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Experience Killarney's vibrant energy at The Ross, a cool, family-owned boutique hotel steeped in local history. Nestled in the heart of town, mere steps from the breathtaking Killarney National Park, we offer luxurious comfort in our stylish rooms and fantastic hotel deals to fuel your adventures. But The Ross is truly a destination in itself: The Lane: Killarney's favourite hangout! Sip handcrafted cocktails, savour creative cuisine bursting with local flavour, and soak up the buzz as day turns to night. It's where the locals meet and memories are made. Polly's: Indulge in a Mediterranean-inspired feast, where fresh flavours meet sustainable practices. Pair your meal with innovative cocktails that showcase our commitment to quality and a dash of fun. Polly's Lounge: Your private karaoke stage awaits! Gather your group, grab the mic, and let your inner pop star shine in this luxurious, intimate setting.
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The Ross hotel emerges as a top choice for its exceptional value and premium accommodations, with guests often returning due to the hotel's vibrant atmosphere, underscored by live music and whimsical decor. The professional and dedicated staff contribute to an inviting stay, while the rooms earn high marks for their comfort and spotlessness.
Amenities, including unique cocktail bars and quality dining options, enhance the experience, complemented by the hotel's prime location that offers easy access to attractions. Reviewers are also quick to note the hotel's exemplary cleanliness.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Lively
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Exceptional
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Outstanding
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Me and my sister just spend the night at the fabulous Ross we booked a package and it was absolutely sublime, in this package we had a gin and chocolate tasting can I just say that Ryan is really a credit to the hotel his knowledge and passion of gins is truly something spectacular we would definitely have spent the night listening to him and picking his brain on how to pair gins my sister wouldn’t have ever drank gin and now she’s obsessed!!
Our room 110 was just beautiful much more than we were ever expecting so spacious we were in love with it so thanks so much!!!
Our dinner in the bar was absolutely fabulous Sandra and Jovanna went above and beyond to look after us the only thing better then the fabulous food and delicious tasting cocktails is jovannas infectious laugh that can be heard all throughout the night in the best way!!
Breakfast the next day was beautiful we cannot fault our stay!! Oh Polly’s is such a lovely addition too we only had a cocktail in there but it was beautiful we can’t wait to grab lunch there the next time we are back in Killarney.
The use of leisure center in the Ross’s sister hotel the Killarney park was absolutely beautiful the outdoor hot tub is heaven!!
We have stayed many times in the Ross and it is safe to say we will keep coming back as it’s always getting better and better!!!!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 18 Feb 2024
Dear kela1994, Your feedback made our day! We are ecstatic to hear that you had such a great time at The Ross. Comments like yours make our work worthwhile and we’ve passed all your compliments on to our team so they can enjoy the good vibes too. Thank you for choosing our hotel for your stay, we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience. Warmest regards, Jovana
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Stayed with my husband for a night during the week. We are local and decided to holiday at home due to restrictions. We couldn't have made a better decision. Have used the bar plenty of times but have never seen the hotel. We have been missing out! Check in was very straightforward and the staff were very friendly. Lots of measures in place to maintain cleanliness and social distancing - including hand sanitiser at the door and a neat little monitor at the desk to alert you when you were standing too close. We got a surprise upgrade to a suite and it was amazing! Beautifully decorated and spacious. A superking bed which was amazingly comfortable. We had food and drinks in the bar that evening, as always the food and service was fantastic. And of course the cocktails are amazing! After a fantastic night's sleep (couldn't get over the noise proofing in the centre of killarney) we had a gorgeous a lá carte breakfast (I recommend the pancakes) in the main restaurant downstairs. All in all we had a wonderful stay. The accommodation, the service, the cleanliness and the staff were all second to none. Will definitely consider staying close to home in future if this is what is on our doorstep!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ciara Treacy, General Manager at The Ross
Responded 14 Aug 2020
Niamh, Lovely to have you with us. Thanks again you for choosing The Ross for your mini staycation. Hope to have you back again for another sneaky visit! Best wishes, Ciara @ The Ross
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We visited Killarney on a Saturday night and decided to stay in the Ross due to it’s good location (walking distance to everything in town) and good reviews on Trip Advisor.
From check in to check out we cannot fault a thing. We were welcomed by a very kind lady who checked us in quickly and informed us about dining options for the evening and breakfast the next morning.
Our room was on the second floor and overlooked the beautiful church next door, the bed is the comfiest bed I think I’ve ever slept in and myself and my partner both remarked that we would stay at the Ross again just to sleep in the beds again!
We dined in the Lane bar in the hotel where we enjoyed some fabulous cocktails and delicious food. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and very obliging to any requests.
Overall we had a great night at The Ross and will definitely be returning for another stay in the future.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from TheRossHotel, Front Office at The Ross
Responded 1 Feb 2020
Dear USAtraveller_13, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. The team is thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Ross very soon. Best wishes, Joao Front Office
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We are just back after a wonderful few days in The Ross hotel. This is a beautifully presented hotel right in the centre of Killarney but so peaceful for its location. From start to finish this hotel is fabulous. The staff are so friendly and helpful and go out of their way to make sure you get the most from your stay . The reception staff always make you feel welcome and are excellent to give advice on places of interest. Breakfast is really fresh and all served to the table which is lovely and the staff were so polite and friendly too and always on hand to ensure you had enough of everything. The bar/ lounge is very modern and has a very relaxing atmosphere. The service is prompt and delivered with the same friendliness and attention to detail as is evident throughout the hotel. The bedrooms are so big and the beds are really comfortable. When we make a return visit to Killarney this will be our first choice of accommodation . Well done to the management and staff👍
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Ciara Treacy, General Manager at The Ross
Responded 9 Sept 2020
Dear joangW267UG, Thank you for your fantastic review such great feedback to get. The team are delighted. We do hope to see you again in the not too distant future. Best wishes, Ciara @ The Ross
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We stayed here for two nights while I attended a conference and we were very happy with it. The location couldn't be better right in the heart of Killarney but it is very quiet and very friendly. The parking in the very nearby 'Park Hotel' was really simple and very convenient. The breakfasts were a highlight. The lady who served breakfast went to great trouble to make sure that as a coeliac I was given great options. My 'nut free' daughter was also very happy with the food and the level of checking that went into making sure that the food was suitable. All in all I couldn't imagine staying anywhere else in Killarney.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Ciara Treacy, General Manager at The Ross
Responded 9 Jul 2022
Dear Grundy63, Thank you so much for your great feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Best wishes, Ciara @ The Ross
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The lady running their restaurant so knows her stuff. We wandered in without a booking for lunch on September 2nd at 12.30pm and the service from the hostess and her two waitresses who were working was outstanding. Immaculate and well run, this place deserves all of its accolades. The professionalism of the staff was outstanding. A little like US restaurants, chilled water arrived in bottles without us asking and the food was beautifully presented. The Bruschetta with cheese was terrific and my husband had Chicken Enchilada and we were pleased with both. Well done to the lead lady on the Team here and you deserve every success coming to you. What stood out most for us was the gleaming cleanliness of the cutlery and glassware and the Covid guidelines brilliantly adhered to. Thank you. Well done. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ciara Treacy, General Manager at The Ross
Responded 9 Sept 2020
Dear Orlaith, Thank you for your fantastic review and for joining us for lunch. We are chuffed with your feedback. Thank you again. Best wishes, Ciara @ The Ross
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The Ross helped me organize a fab Hen weekend for my sister. From start to finish our stay as a group of 9 was seamless. All my requests for the group were taken into account from room arrangements to dietary requirements. It was fantastic value late check out and a 2 course dinner included they even personalized the Menu for the hen. My sister was made feel very special from upgrading our room to the cake platter and congratulations card the small touches really did not go unnoticed.
All of the group had a great time and said they would stay again in the future.
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ciara Treacy, General Manager at The Ross
Responded 5 Mar 2022
Dear Isg27green, A lovely review! Thank you for your kind comments. The team are delighted. Thank you for your recommendation. Best wishes, Ciara @ The Ross
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This hotel which is beautifully decorated is one block from the center of Killarney where all the pubs and restaurants are located. The rooms are big. Ours had a beautiful view of a church and yet was quiet. The hotel has a nice sitting area upfront with a crackling fireplace. The parking is in their sister hotel up the street and a 2 minute walk. The staff is super friendly and helpful as are most of the Irish. Our concierge who was from Portugal was outstanding and helped us a lot in finding the best restaurants as well as in driving directions. The restaurant is also excellent. Would highly recommend without reservations.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from TheRossHotel, Front Office at The Ross
Responded 13 Mar 2020
Dear Sam S, Wow!! What a super review. So lovely to receive such wonderful feedback. Myself and all the team are absolutely thrilled to hear you had a wonderful stay with us. We cannot wait to welcome you back to The Ross again very soon. Best wishes, Joao Front Office
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We experienced the worst customer experience I’ve ever had the displeasure of facing during our final night of our staycation in Ireland (Covid pandemic times). We booked into the Ross hotel as a ‘treat’ for the last leg of the journey as we had a great experience in the Lane cocktail bar last year. We arrived to the hotel and were given our room key and took the lift to our room where another guest joined us in the lift unmasked (despite clear guidelines to wear masks in common areas and only one household per lift). We exited the lift and headed to our room where there was a group of people in a room next door with the door of the room held open with a bag and people coming and going through the corridors with no masks. We raised our concerns with the receptionist who advised she could not ensure covid compliance in the hotel hallways. She offered to move us to a noisier room on the ground floor of the hotel (as this was all that was available). We walked down to reception to explain our disappointment with the complete disregard of covid compliance by other guests in the hotel and the lack of enforcement by the hotel staff. When we arrived to reception, the desk was unattended but we could overhear the two receptionists loudly talk about the circumstances of our complaint with a complete disregard for it. We had to interrupt them to make them aware we could hear their entire conversation. They made no effort to apologise, rectify the situation or accept any responsibility for the fact their guests were in breach of several public health guidelines and the receptionists were turning a blind eye to it. I would give this hotel zero stars if I could and I would urge hotel management to investigate the circumstances of this review and the hotel staff in question. The hotel rooms themselves are basic, overpriced, and tacky. There are far nicer hotels in Killarney for a fraction of the price.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ciara Treacy, General Manager at The Ross
Responded 16 Sept 2021
Dear Irishfoodie8, I would love if you would reach out to me directly and we could discuss your issues. You can reach me at the hotel on 064 - 6631855. Best wishes, Ciara @ The Ross
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Friendly staff and conveniently located. When we walked into our first room, I thought the room smelled of stale cigarette smoke - like the kind that gets caught in carpet or curtains. We were assured that the hotel was no smoking but they allowed us to switch rooms. Upon entry into our new room, the smell was not present. I suspect the first room, based on location, may get cigarette smell up from the alley it overlooked.
The bathroom was spacious and well appointed. The beds were very comfortable and the room was quiet with black out curtains. An espresso machine is in room, along with a kettle, for premium coffee and tea. The breakfast the next morning was excellent.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ciara Treacy, General Manager at The Ross
Responded 30 Mar 2023
Dear reindun, Thank you so much for your really helpful feedback. We are thrilled you both enjoyed your stay with us especially our really comfy beds! We hope you enjoyed the rest of your Ireland trip. Best wishes, Ciara
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There are more places to choose from in the Killarney area.
PRICE RANGE
€146 - €229 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the ross hotel killarney, ross hotel killarney, ross killarney
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty KerryKillarney
NUMBER OF ROOMS
29
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Which popular attractions are close to The Ross?
Nearby attractions include Escape Killarney - Kerry's 1st Live Escape Room Game (0.1 km), Gaelic Roots The Show (0.1 km), and Killarney House Gardens (0.06 km).
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
