| other amenities include an indoor pool and a sauna, plus an exercise room, a spa and meeting/event space. elegant suites add 4-poster or canopy beds; some include gas fireplaces and separate sitting rooms. classic rooms with antique furnishings feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, en suite bathrooms and dressing rooms. an airy formal dining room serves modern irish food, and theres a conservatory with garden views and an oak-panelled bar with a piano and leather banquettes. a 9-minute walk from adare desmond castle, this sophisticated hotel is 9 km from limerick racecourse and 10 km from curraghchase forest park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Cork Airport 1 hr 31
Lough Gur (32 min)
Tranquil, horseshoe-shaped lake with picnic areas, walking paths & a heritage centre. Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (24 min)
A 15th-century castle and living 19th-century village bring the periods alive at this family museum. The Milk Market (20 min)
Airy, covered market selling fruits, veggies, meats, dairy items, crafts & baked goods since 1852. St. Mary's Cathedral (21 min)
Iconic 12th-century cathedral with large stained-glass windows & a small burial ground. Fanningstown Castle (7 min) Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (24 min)
A 15th-century castle and living 19th-century village bring the periods alive at this family museum. King John's Castle (22 min)
Restored medieval fortress with a visitor centre, period costumes and interactive exhibits. The Hunt Museum (21 min)
Former custom house holding a 2000-strong collection of ancient and modern ethnographic treasures. Adare Heritage Centre (8 min)
Interactive exhibition tracing the village's history, plus tours of local area, restaurant and shop. St John's Cathedral (20 min)
Built in 1861, this Catholic cathedral features the country's tallest spire, rising to 94 m. Augustinian Friary (5 min) Stonehall Visitor Farm (14 min) Trinitarian Abbey (3 min) Adare Desmond Castle (9 min)
Ruins of a 13th-century castle & ring fort on a river, with daily guided tours & quaint scenery. Curraghchase Forest Recreational Area (15 min) | 
