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The Abbey


The Diamond, Donegal, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars
Dublin
19 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Our trip to the Abbey was lovely. The decor is a little dated but this is more than made up for as the rooms are still cosy and the location is ideal. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. I more

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2 of 5 stars
Rep of Ireland
31 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Well I stayed here on 29th August 2009 for one night whilst over on a fishing trip. At first glance (during the day) the hotel seemed fine, being ideally located right in the centre of the town and having an older but clean feel about it. The room was a bit disappointing being somewhat dated and having a view of... more

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3 of 5 stars
West Midlands
18 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Only stayed there one night. Room was spacious and clean but the shower was horrendous could not get a comfortable temperature in which to have a shower -water was either freezing or boiling hot. My partner even tried but abandoned ,after 20 minutes ,any attempt to have a shower. Breakfast was good, found all the staff fairly approachable & friendly... more

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4 of 5 stars
northern ireland
6 May 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 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
wicklow
29 Nov 2008 | Trip type: Business
3/3 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
Dublin
8 Oct 2008 | Trip type: Couples
2/4 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
Faenza, Italy
11 Sep 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
Barnsley uk
9 Aug 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

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1 of 5 stars
UK
28 Jul 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
galway
4 Jul 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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  • Abbey Hotel Donegal
Address: The Diamond, Donegal, Ireland
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