McSweeney Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Killarney National Park

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McSweeney Arms Hotel

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City view from property
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Lounge
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of McSweeney Arms Hotel

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Check out the area

College Street, Killarney, Kerry
  • Popular LocationThe Shire1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKitty O’sés1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMurphy's Bar1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBuckley's Bar1 min walk
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Room options

Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually decorated
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Killarney

Located in Killarney, McSweeney Arms Hotel is on the Strip and near a train station. St. Mary's Church and St. Mary's Well are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Killarney House Gardens and Knockreer Estate. Coolwood Wildlife Park and Muckross Traditional Farm are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • The Kerry Way - 8 min walk
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 11 min walk
  • INEC Killarney - 2 min drive
  • Ross Castle - 4 min drive
  • Muckross House - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Killarney Station - 5 min walk
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Laurels Bar and Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • O'Donoghue's Public House - 2 min walk
  • The Shire - 1 min walk
  • Kitty O’sés - 1 min walk
  • Murphy's Bar - 1 min walk

About this property

McSweeney Arms Hotel

Hotel in the city centre
At McSweeney Arms Hotel, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and laundry services
  • Luggage storage, a TV in reception and smoke-free property
  • A lift, coffee/tea in reception and concierge services
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, electrical adapters/chargers and phones

Languages

Croatian, English, French, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 3 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site (EUR 3 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM–10 AM for a fee: EUR 15–20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Tonys Sandtrap Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1950
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 3.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 3 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland) assigns an official star rating for accommodation in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

McSweeney Arms
McSweeney Arms Hotel
McSweeney Arms Hotel Killarney
McSweeney Arms Killarney
McSweeney Arms Hotel Hotel
McSweeney Arms Hotel Killarney
McSweeney Arms Hotel Hotel Killarney

Frequently asked questions

Is McSweeney Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at McSweeney Arms Hotel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 3.00 per day.

What time is check-in at McSweeney Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at McSweeney Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is McSweeney Arms Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Killarney, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Speir Bhean Monument and Killarney National Park. Killarney House Gardens and Knockreer Estate are also within 5 minutes. Killarney Station is only a 5-minute walk.

McSweeney Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ENJOYABLE, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gal that looked after breakfast was exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Desmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Walls super thin could hear neibourr snoring. Could use some noise profiling. Location excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! The balcony room had a beautiful view. Enjoyed having a couple drinks at the bar. Friendly staff. Good in room coffee and enjoyed the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waiter at the bar was friendly and helpful. He went above and beyond. Hotel is centrally located to all the shops and pubs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitriona

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, very centrally located. Staff were great, young lady at front desk made some trip suggestions that were amazing! Parking right up the street - very close to the hotel and not expensive.

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people and warm and inviting room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023