Historic Hotels in the Republic of Ireland
The Merrion. Dublin.
One of the townhouses which make up this famous Dublin hotel was the birthplace of a British military hero. Find out more about the world-renowned Merrion Hotel.
One of the townhouses which make up this famous Dublin hotel was the birthplace of a British military hero. Find out more about the world-renowned Merrion Hotel.
The Shelbourne Hotel. Dublin.
The likes of James Joyce are esteemed former guests of The Shelbourne, but its primary historic significance relates to affairs of Irish nationhood.
The likes of James Joyce are esteemed former guests of The Shelbourne, but its primary historic significance relates to affairs of Irish nationhood.
Imperial Hotel. Cork.
The Imperial can boast an impressive list of notable former patrons, but it is its connection to Michael Collins for which it is most acclaimed historically.
The Imperial can boast an impressive list of notable former patrons, but it is its connection to Michael Collins for which it is most acclaimed historically.
Ashford Castle. Cong, County Mayo.
This exceptional castle is the product of many centuries of development. Similarly, the great names to which it is linked span hundreds of years in time.
This exceptional castle is the product of many centuries of development. Similarly, the great names to which it is linked span hundreds of years in time.
Renvyle House. County Galway.
This out-of-the-way hotel on Ireland’s west coast can boast former guests of the calibre of Winston Churchill and W B Yeats.
This out-of-the-way hotel on Ireland’s west coast can boast former guests of the calibre of Winston Churchill and W B Yeats.
Cashel House. Connemara, County Galway.
Page to follow. Historic former guests: Charles de Gaulle, Harold MacMillan. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Historic former guests: Charles de Gaulle, Harold MacMillan. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Gregan's Castle Hotel. Ballyvaughan, County Clare.
Page to follow. Historic former guests: C S Lewis, J R R Tolkien. Further practical details are available courtesy of Expedia
Page to follow. Historic former guests: C S Lewis, J R R Tolkien. Further practical details are available courtesy of Expedia
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Ireland that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.