Recently upgraded to 4 star after a sizeable refurbishment, this is a charming family run hotel with a practical location that ensures guests are perfectly positioned to experience the vibrancy of the historic Walled CIty and stunning natural beauty of the North Antrim Coast. Accommodation is warm and comfortable and there are also extensive leisure facilities including a large 22 metre pool, steam rooms, sauna, gym and beauty rooms. This is an ideal Group stopover hotel too. (GW 10/2012)
Location
The hotel is ideally located just 6km from the historic walled City of Derry/Londonderry and on the main route to the famous Giants Causeway. Conveniently, it is also situated the closest out of all hotels in the city for the City of Derry Airport which is just 1km away.
Distance
5 kms to city centre
3 kms to the nearest airport (city of derry airport)
5 km to the nearest station (londonderry train station)
2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
Rooms
The 57 en suite bedrooms and suites are tastefully decorated in wood with bright fabrics, modern but with a comfortable finish, they are in good condition. Standard features include Direct dial telephone, complimentary Wireless broadband, trouser press, hairdryer and Tea & Coffee making facilities.
Restaurant
Having won a host of Northern Ireland Hotel Restaurant awards, 68 Clooney Restaurant is the perfect location for lunch or dinner, business or pleasure. The philosophy behind the food on offer is simplicity, it is fresh local produce prepared with a modern twist. The Head Chef Noel Ward and his highly qualified team have developed an imaginative and exciting menu which uses only the finest local ingredients, ensuring that each dish is packed full of flavour and the dishes speak for themselves. A Pianist plays a baby grand piano every Saturday night and the 68 Clooney Bar serves great cocktails and tasty bar food. Premiership Football is also shown on the large TV screens.
Exterior
It is a modern, low storey building, with a large car park at the rear.
Lobby
The lobby is medium in size, bright with a reception desk and seating.