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The Glenside is set in a peaceful countryside setting. Located 2 km south of the historic town of Drogheda, The Glenside is well renowned for great food and warm friendly service. Specializing in weddings and family-orientated celebrations, the hotel facilities include 17 well-appointed rooms, a cosy lounge bar, a la carte restaurant and a ballroom which can cater for functions from 20 to 200 guests.
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The Glenside recently hosted my brother's 18th and it was a fantastic night. Elaine was excellent in facilitating a night of over 100 guests and making sure it went off without a hitch. Both herself and Karen were helpful in the weeks and months leading up to the event, always available to answer questions. The setup was top class and the service on the night, the cake was delicious and the dj got everyone up and dancing. The food supplied was plentiful and delicious, overall a memorable night.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Hotelfoodie79, Owner at The Glenside
Responded 29 Jan 2020
Dear PJ, Thank you for taking the time to post a review about your recent night out at the Glenside. I am delighted that you enjoyed your brothers special occasion. We love getting such positive feedback about our parties and events. We hope that we can have the opportunity to welcome you and your family back for the next special occasion. Looking forward to seeing you all soon. Kind Regards, Karen Dunne
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My partner and I ventured out for only the third time for dinner since March due to Covid-19. Having decided on the Bistro in the Glenside Hotel, we were not disappointed. From the moment we got to the car park and through the hotel doors we felt so safe. When we got to our table there was a pre-printed hotel envelop and inside was our cutlery, napkin, salt and pepper ... incredible idea! The service and food were both excellent. We shared garlic mushrooms, I had the special which was chicken stuffed with black pudding on wholegrain mustard mash and it came with a side of vegetables. My partner had beef. Everything was superb and a lovely dining experience. We will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Just came back from this little gem tucked away off the main road .We had a surprise night away for our friends 50th birthday , all 20 of us . Right from our arrival , the ladies on reception greeted us with big smiles and excitement , knowing our reason to be there they , checked us in quickly so we could get ready and be in Henry's, the restaurant before the birthday girl arrived .The lovely Anne came to check that the rooms were to our expectations and that we had everything we needed, certainly 5 star service you don't get everywhere.We were greeted in Henry's by Pamela and her team of enthusiastic Staff , dont know who was more excited them or us 😊 they seated us , sorted drinks and kept watch for our friend, so that we could be upstanding and ready for the surprise .The food was second to none fantastic choice , great value, , served professionally and promptly .Later in the bar Peter looked after us very well ,even supplying a late supper for those who wanted it .Breakfast was a lovely buffet of fruit , scones , juices and a gorgeous cooked to order feast , just about anything we wanted , plus lots of extra tea and toast .... all set up for the day and our journey home All in All a really lovely little hotel , with such warm and friendly staff , who even before we left, asked about our night and how we enjoyed it .The hotel was perfect for our needs and excellent value for money , we'll definitely be back for more , see you soon Glenview x
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 29 Jan 2020
Dear Deeode, Thank you for taking the time to write about your recent visit to the Glenside. Reviews such as yours are what makes all of our hard work worth it! We are thrilled to read that you enjoyed your night away and your experience in Henrys. We will be sure to pass on your wonderful feedback to all of our staff who work extremely hard. We hope to see you all back at the Glenside sometime very soon. Kind Regards, Karen
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We stayed for one night. We were met by the very friendly Christine who checked us in very promptly. The reception area looked recently revamped & had a lovely, cozy, inviting feel to it. Our room was spacious & very clean - but was in need of a revamp, was slightly dated. The lovely fresh decor of the reception didn’t carry through to our room, but we were happy enough. We went off to a small shopping centre not far from hotel & also had a little walk around the garden centre just 200m down from hotel (Blacks) & came back to hotel. We sat outside in the gazebo to enjoy a drink & few games of cards and also enjoyed the good weather. The hotel has a small garden area. Michelle looked after us & she was very kind, friendly & efficient. We had dinner inside later that evening, nice menu with plenty of options. Starters: chicken wings, fried Brie. Kids menu was a nice selection too. Mains : fish & chips, sausages & chips, burger & chips. All very fresh & tasty 😋 Our room that night was very warm, so we didn’t sleep too well. Breakfast set us right up - Continental Breakfast with good selection on menu of fresh fruit, pastries, pancakes, yogurts, juices, toast, tea & coffee. Check out again was very smooth. Overall a very nice stay. A small hotel with really great staff. Well done 👏🏻
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Free car park on site.
Great food & good drinks selection.
Nearest shopping centre a bit of a...
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Response from Karen Dunne, Owner at The Glenside
Responded 23 Sept 2021
Dear Berni110, Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review about your recent trip to the Glenside. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay. We will pass on your compliments to our team. We are continuously upgrading the hotel having recently completely refurbished our lobby and Garden Lounge & Grill. We have plans to carry our works on our bedrooms in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future. Kind Regards, Karen
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From the outset, an excellent stay and full details are below. I would happily recommend this hotel if you need to stay local.
We travelled on Friday 5th into Saturday 6th April 2024. We were a golf society consisting of 20 blokes. We only grabbed this hotel last minute as our original booking cancelled in Drogheda town centre.
We booked 13 rooms in the hotel. Regarding my twin room, it was clean and tidy, a good size with a small double and a single bed, a small but perfectly adequate bathroom with a shower and no bath. There was a tv with usual local channels and tea/coffee making facilities in the room. Upon request an iron and ironing board (both full size) were left outside the door.
Dinner We requested menus and forwarded a pre-order to keep things simply. Mains and deserts with complimentary tea and coffee after. Dinner was excellent, good quality food, good portions (lamb shank was clearly the best choice for info) and the bill including a gratuity was €600 (€30pp)
Breakfast Usual setup with juices, pastries etc sitting out. Tea/Coffee was made fresh and a small sensible hot food menu was provided and cooked fresh. Again excellent meal and not a complaint to be had.
In summary we used this hotel as a last minute change and not one of our party had any complaint. We would happily book again if we are playing golf in the area.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Hi ,my wife and I went out for a meal to the glenside hotel on 12/06/2022.We had an early bird voucher we bought on the 01/03/2020 at the beginning of covid.We told the waitress we Had the voucher but she said it was only worth €42 because the early bird we purchased wasn't available and costs had gone up etc. The cost of a two course meal would be €50.We were disappointed because we had purchased several vouchers but said nothing and excepted it. Two days later I decided to ring the manager who is also the owner and see what he had to say about it,we thought he'd honour the voucher as it was for a two course meal. He insulted me from the start of the conversation,he said the voucher was for a two course early bird menu that is not available,he said what did you expect to get Steak ,I told him that we have been good customer's to the hotel for over 40 years and I took offence to his tone of voice,he said we don't want the likes of you ringing up complaining and if you bring me up all your voucher's I'll give you your money back and you won't have to be a costomer.I was absolutely shocked at been spoken to this way,all I wanted was for him to explain why I purchased something that isn't available for the value I thought it was for. Hotel vouchers are valid for five years but if you purchased a voucher for a meal that is worth €50 five years later it's worth far less.This man has no manners and shouldn't be in a position to deal with the public but unfortunately because he's the owner he can do what he wants,all I can say is with that attitude he won't be in business too long
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Have visited the hotel numerous times in the last couple of years and ate in the bar area. The food is always lovely but the staff really are top class. Nothing is too much bother. If something is not on the menu and you ask for it, they will most likely arrange to have it cooked for you.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Response from Hotelfoodie79, Owner at The Glenside
Responded 14 Jan 2020
Dear GerryKi Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your visits to the Glenside. I will be happy to pass on your lovely comments to our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon. Kind Regards, Karen
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From start to finish without doubt the most wonderful experience. The Hotel is on the flat and our suite with four poster bed was simply gorgeous. The staff were all extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful and it's a handy location with short enough drives to historical sites and places of interest such as Mellifont Abbey, The Irish war museum and Monasterboice. We ate in Henrys restaurant both nights and had our breakfast in the bar. The food was delicious and reasonably priced and again the staff were so helpful.and accommodating.. look forward to planning a return visit for sure
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:WiFi is a bit sketchy but you don't mind that if you are on a couple days switch off break..you...
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We had our wedding here on the 6th September 2021. It was an absolute fantastic day. Every single member of staff went way above and beyond to make our day very special and one we will remember for a very long time. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We went with the all inclusive wedding package which we would highly recommend, very reasonable and it took all the hassle out of planning our wedding, especially in the current times with Covid as this was our third date, but the Glenside dealt with all the cancelling and rescheduling of our suppliers, such as the photographer, florist etc.. all we had to do was turn up dressed on the day 😊 I can't go without mentioning Elaine our wedding planner, she was absolutely brilliant ❤️ from start to finish and cannot thank her enough for everything she done to make our day so special. If you are thinking of booking the Glenside for your wedding, just do it, we promise you won't regret it . Kathleen and Noel
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Karen Dunne, Owner at The Glenside
Responded 23 Sept 2021
Dear Kathleen & Noel, Thank you so much for the wonderful review of your wedding here at the Glenside. We are delighted that you chose us to celebrate your special day. We will be delighted to pass on your lovely feedback to all of the team. Wishing you both love, health & happiness for your future together. Kind Regards, Karen
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We recently had our wedding reception at the Glenside Hotel, and it was amazing from start to finish. Elaine who was the wedding coordinator on the day was fantastic, she was so calming and organised that we didn't have to worry at all throughout the day. The food, service and atmosphere was outstanding, Thank you. Every single staff member went above and beyond in making our day extra special. Highly recommended if you're planning a wedding 💑.
Paulo and Adrienne
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Karen Dunne, Owner at The Glenside
Responded 23 Sept 2021
Dear Paulo & Adrienne, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your wedding here at the Glenside. We are absolutely thrilled to read that you enjoyed the day. Thank you for choosing us to celebrate your special day. We will pass on your compliments to all of our team. Wishing you all the happiness in the world for your future together. From Karen, Aogán and all the team
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"WiFi is a bit sketchy but you don't mind that if you are on a couple days switch off break..you do need a car as its not that near public transport routes. "
There are more places to choose from in the Drogheda area.
PRICE RANGE
€139 - €189 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of LeinsterCounty LouthDrogheda
NUMBER OF ROOMS
17
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