Clarion Hotel, Limerick

The Clarion Hotel Limerick
Location	Steamboat Quay, Limerick City Ireland
Coordinates	52°39′36.723″N 8°38′16.724″W / 52.66020083°N 8.63797889°W / 52.66020083; -8.63797889
Opening date	July 2002
Management	Clarion Hotels
Owner	Clarion Hotels
Rooms	158
Suites	3
Restaurants	2 + 1 Bar
Floors	17
Website	http://www.clarionhotellimerick.com/

The Clarion is a hotel located in Limerick City. It is 187 ft (57m) at its tallest point. The Hotel was built in 2002 at a cost of €20 Million.^[1] Due to its proximity to Thomond Park, a lot of opposing rugby teams stay here when they play Munster at the stadium.^[2]

Clarion Hotel

The Clarion Hotel in Limerick City is a 4 star hotel ^[3] and is currently Ireland's tallest hotel.^[4] It rises 187 ft above Limerick city making it the 2nd tallest in Limerick after Riverpoint and the 13th tallest storied building on the island of Ireland.^[5] The Hotel has 158 riverside room's, 3 suites and a penthouse. The Penthouse, situated on the highest living floor, has 360 degree panoramic views of Limerick City. The Hotel also has a fully equipped gym, a 12 metre pool, sauna, steam room & Jacuzzi and a restaurant called Sinergie. Car parking is directly across the road from the hotel at a surcharge.

View of Clarion From Bridge

Location

It is situated on steamboat quay facing James Casey Walk. The hotel is 15 minutes away from Shannon airport and is near the center of Limerick City. There are three historical attractions nearby King John's Castle, the Hunt Museum and Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.

See also

• Riverpoint
• List of tallest structures in Ireland
• George's Quay Plaza
• The Elysian

References

1. ^ "New €20 Million hotel for Limerick". Innsight. 21 February 2011. http://www.ihf.ie/news/innsight/01-12inn/page5-8.htm. Retrieved February 21, 2011. 
2. ^ "Rugby at the Clarion". Clarion Hotel Limerick. 21 February 2011. http://www.clarionhotellimerick.com/thomond-park/. Retrieved February 21, 2011. 
3. ^ "Clarion Hotel Official Website". Clarion Hotel. 17 June 2010. http://www.clarionhotellimerick.com/. Retrieved January 17, 2010. 
4. ^ "Clarion Hotel Official Website". Clarion Hotel. 17 June 2010. http://www.clarionhotellimerick.com/. Retrieved March 4, 2011. 
5. ^ List of tallest structures in Ireland

Coordinates: 52°39′36.723″N 8°38′16.724″W / 52.66020083°N 8.63797889°W / 52.66020083; -8.63797889