The Ross

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Modern European cuisine
Double Double | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
$170
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

Explore the area

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Town Centre, Killarney, Kerry
  • Place, Killarney National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Kerry Way
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Ross

4-star hotel in Killarney City Centre
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
The Ross offers 29 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This family-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, karaoke, and tour/ticket assistance.

The Ross is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
The Lane - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Polly's - This café specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Polly's
  • The Lane

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 80.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 80.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Ross
Ross Hotel
Ross Hotel Killarney
Ross Killarney
The Ross Hotel
The Ross Killarney
The Ross Hotel Killarney

Reviews

The Ross Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 279 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

ALBERT Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a nice place but I would look at other places, lots to choose from in the area for the same price. Had to park at there sister hotel and got rained on while checking in. Difficult to get bags into the hotel. Location was very good and staff was friendly. Biggest problem was we had NO HOT WATER the day we were leaving. They said the boiler needed to be reset? We didn’t leave until 11:00 so why didn’t they have that figured out before then. Didn’t offer any kind of concession for the inconvenience which I felt was inappropriate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ross is a small hotel right in town. The rooms are a little dated, but well maintained. Room 205 overlooks a cemetery, which may be an issue for some. The included breakfast is sit down with some delicious hot options (I.e. omelets, Irish Breakfast, etc). The bar around the corner, Paddy Sheehan’s had awesome live musical performances. There’s also a large/nicer gift shop nearby, Christy’s. The hotel itself has a bar downstairs, Polly’s. They had a decent selection of top shelf alcohol, but limited food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun time

Center of Killarney. What a place for a night out Totally enjoyed every minute
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a great location and is great value. The staff make the place. They could not have been more welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend the breakfast too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Ross was great! The staff at the hotel were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siqing

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A dream come true. Beautiful amenities. Very clean. Well appointed rooms. Friendly staff. Excellent location. Very nice breakfast. I wish I could find such a hotel in every place we travel. No doubts, no questions, you want to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, OAKVILLE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant options. Clean room. Accessibility
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manque de renseignement sur les lieux de stationnement pour l'arrivée .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel. Highly recommend it. Be advised, however, that it’s a long walk from the hotel to the entrance of Killarney National Park. We wished we had rented a bike in town earlier in the day and ridden to the park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and best location possible
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family

A great stay

Very comfortable and welcoming hotel. Great location and great service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, comfy beds, large bathtub, heated towels…a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Killarney

Great location in centre of Killarney, large comfortable room and very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

KRIS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful eclectic hotel and was a fun change to the normal hotel room you might be accustomed to. This made up for some signs of aging and wear and tear.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025