The Fitzwilton Hotel - Waterford

Waterford City's only 4-star hotel offers boutique luxury in the heart of Waterford City. This stunning city centre hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and rooms with plasma-screen TVs. The Fitzwilton Hotel is a 2-minute walk from the main city train/bus station and a 5 minute walk from Waterford shopping and entertainment district. The Fitzwilton has an express beauty salon and gymnasium. Guests of the Fitzwilton also receive preferred rates at the local Kingfisher Spa & Leisure Club. Relaxed and contemporary, The Fitzwilton Hotel has modern art and funky lighting. Many rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning river views. The Fitzwilton's Met Bar has a long list of wines, cocktails and beers, with food a mouth watering bar menu available throughout the day. The Chez K's Restaurant is one of the most popular and best known in Waterford. It offers fine cuisine in a relaxed and intimate environment.

Waterford enjoys a popular theatrical scene and has some cultural festivals throughout the year, including Waterford Light Opera Festival. Leisure pursuits include golf, horse racing, greyhound racing, horse riding and fishing, and visiting seaside resorts such as Tramore and Dunmore East. Other sightseeing opportunities include Lismore Heritage Centre, Cappoquin House and Gardens, and no trip to Waterford would be complete without a visit to the famous Waterford Crystal Factory.

Located in the centre of Waterford on Bridge Street, the Fitzwilton Hotel is only a 15 minute drive from Waterford Airport. Directions from Waterford Airport: - At the T-junction turn left onto the R708 (signposted Waterford). - Continue onto the R708, entering Waterford. - At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Ballytruckle Green, 708 (signposted City Centre). - Turn left onto Johnstown (R860). - At the traffic lights turn right onto Parnell Street (N25). - Turn left onto Merchants Quay, proceed to end of the road and turn left. - The Fitzwilton is situated on Bridge Street. Directions from Dublin: - Take the M9 motorway; at the end of this motorway continue forward onto the N9. - Pass through Castledermot, Carlow, Leighlinbridge, Paulstown, Gowran, Dungarvan, Thomastown, Ballyhale and Mullinavat until you reach Waterford. - Upon entering Waterford, take Rice Bridge. - Cross the bridge and the Fitzwilton Hotel is situated on Bridge Street on your right. Directions from Limerick: - Take the N24 and pass through Passgreen, Oola, Monard, Limerick junction, Tipperary, Bansha, Cahir, Clonmel, Kilsheelan and Carrick-on-Suir until you reach Mooncoin. - In Mooncoin, bear right at the mini roundabout onto the N9. - Upon entering Waterford, cross Rice Bridge and the hotel is situated on Bridge Street Directions from Cork Airport: - Take the N27 to Cork. - At Kinsale Road roundabout take the N25 through Middleton, Castlemartyrn, Killeagh, Dungarvan and Lemybrien until you reach Waterford. - Upon entering Waterford, continue forward onto Cork Street. - At the traffic signals continue forward onto Manor Street. - At the traffic signals, continue forward onto Parnell Street. - Turn left onto Merchants Quay and proceed to end of the street and turn left. - The hotel is situated on Bridge Street.

Restaurant Chez K's provides a modern venue with relaxed surroundings. The menu is changed regularly to ensure that there is plenty of choice. A full breakfast buffet is served in Chez K's from 07:00 to 10:30 (11:00 on weekends). Both table d'hôte and à la carte menus are available from 17:30 to 21:30. The Met Bar features modern, comfortable seating, complemented by subtle, coloured background lighting. It is the ideal venue to enjoy a leisurely chat and unwind. A lunch menu is available from 12:30 to 21:00. A bar menu is available until 21:00.