Cullinans Bar in Ennistymon

13/04/2026: Very much a mixed bag here. The staff generally are, for the most part very accommodating and friendly. The location in a charming town next to a really impressive natural feature - The Cascades - is very impressive. Why then did I find my stay somewhat depressing? The interiors are very dated - a sea of brown wooden features/furniture, and aged patterned carpets. Faux velvet upholstery and smoky mirrors. My bedroom was dark with only one small window. And although my bathroom was modern with a large shower area, the actual shower head itself was small and blocked with limescale. The hotel claims to be 100% carbon neutral, but on both days I opted for my towels not to be changed, thus saving water and energy, both days they were changed. And when will hotels stop playing dreadful piped (jazz?) music in public areas? Torture! This hotel is not a budget price and has “ideas” that it is a high end affair. It is not, for all its well meaning and friendly staff.

23/03/2026: Traveling with friends I booked us two rooms a couple months before our visit. The hotel was mobbed when we arrived. There were two people working check in for literally 100+ people. There was no one to help with bags. The majority of people who were checking in were elderly. Some type of a card tournament the ladies told me. As stated no one to help with bags. I watched then I helped elder woman in wheel chairs struggling to get into their rooms with suitcases. If you know you have that many bookings put more staff on! The hotel is pretty a bit rustic. The bar/dining area is nice and food was good. The staff in there were very attentive and friendly. Jake especially...thank you! Keep in mind when booking there is no A/C! You also do not have control of any temperature settings in your room. Our friends were put on the 7th floor. It was stifling. The elevators do not go to the 7th floor so "you" need to carry your luggage up the stairs to your rooms. Overall I was expecting much more from this hotel. The website looked so beautiful and charming.