Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone

The location.

The buffet breakfast was excellent. We prefer to have a hotel that includes breakfast and for us to choose what we want to eat. In our case we want the healthy options of fruit, grenola and yoghurt, plus Cappucino coffee and not the full cooked Breakfast. We also had the evening meal, rather than going out to eat, and this proved to be the right decision. It was good too having the swimming pool and gym although I did need to buy a hat before going into the pool.

I didn't have the breakfast. I loved the views from my window and my room had everything I needed. Staff were very helpful and accomadating.

Breakfast had a good selection, the kids loved the pancake making machine. The room was perfect for our needs (one adult and two kids), the swimming pool was lovely and facilities are well kept. Staff were all very pleasant, friendly and helpful. Located in the heart of the town, everything we needed was within walking distance. We had dinner in the Marina Bar and it was tasty, budget friendly and our table had a lovely view of the river. Staff let us extend our parking on our check out day which was very helpful.

Breakfast was really very good. Above the standard you get at hotels. I thought, without exception, that the staff were exceptional, very friendly and informative. View from room was fab, over the marina and castle and the bed and pillows were as comfortable as I've experienced in a hotel. Pool was lovely, as was steam room and sauna.