One of only two castle hotels within the city of Dublin, Fitzpatrick Castle has a lovely setting overlooking Dublin Bay in the quiet, prosperous south side suburb of Killiney.
The present structure dates back to the 18th century and the construction of a relatively modest manor house, named Mount Malpas, later Killiney Castle,
At various points in the 19th century it then received more castle-like embellishments to resemble more closely the building we see today.
After a period of abandonment in the mid 20th century it was opened as a hotel in 1970 by the Fitzpatrick family and renamed Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel.
Its 113 rooms are very nicely, seemingly individually, decorated and designed. They are also comfortable and well appointed.
Hotel facilities include two restaurants, a lively, friendly bar, spa facilities, an extensive gym and a twenty meter swimming pool.
The castle is less than a half hour from the city centre, by car or DART railway, but it’s quiet suburbia around here and feels nicely away from it all.
The very pleasant Dalkey Village is a short walk away though and there you’ll find some nice pubs, restaurants and small shops.
Killiney Hill is right beside the hotel, one of the highest points in Dublin, it’s well worth the stroll for views of the city, Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains to the south.
Some Guest Reviews:
“Great traditional hotel with lovely staff in a nice quiet location. The staff are fantastic throughout the hotel. They were so welcoming and friendly. I really enjoyed the food, the breakfast was lovely and the restaurant was delicious. You can walk into the town centre of Dalkey very easily….”
“This was an iconic Irish experience. Everything was amazing from the staff to the food to the beautiful hotel and grounds. I can’t recommend this place enough! It is also located close to Killiney Hill Park which is a must see place to visit….”
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