Donard Hotel in Down

Staff were lovely. Would 100% recommend for anybody visiting the area

This is a wonderful locally owned hotel and I would absolutely recommend staying here. It is not luxury but you couldn't ask for nicer people and a more comfortable stay. It is right in the center, close to the intercity bus station, and nearby to food and drink. Also, hikes are an easy walk from the front door.

I would love to give this hotel better reviews but as it failed to provide the one thing you want from a hotel, a place to sleep in, I can't give more stars. The only thing that is stopping me from giving one star is the service. Everyone in this hotel was super friendly and very welcoming but unfortunately the noise insulation is so poor in this hotel that we could only sleep when there was no traffic outside the window and when the bar was closed. And since the hotel is very centrally located and on a busy street there is constantly noise outside and hence we barely slept. The hotel in itself was very charming, even if somewhat outdated, but that didn't bother us. But as also the restaurant was closed down the hotel felt a bit tired and sad. The continental breakfast wasn't even really that, I've never seen a continental breakfast that basic, so we ended up eating our breakfast elsewhere. I'd love to see this hotel thrive but unfortunately I cannot see that happening until something has been done to the poor sound insulation that will definitely make more and more guests stay somewhere else.

Great music and the best pizza. Lovely staff too.