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The Abbey


The Abbey
Hotel class 2 of 5
The Diamond, Donegal, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars
saraluv 3 contributions
northern ireland
May 6, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

my husband and i stayed in the abbey for his 50th birthday, overall the stay was pleasant my one fault with this hotel is the noise level , we stayed in room 214 and the music from the dance hall two floors below was unbareable the whole room was shaking from the band started to rehearse at 3pm broke then... more

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5 of 5 stars
shanachai 1 contribution
wicklow
Nov 29, 2008 | Trip type: Business
2/2 found this review helpful

well im a leprechaun yeah see and cant stay away from dem 4 too long so de abbey is de place ta stay if yeah want warmth hospitality and a good sleep de staff i found ta be very friendly and de service excelent ive stayed der several times and have ta say love de warm welcome i recieve at... more

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1 of 5 stars
ozzish 2 contributions
Dublin
Oct 8, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/3 found this review helpful

This hotel is well overpriced for what they offer. Very basic rooms with lukewarm water for an evening shower. But the staff really put this place to shame. I have no idea where the myth of the "Donegal" welcome came from after this experience. From the reception staff to the woman running the breakfast in the morning, you felt as... more

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4 of 5 stars
CSIJen 23 contributions
Faenza, Italy
Sep 11, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

This nice hotel is the heart of Donegal town and it's like being in the centre of the world. The hotel is indeed in front of the Diamond, the central square of Donegal, and opposite the bus stop, which also is the central bus station. It is quite a big hotel which also has a pub and a fine restaurant... more

Nice Hotel
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4 of 5 stars
greenjob 2 contributions
Barnsley uk
Aug 9, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Just had a five day stay at the Abbey, on a whole found the Hotel quite pleasant, we stayed Mon-thurs night, was told it gets quiet noisey at weekends due to the Nightclub and proximity to the town square. So if your looking for a fairly peacefull stay i would avoid weekends. The rooms were clean and well furnished, all... more

Not great
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1 of 5 stars
FF01 1 contribution
UK
Jul 28, 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/2 found this review helpful

Negatives: Noise - lots of stag and hen parties seem to stay here at weekends, in fact the Abbey seesm to target this as a particular market. Hence, there is a lot of drunken shouting and screaming and setting off of fire alarms at 4 am. Check in - we arrived at 5:30 on a Friday evening but our rooms... more

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2 of 5 stars
cloonmore 7 contributions
galway
Jul 4, 2008 | Trip type: Family
0/2 found this review helpful

Booked 2 double rooms as staying 2 nites with husband, mother and 3 children. Rooms very disappointing indeed - dirty, sticky carpeting throught, nicotine smell pervaded whole room. Outer quilt on beds smelt of greasy mens' hair and did not appear to have been washed in some time. Grubby, tired bathrooms and very poor tv reception. Staff surly to say... more

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4 of 5 stars
biker46 1 contribution
cleveland
Mar 27, 2008
2/4 found this review helpful

My wife and i stayed at the Abbey on a 5 day trip with National Holidays.It was during St Patricks Day so we expected a lively time, and yes that is what we got. The hotel was the centre of the town and was full of locals at night as there was 4 bars and 2 night clubs inside. We... more

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5 of 5 stars
mariha2912 101 contributions
Delphi,Greece
Mar 25, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

I just showd up a Friday morning,and ask for a single room for one night.They said their special Friday offer is 60 euros, and I accept it straight away,as I was really tired to look around for a room,and location of the hotel is perfect. At first I thought it's pricey, but no,it was great value for money. My room... more

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4 of 5 stars
BeyondNewcastle 1 contribution
Newcastle upon Tyne
Mar 21, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Our room was spacious with very smart furniture & a lovely bathroom. We had a beautiful view down the river. Our shower wasn't working properly on arrival & they fixed it immediately. The staff were very hard working & gave an excellent service. We went for St Patrick's Day celebrations so didn't expect it to be quiet. Instead of trying... more

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