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Sligo Southern Hotel

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A family owned and operated hotel . We subtly blend the elegance and intimacy of a more gracious age, with the best of modern comforts. Accommodation comprises of 94 well appointed bedrooms all ensuite, with direct dial telephone, multi-channel television, hair dryer and, tea and coffee making facilities. The award winning leisure centre boasts a 13 metre swimming pool, a children's pool, sauna, steam room and a fully air conditioned gym. can cater for a wide variety of group sizes with their range of conference suites, allowing for meetings and seminars of different scales to take place.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Canoeing
Diving
Highchairs available
Secured parking
Wifi
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Hiking
Horseback riding
Windsurfing
Fishing
Squash offsite
Water park offsite
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Steam room
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Desk
Housekeeping
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Walk-in shower
Bottled water
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
City view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Languages Spoken
English
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BigDave666 wrote a review Jan 2024
Dublin, Ireland3 contributions
I went here last week for one night to relax and boy did I relax . There was a big open room in the lobby to chat with no noise. The room was very big and the bed was very comfortable. We went for bar food early and there was only a few people eating that did not look good . We both went for the steak and it was amazing. We left a good tip, told the chef he was brilliant and gave him a big congratulations on his choice of butcher. We will be back if not to stay but to have another steak . Great value for money well done xx
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Brian M wrote a review Jan 2024
Galway, Ireland24 contributions50 helpful votes
Stayed a couple of nights between Christmas and New Year and really liked this hotel. Its location is perfect for looking around Sligo and a great base to explore the north west. We booked a package that included two nights, dinner on one evening and breakfast on both mornings. For dinner, because T here weren’t many staying in the hotel, the restaurant wasn’t open, so they did up a table for us in the window of the bar, complete with linen tablecloth and candles. It looked really lovely. When the dinner arrived we weren’t disappointed, we both had steak for dinner and it was in a word “delicious”. The waiting staff were first class and made sure we were happy with everything, which we were. The breakfast is in the form of a buffet, which has definite advantages and the range on offer was very good, everything from fresh fruit and porridge to cereals and a fry up. As much tea or coffee as you can drink washes it all down. The room was spacious and very nicely appointed, everything looked fresh, clean and bright. The beds are very comfortable. The room has things like an iron, hairdryer etc along with complimentary bottles of water and bags of crisps. There is a leisure centre downstairs which has a swimming pool and seaweed baths along with the usual gym equipment. I like to write a balanced review of places I have visited, but I really can’t think of a negative to say about the Sligo Southern Hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: There is plenty of parking at the side of the hotel. If you are arriving into Sligo by bus or...
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Deirdre R wrote a review Nov 2023
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Stayed here recently with my friend and my dog Benji. We had a fantastic stay and I would highly recommend the Sligo Southern hotel. From the moment we entered the hotel, we were greeted by an exceptional receptionist. She was so helpful and really welcoming. Everyone was also really lovely to Benji which was really lovely. Our room was fabulous and the hotel had left out a bed for Benji, with a super cute bowl and his own swan towel! It was such a lovely touch. The bed was also one of the best hotel beds I’ve slept in in a long time! We had breakfast the following morning and the staff weee even so kind as to being out cooked sausages for Benji. They were all so friendly and gave us some great ideas for things to do around Sligo. Would highly recommend!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Parking onsite. Located right next to the train station and 2 mins walk from sligo town centre.
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Madeline T wrote a review Nov 2023
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We just returned from a weekend stay in Sligo great southern. We stayed in a triple room which was surprisingly quite spacious.i had told them on booking that I was a coeliac and was assured that's no problems. The first night we ate in the bar, two young girls in there who couldn't care less!!!! They absolutely did not want to be there!!! When I enquired about gluten free,I was told I could only have 2 things on menu!!! --- she hadn't an idea about what was gfree and had to go to kitchen.I ordered the chicken supreme and it was gorgeous. When it came to dessert I didn't bother but my sister enquired what flavor the cheesecake was, oh I don't know I'll have to check!!! They ordered apple crumble which eventually arrived without ice-cream. When I asked about it, she said oh it doesn't come with it!!! Yes, it's on menu!!We did get it after that. Couldn't wait to get out of the bar!!!! Def don't recommend eating in there. I did complain to a manager who was the a great help. Breakfast, what a breath of fresh air!!!! Paul, went out of his way to help us and find out about my gluten free dinner that night In restaurant ( we were on a package). He totally put me at ease, amazing young employee!!! Also had gluten free sausauges. Kyle served us at dinner that night and was equally as nice as Paul. Both lads interacted with their customers, and it was a very enjoyable experience. All other staff, receptionists, housekeeping, and a big man who was everywhere were so welcoming, helpful and inviting ---- except the two girls in the bar--- they were just downright rude!!! Unfortunately yes, pool was cold . Overall I did enjoy our break away and would definitely return!!!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Restaurant service better than bar
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TJH84 wrote a review Nov 2023
Dublin, Ireland203 contributions109 helpful votes
In chronological order my experience went as follows: 1) reception couldn’t find my booking despite me giving them the reference number and showing them the confirmation emails. They got it sorted in about 5 mins but an inauspicious start. 2) had dinner in the bar with my son - really really bad food - I had the chow mien - the chicken was inedible - most definitely reheated from earlier in the day - my son had gone for the wings and same story couldn’t eat it - the food was not fresh. The fires were okay. 3) service was also abysmal two youngsters who literally did not care - asked for a glass of wine that never came - gave up waiting for the bill and paid at the bar 4) we said we would head to our room and get a drink brought up - I called room service they put me through to the bar - I asked for drinks to be told “we don’t do that” - no “I’m sorry sir this service isn’t available at the moment because I can’t be bothered” - just a plain no! I had to go back down to get our drinks and carry them back. 5) the room was clean but very dated 6) day two - breakfast buffet - very friendly staff down here and the breakfast as buffets go was surprisingly good. One negative was that the plates had obviously been stacked straight from the dishwasher as they were wet - attention to detail lacking! 7) after breakfast we decided to try out the pool - weird system with the lockers - you get a key when you ask but nothing to secure it to your wrist - I gave the key to the chap at the desk to mind which was fine but no communication or instructions from the staff! The pool itself was freezing 8) that night we said we would try the restaurant rather than the bar but it was closed- so bar it was. 9)the staff on the second night were really good and we played it safe and got burgers - all was fine with that. 10) check out on the Friday morning was painless All in all it didn’t live up to a four star billing - I probably wouldn’t stay again.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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laurapaul2018 wrote a review Oct 2023
Compton, Canada61 contributions17 helpful votes
We arrived later than expected in Sligo and luckily we managed to find a room at the Southern Hotel. The Hotel reception was so friendly and welcoming, the room and bath were gorgeous and we wished we were staying longer. Close proximity to walk around town and overall lovely.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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mk1Dublin_Ireland wrote a review Oct 2023
Dublin, Ireland45 contributions38 helpful votes
Mixed experience. When I arrived in the room there was a very, very bad smell coming from the bathroom and infiltrating the whole room. Reported it to reception and they sent someone and did their best but I think it is a plumbing problem and was not pleasant. Ended up having to go out and buy air freshener. On the plus side, the breakfast was good and staff were nice, but I was paying top prices and I do think the owners need to urgently invest.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: The second floor rooms are not great. Especially looking against a small courtyard
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RazorbackWARD wrote a review Oct 2023
North Little Rock, Arkansas208 contributions98 helpful votes
Stayed one night with Cosmos British Isles tour. Older hotel that has been updated some but still lots of stairs and limited elevator service. No AC but there was a fan that helped. We didn't have much time at the hotel - just a quick overnight stay.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Elizabeth F wrote a review Sept 2023
Dublin, Ireland9 contributions5 helpful votes
Lovely hotel, great staff, clean & comfortable room. With a lovely view of the mountain. Bathroom very clean , shower had a curtain but it didnt stop the floor from getting wet. Great location, as it is close to train & bus station. breakfast nice but a little expensive. Pool & changing rooms very clean. Will stay there again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Make use of the public transport as it is a very busy town.
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Jade wilson wrote a review Aug 2023
Westport, Ireland3 contributions2 helpful votes
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Me and my sister came here for a overnight stay, upon arrival we were greeted with a lovely reception (unsure of her name) but we arrived around 7.30pm she could not have been more helpful and friendly. Our room was standard, the bed was very comfy, bathroom was tidy and clean. Very strong overwhelming smell of bleach, there was dust on the remote as a housekeeping manager the standards wouldn’t be up to my level of cleaning especially as there still is alot of viruses and bacteria that can be built up on surfaces. We then proceeded to go downstairs to the restaurant as the food smelled amazing. Well we were mistaken.. the food that was served to me and my sister was very offputting by looks, but we were starving and as I said the food did smell amazing. the homemade vegetable soup tasted like cheesy potatoes and the brown bread was no more homemade then a McDonald’s burger. The best part of the starter was when it was taken away. My sister got the ceaser salad the lettuce leafs were yellowy and wilted. The chicken was like wet tissue paper mouled into a strip of chicken the croutons were nice but that in my opinion isn’t good enough. We then ordered our mains. My my my I personally went for the special roast beef dinner I asked for a side of peppercorn sauce I was shocked and appalled when my server whom was not in anyways friendly brought me out this monstrousity of a dinner, the beef was shaped like a tin of pedigree chum when my fork pierced the top of it it collapsed into tiny shards of dog food I tasted it and I spat it back into my napkin the potatoes were nice though. My dog kimmie would have been in her element. I personally was not impressed. My sister ordered the. Chicken chow mein. To look at it it looked appealing but after a few bites it tasted like maple syrup and ginger on noodles.the vegetables that were served with my dinner were undercooked and very watery. I personally believe you can tell a lot by a restaurant or gastro bars chips and these chips were nothing to write home about, the taste and stench of fish off them, they were soggy and oily all in one we were going to get desserts but after my last taste of the noodles my tummy started to churn and I knew it was time to leave. We didn’t even wait for the server to come back down to give us the bill we went straight to pay. The one pint of coors we had each was like the tap wasn’t cleaned in wuiet a while. The bill was 57€ for food we did not enjoy and didn’t finsh we walked away sore and hungry and out of pocket, For a 4* hotel and restaurant this level is not acceptable. The room cost 169€ without breakfast and to be quiet honest even if it was included in the price I would definitely not have taken the risk to eat the breakfast. My stomach was very unwell today. Overall it was not a good experience and would definitely not recommend anyone to waste there money unless there level of cleanliness and they hire a new chef or two. Also to add there was alot of running up and down the hall I was unsure if it was rodents or children or maybe even ghosts. Do not stay.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
€108 - €159 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
sligo southern hotel
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Great Southern Hotel Sligo
LOCATION
IrelandWestern IrelandProvince of ConnachtCounty SligoSligo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
94
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sligo Southern Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Sligo Southern Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Michael Quirke - Wood Carver (0.5 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (0.4 km), and Mullaney Brothers (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Sligo Southern Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Sligo Southern Hotel?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a desk, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at Sligo Southern Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Sligo Southern Hotel?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Sligo Southern Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Lyons Cafe, Coach Lane Restaurant at Donaghy's Bar, and Fabio's Homemade Italian Ice Cream.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Sligo Southern Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Is Sligo Southern Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Sligo.
Are any cleaning services offered at Sligo Southern Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Sligo Southern Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Sligo Southern Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Sligo Abbey (0.8 km), Tobernalt Holy Well (3.9 km), and The High Cross (6.1 km).