Treacys Oakwood Hotel  

Just off Shannon Airport in County Clare — less than 2 miles from the terminal (Shannon, Co. Clare V14 EE06). The hotel is a handy base for Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, Skycourt Shopping Centre and the Wild Atlantic Way, with the Cliffs of Moher an easy drive away.

A newly refurbished 4-star property with over 100 well-appointed bedrooms. Rooms feature King Koil beds, USB sockets, tea/coffee facilities, plasma TVs, private bathrooms with redesigned bathrooms and hairdryers for a simple, modern stay.

24-hour reception and check-in, complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi throughout, free on-site parking, fitness centre and sauna, playrooms for kids and babysitting on request, laundry and accessible facilities, plus a tour desk to book local excursions.

Eight meeting rooms, a business centre, express check-in/check-out and super-fast complimentary internet make this a smart pick for business travellers.

Warm, newly designed Sophie's Bistro & Bar serves food and drink into the evening and The Hastings Restaurant offers a full breakfast (fee applies). There's also a bar/lounge and limited room service for late arrivals.