While recently at the University of Limerick I was booked into Patrick Punches. Sadly my regular hotel was fully booked out.

From my "welcome" to my departure it all felt very cold. The reception area is trying to be unique yet looks like 75% of the dozens of hotels I have stayed in within the last 12 months. Someone who tried to be different designed a hotel that's about 10 years behind the times.

The bedroom was small, cramped and had an odd smell of mould from it. I had asked for a room as close to the main door as possible due to a healing fractured leg yet I was given a room at what felt like the very end of the hotel. When I tried 3 times to ring reception to change room I received no answer. From then on I decided to avoid reception at all costs. The overly fake smiles made me want to get back out to the real world as soon as possible.
The marble effect floor seemed grubby and left a coating of dust on my shoes plus the lift was never once cleaned. My bedroom needed a major spring clean plus 2 of my towels had questionable stains. I don't think the hotel is old but it needs a good deep clean.

I must say the bar was lovely with very friendly service. I'm not sure if it's open to the public but if it is give it a go without setting foot in the hotel. I didn't try the leisure center so I can't comment. Breakfast was a bit on the skimpy side but served with a smile and quite delicious.

All in all I won't be back to stay in the hotel but if I found myself in the area I would certainly pop into the bar.

I'm not one for giving harsh reviews unless deserved but I feel Patrick Punches didn't live up to what I had been lead to believe I'm sure it suits a certain standard of clientele.

Excellent hotel- easy to find and convenient to Limerick centre.
The hotel is well situated, straight up main O'Connell St, onto O'Connell Ave. Slightly shabby from outside- but don't be put off- adds to the wonderful charm! Room 116 was clean, quiet and v. comfortable. Stayed 2 nights! Food in bar was great- and also really relaxing bar to spend a few hours! Staff were great, friendly and good at the jobs. Highly recommend. We will return to Patrick Punches next time in Limerick!

I am a regular visitor to Patrick Punch's Hotel, and I, and my colleages are always treated with a welcome smile at the end of a hard day's work (something that all those who travel for work enjoy). Amanda Cronin and the staff are always extremely helpful and obliging. The rooms are comfortable, however the fan in the bathroom during the night is a bit off putting and the designer chairs (while very nice) are not terribly comfortable for a weary traveller wanting to relax in front of the t.v. for a while. The bar and restaurant staff more than make up for this, and the food in the bar and restaurant is excellent. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who travels on their own, and indeed any traveller would enjoy a stay. I am however still waiting for Mr Clooney at appear. Sandra S.

Our stay at Patrick Punchs was at the least superb. The manager and all his staff have to be commended for the outstanding welcome and hospitality afforded to us. Nothing was to much trouble during a very busy weekend. All areas of the hotel were kept clean and tidy, the breakfast more than ample. The leisure centre a perfect area to get over the excesses of the night before! The bar staff also made the bar a place to relax (unlike many 4* hotels).
We will be back.
Ian Morgan