Park Hotel Kenmare

The Park Hotel Kenmare is a gorgeous, relaxing hotel in the most exquisite setting. Charming doesn't begin to describe it. The location can't be matched being right at the end of the town's main street. You literally are steps away from everything the town has to offer. Our room was spacious, impeccably clean with a view of the bay. We had a tub and separate walk in shower with lots of hot water. The spa is quite beautiful and tranquil and wonderful after hiking Kerry Way. Highly recommend the spa relaxation room and their swimming pool too. All the hotel staff were very friendly and a special shout out to Mark, Sulamiet, Allie at the front desk and Joanna in the spa who made us feel very welcome. The Park Hotel is like stepping back in time to a more relaxing and serene pace of life. We definitely hope to return in the future as we definitely fell in love with Kenmare and the Park Hotel.

I honestly feel like I have glimpsed heaven. A beautiful and charming hotel, full of old fashioned charm and friendliness, with views of gardens, mountains and a lake, you could only dream of. The breakfast and dinner were perfect. I hope it never changes

Outstanding. The staff was friendly and attentive. Rooms are spacious, clean and classy (with a large wonderful bathroom). Pool and spa was the greatest part. Quiet, very classy and a great sauna (even for us Finns!). Grounds were large and beautiful. Piano player and the fireplace on the lobby were a great touch. Location was great.

We really wanted to love this place. But there are some issues. To begin, there seems to be a lack of staff at check in. We did get help with our luggage, but the person who helped us seemed like he was alone. Fine person but overworked. Granted, there was a Backroads bike group staying at the hotel that kind of took over the lobby, so that might have explained the chaos, but it sure seemed a bit disjointed. We were offered something to drink on arrival but nothing non-alcoholic. We had a late lunch in the parlor and that was lovely. Many times when we went to the front desk, it was unoccupied. The front office staff seems to retreat to an office that is out of sight. Our room was quite spacious, with a sitting area and then a bedroom. There was some sort of varnish-like smell in our room that was quite strong throughout our visit. We kept the windows open, but it was not pleasant. The restaurant needs more food options. What they offer is good but limited. A few basic dishes would have been welcome. The servers were very pleasant, although they too seemed overworked. The second night we were there, music emanating from below our room kept us up well after midnight. We were just above the dining room. Spoke to night manager who we had difficulty communicating with (and who had loud music on in the background as well). He said he would address it but it took more calls to get it handled. The music finally stopped, but then the sound of tables and chairs being slid around on the floor below us followed. More calls required to address. Not a luxury hotel experience. We complained the next day and the manager did not charge us for that night and also gave us breakfast on the house. Said that should put it behind us. There was a feeling of being gouged for diet cokes, and they were very cheap on the amount of Blue Bottle coffee that they provided. They should be passing it out to get people to try it, but they only provide 2 simgle serve packs per day for the room. My first time trying it, and liked it very much. Kudos to the owner for helping bring it to market. Stingy, though. On the whole, the prices are 5 star (v expensive) but there is a mismatch in value. We did have some lovely weather to drive to the Beara Penninsula, and Garinish island, so the hotel is well located for that.