Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed directly with the property.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is situated in Skibbereen, within a 5-minute walk of Skibbereen Heritage Centre and West Cork Arts Centre. It is 0.5 miles from St. Patrick's Cathedral and 1.9 miles from Liss Ard Gardens.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

West Cork Hotel in Skibbereen

Average nightly price at West Cork Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$121
February	$119
March	$125
April	$132
May	$172
June	$156
July	$220
August	$259
September	$151
October	$141
November	$126
December	$133

What guests think

Across reviews of West Cork Hotel, travellers praise the welcoming staff, central riverside setting, and good food, while noting an older property with some dated rooms, occasional maintenance hiccups, and mixed experiences around breakfast service and pricing.

Most describe clean, comfortable stays, though a few mention weak Wi-Fi, slow or inconsistent hot water, and noise in road-facing rooms. The location is walkable to town sights, with convenient parking. Overall, expect a traditional stay in a convenient riverside base.

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Facilities

On-site bar and riverside seating are popular, and parking behind the hotel is convenient. Some stays noted construction limiting patio access and issues like nonworking room phones.

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Lorraine

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sorry to arrive and find a crane and building work going on. No access to riverside patio area.Despite the hotel manager offering to compensate our group booking, nothing has been done as yet. Hotel itself is lovely.

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Chris

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Under construction during visit but still a good stay

10

heidi

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly Great bar Great food Lovely outside seating Manager would wander and chat Loved it

10

Liam

Nov 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay, everyone was top notch and super hospitable. Nothing felt out of place, and the amenities were perfect. Would love to stay again.

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Mrs A C

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome, great location in town, lots of parking to rear, follow the Hotel Car Park signs round the back. Room ok, bit of overspill in it. It was road facing though so some traffic noise. Great dinner (beutiful chowder) in Kennedys and very good breakfast. All in all I would come back here.

10

Tom

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A nice little hotel right on the Ilen river. Very quaint loved my lunch watching the swans.

10

Craig

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were lovely and facilities were excellent!

8

thierry

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Séjour agréable mais j’ai dû attendre au moins 5 minutes pour avoir de l’eau chaude dans ma douche. Wifi inutilisable dans la chambre.

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thomas

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Phone not working in room. Even when a replacement phone was requested it was not acknowledge by the duty manager. A very important feature for a. Couple in their 80's. Noise from adjoining room at 3am- could not complain because their was no phone available. Ticking noise from smoke detector which I understand affected anumber if other guests and eventually repaired. They did give us a discount for the inconvenience though .

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Mark

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s an older hotel, quaint, we had an excellent dinner in their restaurant, parking was close, check in went smoothly, the room was OK, older fixtures but functional.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are generally clean and well kept. A few reviews noted lapses or a dirty room.

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Paul

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For an annual family golf trip to Skibbereen we stay at The West Cork Hotel. It’s clean, staff are friendly and it’s in a good location. It’s also reasonably priced. Breakfast is good too.

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Sarah

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this homely hotel where we were made to feel welcome the minute we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble, the hotel is spotless, the food amazing and the staff fantastic.

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Cindy

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice older hotel, clean and cozy

10

Eileen and Noel

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyplace was gleaming. The staff were very friendly and helpful to me. I was told the time to move my car from being parked beside the hotel, to the Hotel car park. I really enjoyed my two night stay at the West Cork Hotel. I hope to be back again sometime.

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Kathrin

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Zimmer nicht sauber, besonders dort wo man es nicht sieht. Blick aus Zimmer 117 schrecklich, nicht alle Zimmer saniert, aber die Preise sind gleich

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aviad

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very old and not well maintained. Not VFM.

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Alison

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing!!! Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful. Clean, great location.

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Heribert

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We experienced very very friendly staff throughout our stay! The hotel enjoys a very tasteful interior design. Our room was just renovated and nicely decorated. The bath is a bit dated, but everything is very clean! The hotel is located close to the river, and just 2 min walk to the center of Skibbereen. Just perfect!

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Damian

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely time. Hotel was clean, surprisingly quiet and relaxing. The staff were marvellous Dinner at restaurant was very good as was the breakfast. Hotel could do with modernisation but I would happily return to stay there again

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Glen

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly & helpful staff, nice breakfast, room clean & comfortable. Easy walking distance to the town

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Rooms

Many guests found rooms comfortable or spacious, with some modern bathrooms and nice views. Others reported dated decor and occasional issues such as weak water pressure, slow hot water, faulty lights, or traffic noise in road-facing rooms.

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Edwin

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff and the service were excellent but the hotel was a little “tired” with lights not working and looking a little old but still a good option

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Joe

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view ftom the room and staff very friendly

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Rick

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great property for the price. Could use some medernization/renovation.

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Andrew

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel .. staff extremely helpful and friendly. Food in the bar was good however I was a bit alarmed at the bright yellow sauce that came with the sea bass but food was delicious. Room was very spacious and recently refurbished shower room was fab. Overall very nice and good value for money.

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Robert

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel exceeded our expectations. Lovely spacious room and great breakfast. Friendly staff throughout.

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Mrs A C

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome, great location in town, lots of parking to rear, follow the Hotel Car Park signs round the back. Room ok, bit of overspill in it. It was road facing though so some traffic noise. Great dinner (beutiful chowder) in Kennedys and very good breakfast. All in all I would come back here.

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Francine

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is friendly, good average but this was our window….. also the hot water was not anywhere near hot.

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Tamara

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very quaint, but showing a bit of age with a leaky ceiling and little water pressure, but we loved the location to be close to the kayaking adventure we booked close by.

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Kathleen

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was in a great location and the hotel , although old, was comfortable - the bathrooms modern with a bath and very hot water ! A very comfortable stay

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glenn

Jan 7, 2025

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Have always had a good stay. Food is of a good standard and staff friendly. Though some rooms a bit dated

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Service

Service is a strong point, with friendly, accommodating staff praised across departments. A minority cited slow breakfast service or poor follow-up on issues.

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Paul

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For an annual family golf trip to Skibbereen we stay at The West Cork Hotel. It’s clean, staff are friendly and it’s in a good location. It’s also reasonably priced. Breakfast is good too.

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Kieran

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and great staff

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Dr Subash

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Extremely friendly staff ; had absolutely no problems at all ; Recommend this hotel very highly; Thank you to Sheila at breakfast and all the reception staff ; nothing was too difficult for them Compliments to Tim and Barry Looney Dr SCM U.K.

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Susan

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast wait staff were extremely problematic- they didn’t greet customers in a timely way, they ignored customers and dawdled taking orders. The breakfast itself was delicious- marred only by the experience front of house!

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Alison

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing!!! Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful. Clean, great location.

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Robert

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved sitting in the lobby waiting to meet up with family. And the food was delicious. But the staff was exceptional. They were very accommodating and made our stay very comfortable (I was traveling with my 91-year old mother). And she cannot wait to go back next year!

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Keri

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel with attentive staff. Joan the bartender was excellent. I would love to visit again!

10

Cynthia

Aug 18, 2023

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Location of the hotel, cost of the hotel, customer serice

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Camillus

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great food great hotel rooms very clean and comfortable excellent staff and service nothing was too much trouble

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thomas

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Phone not working in room. Even when a replacement phone was requested it was not acknowledge by the duty manager. A very important feature for a. Couple in their 80's. Noise from adjoining room at 3am- could not complain because their was no phone available. Ticking noise from smoke detector which I understand affected anumber if other guests and eventually repaired. They did give us a discount for the inconvenience though .

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Location

Central base close to town sights and the Heritage Center, and easy to walk around. Several reviews also mention pleasant riverside views.

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Paul

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For an annual family golf trip to Skibbereen we stay at The West Cork Hotel. It’s clean, staff are friendly and it’s in a good location. It’s also reasonably priced. Breakfast is good too.

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Kieran

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and great staff

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Cathal

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel and staff. Great town location.

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Mrs A C

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome, great location in town, lots of parking to rear, follow the Hotel Car Park signs round the back. Room ok, bit of overspill in it. It was road facing though so some traffic noise. Great dinner (beutiful chowder) in Kennedys and very good breakfast. All in all I would come back here.

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Karen

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful Scenery, walking distance to the Skibbereen Heritage Center and lovely staff.

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Pascal

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in a lovely location

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Tom

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A nice little hotel right on the Ilen river. Very quaint loved my lunch watching the swans.

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Brian

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, great location, right on the edge of time. Everything within walking distance/

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Steven

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great spot on the river. All round good experience.

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Daniel

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very courteous, breakfast was good, and the location of the hotel was very convenient

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Dining

Food at breakfast, bar, and restaurant frequently earns praise. However, several reviews mention unclear or pricey breakfast charges, occasional bland items, and inconsistent breakfast service.

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David

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great team welcome. clean. but, toiletries in Bathroom were single use. refillable the norm in many hotels. the breakfast was bland. staying in two hotels in West cork within 4 days, very noticeable the difference. First hotel, had homemade, bread, scones, preserves, granola, the origin of the produce outline on menu, highlighting local produce. the West cork hotel had nothing similar. mass produced, lacking in taste , flavour. Did not appear to support local. No area to relax after a day out. small bar for evening food, but if no reservation no availability.

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heidi

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly Great bar Great food Lovely outside seating Manager would wander and chat Loved it

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Noreen

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel on the ilen river in Skibbereen Stayed there 30 years ago when visiting family. Nicely updated with great bathrooms but keeping the charm! Only criticism is the vague breakfast options Need a description of what is a continental breakfast Are ala Carter options available? Great stay!!

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Donal

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel - superb food and great team - looking forward to returning

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Susan

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast wait staff were extremely problematic- they didn’t greet customers in a timely way, they ignored customers and dawdled taking orders. The breakfast itself was delicious- marred only by the experience front of house!

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Ralph

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast and good dinner in the hotel bar. Comfy bed and nice shower

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Camillus

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great food great hotel rooms very clean and comfortable excellent staff and service nothing was too much trouble

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Mary

Jan 22, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely food, friendly staff, nice ambience

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Julien

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Restaurant a éviter le burger enfant un pain et un steack rien d'autre. Petit dejeuner mix entre buffet et a la commande payant.bizarre...

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Duperrier

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice Hotel, but the breakfast is too expensive. If you order The "Works Breakfast" at 16,95 € you will be charges for an additional 2,95 € for toast + 3.00 € for 1 cup of coffee + 3.95 € for Only 1 glass of orange juice. So your breakfast will cost you 26,95 €. We have taken only one cup of coffe because will believe that we will be charged again 3.95 € for per additional cup .... The Breakfast Menu is not very clear, at least for us because it was said that the breakfast will be with coffee and orange juice. So

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $111	2 $112	3 $103	4 $103	5 $112	6 $119	7 $132
8 $96	9 $112	10 $113	11 $112	12 $111	13 $111	14 $119
15 $103	16 $113	17 $112	18 $113	19 $113	20 $122	21 $121
22 $105	23 $113	24 $111	25 $114	26 $113	27 $120	28 $121
29 $105	30 $113

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