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What the stars mean
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Hotel Stars
1 Star *
Here you can enjoy the comforts of a pleasantly simple hotel where a warm welcome prevails. These premises offer all the mandatory services and facilities to a satisfactory standard, which are necessary for as most enjoyable and relaxed visit. Some guest rooms have a private bathroom with a bath or a shower.
2 Star **
These are more likely to be family operated premises, selected for their charm and their comfortable facilities. All guest rooms have a telephone and most have a private bathroom with a bath and/or shower. Dining facilities are available, representing excellent value and good wholesome food.
3 Star ***
These range from small family operated premises to larger, modern hotels. Guest rooms are well decorated with the emphasis on comfort and all have a private bathroom with and bath and/or shower. Some hotels may also have colour TV, direct dial phones, hairdryers, tea/coffee facilities and room service. Many hotels also have leisure facilities, car parking, safety deposit boxes.
Dining facilities available throughout the day.
4 Star ****
These include contemporary hotels of excellent quality and charming period homes renovated to very high standards complete with all modern comforts. All guest accommodation is luxurious with suites and half suites available in most cases. Range of dining facilities available throughout the day.
5 Star *****
These include Ireland's most luxurious hotels, all of which are of high international standard. They range from elegant, stately castles to prestigious country clubs and top class city hotels catering for both the business and tourist visitor. All guest
accommodation is luxurious and spacious suites are also available.
These fine hotels boast some of the country's best restaurants. Exceptional service and a personal welcome are the norm in these hotels.
Guesthouses Stars
1 Star *
These premises meet all the mandatory requirements for guesthouses and offer simple accommodation, facilities and services to a satisfactory standard. Restaurant facilities are available in some guesthouses.
2 Star **
Half or more of the guest rooms have private bathroom with bath and/or shower. Guesthouse facilities include a reading/writing room or lounge area for resident's use. Restaurant facilities are available in some guesthouses.
3 Star ***
All guest rooms have private bathroom with bath and/or shower and direct dial telephone. Guesthouse facilities include a TV lounge, travellers cheques are exchanged and major credit cards are accepted. Restaurant facilities are available in some guesthouses.
4 Star ****
This is a top classification for guesthouses in Ireland. Guest accommodation included half suites and all guest rooms have private bathroom with bath and/or shower, direct dial telephone, colour TV and radio. Room service offers full breakfast. Many premises provide dinner, with table d'hote and/or a la carte menus. Guesthouse facilities include car parking, safety deposit boxes, fax.
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