Lough Rynn Castle

We had to go to a family wedding at Lough Rynn . We had a fabulous time the food was amazing and the staff were brilliant. Our room was very spacious and very comfortable. The following morning we had breakfast which was delicious. I run a small B&B so I would be very critical but honestly I was delighted my husband too loved breakfast and my daughter said pancakes were delicious. Thank you so much. Linda

This is my first review I’ve ever written in all my years of travelling and staying in some of the loveliest hotels in the world but I feel I need to share our experience. We were really looking forward to the whole experience but the staff and service made sure this was not to be. We brought our 2 young kids as it was a family occasion so when booking the hotel we requested a family room in the hotel so the kids could go back to the room whenever they liked within the safety of the premises, however, when we arrived we we told we were in a room in a separate building 300 metres away from the main building which totally ruined the day for us as we had to try and deal with the hotel staff as to see why we were put out there with no satisfaction. The room was very basic with single glazed windows that were letting in drafts. Really not a room you would expect for a castle experience, more like a holiday inn. The service was dreadful apart from one or two of the younger staff which really indicates that the management is the problem. The bar staff at the event itself were very poor and rude, smashing bottles and just disappearing. At breakfast the hotel couldn’t facilitate for all at the breakfast serving and we had to be served in the library which we did not have an issue with but the morning manager made us feel like it was our fault that they didn’t have the space and was very rude to us and others. To conclude, if you are booking a family occasion please think twice and shop around.

We stayed here a few times over the last few years and its consistent in both value and the very good experience it offers. The room was spacious ,clean and has everything you require. The staff very friendly and attentive and the food in the sandstone restaurant both at dinner and breakfast excellent. The menus offer a wide variety to suit everyone. The garden walks are well maintained. The old castle may provide problems for people with reduced mobility. Overall a very pleasant experience and highly recommended offering value for money.

Grim experience. Attended a wedding here and will never make same mistake again. Arrived at Hotel on a wet and windy day to be told to park in a distant courtyard and had to endure a long and very wet walk to the hotel entrance, not a good start. The drinks reception was held in a lovely room but unfortunately it was much too small for the size of crowd, crammed in together with the wait staff having to try and serve canapes and drinks. Chaotic is the only way to describe it. The canapes mentioned when they arrived were poor, lukewarm cheap tasting rubbish not fit to be served at any wedding. We eventually got to the dining room for the meal and wished afterwards that we hadn't bothered. The Menu was lovely but unfortunately a work of fiction, the food presented was no relation to what was described on said menu. A bouchee of chicken and mushroom with a chablis sauce was horrendous, I could actually smell the bouillon paste used to make the sauce before the waitress actually placed it in front of me, it was terrible. Worse was to follow. The vegetable soup was poor and again smelled of bouillon paste. I left the soup thinking that the main course would be better, how wrong I was. The fillet of beef was no relation to any beef that I have ever had. It was so bad that I cannot really describe the awfulness of it, just disgusting. The beef came in a congealing pool of what was meant to be gravy but it did not taste anything like a normal gravy, the stench of yet again the bouillon paste was foul. The fillet of beef was inedible so overdone it must have been kept in a warm oven for an inordinate amount of time, absolutely terrible. The accompanying vegetables are better left unmentioned. We consoled ourselves with the thought of dessert, but shouldn't have. How any professional kitchen could make such a mess of something as simple as a trio of desserts is beyond my understanding it was just woeful, even the coffee served was lukewarm at best. I travel a lot for work and have eaten in a lot of different establishments some excellent some good and indeed some not so good but I do not think that I have ever had a meal anywhere ever that was as poor as served to me in this hotel. We stayed overnight, the room was ok, but well overpriced, we had a wet walk to get to it as it was a considerable distance from hotel entrance, the bed was comfortable, bathroom floor could do with a good scrub. I was delighted to drive away from this hotel consoling myself with the knowledge that I will never visit again

Very nice stay in Lough Rhynn Castle Very nice place to stay, friendly staff. Nice room. The grounds and gardens are gorgeous. Dinner in the bar was lovely. Standard of food good. We enjoyed our stay and would return

Superb, period. This hotel is a gem, absolutely fabulous. I was searching for a hotel in the Athlone area and this property popped up. I jumped at the opportunity to stay in a castle! Intended to just stay overnight, but this property is so impressive I opted for a second night. Service is outstanding, Room was well appointed and spacious, very comfortable bed, good lighting. The "drawing-room" is spectacular and a "must see." Restaurant is superb with a varied menu and delightful staff. You need to book your meals in advance. All told, this property is simply superb. Treat yourselves.