Armagh City Hotel (Hotels in Armagh (county) in general)

Member Name: byblox

Product:	Hotels in Armagh (county) in general
Date:	24/10/08 (27 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good location

Disadvantages: Rather corporate in style

Armagh City Hotel is a large hotel and leisure centre situated in the historic city of Armagh in Northern Ireland. Sitting on the edge of the Palace demense and beside a main road, the hotel is ideally sitauted for visiting the city. A slightly odd looking boxy looking building, it was supposedly styled to fit in with the georgian buildings of the city, mainly it looks odd as it has a flat roof, originally it was supposed to have a pitched roof with dormers but this wasn't built which is strange.

Armagh did need a hotel and this one seems to do quite a business, it has now established itself and now always seems to be busy, it did seem touch and go at the beginning with it usually being very sparcely populated.

The foyer is impressively large and full of light, a nice touch is provided by the original artworks by prominent artists including Armagh's own J B Vallely. The main bar is large without being enormous and has good views towards the golf course in the demense. I've eaten here many times and the food is good, not spectacular but good honest food nonetheless.

There are 82 bedrooms, a conference centre, a banquet room and an LA fitness fitness suite and pool. Two night breaks are priced from £99.

There is much to see in Armagh (and some bits to avoid) and staying here would be an ideal venue. Parking is ample to the front and side of the hotel.

Summary: Armagh hotel