Brandon Hotel, Tralee, Ireland - Reviews and Hotel Information

This is perhaps the most infamous hotel in Tralee. The reason for this is that it is the place where the internationally known Rose of Tralee festival is held every year.

I checked in here for one night for a conference and, although I arrived very early, my companion and I were swiftly accomodated in our rooms. We were each given what were termed Luxe rooms on the fifth (top) floor.

My room was in a corner position and accordingly had a corner window – in spite of that I found the room dark. However, it was overshadowed by a protruding roof so next time I would ask for a fourth floor room for more light.

It was well furnished in antique oak with a queen sized bed and two seater sofa. I found the furniture was arranged a lttle awkwardly and I didn’t consider the room very functional from that point of view. For example, the TV was on the floor in a corner to the side of the desk so the only position from which to comfortably watch tv was from the couch.

The bathroom was recently refurbished and spacious. On the other hand, the smell of stale smoke pervaded the room and that’s something I hate.

I think the room had been prepared for someone else, as there was a notice that was addressed to people attendng a particular conference (not mine) advising them of special meal times etc. This notice also told me that there was no room service available. I fund this very odd in a four star hotel, so I called down to reception and sure enough a nice toasted sandwich with fries and tea arrived within about seven minutes. At a cost of €9.35 I thought it was great value, though the sandwich was a little rubbery.

The hotel is very well located in the town centre with a very spacious carpark across the road. There’s also a large leisure centre and beauty spa.

If I were in Tralee again I would most ikely stay in the Manor West, where I had spent the previous night – mainly because of the smell of smoke in the Brandon.

This is where the famous Rose of Tralee Festival is held and all the "Roses" stay here during the contest.

Brandon Hotel, Tralee

Brandon Hotel

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