The Prince of Wales Hotel
Prince of Wales Church Street, Athlone Ireland
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We are a small hotel with a big personality.We have 46 bedrooms and are a family run hotel which prides itself on friendliness and we take all feedback negative and positive to try improve and learn as we are going on. If you want a warm friendly welcome we are your hotel.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Restaurant
Nightclub / DJ
Babysitting
Books, DVDs, music for children
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Wifi
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids' meals
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Air conditioning
Room service
Safe
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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Centrally Located
Modern
Languages Spoken
English
Location
100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
59Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
27Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Prince of Wales Church Street, Athlone Ireland
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Amazing central bar, right in the centre of Athlone. We had lovely food in the bar, we were also allowed in behind the bar to take a picture of us pretending we were pouring a pint, the staff are extremely friendly especially Leon. He was very polite, he really knew how to do his job, he advertised the cocktail of the month which was absolutely stunning, he helped my grandmother out to the car as she isn’t very capable of doing it herself as she’s hitting the 90 mark.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Ashling Dudley, General Manager at The Prince of Wales Hotel
Responded 26 Jan 2023
Dear Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on TripAdvisor regarding your recent visit to The Prince of Wales. I was delighted to read that you all had a really enjoyable time with us. I will make sure to pass your kind comments on to Leon and the team and we look forward to welcoming you all back for a return visit in the near future. Warm wishes, Ashling Dudley Group Operations Manager
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Called for bar food on the 28th and after 40minutes of waiting we asked a member of staff about our order, she couldn't have been less interested if she tried. It was a chicken burger and club sandwich so I thought after 40minutes we were justified in asking about the delay. Two minutes later the kids food came out, they barely touched it and our kids are not picky. The staff member just landed down the plates no explanation or apology and then walked away, we had to call her back to request ketchup, she never spoke a word to us all the while. Not rude as such just seemed she had no interest whatsoever in being there. A few minutes later, she landed our food down and at that exact same time, another member of staff walked by and asked if everything was OK, timing was terrible no one came near us all the while we were waiting then before we had a chance to eat we were asked about our meal! The food was not great at all, not sure how you can get a club sandwich wrong but it was not nice, very bland and the chips were horrible. It seemed there were a lot of staff working but from observations they had no interest in customer service. All in all we were massively disappointed in our visit and won't be going back anytime soon…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 29 Dec 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on TripAdvisor regarding your recent visit to The Prince of Wales Hotel and apologies that your time with us was so disappointing. When you have a moment could you contact our Bar Manager, Mark, on barmanager@theprinceofwales.ie with some more details (rough time of your visit, dishes that were ordered etc) as this will allow him to fully follow-up on this very disappointing but helpful feedback. We really do appreciate all feedback that we receive, both positive and negative, and they to grow and improve from it all so thank you once again for bringing these issues to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to The Prince of Wales Hotel in the future. Wishing you a Happy New Year, Ashling Dudley Group Operations Manager
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Booked to stay in this waste of time hotel in December, but instead got an email to say that the booking had been cancelled out of the blue. No reasoning (but no doubt looking after non nationalists ) rang but kept getting put on to an answering machine. KIP
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ashling Dudley, General Manager at The Prince of Wales Hotel
Responded 8 Nov 2022
Dear Shane, Apologies that your booking with this "kip" was cancelled but a decision was made to close our bedrooms for the winter season. Regards, Ashling Dudley Group Operations Manager
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Loved the Prince of Wales Hotel. Central location, free parking, great food. You can’t go wrong! We will be back…sooner rather than later. The ambience was great. I can’t say enough good things about this hotel.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Ashling Dudley, General Manager at The Prince of Wales Hotel
Responded 17 Oct 2022
Dear Robyn, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on TripAdvisor regarding your recent stay in The Prince of Wales Hotel. I was delighted to read that your time with us was most enjoyable and I will make sure to pass your kind comments on to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back when the hotel reopens in Spring 2023. Warm wishes, Ashling Dudley Group Operations Manager
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Excellent 2 night break in this friendly hotel in the centre of Athlone. Great service and brilliant staff from check in to waitresses and bar staff. Good food and great value from breakfast to dinner. Tea and scones on arrival lovely touch. Have stayed many times and will continue to return.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Ashling Dudley, General Manager at The Prince of Wales Hotel
Responded 13 Oct 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post a review. I was delighted to read that your time with us was most enjoyable and I will make sure to pass your kind comments on to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back for a return visit when the hotel re-opens in Spring 2023. Warm wishes, Ashling Dudley Group Operations Manager
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Same as the previous reviewer. We booked a weekend for this December a month ago via Booking.com. They sent an email with no reason yesterday to say it was cancelled. No reason given. We are attending a wedding in the area and now the only alternative accommodation we can find is approx 150€ more expensive. Would never trust this hotel again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ashling Dudley, General Manager at The Prince of Wales Hotel
Responded 13 Oct 2022
Dear Imlejl, We have unfortunately made the very difficult decision to close the hotel side of our business for the Winter months because it just became unfeasible to operate. This was not a decision that was taken lightly and we apologize for any inconvenience caused We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to The Prince of Wales Hotel when we reopen in the Spring/Summer season. Kind regards, Ashling Dudley Group Operations Manager
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I booked the Prince of Wales last month for one night Dec 2nd for work Christmas party, got a nice a price. Now they've canceled it because they got greedy and trying to gouge more people instead. no reason, excuse or apology supplied. definitely will not be recommending ever
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ashling Dudley, General Manager at The Prince of Wales Hotel
Responded 13 Oct 2022
Dear Kevin, We have unfortunately made the very difficult decision to close the hotel side of our business for the Winter months which also includes all of our function business. This was not a decision that was taken lightly and certainly not one that was based on price gouging. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to The Prince of Wales Hotel when we reopen in the Spring/Summer season. Regards, Ashling Dudley Group Operations Manager
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We were pleasantly surprised with our stay in the Prince of Wales as some of the reviews were not good. We were made feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The reception staff were very attentive . Our room wasnt ready as we arrived early. The staff took our luggage and advised they would be sent to our room when available. The bar staff were very professional and the cocktails are very good too. The hotel is in a great location near restaurants, bars etc, all within walking distance. The hotel rooms are spacious and spotlessly clean as are all areas of the hotel. The breakfast was freshly cooked and well presented and plenty to choose from. We would definitely recommend this hotel and look forward to staying here again
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from Ashling Dudley, General Manager at The Prince of Wales Hotel
Responded 13 Oct 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on TripAdvisor regarding your recent stay in The Prince of Wales Hotel. I was delighted to read that your time with us was most enjoyable and I will make sure to pass your kind comments on to the tea. The hotel is now closed for the winter season and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the 2023. Warm wishes, Ashling Dudley Group Operations Manager
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We did not stay overnight, just visited the bar for food , which we have done on a regular basis for months. Unfortunately we won't be in any hurry to return . Food has definitely gone downhill in recent months . We attended last month and had a wait of over an hour for food , even though the place was empty, and we still had to send the food back as chips were not edible. We thought this was a once off and returned again today. Food portions are much smaller than before, burger was very dry and the beef and bacon appeared to be reheated, it also had far less toppings and flavour than previously. Steak sandwich had very little meat in comparison to before and meat was not tender . We were not impressed at all , we mentioned it to the waitress who just replied that there was all new chefs and how she wasn't surprised the portion sizes were smaller ! Not sure how ye can justify price increases with smaller portions and poorer quality food . It's a shame as food used to be lovely and we would have always highly recommend it to friends and family . …
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ashling Dudley, General Manager at The Prince of Wales Hotel
Responded 9 Oct 2022
Dear Leah, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on TripAdvisor regarding your recent visit to The Prince of Wales Hotel and apologies that your time with us was so disappointing. We were one of the lucky businesses who managed to retain their full kitchen team over all the Covid closures so I am unsure why a staff member informed you that we had a new kitchen team. When you have a moment could you contact me on ashling@theskeff.ie with the date of your visit and a rough time- this information will then allow me to fully follow-up on this feedback with the team. Kind regards, Ashling Dudley Group Operations Manager
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We had a good stay here while in Athlone for the night. Perfect location to explore the area from and stroll along the streets to nearby attractions. The hotel was comfortable and quiet and we had breakfast in the morning before heading out.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Responded 3 Oct 2022
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on TripAdvisor regarding your recent stay in The Prince of Wales Hotel. I was delighted to read that your time with us was enjoyable and we look forward to welcoming you back for a return visit in the near future. Warm wishes, Ashling Dudley Group Operations Manager
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PRICE RANGE
US$145 - US$202 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
prince of wales athlone, prince of wales hotel
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of LeinsterCounty WestmeathAthlone
NUMBER OF ROOMS
46
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Prince of Wales Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Prince of Wales Hotel?
Nearby attractions include EXIT Athlone Escape Rooms (0.08 km), Sean's Bar (0.2 km), and Athlone Castle Visitor Centre (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Prince of Wales Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at The Prince of Wales Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, breakfast, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at The Prince of Wales Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Prince of Wales Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bacchus Restaurant, Thyme Restaurant, and Bastion Kitchen.
Is The Prince of Wales Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Athlone.
Are any cleaning services offered at The Prince of Wales Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does The Prince of Wales Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to The Prince of Wales Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Clonmacnoise (11.1 km) and Clonmacnoise (11.2 km).
Is The Prince of Wales Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.