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The Glasshouse is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Sligo, offering a friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at The Glasshouse Hotel provide a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at The Glasshouse guests have access to a 24 hour front desk and room service. You can also enjoy a fitness room whilst staying in the hotel. Buffet style breakfast is always a must when you stay in The Glasshouse. Need a place to park? Parking is available at The Glasshouse, charge €4.00 per 24 hours. Close to some of Sligo's most popular landmarks, such as Yeats Memorial Building (0.0 mi) and The Famine Family Memorial (0.1 mi), The Glasshouse is a great destination for tourists , you are close to all Sligo amenities. While visiting Sligo, you may want to try some crab at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Eala Bhan, Coach Lane Restaurant at Donaghy's Bar, or Hargadon Bros. If you are interested in exploring Sligo, check out one of the ancient ruins, such as Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery and Diarmuid & Grainne's Cave. Enjoy your stay in Sligo!
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The Glasshouse Hotel garners accolades for its prime location in Sligo, with easy access to local attractions and picturesque river views that enchant many guests. The establishment's service is often lauded for the staff's professionalism and attentiveness, although a few visitors have encountered inconsistencies.
While the rooms are celebrated for their cleanliness and comfort, noise and air conditioning have been points of contention for some. Despite the praise for amenities, a handful of travelers mention additional charges, and opinions on the hotel's value and atmosphere are mixed.
Location
Central
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Lively
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Comfortable
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Well-appointed
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Really impressed by The Glasshouse in Sligo. As a wheelchair user, my experiences with hotels has been a bit 'hit & miss' over the years. So when I come across a hotel that is accessible and makes travel as easy as possible, I believe in highlighting it. Well done The Glasshouse! The accessible room is just that, accessible. It is very spacious bedroom with lots of turning room. The wet room ensuite has lots of grab rails, a lower sink and a shower seat. I was happy to see that there was lots of shelf space for a make-up bag, etc. (something that can be omitted in many accessible bathrooms!). The room had a big flat screen tv, complimentary bottles of water and the tea/coffee station had yummy biscuits. The bedroom is above the bar area, so there was some noise, but this didn't go on too late. I found that the food in the hotel bar was top-notch. I ate there on consecutive nights with my travelling companions. We all had different meals and there was no complaints at all about the food. The hotel itself is situated very centrally, and it was notable how many locals had dinner there on a Friday or Saturday evening (something that I take as a very good sign). The hotel breakfast was one of the best that any of us had ever experienced. The food was piping hot and there was a huge selection of hot and cold breakfasts. Although the hotel was very full and breakfast was served from a buffet counter, there was no major delays or confusion among guests. Everything ran very smoothly and there was lots of friendly staff on duty. Throughout my stay, I found every member of staff to be pleasant and helpful. The only real negative we encountered (& it really wasn't a big one), is that the hotel only had two smallish lifts and only one of these lifts stopped at the mezzanine level (which is where the bar and breakfast room was located). This probably wouldn't have been so much of an issue if those who could use the stairs did so. As a result, there was a bit of time spent waiting on lifts to arrive! Having said all that, my experience of The Glasshouse was very favourable and I would definitely recommend it both to those who are wheelchair users and those who just fancy a break in Sligo. It is a great hotel and very central.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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3 of us met for a Christmas Catch Up over lunch at the Kitchen Restaurant in The Glasshouse Hotel. I had requested a table by the river if possible at the time of booking and was delighted they had been able to accommodate us. The table was beautifully set with cloth napkins, prettily designed menus ,festive Christmas crackers and decorations. We chose from a combination of the Christmas Menu and the standard menu and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. Many thanks to the Chefs and Kitchen Team. Front of House/ Waiting Staff/ Bar Staff were very welcoming, friendly and extremely professional. An absent Friend who couldn’t be with us had kindly sent a bottle to our table - it was accompanied by a smiling Barman and bespoke Hotel card with our Friend’s greeting … a lovely touch. I have enjoyed eating at The Glasshouse over the past few years - the high standard of the food has always been consistent. But the golden nugget has been the well trained, friendly and professional Staff… many thanks to all 🎄
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Vanessa O'Donovan , Sales at The Glasshouse Hotel
Responded Dec 20, 2024
Dear Meg L Thank you for your FIVE STAR review following your recent lunch in The Glasshouse. We are delighted you choose our hotel for your meet up and that our team were able to accommodate your requests. It has been a very busy month and I must agree we do have a wonderful team front of house and behind the scenes. thank you again for your very kind comments. We do hope you can return in the future, please do contact me directly Regards Vanessa O'Donovan Sales Manager The Glasshouse.
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We stayed 4 nights at the Glasshouse (including a rate of €222 for the Saturday!). Room was perfectly adequate, river view, comfy bed, spacious bathroom. The big disappointment was the food offering. The Dinner Menu was limited and the food once served was uninspiring, the Lasagne (a very small serve) was dry and tasteless. Buffet Breakfast was canned fruit and the pre-cooked hot food was poor quality, we've had better food in a far cheaper budget hotel chain. The entire breakfast vibe was that of being 'nickel and dimed'. When we asked for espresso coffee we were informed that would be an extra cost, even though our booking stated 'full breakfast' included. The Glasshouse has much room for improvement in the catering area, the emphasis appeared to be on 'economy, not quality'. It was interesting to see the Certificates Awarded for Excellent Food, were somewhat out of date.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Avoid the food.
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Response from Vanessa O'Donovan , Sales at The Glasshouse Hotel
Responded Nov 21, 2024
Dear Zorro132 Thank you for your review following your stay in the hotel, we will certainly we will look at the points raised in our next team meeting. Regards Vanessa O'Donovan Sales Manager The Glasshouse
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I have stayed in lots of hotels around Sligo for both business and pleasure. The Glasshouse is top of the list for attention to detail, looking after their customers, location, cleanliness and has a fabulous view bar. The Glasshouse is situated in the heart of Sligo town and is so welcoming to the guests, my favourite room is 426 which overlooks the river and the town centre, it has double doors so you don't hear any movements in the corridor at night. The Glasshouse staff are very considerate of all their guests and respect that they do not want disturbance in the hotel. The restaurant serves amazing food and the choice for breakfast is fabulous, i recommend the Glasshouse for a great getaway and only 10 minutes away from the beaches of Rosses Point or Strandhill.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â Room 426 for a great night sleep and very spacious and great views over the river and Sligo town.
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Response from Vanessa O'Donovan , Sales at The Glasshouse Hotel
Responded Oct 4, 2024
Dear gilliane525 Thank you so much for your FIVE STAR review and heading ... that really makes our day. We really do appreciate your time to write this review and all the lovely comments. We look forward to your next visit Regards Vanessa O'Donovan Sales Manager The Glasshouse
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I have just returned from the most amazing weekend at the glasshouse. I had booked originally a deluxe room with a small balcony and river views. I kindly received an upgrade from the most kindest lady Vanessa who arranged this for me as it was a belated trip for my husbands birthday to the newly refurbished deluxe suites with large terrace sitting area on the sixth floor. Check In was so smooth and on our arrival, which was early advised that our room was ready. Thank you to the lovely girl who checked us in sorry I didn't get your name. Very informative and helpful and nothing any trouble to her. We stayed in room 603 and to say I was stunned on entrance would be an understatement. With bathrobes slippers and a mini fridge with water to the lovely chocolates all these touches made our stay even more special. The room was spacious, the most wonderful bathroom and outdoor area, which wirh the great weather we had was certainly put to good use. Breakfast was beautiful as was dinner we ate at the hotel again which was very reasonably priced. Service from all the staff was first class hence why we keep returning. We enjoyed the entertainment also both nights in the hotel, which is a bonus if you want to be chilled and not have to move after dinner. Check out was again very smooth sad to leave for sure. Massive thank you to Vanessa and all her staff. You certainly went over and above for us this weekend, and it didn't go unnoticed.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Vanessa O'Donovan , Sales at The Glasshouse Hotel
Responded May 13, 2024
Good Morning Patricia Thank you so much for your FIVE Star review, I am delighted you enjoyed your stay and that I was in a position to offer the upgrade. I will make sure our team read this review, as you mention "Service from all the staff was first class hence why we keep returning" Please do contact me in the future should you be returning to The Glasshouse. Kind Regards Vanessa O'Donovan Sales Manager The Glasshouse
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Excellent service and food from Vanessa , Katie, Cara and team. We were early but rooms available and evening meal on first night was freshly prepared and delicious. Katie looked after us well including arranging Negronis. Two night midweek stay and Cara welcomed us at breakfast and explained process. Slightly disappointed that no omelettes available but good choice apart and food was good. Requested fridge in one of the rooms which was quickly attended to. Becoming expensive as are all Hotels in Ireland and perhaps they need to revisit midweek offers for regular customers.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Fridge available on request
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Response from Vanessa O'Donovan , Sales at The Glasshouse Hotel
Responded Oct 19, 2023
Dear Garry Thank you for your FIVE STAR review following your recent stay here in The Glasshouse. We are delighted you had an enjoyable stay and got to experience The Glasshouse top service from Katie and all the team. We do love to see guests returning and of course we do try to acknowledge with a favourable rate and upgrade if possible. Please do feel free to contact me when you are coming back again Regards Vanessa O'Donovan Sales Manager The Glasshouse Sligo e: sales@theglasshouse.ie
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We recently stayed at The Glasshouse Hotel Sligo located in the town centre. I can’t say enough positives things about this beautiful hotel, from the envious location right in the heart of Sligo with the Garvogue river flowing right outside the hotel which makes for a breath-taking sight whether dining in their award winning restaurant or staying in one of their stunning suites. We had the pleasure of staying in one of the deluxe suites (Thank you Vanessa) for 3 nights recently and the view from these suites are spectacular. We use the Glasshouse Hotel as often as we can, we love it. Such a great team providing a 5 star service. Well done. Can't wait to stay again.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Response from Vanessa O'Donovan , Sales at The Glasshouse Hotel
Responded Oct 18, 2024
Dear Dreamer09364205638 Thank you for your FIVE STAR review following your recent stay here in The Glasshouse. We do love to see regular guests returning to the hotel and when we can we do try to give that extra special experience - on your occasion it was the Deluxe Suite. We do appreciate your time to write this review, feel free to contact me again when you are looking to stay over in The Glasshouse. Regards Vanessa O'Donovan Sales Manager The Glasshouse
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We stayed here on the 22th August and in the evening after coming back from a restaurant, there was loud music that could be heard in the reception area. There was a function in the hotel restaurant area and our room was above this. It was very noisy in our bedroom and at 22.30pm went down to complain about the music and was told by the duty manager that the function would carry on to midnight and she would try to get the music level reduced but this not successful. We could not get to sleep until after midnight as a result and to compound the issue as the room temperature was too warm, the air-conditioning did not work as when turned down to 16C it blew out hot air. We spoke to the duty manager in the morning and she said that she could not do anything about the music and that the air-con would work if you waited up to 20 minutes. In the fortnight we have been in Ireland/NI, this was the most expensive and worst hotel we stayed in because of these issues. The duty manager did offer us a 50 euro reduction as a result which we accepted. So if you are looking to book this hotel, check whether there is a function on and where your room is to avoid the issue above.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Vanessa O'Donovan , Sales at The Glasshouse Hotel
Responded Aug 28, 2024
Dear D4806FOdavide Thank you for your review following a recent stay here in The Glasshouse. I am disappointed to hear your stay did not go as planned. I understand there was a singer playing in the View Bar that night, from 9 to 12pm and this may have disturbed your stay. We will certainly look into the AirCon in the room. Regards Vanessa O'Donovan Sales Manager The Glasshouse
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We loved it so much, we have already booked our next stay!
We arrived 4 hours before check in, while early check in was not available, we were able to store our luggage and headed off to lunch, When we returned at 2 not only was our room ready, we had received a complimentary upgrade to a deluxe double balcony room. The room was clean and spacious with a great view of the Garavouge River. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and the robes and towels fluffy. The bathroom included a nice deep tub. Tea and coffee station provided as well with biscuits.
Breakfast was plentiful, with tea and coffee brought to the table, while food was buffet style with food breakfast food as well as meats, cheeses, cereal, fruits and pastries. Not once did we have to wait to be seated, We did have a few drinks at the Cafe Bar, where the staff was very attentive and engaging.
Every employee we engaged with was courtesy and professional and made our stay memorable. Thanks and see you again Glasshouse!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Vanessa O'Donovan , Sales at The Glasshouse Hotel
Responded Jan 14, 2025
Dear DonnaCab Thank you so much for your FIVE STAR review following your recent stay here in The Glasshouse Sligo. We are delighted to hear you had an enjoyable stay and certainly lucky to get an upgrade to a deluxe suite. We look forward to your next visit - thank you so much for posting this review Regards Vanessa O'Donovan Sales Manager The Glasshouse
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Celebrated my wife's 70th birthday here, staying for 2 nights. On arrival we were upgraded to a River View with balcony. On the evening meal (included in price) we were serenaded by the staff with a birthday cake (gratis) What a lovely gesture on the hotel's part. The room was perfect, large and a good sized bathroom with lots of hot water. The staff are absolutely fabulous in all area's, nothing too much for them to do for you. Buffet breakfast was very good, with numerous choices both hot/cold, certainly more than enough to keep you going for most of the day. Evening food was also excellent, I had the best ever steak (Sirloin) I have tasted in a long while, cooked to perfection (Medium Rare) and not an ounce of fat on it. Ideally situated right in the middle of the town, easy walking distance of historical sites and shopping and of course plenty of pubs, most with music in them. There is an underground Car Park (4 euro's per day) but well worth paying. My thanks to all the staff for making this a memorable occasion and especially to Lorraine (Reservations) who I believe made everything possible. As I said, all staff were wonderful, but must make a special thanks to our waitress, Daina who went out of her way to serve us and engage with us.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Response from Vanessa O'Donovan , Sales at The Glasshouse Hotel
Responded Nov 20, 2023
Dear KevinwP8228BY Thank you for your FIVE STAR review following your recent stay here in The Glasshouse. I am delighted to hear your special weekend went well and all our staff went out of their way to make sure this was a memorable one. We do hope you can return again and please do reach out to myself or Lorraine for a special returning guest rate. Regards Vanessa O'Donovan Sales Manager The Glasshouse. e: sales@theglasshouse.ie
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Thank you for your email, I would suggest you book a - DELUXE DOUBLE RIVERSIDE ROOM , with a larger balcony.
Our reservations team email telephone 00353 71 9194300.
There are more places to choose from in the Sligo area.
PRICE RANGE
C$190 - C$286 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the glasshouse hotel sligo, glasshouse sligo
LOCATION
IrelandWestern IrelandProvince of ConnachtCounty SligoSligo
NUMBER OF ROOMS
116
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