| on the banks of the river shannon, this modern, upscale hotel is 15 minutes' walk from king john's castle medieval fortress and 25 km from shannon airport. the polished rooms feature free wi-fi, pillow-top mattresses and tea and coffeemaking facilities; upgraded rooms and suites add river views, separate lounge areas and/or glass-enclosed balconies. the leisure centre offers 4 pools, a gym, a sauna and a hot tub. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include a spa, a salon, a business centre and 6 meeting rooms. there's a sophisticated restaurant, a casual eatery and a clubby bar with regular live music
Cork Airport 1 hr 41
King John's Castle (13 min)
Restored medieval fortress with a visitor centre, period costumes and interactive exhibits. Lough Gur (28 min)
Tranquil, horseshoe-shaped lake with picnic areas, walking paths & a heritage centre. Redemptorist Catholic Church (7 min) Tait's Clock (13 min) Limerick Museum (5 min)
Town archives showcasing traditional crafts, furniture, archaeology, paintings, maps and prints. Craggaunowen (30 min)
Archaeological park with 1500s castle, recreated Celtic dwellings and hide boat used by Tim Severin. Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (18 min)
A 15th-century castle and living 19th-century village bring the periods alive at this family museum. People's Park, Limerick (13 min) Treaty Stone (10 min)
Monument with a stone said to be used in the signing of the 1691 Treaty of Limerick. St John's Cathedral (16 min)
Built in 1861, this Catholic cathedral features the country's tallest spire, rising to 94 m. The Hunt Museum (12 min)
Former custom house holding a 2000-strong collection of ancient and modern ethnographic treasures. Limerick City Gallery of Art (12 min)
Landmark contemporary Irish art gallery, with minimalist extension and changing exhibits, plus cafe. St. Mary's Cathedral (15 min)
Iconic 12th-century cathedral with large stained-glass windows & a small burial ground. Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (18 min)
A 15th-century castle and living 19th-century village bring the periods alive at this family museum. The Milk Market (9 min)
Airy, covered market selling fruits, veggies, meats, dairy items, crafts & baked goods since 1852. | 
