Dooley’s Hotel
Description
The name Dooley’s comes from the Dooley sisters, Mol and Kate who owned the hotel for many years. The hotel changed hands on a couple of occasions before the current owners purchased it. The hotel is owned and managed by June Darrer and her daughters Tina & Margaret.
Dooley’s Hotel has a unique history. Started on the quayside in Waterford City, it was purchased by Rita Nolan in 1947. It had a mere 8 bedrooms, a range that burnt turf and 8 cups with no handles. Over the following years the reputation of Dooley’s Hotel grew, and by the mid 1960’s it had grown organically to 34 bedrooms. June Darrer joined her mother in running the Hotel, having completed her training at the college of Catering in Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin. In 1994, Tina Darrer joined her mother at the helm, and in doing so became the 3rd generation of the family to be involved in the running of the hotel.
Dooley’s Hotel is a 3rd generation family hotel, located beside the River Suir and just a stones throw from Waterford’s shopping, sightseeing and business districts. Dooley’s has seen huge development over the years and has increased capacity to 112 bedrooms, complete with full facilities including Wifi and a versatile Conference and Banqueting Centre. Guests can relax and enjoy a great meal with locally sourced produce in The New ship Restaurant or casual dining in the Dry Dock Bar. Location is everything and Dooley’s Hotel is close to the bus and train station, less than 14km to Waterford Airport, 82 km Rosslare Euro port, 125k Cork, 152 km Shannon and 157km from Dublin. Dooley’s Hotel is a first choice location for corporate and Leisure Guests, Conference, Weddings and short breakaways for over 70 years and the Darrer Family look forward to your arrival.
To check availability, latest rates or to book a room, please call: Tel- 00 353 (0)21 4391998 quoting: Travel Offers
Other Amenities:
Dooley’s Waterford City Hotel offers 112 well appointed ensuite guestrooms all offering the essentials for a comfortable stay. All bedrooms are spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated and come with:
- En suite bathrooms
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Direct dial telephone with voicemail service
- Trouser press
- Iron and ironing board (on request)
- Hairdryer
- Multi-channel television
- Free WIFI
In the Area:
Nowhere will the people find a wider variety of things to do and see than in Waterford. The city of Waterford is a bustling maritime city with an historic Viking heart, full of colour and excitement, with nearly 1,000 years of history meeting you on just about every street.
Waterford City Breaks:
Experience the joys of Waterford City with its wonderful shopping. Visit the city’s famous Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre or The Granary Visitor Centre which houses ‘Waterford’s Treasures’.
Golf:
The central location of the hotel offers easy access to the South East’s top courses.
Horse Riding & Greyhound Racing:
The South East offers the best of sporting hospitality available at its many race courses and dog tracks.
Outdoor Activities:
Equestrian, land and water-based sports are all available locally.
Heritage & Culture:
Dooley’s Hotel is within walking distance of the many Museums, Theatres, Art Galleries and Concert venues. Visit Waterford City with an historic Viking heart, full of excitement and colour meeting you on just about every street corner.
City Walks:
Enjoy the delights of Waterford’s varied architecture with guided walks through its ancient streets.
An Ideal Base:
Dooley’s Hotel is an ideal base from which to experience the varied and wonderful landscape of County Waterford, from the high Comeragh Mountains to some of Irelands most beautiful beaches and coastal scenery.
Yachting:
Waterford is one of the main yachting centres in Ireland’s south east with its marina close to Dooley’s Hotel.