Flannery's Bar in Athlone

12/11/2025: This hotel is kind of sprawling with corridors in multiple directions. It was a challenge to haul our heavy luggage to our room (zero sign of any bell desk). Rooms are quiet though. Decent sleep quality given we were juggling an 8 hour time difference. Ended up extending our stay a few days because it was so comfortable. The Club Lounge is one of the weirdest I have ever encountered. Super small space that filled up fast. No staff working it during the happy hour so patrons have to clear plates etc. The food was kind of cheap with almost no variety from day to day. The only alcohol offered is draft bad wine...yes...you pull a lever to serve it from a barrel. Don't understand why they don't offer beer or other drinks. Some staff members came in once or twice to avail themselves of the Nespresso coffee machine. They chatted among themselves in the back and left. Again...super weird. Breakfast is good but there is no variety. The music is also insanely loud. These are things the hotel should be able to tackle easily. Wonder if they will? Parking is a little funky but there is a ton of it and it's free. Appreciated this very much. Several staff members really shone during our stay: David (Manager?); Elisa in the breakfast room; Daniela (Housekeeping). All things considered we had a very nice stay and would happily return to this cute town. The hotel is well located with several amenities a short walk away

11/11/2025: The hotel and room were very clean. There were three of us in the room, and the extra bed (a sofa bed) was really uncomfortable.