The Lansdowne Kenmare
Main St, Kenmare V93 YRC8 Ireland
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#17 of 92 hotels in Kenmare
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The Heritage Town of Kenmare is one of Ireland's most picturesque towns. Sitting proudly as you enter is The Lansdowne Kenmare dating from 1790's when the hotel's foundations were laid. Over 200 years of passionate Irish hospitality awaits as The Lansdowne Kenmare is one of Ireland's oldest hotels. Following a total renovation in 2020 this delightful four star town centre hotel is the perfect location to explore the stunning scenery that abounds or simply unwind and wander the streets of Kenmare with its many artisan shops. The location is superb as you will be perfectly secluded but within reach of culture, heritage, rugged countryside, Atlantic drives and the 18 Hole Kenmare Golf Club just across the road. Magical is a word we often hear from guests. The Grill Bar & Terrace on the ground floor of the hotel is a wonderful complement to the heritage of the hotel with its club style ambiance and outdoor Terrace. The LK Café is open all day and serves fresh coffee, home baked pastries and all day dining for those feeling peckish at any time. The Piano Lounge is where good times happen and memories are made as the tinkling piano plays and people enjoy themselves. Do please let us have the opportunity to look after you.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Canoeing
Hiking
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Concierge
Street parking
Internet
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Horseback riding
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Patio
Tennis court offsite
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Executive lounge access
Newspaper
Outdoor furniture
Shops
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Bath / shower
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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City view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, French, Dutch, German and 1 more
Location
95Great for walkers
Grade: 95 out of 100
31Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
34Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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Lovely comfy stay in the lansdowne hotel Kenmare. Perfect location, nice vibe and friendly staff. Didn’t get to taste any of the restaurants unfortunately. Would definitely recommend. Many thanks.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Very comfortable hotel that is Centrally located in the town. Staff very friendly and courteous. Excellent food in restaurant Good value for money. A good base for The Ring of Kerry and not as crowded as Killarney. Lots of interesting shops locally and nice walks along the estuary of Kenmare bay.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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My husband and I enjoyed our visit. The bathroom was super clean and we enjoyed the breakfast. Friendly staff. Wonderful coffee! The only two things that I would say could have been better would be the parking lot, parking is tight, and service at the restaurant for dinner was slow, but the food was wonderful.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Guest Manager, Owner at The Lansdowne Kenmare
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Danielle S We're truly delighted to receive your fantastic review! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your stay with us here in The Lansdowne Kenmare. It's wonderful to read that you found our staff to be friendly and you enjoyed your stay with us. We take pride in providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our guests. I am sorry you found the dinner service to be slow but glad you enjoyed the wonderful food nonetheless. I am delighted also to hear you enjoyed breakfast and our wonderful Coffee Once again, thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us. We look forward to providing you with another wonderful stay whenever your travels bring you back to the area. Warm regards Mag
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Very pleasant stay. Staff were courteous and very helpful. Room was clean. King size bed was very comfortable. Good size room. Breakfast menu catered for everyone. Will hopefully make a return trip in the near future.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear John M Thank you for choosing to stay with us here at The Lansdowne Kenmare and for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear you loved your spacious and clean bedroom. Comfortable beds are essential for a good nights sleep and we are glad to know you found it to your satisfaction. We greatly appreciate your kind words about our courteous and helpful staff. Providing excellent service is a top priority, and its wonderful to hear that our team made a positive impression during your stay. Once again thank you for your wonderful review and we are looking forward to welcoming you back to The Lansdowne Kenmare in hopefully the not too distant future Warm Regards Mag
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Best possible location in Kenmare and the greatest hotel staff I have ever encountered. The went above and beyond to help us explore the coast. Food is also excellent and the common areas are fantastic.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Guest Manager, Owner at The Lansdowne Kenmare
Responded 27 Oct 2023
Dear brandonberman83 Thank you ever so much for your delightful review and for choosing to stay at The Lansdowne Kenmare. Our friendly staff take great pride in providing exceptional service and ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and well looked after. I am thrilled that their efforts made your stay even more pleasant. I sure hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Warm regards Mag
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The room was excellent with THE most comfortable bed! Bathroom is spacious and very well appointed. Absence of lift and no hall porter to offset is an issue for older guests with luggage. Staff were very attentive and well trained!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Older visitors, no lift! No porter!
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Response from Guest Manager, Owner at The Lansdowne Kenmare
Responded 26 Oct 2023
Dear John W Thank you for choosing to stay with us here at The Lansdowne Kenmare and for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear you loved your room and enjoyed the spacious bathroom. Comfortable beds are essential for a good nights sleep and we are glad to know you found them to your satisfaction. We greatly appreciate your kind words about our welcoming and attentive staff. Providing excellent service is a top priority, and its wonderful to hear that our team made a positive impression during your stay. Please note we are always delighted to assist with luggage and in the future please do not ever hesitate to advise reception. Once again thank you for your wonderful review and we are looking forward to welcoming you back to The Lansdowne Kenmare in hopefully the not too distant future. Warmest Regards Mag
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Very average experience from our one night stay for my wife's 60th Birthday. Not at all what we've experienced previously at the Park and expected better from a Brennan hotel. On arrival lunch was in the Cafe and we were left sitting for about 10 minutes with no menus and while a nice Cafe it wasn't really the place to eat lunch and have a drink, more a coffee scone area. Breakfast was also in the same Cafe so we got it to our room. Hotel very clean and well appointed but a real lack of leadership.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Guest Manager, Owner at The Lansdowne Kenmare
Responded 26 Oct 2023
Dear John Seward Thank you for choosing to stay at The Lansdowne Kenmare and for taking the time to write your review Needless to say I would like to sincerely apologise that your experience fell short of your expectations. We do serve lunch in the Cafe from 12pm -4pm but we would have been delighted to have you dine in The Restaurant had you mentioned your disappointment at the time. Please rest assured your feedback matters to us greatly and it will be shared with our team so we can further improve our service. I sincerely hope you will give us another opportunity to exceed your expectations and would love the opportunity to welcome you back to The Lansdowne Kenmare in the future. Warmest Regards Mag
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Went for my 6oth birthday which was not noted!!Had lunch in a cafe no restaurant available ,eating Irish stew surrounded by coffee drinkers did not seem the norm,waited forever to be served drinks with lunch.The was dark and depressing! Next morning ordered breakfast in bed tea served first and hot food later.Find it very difficult to believe the Brennan brothers run this hotel.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Lovely ambience great for a late walk in breakfast. The full Irish was presented so well and tasted great. The staff were great despite being so busy. Highly recommended. The hotel has a nice cafe also which we had coffee in another day. Lovely cakes and coffee. Nice atmosphere. All the staff were friendly and welcoming.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Guest Manager, Owner at The Lansdowne Kenmare
Responded 15 Oct 2023
Dear Jim M Thank you kindly for your wonderful review and for choosing to visit our LK Cafe. I am thrilled to read that you had a fabulous experience and that both the food and the service met your expectations. Our team take great pride in creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere so it brings us great joy to hear that you felt genuinely welcomed and looked after. Once again thank you and we are looking forward to welcoming you back to our LK Cafe very soon. Warm Regards Mag
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The breakfast is to die for. And the location can’t be beat. I was visiting from out of town and the front desk made me a fabulous dinner reservation at a restaurant nearby. Everything about my visit was spectacular.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 15 Oct 2023
Dear aesohriakoff We're truly delighted to receive your fantastic review! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your stay with us here in The Lansdowne Kenmare. Our friendly staff take great pride in providing exceptional service and ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and well cared for. I am thrilled that their efforts made your stay even more pleasant. Thank you once again for your kind words and for sharing your positive experience. I am truly looking forward to hopefully welcoming you back to The Lansdowne Kenmare in the future Warm Regards Mag
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PRICE RANGE
US$186 - US$210 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty KerryKenmare
NUMBER OF ROOMS
28
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Lansdowne Kenmare
Which popular attractions are close to The Lansdowne Kenmare?
Nearby attractions include Old Kenmare Road (0.06 km), Stone Circle (0.5 km), and Crowley's Bar (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Lansdowne Kenmare?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at The Lansdowne Kenmare?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, blackout curtains, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at The Lansdowne Kenmare?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at The Lansdowne Kenmare?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Lansdowne Kenmare?
Conveniently located restaurants include No 35, Mulcahy's Bar and Restaurant, and Lily House Thai & Chinese Cuisine.
Is The Lansdowne Kenmare located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Kenmare.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Lansdowne Kenmare?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Lansdowne Kenmare?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, Polish, and Dutch.
Are there any historical sites close to The Lansdowne Kenmare?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Stone Circle (0.5 km), Cromwell's Bridge (0.3 km), and Our Lady's Well (0.3 km).
Does The Lansdowne Kenmare have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.