Viking Hotel Waterford  

On the edge of Waterford's historic Viking city, just off the M9/N25 junction and minutes from the train station. A short drive puts you at the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre and the lively city centre; Waterford Airport is about 13 km and Dublin is roughly a two-hour drive.

This modern city hotel (over 100 rooms) opened in 2005 and blends clean, contemporary design with comfortable, well-equipped rooms. Rooms include en suite bathrooms with shower/tub combos and deep soaking tubs, cable/satellite TV, in-room safes, desks and complimentary wired and wireless internet — plus family-friendly touches like highchairs.

On-site perks include a gym, a café, a bar with live weekend entertainment and an air-conditioned restaurant. Additional conveniences: tour/ticket assistance, laundry/dry-cleaning, lift access, a public internet terminal and an on-site car park.

Event-ready with conference and banquet space, meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre, backed by high-speed wired and wireless internet throughout the property.

The on-site restaurant offers a Mediterranean-leaning menu that highlights local Irish ingredients and a recognisable wine list. There's also a snack bar/deli, a café and a bar/lounge, and full breakfasts are served daily for a fee.