County Arms Birr

Hotels
8.8 (683 reviews)
Moorpark , Birr , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent and friendly staff
Central location and lovely gardens
Excellent breakfast
Comfortable, spacious rooms and beds
Clean rooms and pleasant atmosphere
Good bar/restaurant food when available
Cons:
Some rooms described as tired (squeaky doors, broken shower)
Occasional lack of food service during events/weddings
Bar staff/service can be slow
Perception of poor value / hotel described as expensive
Early checkout time (11am) mentioned by a guest
One guest felt disadvantaged when booking via a third-party site

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple mentions of 'very clean' rooms and comfortable bedding; overall cleanliness is strong.
Service
9.6
Consistently praised staff (named staff praised, helpful front desk and restaurant staff); isolated complaint about perceived poorer treatment for booking.com bookings but overall service rated excellent.
Location
9.2
Frequently described as very central with lovely gardens and easy walk into town; location is a clear strength.
Room Quality
8.6
Many guests report comfortable, spacious rooms and good beds, but several notes of tired rooms, squeaky doors and a broken shower indicate some variability in room condition.
Amenities
8.2
Property has attractive gardens and function rooms, but some guests experienced closures (no food service during a wedding) and bar/lobby areas described as dark; amenities are generally good but with occasional service/availability issues.
Value for Money
7.4
Multiple comments that the hotel felt expensive for what was offered and one guest felt penalised for booking channel, pulling this rating below average.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent and bar food praised; some criticisms about slow bar service and occasional lack of food service during events but overall strong F&B.
Overall Experience
9.4
Majority of reviews describe a very enjoyable or first-class stay with warm atmosphere and friendly staff, tempered by occasional noise, availability or value issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 02:26

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Facilities
Indulge in our newly renovated bedrooms and retreat to our stunning facilities, including The Springs Leisure Club & Wellness Suites, Bar 62, Hacketts Eatery, and The Shaker Room Cocktail Bar.

Unforgettable Experiences and Activities
Explore the rich history of Birr and County Offaly with nearby attractions such as Birr Castle & Gardens, The Slieve Blooms Mountains, Lough Boora Discovery Park, and Clonmacnoise Monastery.

Convenient Central Location
Located in the Heart of Ireland, the County Arms Hotel is easily accessible from major cities like Dublin, Shannon, Galway, and Limerick, making it the perfect destination for your next getaway.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of Irish hospitality, luxury accommodations, and unforgettable adventures at the County Arms Hotel!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GWY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 683 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Debbie • couple • gb
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
10
Amazing !
Pros:

Beautifully decorated rooms , comfortable bed .
Delicious food and friendly staff .

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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kinga • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Shea • couple • gb
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Susan • extended_group • ie
9
I felt like I was being cared for away from home with a sick friend with me- I do want to thank the staff so much especi
Pros:

Great site in town, beautiful gardens, beds super comfy and Ford stunnjng. Did I tell you about the staff- some of the best and I’ve travelled many hotels in Ireland - surprising and thrilling to know the staff and their service is still to be found as pure Irish hospitality

Cons:

A little dated some areas cold in temperature and aesthetics. The pool water was cold and lockers and showers need serious updating

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • couple • ie
5
Good but we didnt return relaxed from our stay as the room was far too hot to sleep in
Pros:

Had evening meal and it was very good. Breakfast was also very good.

Cons:

No air-conditioning of fan in the bedroom and we both had a sleepless night with the heat. Really not good enough in the middle of summer.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • ie
8
Lovely and would recommend it to friends
Pros:

Staff were very nice and helpful. Rooms very comfortable

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • ie
3
With a little bit more care and effort it could be wonderful
Pros:

NB. I do not want these comments published on the website. They are for the hotels information only.

Hotel was very busy and staff coped exceptionally well. Room was not ready until after 5.30 and then it was double booked with someone else’s stuff in the room when we went in. Very difficult situation that took a while to sort out.
Table in room was not cleaned properly.

Breakfast was only ok. Went for full Irish and it was on the table as soon as it was ordered. Seemed pre prepared and lacked taste

We were at a family event. One of the family members was staying in apartments in the town owned by the hotel. The came to the hotel with two small children for breakfast and were told the hotel was too busy to serve them. Very dissatisfied that effort was not made.

Cons:

Staff wonderful. gardens wonderful.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Reiss • couple • ie
6
Lovely hotel and attentive staff however not great value for money.
Pros:

Staff were very attentive and hotel / bedroom was clean.

Cons:

Considering the hotel was 260euro per night, the quality of food was very poor. I ate lunch in the bar (20euro for a sandwich and chips) which was average at best. The breakfast was very poor. The potatoe cubes were likely sitting in a hot hold for hours. The pancakes were also very poor, likely heated in a microwave or toaster. If the rate was approx 150-175euro per night, i would rate it as significantly better value for money but for 260eruo per night, i would expect better quality and an overall higher standard.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Dan • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Nice location, good atmosphere

Cons:

Thought it was over priced.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • ie
6
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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marie • couple • ie
5
Nice location, beautiful gardens but the inside let the hotel down. Very tired.
Pros:

Friendly staff.

Cons:

Rooms very tired.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
10
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Location n breakfast was excellent

Cons:

All good

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Declan • couple • gb
10
First class hotel and staff. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Pros:

Everything was simply first class

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Carl • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent and the staff in the restaurant were very friendly and helpfull.

Cons:

I booked a room for my sons and they were told the room was ready and then charged for early check in.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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mccarthy • couple • ie
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Eddie • solo_traveller • ie
10
Cons:

Checkout of the hotel was 11 am which is early .
12 clock Checkout is the norm.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • ie
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee