
Great Southern Killarney
Historic Great Southern Killarney has been a favorite retreat for over 165 years. Originally opened in 1854, Great Southern still retains the spectacular original architecture of the Victorian era while providing a deluxe guest experience. Complimentary access to the Health Club at Great Southern and on-site parking is included for all residents.
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Hotel Details
Hotel Description
Enjoy a day in nearby Killarney National Park, with its stunning woodlands, lakes, and mountains. Or ramble through the quaint town center, full of boutiques, cafés and art galleries.
Key Features
- Area: Great Southern is situated on 6 acres of beautiful private gardens in the center of Killarney town. Ideal for a delightful stroll and favorably located adjacent to Killarney Railway Station. Distance to Kerry Airport: 10.5 miles or 20 minutes. Distance to Cork Airport: 56 miles or 75 minutes. Distance to Shannon Airport: 83 miles or 105 minutes.
- Number of Rooms: 177
- Number of Floors: 4
- Elevator(s)
- Renovation: 2022
- Check-In Time: 4:00 p.m.
- Check-Out Time: 12:00 p.m.
- Wheelchair-Accessible Room(s) Available
- Minimum Age to Stay Without an Adult: 18
- Nonsmoking property
- Distance from Train Station : 1 Minutes
Renovation: Continuous maintenance work is ongoing throughout the year to upgrade of a select number of bedrooms.
Features
- Activities/Tour Desk
- Babysitting
- Bar(s)
- Beauty Salon
- Business Center
- Children's Club - See Below
- Children's Playground
- Children's Pool
- Children's Pool: 1
- Concierge Desk
- Conference Room(s)
- Currency Exchange
- Dry Cleaning
- Gift Shop/Boutique
- Health/Fitness Facility
- Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
- Hot Tub/Jacuzzi: 1
- Internet Access (wireless)
- Massage
- Medical Facility (nearby)
- Parking (self)
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service (24 hours)
- Safe Deposit Box
- Sauna
- Swimming Pool(s) - Indoor
- Swimming Pool(s) - Indoor: 1
- Tennis Court(s)
- Tennis Courts: 2
- Wedding Services
Children's Club Information :Available during school holidays. Ages 2 - 12 years.Activities
- Bicycles
- Golf (nearby)
- Restaurants (nearby)
- Shopping (nearby)
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Dinner
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Children's Menu Available
- Reservations: Recommended
- Cuisine Type: No Cuisine Type Selected
- Dress Code: Footwear Required | Long Pants Required | No Swimsuits | No Beachwear | No Flip Flops | No Sandals | No Shorts | Shirt Required
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner | Snacks
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Children's Menu Available
- Reservations: Not Required
- Cuisine Type: No Cuisine Type Selected
- Dress Code: Casual Attire
- Meals Served: Dinner
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Cuisine Type: No Cuisine Type Selected
- Dress Code: Casual Attire
Rooms are designed with comfort and relaxation in mind.
Available in All Rooms:
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Housekeeping - Daily
- Internet Access (wireless)
- Radio
- Rollaway Bed (fee may apply)
- Satellite/Cable TV
Available in Some Rooms:
- Air Conditioning
- Crib
- DVD Player
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Mini-bar
- Mini-fridge
Children under age 2 stay free in room using existing bedding.
Classic rooms are bright and spacious, designed with your comfort and relaxation in mind.
- Bedding: Queen or King
Superior rooms include all features of Classic rooms with contemporary yet classical style. Design features include a desk and dining space as well as a walk-in shower with The White Company bathroom amenities.
- Bedding: Queen or King
Deluxe Rooms offer more space, a desk area and a side table making it easier to spread out and relax. Featuring a mix of town or mountain views and an in-room refrigerator.
- Bedding: Queen or King
Deluxe Rooms offer more space, a desk area and a side table making it easier to spread out and relax. Featuring a mix of town or mountain views and an in-room refrigerator.
- Bedding: King and One Twin, or Queen and One Twin, or Three Twins
Garden Deluxe Rooms feature a balcony with views of the mountains and the town of Killarney and include a desk area and a side table to spread out and relax, a refrigerator for storage and a separate claw bath and shower.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King
Victorian Junior Suites are spacious with a special dressing area, a large sitting area for relaxing and an in-room refrigerator. Bathrooms include thick marble counters, double sinks and bath products from The White Company, London.
- Bedding: King or Two Twins
The Historic Collection offers three elegant rooms, each reflecting the charm of the Victorian era. Specific rooms may be requested but cannot be guaranteed.
The Grace Kelly Suite is luxurious, named after Hollywood's Princess of Monaco, and includes a bedroom, sitting room, and dressing area. Positioned at the corner of the Main House, it offers breathtaking views of both the mountains and Killarney town. The Jackie Kennedy Suite is inspired by former First Lady and exudes grace and sophistication. It features one or two bedrooms, a separate sitting area, and panoramic views of the hotel's gardens and the surrounding mountains. The Ambassador Suite reflects timeless elegance with one bedroom located in the Main House. With tall, south-facing Victorian windows, it overlooks the hotel's gardens, allowing natural light to fill the room.
- Bedding: King
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