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The Absolute Hotel Goes For Gold…

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The Absolute Hotel is calling on the people of Limerick to back it in the online vote to become “Ireland's Favourite Place to Stay”.    The nominations are in for the Gold Medal Awards 2017 and the city hotel is vying for the judges' favour in the 'Four Star Hotel of the year' and ‘Business Hotel of the year' categories. But there is a new category this year called the People's Choice Award and that's where you come in. Members of the public are invited to vote for their favourite place to stay online in a poll that remains open until Wednesday 30 th  August. To register your vote simply click here for visit the Absolute Hotel Facebook page for more details. Now in its 29th year, the Gold Medal Awards is recognised as the leading independent awards programme for the Irish hospitality industry. Judged by industry experts, the Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal Awards recognise and reward excellence in hospitality across the island of Ireland. 

BBQ in the Absolute Hotel Limerick

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The Absolute Hotel Limerick is where you should host your summer BBQ in Limerick city. An outside semi covered terrace, plenty of seating along with locally sourced and homemade food. Sit back relax and watch the chef smokin’ the BBQ while you relax with a cold drink overlooking the Abbey River.  Team building , work party or a family gathering there is no better way to mingle and enjoy the night then with a BBQ at the Absolute Hotel Limerick. The Absolute Hotel have options for large and smaller groups and private options. Giant connect four, buzz off or carnival games there are multiple of options to keep the party group entertained and add a competitive edge! Packages starting from €12.95 per person including the ‘finger licking’ grilled 8oz burger served in a brioche bun with bacon, cheese and chipotle mayonnaise. Every package includes all of the following salad selection including German potato salad, char grilled vegetable cous cous, Asian slaw, Springfield organic greens a

Absolute Hotel names Limerick’s best mom

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THE Absolute Hotel used social media to ask the public to nominate their mother to win the best mom in Limerick contest.  The winners story spoke of a selfless Mom who will go to any lenghts to provide for her children and who dedicates her time to local charities working with local kids.  Her motto for her kids been "IF YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF YOUR HALF WAY THERE".  Michelle has won a 3 course meal in the Absolute Hotel along with a pampering session in Vanilla Browns Spa.  Don’t forget to book your Mother’s day lunch on the 26 th March call 061 463600. For more details follow this link  http://www.absolutehotel.com/en/mothersdaylunch2017/ The winner pictured in the Absolute Hotel: Michelle Jackson receiving her prize from Karen Doolan of the Absolute Hotel and Olivia Cunningham from Vanilla Browns Spa along with kids Katie, Molli-Ann and Sean Patrick.

Absolutely the best for meetings

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Finalist in the Gold Medal Awards  'Ireland's Business Hotel of the Year 2016', the Absolute Hotel will impress when it comes to meetings, conferences and special events. Floor to ceiling windows let natural light flow in – something that has been shown to boast creativity and keep people calm in meetings! The meetings and event manager is on hand to meet all the demands and details of your exact specifications.  On the day of your meeting there is firstly complimentary limited car parking at the hotel or discounted car parking rates in Barrington’s car park just 3 minutes’ walk to the hotel. Easy access to meeting rooms and a dedicated duty manager to meet you upon arrival.  You could start your day with a freshly brewed coffee or tea and one of the most delicious freshly baked scone.  Complimentary WIFI and built in audio and visual equipment are available in each meeting room. If you decide to have a mid-morning break why not choose freshly baked giant cookies a

Mix it up this pancake Tuesday at the Absolute Hotel

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This pancake Tuesday the Absolute Hotel wants you to get involved.  Located on the first floor of the Absolute Hotel you will find the Absolute Bar & Grill.  Local produce, river views and made to order dishes are just some of the details expected when dinning, but this pancake Tuesday you can expect to enjoy your own pancake creation. Choose a Savoury or sweet pancake along with the toppings of your choosing.  From Limerick ham on a savoury pancake or a classic sweet pancake with lemon and sugar the choice is yours. Pancakes are available between 12.30pm – 5.00pm with lunch service and are priced from €5 per person. www.absolutehotel.com   061 463600

ABSOLUTE HOTEL EXCLUSIVE WEDDING AFTERNOON

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This year the Absolute Hotel would like to welcome you to the exclusive wedding afternoon.  this will take place on Sunday 26 th February 2017 between 2.00pm - 4.00pm. On the day you will have the opportunity to view the ‘Boutique wedding venue of the year 2016’ as quoted by Brides of Limerick.  CanapĂ©s & cocktails will be a plenty, onsite wedding coordinator to speak you through your day. Admission to this event is free.  There is also complementary car parking available. As this is an exclusive event you are required to register.   CLICK HERE to register or call 061 463610 / email events@absolutehotel.com

Locally sourced ingredients at the Absolute Bar & Grill Limerick

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Jim Kordon is the head chef of the award winning Absolute Hotel.  Located on the first floor of the Absolute Hotel Limerick you will find the Absolute Bar & Grill.   Local produce, river views, good value and made to order dishes are just some of the details expected when dinning in this popular Limerick city restaurant. As head chef, Jim’s mission is to ‘create locally sourced food that is not pretentious and food that complements the smart surroundings of the Absolute Bar & Grill, a place where people leave happy and have every intention of coming back’. Recently revamping its midweek lunch menu, this new menu, back-boned by locally-sourced produce has been Jim’s main focus over the past weeks, he says. ‘It is a menu that will suit friends meeting for a light bite and a catch-up, something you can grab on a lunch break in a hurry or a place to escape the city centre without going too far, enjoying a meal with good service and a nice atmosphere and look at nothing b

4 reasons to choose Limerick as your Hen Party destination

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The venue is booked for the wedding day and the dresses are ready.  You are the go to girl to rant at, cry with, get excited with, count on and most of all you embark on the wedding planning with the bride…. Now though it is the biggest task you will embark on, the HEN PARTY.  When it comes to planning a hen party you will touch on a lot of professions; from accounting, event management, sales along with people management.  However you can reduce stress levels by picking the right destination…. LIMERICK! Home to the Treaty Stone, Munster rugby and the river Shannon these are the top 4 reasons to book Limerick as the destination of choice. 1       Accessible – Limerick is easy to get to whether by car, bus or train.  Limerick is only a 60 minute drive from Cork and 90 minutes from Dublin.  Don’t worry when you reach the Absolute Hotel Limerick there is complimentary limited car parking on site or only €5 overnight rate for a multi storey car park close by.  If you are a