The most bombed hotel in Europe
by elcolibri about Europa Hotel - Belfast
I hadnt been in Hotel Europa but I put it in my page because is the most famous, perhaps by its honour or pride being the most bombed hotel in Europa or because it is very beautiful or by it Lobby Bar or it Jazz concert or who knows why: The Europa is a landmark in Belfast.
Room with a view!
by britesparkles about Europa Hotel - Belfast
Only stayed here for a night as I only live 30 miles down the road! Excellent hotel, looks nice from the outside but even nicer on the inside! Rooms of a great standard! The Brasserie restaurant is delicious, the staff are very helpful and the live bands are fab craic! Dedication of staff and friendly atmosphere! Situated close to the train station and bus station so easy accessability! Aircoach leaves you right outside the hotel!
EUROPA HOTEL.
by wanderingbilly about Europa Hotel - Belfast
THE BELFAST EUROPA HOTEL HAS THE SAD HONOUR OF BEING THE MOST BOMBED HOTEL IN EUROPE. THAT WAS DURING THE TROUBLES AND WITH ANY LUCK THEM DAYS ARE ALL BUT GONE..THE EUROPA IS BETTER KNOWN NOW FOR BEING THE CHOICE OF EX PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON WHEN HE CAME TO BELFAST IN 1995 AND 1998.
THE HOTEL IS OWNED BY THE HASTINGS GROUP AND WENT THROUGH A MULTI MILLION POUND MAKEOVER SOME YEARS BACK AND IS NOW A VERY SMART 4* HOTEL RIGHT IN THE HEART OF BELFAST. IT SITS RIGHT ON GREAT VICTORIA STREET ALSO KNOWN AS THE GOLDEN MILE.
HERE YOU WILL FIND MOST OF BELFASTS NIGHTLIFE AND TRENDY RESTAURANTS ALL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE EUROPA. THE HOTEL ITSELF HAS A LOVELY BAR AREA OVERLOOKING GREAT VICTORIA STREET AND ALL ITS NIGHTLIFE.
FOR LOCATION AND COMFORT THE EUROPA IS HARD TO BEAT.
The most bombed hotel in Europe
by calgal228 about Europa Hotel - Belfast
Very nice, great bar downstairs..
You know what it is known for.....kinda makes you want to stay there.. lol
THE MOST BOMBED HOTEL IN EUROPE
by DAO about EUROPA HOTEL (BELFAST)
Thankfully today, the only thing that gets bombed in this hotel now are the guests in the bar. With 2 excellent bars, that’s easy to do. The Europa is THE hotel to stay in and be seen at. When Royalty and Diplomats come here, this is where they stay. In my case, my job was kind enough to let me stay. So what is the history? It was opened in July 1971 and was clearly THE luxury hotel in Belfast. The proletarian IRA saw this as just about everything they didn’t like and promptly started setting off bombs in, out and nearby the hotel. Over 30 times they forced redecorations. Fortunately that’s all they did.
Today it has been massively refurbished and redecorated, without any outside help, to a luxurious finish. The rooms are compact, but full of good things like supersoft beds, great monsoon showers and flat-screen TV’s. Yep, I have pictures of all that!
This 4-star hotel has 240 bedrooms, including the 56 Executive Suites. If you simply must work, you also get WiFi internet access.
Each room has:
International direct dial telephone
Room service available (7.00am - 2.00am)
Tea & coffee making facilities
Trouser presses or irons & ironing boards
Hair dryer
Laundry & dry-cleaning available
Fantastic soap & shampoos in your bathroom
Lots of huge fluffy white towels
Please note: The Gym facilities are elsewhere and keep short hours, ask for details
You get:
• A great nights sleep
• A fantastic buffet breakfast that will fill you up for the day
• You are in THE hotel!
• Great lounge bar that’s a real nightspot
• Free newspapers, magazines and maps in the lobby
The Most bombed hotel in Europe: Europe Hotel
by LolaSanFrancisco about Europa Hotel - Belfast
I drifted into to the hotel liquored up from the train ride. From the backside when you arrive from the train you see the back of the hotel. And it looks like hell. However, from the front itýs nice and rebuilt, and rebuilt, and rebuilt. Martin the concierge has been with the hotel for 28 years and has been through something like 50 bombings. When I asked when he would write a book about it, he said no one would be interested. I think he was being diplomatic and careful. No matter how much prodding, he man never gave up the story. Maybe should have tipped more. Rooms
The 240 bedrooms are medium in size and in exceptional condition. All are ensuite with full facilities and the decor is fairly bright and modern. These rooms are very comfortable and appealing.
Restaurant
The restaurant features fine cuisine of traditional and continental specialities. It offers a la carte menus and is a fairly formal dining room. The brasserie is informal and serves lighter meals in a modern, light room. This restaurant is open from 6am to midnight.
Exterior
This is a grand, modern building situated along the street. It looks particularly impressive when lit up at night.
Lobby
The lobby is very large and grand with marble pillars and a very long reception desk. There are luxurious sofas and floral displays, creating a welcoming feeling upon arrival.
General
This is an excellent hotel for any market or traveller. Its location is good and the overall standard is exceptional. 05/03 RH
Bedrooms
Total Number of Rooms: 180
- Single rooms
- Double rooms
- Twin rooms
- Triple rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Facilities
Television
Satellite television
In-house movie
Radio
Direct dial phone
Hairdryer
Trouser press
Automatic wake-up call
Voltage 220v
Hotel Facilities
Large sized lobby
Earliest check-in at 12:00
2 lifts
Porterage 24 hour
Rooms service 24 hour
12 floors
Car rental facilities
Baby sitting
Laundry facilities
Disabled facilities