebrati
Relax in to your romantic escape with freshly prepared handmade chocolates and chocolate dipped strawberries awaiting you in your room on arrival. Enjoy some uninterrupted time together with a walk in the picturesque woodlands, afternoon tea or a relaxing couple of hours catching up with your favourite book in the undisturbed company of your loved one.
The indulgent Valentine’s package includes a romantic, specially designed Valentine’s Day meal in the award winning Roseville Rooms restaurant prepared by head chef Jenny Flynn, a two night stay in one of the luxurious bedrooms at Faithlegg House Hotel, handmade chocolates and chocolate dipped strawberries on arrival and a freshly prepared Irish breakfast each morning, prices start at €175 per person sharing.
Faithlegg House Hotel is an ideal location for a romantic getaway for two, for more information visit www.faithlegg.com or call 051 382000.
#3 Radisson Blu Hotel Galway
I stayed here with the family but I can recommend this hotel as a perfect spot for a romantic getaway, make sure to ask for a room with a view over the bay. The Radisson Blu is in the perfect location close to the train station and Eyre Square.
The rooms have been refurbished and there are lots of lovely treats in this hotel like the salt grotto in the hotel's spa and the sushi restaurant. I especially loved the nespresso machines in the bedrooms for coffee lovers. So why not get romantic in Galway!
The rooms have been refurbished and there are lots of lovely treats in this hotel like the salt grotto in the hotel's spa and the sushi restaurant. I especially loved the nespresso machines in the bedrooms for coffee lovers. So why not get romantic in Galway!
Dinner in Marina’s Grill for €45 euro includes a pre-dinner glass of bubbles with a strawberry and a sweet treat at the end of the meal and is available on the 13th and 14th February.
B&B €159 per room 14th Feb only
Unwind Package Includes a choice of Elemis Full Body Massage 55 mins or Elemis Skin Modern Facial Also Includes 4 Hours Thermal Suite, Pool & Outdoor Hot Tub and a 2 Course Lunch All for just €99.00
For more information of to book visit http://www.
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