The Great Southern Hotel Killarney has been welcoming visitors since 1854. It is truly the gracious old lady of Irish hotels.
In its 150 years, the hotel has cared for Presidents and Princes, for business barons and church dignitaries, for world famous entertainers and sports people. There are 172 luxurious bedrooms at the Great Southern Hotel Killarney, the Victorian staircases and corridors are spacious, wide enough to allow two ladies in hooped dresses to comfortably pass, today they provide a timeless elegance as they lead onto guest rooms that combine old world elegance with the sophistication of today. Situated in the heart of Killarney town, the Great Southern is set in 20 acres of landscaped grounds, its ivy clad facade and imposing Victorian features are a reminder of the elegance of a bygone era. In 2002, the hotel underwent a 14m re-investment programme, today the hotel combines the magnificence of the past with modern comforts.
