Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel

Beautiful old fashioned hotel. The receptionist was lovely as well and extremely helpful. The lobby area is gorgeous and comfortable and really relaxing.
Room is also beautiful but it was extremely small. Grand if you are just crashing for a night but no more as use would be on top of each other. The room was extremely hot also … In December. With no heating.. There was a large enough balcony also with table and chairs provided !
Teas coffees provided. safe provided. no mini fridge … bathroom was spotless. .
Restaurant was excellent.. Waiting staff were extremely knowledgeable on all the dishes and wines and we’re able to give a very detailed description on each along with their own recommendations. They further advise on the size of the portions and that suggest whether you should get a side or not to go with it.. Or regards to the desserts … whether you should split it or not .
Food was delicious. I ordered a plaice y that just fell apart in my mouth it was so soft. Like eating a cloud.

Whether this is a castle, others can tell you better than I. But a four-​star hotel it is not. The pretense and price are not backed up by quality.
The grounds are reasonably nice and well kept. The fitness area is good for the basics. The pool is nice, though it’d be nice if it were a bit more relaxed – all of the pestering signs about wearing your swim cap kinda put a damper on things a bit. The layout of the hotel is confusing, the lifts work about half the time.
The room was a good size. The décor was a bit shabby and the wallpaper was peeling and falling apart, but the bed was comfortable and the amenities worked well. I wish the lounge had more space just to relax and hang out. The bar was decent.
I tried to have tea/​lunch service in the lounge a few times. The service was insanely terrible – slow, disorganized, confused, and generally inept. It’s a good idea but they haven’t yet figured out how to run it.
Skip the breakfast — the one in the room is quite mediocre and the one in the restaurant is overpriced. The Dalkey area is quiet but cute and charming, and you can find some great little breakfast nooks in town (the Corner Note Café is nice).
Overall, this is a 2.5-star hotel at a 4-​star price. Next time I would probably find somewhere a bit more modest and perhaps closer to Dublin city center.

Bed bugs everywhere. Don’t come here, the staff denied it. None of us in our group slept the whole night.
Not a castle.

No no no no no. I hope that’s clear enough. No, it’s not a castle. No, it’s not near the city (though I knew that). No, the elevators don’t work well. No, the beds are not queen sized (double). No, there haven’t been renovations since the days of Brian Boru. Did I mention it wasn’t a castle? Kinda strange for a place called Fitzpatrick, uh… Castle. This wd be 3 stars if it called itself Fitzpatrick Hotel – lots of problems but none insurmountable. But the castle thing is BS. They know it and sadly, after the fact, we now know it. Hopefully you do, too. [Oh, and no, they don’t have adapters, so bring the right ones (as we did not!)]

Out of a five hotel 10 day trip this place was the most disappointing. I was looking forward to our 10^th Anniversary in a castle so imagine my dismay when we pulled up to see a big old house with Crenelations added to the top. Throwing up some Crenelations on top of a Building doesn’t make it a Castle. The room was average and very small. on the plus side the staff were very nice and accommodating. We purchased a couple of Bus passes for the next day in Dublin. we were at such a breakneck pace that we didn’t even use them. The front desk person refunded our money at the end of the day no questions asked. so Kudos for that. The food in the Dungeon Restaurant was good as were the drinks if a bit overpriced. All in all it was a pleasant stay though. if you are looking to stay in a castle just keep in mind that it isn’t. ;)
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This place is great, being a member of their gym and pool is glorious, good opening hours and nothing better than a nice steam in the steam room.
Often go here for some afternoon tea too and they have a very good function room as well. Havnt had a dinner here in a few years however and have also not stayed here as a hotel guest any time recently but having the aircoach leave from right outside the front door must be a plus. Have stayed in their New York branch also. Always good to support family run/​Irish businesses.

Nice first stop on a castle tour or Ireland. The area is amazing and very desirable. and the staff were lovely. We had a good experience and would definitely go back. The area is fascinating and deserves exploring. Beautiful experience,

As a restaurant, The Grill serves good food albeit at a steep price. When my wife and I ate dinner there there were a lot of kids which added to the noisy Irish atmosphere. it didn’t bother us but it might put off some people.
As a hotel I can’t say I was too impressed. The room was OK, but they we’re doing renovations on our floor and it was a little intrusive. We were put in 1 of only 4 rooms left open on that floor, it made me wonder why they didn’t just shut the whole floor down.
The water in the shower had 2 settings, Super Hot and Death, so that was a little annoying as well.
Other than that the staff was really nice and very professional. We didn’t do any complaining otherwise I’m sure we might have gotten some concessions.
Regardless, I fail to see how this is rated a 4 star hotel. It’s neat being in a castle and all, but we’ve been in several that have had conditions better than this that were rated the same or worse. I’d still recommend a stay here, just don’t get overly excited when you do.

Pros: The staff was top notch. They were helpful and kind even when busy with parties (confirmations/​baptisms are big and they host a lot of these events).
Cons: The rooms are in the process of being upgraded, so, once this is complete, it will be a big plus for the hotel.
Location: The hotel is located on top of a hill and is a short walk to the center of town where there are wonderful eateries and bars.
The hotel was a great experience. My husband and I were in Ireland for our honeymoon and found the whole hotel an intimate experience. We had asked for a quite room and they but us at the very end of the hallway in the corner. They also upgraded our room for free. All of the staff was wonderful and very nice. The level of helpfulness of the staff was one of the shining stars of the place. The room could use an upgrade décor wise but the bathroom had been redone and was beautiful. The room was also very roomy and intimate. We were worried about the bed size since European beds and American beds are different but they but us in a big, comfy bed (my husband is 6′ 2″ and we need the space). We had a nice view of the sea and Dalkey Island from our room. Though we only ate breakfast once at the hotel (it was okay), we tried their other eating options and enjoyed each one. The bars and bar staff are wonderful and, during our last night, they had a piano player so we were able to enjoy some dancing. The walk from the hotel to Dalkey and the Dalkey train station is about ¹⁰⁄₁₅ minutes. The hotel is on a hill, so it is something to take into account when looking at walking to and from the hotel. But to be honest, with the type of eating and drinking we were doing on our trip, all the walking made if feel like we were earning each bite and sip.

I never stayed in the hotel as it’s local to me, but I’m there once a month for a network meeting in the business centre. Which is nice enough and usually very well heated.
This time I met with a friend beforehand for a light dinner. We met at 6pm so by the time we wanted to order it was just after 6pm and we were told that the kitchen had closed at 6pm. All they could offer were sandwiches. This was slightly disappointing. The sandwich was nice enough but I would’ve loved to try their salad with goats cheese.
The waiter seemed very new in the job but had a very nice attitude so you couldn’t blame him for still learning (everybody has to start at some point). And he tried his best to offer and bring us food we liked.
So. Lesson learned, next time I’ll make sure to order before 6pm as the lounge is very nice to sit and chat — and enjoy some food.

Although myself and family have celebrated many events over the years, e.g. Communions, christenings, I was recently disappointed by the unprofessional staff members. While briefly popping in, the receptionists were completely incompetent. These are the people that all guests are greeted with first, and first impressions are lasting. An important letter was left behind the desk for us. We were led to believe this letter did not exist and was never handed in. This was without any double-​checking with other staff members, she actually asked us were we sure we had our own name right?!
In the end, we had to contact the person who left the letter, who then had to physically help her look through a couple of letters. The letter was in a different place by the other equally-​incompetent staff member. No apology for wasting our time, not to mention the guest’s time. Absolute embarrassment to Irish hospitality everywhere!

Comfortable hotel in a suburban environment south of Dublin. Rooms are in need of some updating, but we only stayed one night. Staff and food were good but not outstanding.

Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel Killiney Dublin is a great value family hotel. One can sit in comfort and privacy while dining. The same staff have worked there for years. The menue appears to be freshly prepared in the hotel. Its possible sit over a large pot of coffee undisturbed for ages. My family have had many events arranged there. The attention we were given was amazing! I just wish they would improve their food at The Tower coffee shop Killiney Hill

Was at a charity gig here last night in the ballroom. While I didn’t stay there, the hotel is beautiful and in a beautiful location on a hill in Killiney. It’s a 4*, but really has a 5* feel to it. I’m usually very sceptic of food at an event where 300 people are served at once, but the food was so tasty and the roast beef was pink. If I had been served it at a dinner that I booked myself I would have been a happy camper.
There’s also a really cool cellar bar called the ‘Dungeon’ where you can order bar type food and choose from a wide range of beers. Looking forward to returning and staying the night sometime.

We’ve had the opportunity to stay at several hotels throughout our Ireland trip; don’t let their «5 Star Rating» fool you. We experienced poor service at the front desk, confusing layout throughout the hotel, and outdated amenities including a 15″ TV from the 70s and patched wallpaper. The bed is decent and comfortable, but you definitely do not feel like you’re staying in a castle from the outside or inside.
We tried the Dungeon Bar and Restaurant and experienced some of the worst food we’ve had on the entire trip; pretty sure it was frozen dinner meals.

It’s nice to feel like royalty… staying in a castle and all… This «castle,» however, leaves a bit to be desired.
First of all, this is not a castle. At least not anymore. Truly, this is a hotel, established in the 1970’s, that hasn’t been updated since. The interior is as you would expect given that information — worn carpet and outdated furnishings — with essentially the only improvements being made to common areas and the lobby.
I would recommend staying here only if you want to be in and around the Dublin area but don’t mind being about 20 – 30 minutes outside the city. It’s not a bad drive to commute from Dublin to the castle location, but don’t be fooled that this is in the city or really even close. If you don’t have your own car or don’t mind walking to and taking the DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) train, you’ll be out of luck for getting downtown in any kind of cheap or efficient manner.
**The wi-​fi is free, however, requires an access code that you need to get from the concierge and must be renewed every 24 hours**

I like this hotel. Great parking. Lovely staff. Good afternoon tea.
Sunday lunch in the P.J.‘s restaurant is I think good value, you can choose from the buffet table for your starter and have as much as you like. Then you go on to the hot main course — again as much as you like. If you still have room you get to choose from the dessert table. I forgot to start with you get a glass of Bucks Fiz. Great outing for a family affair.
Supper in the Dungeon is very good also I generally always have the lamb chops followed by ice-​cream. Now eating ice-​cream when you are out can be a little hit and miss as sometimes it is not stored very well and you end up with a texture that is a little off. Not in this case though and if you ask nicely they will give you a topping. Guess who likes ice-​cream!
The chips by the way are the nice thin ones.
What else can I say? Comfortable surroundings.
OR you can have the afternoon tea here which is also very good plenty for 2 people and then some — I am generally going out with a doggy back of uneaten cake or a scone. Of course not for the dog.
So you can make it for the Angels exhibition have a meal go for a walk on Killiney Hill let the youngsters play on the big new playground then back to the Hotel for afternoon tea? Might be a bit expensive but it will be a good day out and you will be very well fed!