I stayed at The Royal Hotel Arklow.on Saturday night 16th September. What a nightmare..It was like being patt of a horror movie.From the dirt of the reception area and corridor to the outdated decor in the bedroom to a bed with soiled linen and the four walls rocking with loud music I got no sleep all night. Then just as I thought let men out of here and I won't be back I met up with 'The Manager/Barman/waiter/???????.He was the most ignorant abusive individual I've ever met in the hospitality trade.It's no wonder the Hotel is in such a state Certainly will never go back again or could not recommend it.I...
Read moreIt gets 4 stars for their staff & their helpfulness, nothing's trouble, its basic accommodation, plenty of music downstairs in the Late bar (Sally O'Briens), disco onsite if you are looking for a bop. Brekkie was lovely unusual in that you don't get asked what you want & no menu..full Irish is what you get & there is nothing to complain about there. My only comment is we were told we had a triple room but we got 1 single 1 double.. we three slept in the one room which wasnt the comfiest. The manager was very helpful when I was booking even offered to book us in Chinese across the road as we were...
Read moreDefinitely not a 2* hotel We were mislead on everything : no WiFi in the rooms, no tea/coffee neither, they say 'a little bit noisy on weekend nights' and in fact we could not sleep for 4 hours as the noise was horrendous + the walls vibrating with the night club below obviously not insulated ! And for breakfast, just tea/coffee, toasted bread and a plate of Irish breakfast (no other options), no fruit juice nor cereals ! So...
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