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Central Hotel Donegal Donegal Town, Donegal Town

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About the Hotel

The Diamond, Donegal Town, Ireland, 00000

The Central Hotel, Donegal Town, is one of the North West's best-loved hotels, known for its elegant design and historical significance in the center of Donegal Town. Guests enjoy picturesque views of Donegal Bay while discovering local culture directly outside the hotel's doors. The hotel features a variety of dining options and amenities catering to both business and leisure travelers, making it an ideal spot for exploration and relaxation.

Location

The hotel is centrally located in Donegal Town, offering easy access to the Wild Atlantic Way and local attractions like Donegal Castle and Glenveagh National Park. Transportation options include nearby bus services and taxi ranks, facilitating travel to and from major airports such as Donegal and Derry. The picturesque surroundings present numerous opportunities for outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.

Rooms

The hotel offers a range of well-appointed accommodations, including family rooms, suites, and inter-connecting options. Each en-suite room is designed for comfort and includes modern amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, multi-channel TV, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Bay view rooms provide stunning scenery of Donegal Bay and the lively town center, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Eat & Drink

The Central Hotel features diverse dining venues like Blazers Burger Bar and Chapmans Restaurant, known for their local and Asian-inspired cuisines. Guests can enjoy private dining experiences in atmospheric spaces such as The Library and Ard Na Mara, accommodating a variety of special occasions. The Central Bar regularly hosts live entertainment, adding to the vibrant dining ambience.

Leisure & Business

A leisure center with a swimming pool, gym, steam room, and spa bath is available for complimentary use by hotel guests, perfect for family fun or an all-over workout. The hotel also provides flexible meeting and event spaces equipped with modern amenities for conferences and special gatherings, suitable for both business and pleasure.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Double Room
Max:
2 persons
2 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Sea view
Shower
Coffee machine
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Triple Room
Max:
3 persons
5 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Guest Room
Max:
2 persons
5 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

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City Center
Donegal Town400 ft
Airports
Donegal (CFN) 42.6 mi
Ireland West Knock (NOC) 73.9 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Elevator
  • Currency exchange
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

The Diamond, Donegal Town, Ireland, 00000
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The Diamond, Donegal Town, Ireland, 00000
Nearby
Church
Church of the Sacred Heart
500 ft
Church
Donegal Town Church Of Ireland
500 ft
Square
The Diamond
400 ft
Quay St
Donegal Bay Waterbus
600 ft
Restaurants
O'Hehirs Bakery Cafe
300 ft
The Diamond
Donegal's Famous Chipper
1000 ft
Upper Main Street
Little Mac's Chipper
1400 ft
New Rd

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
68%
liked the hotel and would stay again
convenient location
attentive service
limited breakfast
average room view
6.8/10
Nice
Rooms
6.6
Location
8.1
Service
7.3
Dining
6.1
Guest reviews
6.8/10
based on 10 review
4/5 based on 978 review
8.0
8.0/10based on 1847 review
#5 of 7 hotels in Donegal Town based on Tripadvisor
Malcolm
United Kingdom, March  2024
7.6/10

The hotel's location is excellent, being right on the diamond and convenient to all shops and restaurants. The rooms were satisfactory, but facing into other parts of the building. The service was attentive and enjoyable, with some room for improvement in cocktail making. The dining experience had its downsides with a limited breakfast selection. The hotel's facilities were in good condition, making for an overall pleasant stay.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were satisfactory but facing into other parts of the building.
Service
8.0
The service was attentive and enjoyable, with some room for improvement in cocktail making.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is excellent, being right on the diamond and convenient to all shops and restaurants.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had its downsides with a limited breakfast selection.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel's facilities were in good condition.
convenient location
limited breakfast
James
United States of America, November  2023
7.0/10

The hotel provided a mixed experience. The rooms were clean but outdated and uncomfortable, though the location was lovely in the morning. The service was helpful overall, despite some issues with communication. The central town location was convenient, but the dining options fell short in quality.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were clean but somewhat outdated and uncomfortable. It got very hot, especially during the summer.
Service
8.0
The service staff were friendly and extremely helpful, except for a minor incident at breakfast where communication was lacking.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in the center of town was convenient and had easy transport connections. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was disappointing for the price paid. Limited options and lack of customization for breakfast were noted.
Facilities
7.0
Stephanie
United States of America, October  2023
6.6/10

Staying at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms were comfortable and warm, they had old furniture, and some parts of the service were lacking. The location was convenient for exploring the city, but the dining experience was not impressive for the price paid.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were comfortable and warm, but had old furniture.
Service
6.0
The service was friendly, although some areas seemed overworked.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was convenient for walking around the city.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was not worth the price paid.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate for a short stay.
Christopher
United Kingdom, September  2023
7.0/10

The hotel is centrally located in Donegal, making it convenient for exploring the town. While the rooms needed a facelift and were a bit dated, they were warm and cozy on the second day. The service was attentive and accommodating, especially in the bar. The dining experience had some delays, but the menu items were satisfactory. Overall, a decent option for a stay in the heart of Donegal.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were in need of renovation and felt old-fashioned, but they were warm and cozy on the second day.
Service
8.0
The staff looked after us well, particularly in the bar, and were constantly checking if we needed anything.
Location
8.0
The hotel's central location in Donegal is convenient for exploring the town and accessing transportation.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had some delays, but the food was satisfactory overall.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offers the basic services expected, but nothing exceptional was noted.
Thomas
United Kingdom, September  2023
8.8/10

I had the most fun, relaxed, and delighted stay at this hotel! The rooms were very clean and comfortable, and I will definitely be returning very soon. However, the lack of a 'welcome' booklet was a minor downside.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff were all very friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The service was excellent overall.
Location
10.0
The location was ideal, right in the center of town and next to the beautiful abbey monastery ruins. It was perfect for evening walks.
Dining
8.0
I loved the homegrown organic fruits served in the dining area. The breakfast was first-class, but it would have been nicer if it was included in the price.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities offered, including room service, car hire, housekeeping, laundry, and a welcome drink, enhanced the overall experience.
Clean rooms
Lack of 'welcome' booklet
Emil
United States of America, September  2023
7.0/10

I found the hotel to be conveniently located near charming pubs and restaurants, although the outdoor noise was a bit bothersome. The service was swift and accommodating, especially in the upper deck bar. The room, while basic and in need of refreshing, offered a lovely view of the kitchen roof. The dining experience was satisfactory, with a decent selection of breakfast items. Overall, a mixed but decent stay.

Rooms
7.0
The room, located at the back of the hotel, had a slight smoke smell and could use an update. The view from the window table was nice.
Service
8.0
The service was efficient, with the upper deck bar staff being especially helpful and hardworking. Room service was quick to respond.
Location
6.0
Although the room location was not ideal for me due to my back pain, it provided easy access to nearby pubs and restaurants. The area was tastefully decorated and lively during the evening.
Dining
7.0
The dining room offered a decent breakfast spread, including a selection of nuts, seeds, and banana chips. The portion sizes were generous and satisfying.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel facilities were decent, offering standard amenities for a comfortable stay.
Friendly staff
Room needs update
John
United Kingdom, September  2023
7.0/10

The hotel's rooms, while basic and in need of an update, were surprisingly clean and comfortable despite a faint smell of smoke, which was slightly off-putting. The service, although mostly helpful and accommodating, had a couple of instances that lacked attention to detail. The location was absolutely perfect, within walking distance of shops and pubs, making it a convenient choice. The dining experience, while a bit hit-or-miss with some service issues, offered decent options. Facilities were satisfactory, providing the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms, although like a matchbox and outdated, were clean and comfortable.
Service
6.0
The service was a mix of helpfulness with some lapses in attention to detail.
Location
9.0
The location was absolutely perfect, within walking distance of shops and pubs.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had some service issues but offered decent options.
Facilities
The facilities were satisfactory, providing the essentials for a comfortable stay.
Eric
United Kingdom, July  2023
7.2/10

The hotel is centrally located for sightseeing trips around the Atlantic Coastal routes and offers parking nearby for a minimal fee. The rooms are clean and tidy, though dated in decor, with a comfortable size. The service was friendly and helpful, with a slight noise issue in the evening. The dining options were satisfactory but had a minor noise disturbance. Overall, the hotel provides good value for money with some room for improvement.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and tidy but outdated compared to the photos. The lack of a bathroom lock was inconvenient, and the noise from the door hitting the sink was bothersome.
Service
7.0
The staff, including Eamon, Evelyn, and others, were friendly and accommodating. However, there was some issue with loud noise in the evening, affecting the overall experience.
Location
8.0
The hotel is excellently situated in Donegal town, right in the heart of everything, making it convenient for exploring the town and surrounding countryside. However, there was some disturbance from nearby loud music on one of the nights.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall, with friendly staff, but there were minor issues with noise and the quality of certain dishes.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers necessary facilities for a comfortable stay, though there might be room for improvement in noise control.
central location
dated decor
Gilbert
United Kingdom, July  2023
5.0/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were extremely dirty and noisy due to an event on Friday night, but the receptionists were lovely. Breakfast was a bit of a mess, with a used table and staff not being attentive. The cost at the weekend was also a bit high for the experience.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were extremely dirty with dried soap scum and grime, which was disappointing. However, the receptionists were lovely.
Service
5.0
The service was a mix of good and bad. While some staff members were friendly and helpful, others lacked attentiveness, especially during breakfast.
Location
6.0
The location next to the bus stop in the heart of the city was convenient, but the noise from the event on Friday night was disruptive.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was subpar with a messy breakfast setup. However, the staff tried to be helpful despite the shortcomings.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel offered basic facilities;
James
United Kingdom, May  2023
7.2/10

The hotel location is ideal, right in the center of Donegal Town, welcoming, and updated. The views over the harbor estuary are stunning, but the rooms didn't match the photos online. The service, from the reception to the manager Louise, was top-notch, although they seemed a bit overwhelmed at times. The dining experience was a bit underwhelming, but the local fresh products were a plus. Overall, the reasonable price paid was fair for the convenient location, despite the need for refurbishment in some areas.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were overlooking the Bay, but they didn't match the website photos. Access up three steps and down 13 steps with a ramp.
Service
8.0
The staff, especially Louise the hotel manager, was lovely and apologized for any inconvenience caused. The service from entering the building was pleasant, though they appeared phased at times.
Location
8.0
The hotel is centrally located in Donegal Town, making it convenient for exploring the area. However, it's in need of refurbishment, including the non-memory foam mattresses.
Dining
6.0
The dining, although we had already paid for it, didn't fully meet expectations. We supplemented the limited fruit offering with our own berries.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were average but could use some improvement to match the price paid for the stay.
convenient location
room discrepancy
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