I visited the Royal, Valentia last weekend with a group of friends. What a fab place. 'couldnt be better. The location is spectacular, right on the harbour and within a short distance of so many interesting places. But most of all, the hotel itself is lovely - comfortable, spotlessly clean with an old world atmosphere (very unlike the predictable, corporate, featureless hotels of today). The food was so good that we didn't consider venturing further afield on our second night. It was top class and well priced. The staff were welcoming, very pleasant and obliging and had no objection to our playing our musical instruments and having 'the craic' in the main bar. We will be back!