Tara Lodge

Tara Lodge is situated in the heart of the city's University area, which could be an advantage or a disadvantage. I have stayed here a few times and it is a pleasant, modern, small hotel that offers good value for money. If you want or need to be in the University area it is ideal as it is in Cromwell road in the Botanic area. It was built probably 10 years ago now and is an intimate, confortable venue. The good points, convenient location, lots to do and see in the locality, nicely decorated, newish, tasty breakfast. Bad points, student area can be very rowdy, very small car park, near a train track (though I don't recall ...  Read the complete review

The Tara Lodge plays a clever trick: it looks and feels like a hotel, when in fact it is basically a very classy bed and breakfast. This is no bad thing: rather than attempting to offer the usual average hotel facilities that you really don't need in this great location (restaurant, bar, spa etc) the Tara Lodge concentrates on offering classy city centre accommodation with great breakfasts and really special staff. The hotel has two floors of rooms with a small annexe. It's all new build, and has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. The rooms aren't big, but don't feel small, with excellent fittings and fixtures new from late 2007. Flat screen ...  Read the complete review