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

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges could apply.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located within a 10-minute walk of Derry City Walls and Castle Gate, approximately 0.1 miles from Walled City and Old Northern Bank.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

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

Shipquay Boutique Hotel in Londonderry

Average nightly price at Shipquay Boutique Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$156
February	$167
March	$165
April	$180
May	$206
June	$188
July	$189
August	$199
September	$194
October	$188
November	$163
December	$170

What guests think

At Shipquay Boutique Hotel, travellers consistently praise the exceptionally friendly, helpful staff, central walled-city location, and standout breakfast and restaurant, with thoughtful touches like prosecco on arrival making this stylish boutique stay feel welcoming and special.

Rooms are often comfortable and sometimes spacious, but several guests report heat from limited or absent air conditioning, occasional street noise or poor views, and a few layout or maintenance quirks. Cleanliness is generally high across bedrooms and bathrooms, though a handful mention worn areas or an unclean spot. Parking is offsite and the steep hill can be challenging with luggage, which some found inconvenient. A characterful, central boutique stay with excellent service and food, best for those prioritising hospitality and location over onsite parking and guaranteed cooling.

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Facilities

Well-regarded onsite restaurant and bar; parking is offsite with nearby public lots or street options, and the steep hill can make access with luggage inconvenient.

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Guy

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in the middle of everything. If you are driving the parking is hard to find and you will be walking.

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Patrick

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel couldn’t fault it Pity the parking deal with Foyleside is not available 2 nights parking cost 64£

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Joseph

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was a nightmare but if you’re not bringing a car this hotel is great, amazing service, centrally located, comfortable rooms

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David

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovey Hotel, very convenient for the centre of Derry city. Also free on street parking at the weekends.

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David

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Shipquay Hotel is an elegant boutique hotel with a great location within the city walls of Derry. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The onsite restaurant serves great food, and there is also a bar in the Lower Ground Floor. Due to its location, there is no onsite parking, but there is free street parking nearby overnight, and the nearby parking lots are really cheap for daytime parking while you do the sights.

10

Michele

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel and very helpful and friendly staff. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner here too. Parking is tricky but we worked it out with some help from the staff.

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Lyndsay

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only negative is the location. It is half way up a very steep hill and parking is a 15 minute walk away. No immediate parking and not accessible for those struggling with hills. Only a few rooms have AC. The food and staff are amazing.

10

Aisling

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An amazing stay at the shipquay boutique hotel. Staff were so lovely and the location is so central. It was so good we decided to stay an extra night. The restaurant breakfast was fabulous and the cocktails from the bar were beautiful. Only issue was the shower was a little broken but still fully functional . Highly recommend!

10

Joy

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in an amazing location. Staff superb. Great bar and restaurant facilities.

10

Peter

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service both at the desk and at the breakfast table. Breakfast and lunch menu was excellent. Wonderfully situated within the walls of the old city...full of history! Only issue was parking; there is no parking at the hotel, only at public parking lots. After circling the parking lot for 10-15 minutes, I was fortunate to find a car leaving a space just in time for my entrance.

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Cleanliness

Generally very clean and well kept, with several reviews praising spotless areas; a few note worn or grubby spots or a missed clean (e.g., carpet or stairwell).

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Philip

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Shipquay in Derry is one of the best hotels we have stayed in. The staff from Reception to Housekeeping absolutely excellent and professional. Our room along with everywhere we went in the hotel was spotless, food was lovely, just everything about it made us smile. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Derry stop looking and get booking! 😊

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Sinead

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Would recommend, lovely food, great dinner and breakfast. Central location, down sides was no parking and stair well walls a bit grubby which has an impact on first impressions but overall friendly staff and comfortable stay.

10

Michael

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel and restaurant. Lovely staff Vlean comfortable room.

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Colm

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is excellent. Room was fine - en-suite was good. Carpet in room needs a clean/ freshen up.

10

Brian

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were exceptionally welcoming and helpful with everything from parking suggestions to local bars and events. The room was very clean and well appointed. The bed was great and the bathroom was very clean and bright. The restaurant was very good, as was the bar. Attentive but not in-your-face staff made the experience that much better. A welcome Prosecco each morning and on arrival we’re a nice added touch. Would definitely recommend the Shipquay to everyone. Within the walled city and close to everything. Well done!

10

Declan

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I can’t say a negative on any aspect of the Shipquay Boutique Hotel. Staff are most welcoming and friendly in all areas from reception to house keeping staff. Food was beautiful, bar area really comfortable and relaxed. Situated within walking distance of all major attractions and bus station. Really enjoyed my stay. Hope to return.

10

Sarah

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel, exceptionally clean and comfortable. Lots of nice little touches and the staff could not do enough to help you. Food was absolutely fantastic. Cannot wait to go back.

10

Susan

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this hotel & town! The hotel is in the midst of it all. Plenty of options & things to do. The hotel staff was great. The room was clean and comfortable. I would stay here again.

10

Joan

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great. Everything really clean and it’s a perfect location inside the city walls. Excellent food too. Would highly recommend.

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Margaret

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had been looking forward to staying here and it was cute, and the dining was good, but honestly the room wasn't very clean. I am not usually too particular about complaining about cleanliness in hotels, but there was cream or product smeared on the light switches, the glass on the picture in the room was broken, and overall, it just dampened the experience. The room was also very cold and the window had been left open. The treats and prosecco were a nice touch, and the reception staff was lovely.

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Rooms

Many describe rooms as comfortable, sometimes spacious, with occasional nice views. However, several report very warm rooms and limited or no air conditioning, occasional noise or poor views, sloped ceilings or small layouts, and a few uncomfortable mattresses.

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Barbara

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was the best part of this hotel. Everything was within walking distance from it. The room was spacious with a very comfortable bed. Staff were very pleasant

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Charlie

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was super hot and humid. They don’t have AC.

10

Erin

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great location with very friendly staff and a delicious breakfast! Had an amazing stay in our room with a great view and comfortable bed, and loved breakfast the next morning.

8

Lesley Ann

Dec 31, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is lovely and staff are amazing go out of there way to help only down side rooms are small and dated and the view of a brick wall is not good would only stay again if got a better view

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Angela

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly, room had bottled water and robes and toiletries provided which was great. We had a top floor room so had to duck under the sloping roof! Shower was very good, hot and decent water pressure. Food and service in the bar Lock and Quay was great. Didn’t feel super safe in all areas surrounding the hotel, mainly due to a few unfriendly pubs and knowing not everyone in town likes Brits!

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Jody

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This should have been great but it wasn’t. We had to switch rooms because the room was unbearably hot with no ventilation & no air. We were put in a lower cost room with no refund & the worst bed, you could feel the springs in the bed. Apparently only some rooms have air & there are fans but they didn’t even know there were. Poor service poor conditions & when informed, little concern. Other rooms were nice but we didn’t have a good experience

10

Helen

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in the heart of the city, very friendly staff, breakfast freshly cooked to order, welcome glass of prosecco and shortbread and handmade chocolates in room, room very clean and fantastic view (Diamond Room).

10

Joseph

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very clean, room got hot at night though

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Ursula

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great night stay at the hotel, staff are lovely, the girl at reception was so pleasant and very helpful, lovely complimentary glass of bubble at arrival, and bottled water and biscuits in the room which was a nice touch, Breakfast the next morning was delicious, such a selection to chose from and nice glasses of mimosas if you liked which was all included in price, the only one downfall was the room we were in was incredibly warm, the window had an inside glass which we could open but the outside window didn't open so we didn't feel any air coming in, so it felt a bit stuffy, in saying that though, its not enough to put me off staying there again, I would recommend

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Kari

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible bed, not able to open window, no view, Looking on a Brick wall. Simple bathroom AS on a ferry boat.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive and proactive, with thoughtful touches like welcome prosecco and help with parking and local tips. Occasional lapses are noted, such as an unhelpful staff member or minor inflexibilities.

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Olivia

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel. The customer service was second to none. Would highly recommend and would stay again.

10

Jack R

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

From the outset, the receptionist (Lisa and others) was friendly, warm, professional and welcoming. The other receptionists on staff were the same. Their effort makes a huge difference in the guest experience. The hotel's restaurant was excellent in the food preparation (the fish dishes are superb), the prices are reasonable and the staff is attentive. The room/bed is comfortable. The location is great in the heart of the walled city. I would highly recommend this hotel.

10

Jacqueline

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Week before our stay we received a courtesy call from Brendan regarding parking etc. Thought this was a lovely touch. On arrival at the hotel we were early for check-in and hoped to drop off our luggage. Mairead at reception advised that our room was ready and could check-in. We were delighted. We were then told we got an upgrade and offered a glass of bubbly. Food, cocktails and staff were excellent. Had a fantastic stay and will definitely return and recommend to others.

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Nigel John

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a lovely hotel so you won’t be disappointed - shame they couldn’t replenish water and give me a herbal teabag without charging me….as they say if they can be of help let them know but guess not this time…

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Brian

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were exceptionally welcoming and helpful with everything from parking suggestions to local bars and events. The room was very clean and well appointed. The bed was great and the bathroom was very clean and bright. The restaurant was very good, as was the bar. Attentive but not in-your-face staff made the experience that much better. A welcome Prosecco each morning and on arrival we’re a nice added touch. Would definitely recommend the Shipquay to everyone. Within the walled city and close to everything. Well done!

10

Brian

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent restaurant, very polite and helpful staff. Only negative was the tall bartender … total jerk.

10

Hannah

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was truly excellent, a stand out experience! Would absolutely go back again

10

Susan

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff so friendly couldn’t do enough

10

Marie

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff make this hotel, they are incredible!

10

Peter

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service both at the desk and at the breakfast table. Breakfast and lunch menu was excellent. Wonderfully situated within the walls of the old city...full of history! Only issue was parking; there is no parking at the hotel, only at public parking lots. After circling the parking lot for 10-15 minutes, I was fortunate to find a car leaving a space just in time for my entrance.

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Location

Central inside Derry’s walls and walkable to sights, shops, pubs and the bus station. The steep hill and offsite parking can be inconvenient with luggage.

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Julie

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exceeded expectations. The friendliest staff. Well located - close to tourist attractions, pubs, and shops. We highly recommend! And stop for a cocktail and bite in the Lock & Quay!

10

Dan

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location!

10

Carmen

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute boutique hotel within the walls. Convenient to walking tours meeting points, shopping & eating.

10

Noel

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location inside the city walls

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David

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Shipquay Hotel is an elegant boutique hotel with a great location within the city walls of Derry. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The onsite restaurant serves great food, and there is also a bar in the Lower Ground Floor. Due to its location, there is no onsite parking, but there is free street parking nearby overnight, and the nearby parking lots are really cheap for daytime parking while you do the sights.

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Lyndsay

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only negative is the location. It is half way up a very steep hill and parking is a 15 minute walk away. No immediate parking and not accessible for those struggling with hills. Only a few rooms have AC. The food and staff are amazing.

10

Leslie

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the property. Excellent location. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The breakfast in the restaurant was delicious and was a great start to our day.

10

Jerome

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location

10

Jessica

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Highly recommend - the room was a good size. Very quiet - almost no night noise! The breakfast was great and the staff was incredibly friendly. Would come back over and over. If you don’t mind walking up the hill with luggage, it’s a 5 minute walk from the bus station.

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David

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay in Downtown Londonderry.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently highlighted as excellent, and many praise the on-site restaurant and bar for quality food and cocktails. A few diners reported disappointing dishes or seasoning.

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Dana

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A lovely hotel right in the heart of Derry. Fabulous room, amazing breakfasts… they thought of everything from Prosecco upon arrival, gorgeous chocolates in the room, nice toiletries, robs and slippers, hot chocolate and more. It’s the best hotel we’ve stayed in, in our 6 weeks in Ireland.

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Michael

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfectly located inside the walls, friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was above and beyond. Stay there for that alone.

10

Tricia

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay. Everyone was so polite and helpful. The food and drinks at the Lock and Quay were very tasty and the breakfast was amazing. Highly recommended!

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Eileen

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room and restaurant were both stylish and beautiful. They also both had nice extras that made me feel like a valued guest. The restaurant served an exceptional dinner and breakfast. The staff was welcoming and very helpful with local knowledge. HIGHLY recommend.

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Dermot

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A really nice hotel with super amazing staff. A couple of small points about the room. Having to phone reception for fresh milk is not at all convenient plus a small tray in the shower would not go amiss. The restaurant was disappointing given how high your expectations had been raised. The egg on the Boxty starter was soft boiled and definitely not poached. The Lamb was full of grizzle and very over cooked plus we were not offered a desert menu. My wife’s food was perfect so I just had an unlucky night.

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Douglas

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel with a great restaurant!

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barbara

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was ok thought it was going to be better for the price i paid was very warm couldn't leave the windows open at night was so much noise outside went to the restaurant for dinner we both ordered the steak all you could taste was salt when we said to the waitress about she was in know way concerned that was the first time my partner has very left steak on his plate i left mine aswell went into town the next night and had a better meal the shipquay was my partners favourite hotel in Londonderry to stay not anymore think if we ever go again will book the city hotel witch is my favourite

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Caitlin

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wow! What a beautiful hotel! Bubbly on arrival, restaurant was incredible, free full breakfast in the morning! This is luxury 10/10.

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Leslie

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the property. Excellent location. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The breakfast in the restaurant was delicious and was a great start to our day.

10

Peter

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service both at the desk and at the breakfast table. Breakfast and lunch menu was excellent. Wonderfully situated within the walls of the old city...full of history! Only issue was parking; there is no parking at the hotel, only at public parking lots. After circling the parking lot for 10-15 minutes, I was fortunate to find a car leaving a space just in time for my entrance.

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