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About the Hotel

Bridge Street, Waterford, Ireland

The Fitzwilton Hotel is a boutique establishment located in the heart of Waterford City. As the oldest city in Ireland, founded by the Vikings in the 9th century, Waterford offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern amenities. The hotel features 90 contemporary rooms and suites, providing guests with stylish comfort. Its proximity to the Viking quarter, main shopping streets, and major attractions makes it an ideal base for exploring local culture.

Location

Conveniently situated a two-minute walk from the main train and bus stations, the Fitzwilton Hotel provides easy access to local transport. The hotel is only a short stroll from prominent areas like the Viking Quarter and Waterford's main shopping district. Free on-site parking is available, although limited, with additional public parking options nearby.

Rooms

The Fitzwilton Hotel offers a range of accommodations, including spacious triple rooms featuring a large bathroom and various bedding configurations. Each room is designed with modern aesthetics and includes upgraded 43' Smart TVs with access to streaming services. All rooms come equipped with free Wi-Fi, personal safes, and tea/coffee-making facilities for added convenience.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy dining at the multi-award-winning Chez K's restaurant, which serves a fusion of Irish and European dishes. The newly refurbished Met Bar caters to those seeking a relaxed atmosphere, offering a diverse menu from light snacks to hearty meals. Additionally, afternoon tea is a popular option, featuring an assortment of sandwiches and sweet treats paired with freshly brewed coffee or tea.

Leisure & Business

For business travelers, the hotel provides meeting rooms suitable for various functions, complemented by free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Leisure options include access to the nearby Waterford Greenway, ideal for cycling and walking enthusiasts. Guests also benefit from a selection of local attractions, including museums and cultural sites within walking distance.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Triple Room

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3 persons

26 m²

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2 persons

22 m²

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City Center

Waterford2700 ft

Airports

Waterford (WAT) 3.2 mi

Train

Waterford Railway Station1700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Breakfast Bliss

“The breakfast selection was impressive, with so many delicious options available to start the day off right.” view full review

Dreamy Beds!

“The bed in our room was incredibly spacious and comfortable, making for a perfect night’s sleep—almost lost my husband in it!” view full review

Impeccably Clean

“Our room was spotless, with every detail attended to. Not a single hair or speck of dust to be found—kudos to the cleaning staff!” view full review

Free Parking Perk

“The free parking was a huge advantage, making it super convenient for us to explore the area without any worries.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking
Cycling
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Bridge Street, Waterford, Ireland

Map view

Bridge Street, Waterford, Ireland

City landmarks

Museums

House Of Waterford Crystal

3900 ft

Museums

Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum

3400 ft

Museums

Reginald's Tower

3600 ft

Church

Christ Church Cathedral

3400 ft

Church

Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity

2800 ft

Museums

Bishop's Palace

3700 ft

Meagher's Quay

Clock Tower

2300 ft

High Street and Henrietta Street

The Viking Triangle

3000 ft

2 Cathedral Square

John Condon Memorial

3000 ft

Meagher's Quay

2300 ft

10 Bailey's New Street Viking Triangle

King of the Vikings VR

3400 ft

Meaghers quay River Front

Thomas Francis Meagher statue

3400 ft

Stradbally More Knockrour

Stradbally Cove

2300 ft

29 William Street

Lost at Sea Memorial

3700 ft

Square

The Apple Market

2900 ft

Museums

Edmund Rice Heritage Centre

2400 ft

Coumshingaun Lough

2300 ft

Bailey's New St

French Church

3100 ft

34 Hennessy's Rd

French Tower

2500 ft

Olaf Street/Peter Street

St Olaf's Church

2700 ft

Jenkin's Lane

Beach Tower

2800 ft

Waterford

Double Tower

2900 ft

Waterford

Blackfriars Abbey

2100 ft

Events

St. Patrick's Gateway Centre

2800 ft

Parks

People's Park

1.1 mi

Church

Franciscan Friary

2700 ft

1 Cathedral Square

Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife Statues

2900 ft

Nearby

Church

Saint Saviours Dominican Fathers

1500 ft

Ballybricken

The Bandstand

1500 ft

9 Barker St

Annie Brophy Plaque

1500 ft

Restaurants

Restaurant Chez K's

100 ft

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The Met Bar

100 ft

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Crokers Restaurant

400 ft

3 Merchants Quay

The Granary Cafe

1200 ft

Hanover Street

Cafe Goa

1200 ft

36 The Quay

Maxim House

1000 ft

8 O'Connell Street

The Candied Hazelnut

1100 ft

11 O'Connell Street

Four Star Pizza

2000 ft

Unit 9

The Parlour Vintage Tea Rooms

1600 ft

Port of Waterford Company 2 Great George's Street

Peppers Restaurant

1900 ft

61 Merchant Quay

Bianconi Restaurant

2000 ft

Meagher Quay Granville Hotel

Momo Restaurant

2300 ft

47 Patrick Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly staff

Perfect location

Noise disruptions

Slow service

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.4

Location

7.9

Service

8.1

Dining

7.3

Alexander

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.0/10

The hotel is ideally located for exploring Waterford on foot, by car, or on a bike. The rooms are spacious and clean, though a bit dimly lit. The service was professional and friendly, with a slight miss on communication about additional fees. The dining experience could be more organized, especially with guests handling serving utensils. Overall, a great location for a culinary journey, but with a need for improved dining arrangements.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very comfortable and clean, with a double and 2 single beds.

Service

7.0

The service was professional and friendly, though lacking some experience.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect for exploring Waterford, offering easy access to the city center, shops, and restaurants.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was unorganized, with few staff members serving multiple tables.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities could use some improvement in terms of dining organization.

William

United Kingdom, April 2024

6.6/10

The hotel's rooms were a bit tired in appearance, making for uncomfortable nights due to noise and heat. Not quite up to the four-star or boutique standard as advertised. On the bright side, the location is lovely, within walking distance of the main attractions, though not the best for relaxation.

Rooms

5.0

Rooms need updating and were uncomfortable.

Service

7.0

The service was a mix - friendly but slow, with some peculiarities in the food service. Welcoming overall.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is great for a short stay, close to the main attractions, even though it's showing some wear and tear.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with a variety of options, but with some quirks like limited breakfast space.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were okay.

Leonard

United States of America, April 2024

8.0/10

The hotel has slightly tired-looking rooms, more like a three-star standard with a bath and shower. While the bed and chairs were comfortable, the room was a bit warm for sleeping, and getting fresh air was challenging due to the window safety catch.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a bit tired-looking but had everything listed on the website, including a bath and a shower. The bed and chairs were comfy, though the room was a bit warm for my liking with limited fresh air due to the window safety catch.

Service

8.0

The service was a bit dismissive at times, especially with car parking, but overall, they were excellent in accommodating our needs with room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, and laundry.

Location

8.0

I loved the location; it had a great atmosphere and was ideal for exploring the city. However, it felt a bit unsafe at night due to the lack of street lighting. Despite this, the hotel made us feel welcome and relaxed, and I would highly recommend it to my friends.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was lovely, especially with Mediterranean food. They were busy on Sunday morning but had a wide selection of food, including a free-from section which was perfect for my lactose intolerance. The availability of options like Soya milk was a great touch.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were overall good, with notable options like a free-from section for dietary preferences. The hotel offers a mix of amenities suitable for various needs.

Chris

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.6/10

The hotel rooms are big and spacious. Despite a strong smell of cigarettes in the corridor upon arrival, the staff, especially Duty Manager Daryl, were fab and the location is perfect for the city. However, the noise from the street fighting and loading bay hindered a good night's sleep.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are big and spacious, but the smell of cigarettes in the corridor was off-putting.

Service

7.0

The staff are just brilliant, but service was slow and patchy due to being understaffed.

Location

7.0

The location is perfect for exploring the city and county, although noise from street fights and the loading bay can disturb sleep.

Dining

8.0

The food served was excellent, but long queues and restocking delays at the buffet were a downside.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides a good range of facilities despite some noise disruptions.

Friendly staff

Noise disruptions

Charles

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.0/10

The hotel is ideally located right across the water from the Train station, making it easy to explore the city on foot. The rooms are large, clean, and comfortable, but the check-in experience was slightly delayed upon arrival. The service was top-notch with welcoming and friendly staff, though there was a lacking presence of a Supervising Manager in the restaurant. The dining options were good, but improvements could be made in certain areas. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and found the location perfect for exploring Waterford.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are large, clean, and comfortable, offering views of the river. However, the car park is small and our room wasn't ready upon arrival.

Service

9.0

The staff were welcoming, friendly, and maintained a spotless premise. However, there was a missing Supervising Manager in the restaurant.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is perfect, right across the water from the Train station, and within walking distance to the city center. Although ideal for exploring, it lacked a bit of atmosphere.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good, but there was room for improvement. The Met Bar Cafe offered a nice selection, though some dishes were only average.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay, but could benefit from additional oversight in the restaurant.

Randall

United States of America, November 2023

8.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The rooms were quite clean and large, although the decor seemed a bit dated. They were still very comfy and spacious. Despite some noise from restoration work, the overall experience was pleasant. The service was exceptional, with friendly and hardworking staff catering to my needs. The location was central and convenient with plenty of attractions nearby. The dining experience was lovely, offering tasty options despite some disorganization. The hotel facilities were enjoyable and up to a good standard.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were comfy and plenty of space, although the decor looked tired.

Service

9.0

The staff was super friendly and provided personal service proactively.

Location

9.0

The location was very central, only a short walk from the train station and close to city attractions.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was terrific, offering wholesome food despite some disorganization.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were up to a high standard and provided a comfortable stay.

Hilary

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.4/10

This year we decided to give this hotel another try, and it turned out to be a mixed experience. The rooms were lovely, spacious, and clean, offering a mix of comfort but lacking in prompt responses. The location was a bit noisy but convenient to the town center, with some noise disruptions from outside. The dining experience had some ups and downs, with good value but also some issues with adhering to guidelines. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were really nice and comfy but lacked timely communication.

Service

9.0

The service was amazing, with staff being very helpful and polite.

Location

6.0

The location was convenient to the town center but a bit noisy at times.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs, offering good value but with some issues.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides various facilities to enhance the stay.

Virginia

United States of America, June 2023

8.0/10

The hotel rooms weren't what we expected, facing a ton of apartments with only a laneway gap between each building. They were different from what was advertised and very small. However, the rooms were lovely, cosy, and clean.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were lovely, cosy, and clean.

Service

9.0

The service was warm, exceptionally helpful, and friendly.

Location

8.0

The location is very convenient, near shops and restaurants, with access to transport.

Dining

7.0

The dining was pleasant overall, but a bit basic for the price.