NO.1 PERY SQUARE

Lavish townhouse living in a leafy corner of Limerick

WITH ITS LAVISH ROLLTOP BATHS, lush urban spa and secluded Zen garden, One Pery Square in up-and-coming Limerick is making designer waves with its head-turning mix of classic and contempo-cool. 

This listed Georgian townhouse in the city’s historic Tontine buildings has been turned into a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Limerick. Set on a quiet, tree filled square, it’s just minutes from the city’s buzzy bars and shopping district.

Some impressive restoration work has preserved the building’s elegant features and lofty Georgian rooms, giving it a sleek classic-contemporary feel. Just clock the original cornicing, pillared fireplaces, fabulous mirrors, big brass doorknockers, modish velvet sofas and fat white candles. It’s the best thing in Limerick since… ice cream, probably.  

Guests can choose from individually designed classic Georgian bedrooms or more contemporary Club rooms. Step back in time in the four huge period rooms, whose extravagant French style big beds and rolltop baths for two – with plenty of candles to light for a lazy, twilight soak – overlook the park across the street. Creamy colours and plush drapes set it all off beautifully.

Gunmetal grey

Contemporary rooms trade the period pastels for more modish shades of chocolate, rust and gunmetal grey. There’s also a penthouse suite for a serious splash-out. Whichever room type you opt for you’ll find super-comfy big beds and feather down duvets, and roomy bathrooms – some with twin basins – well stocked with pampering stuff. Pick some music from the in-house CD collection and order breakfast in bed if you fancy.

After a drink in the hotel’s bar, you’ll want to check out the dinner menu at One Pery Square’s French style Brasserie One, with its mink-coloured leather chairs and attractive prints. Pop in for a great-value pre-theatre menu or go the full a la carte.
 
You could also bliss out in One Pery Square’s very own urban spa – a restorative retreat with a menu of organic spa treatments and a secluded Zen garden. If the healthy option is not your thing, you might catch a tasting in the hotel’s Wine room. Hospitable, and helpful staff will ensure you’re well looked after.
 
Limerick is a great base from which to explore the Shannon region. There are “street ambassadors” to help tourists around, plenty of nightlife and the village of Adare – one of the prettiest in the West of Ireland – is just a few miles away.


One Pery Square was reviewed by Room for Romance

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Dining in
Dining in the classic yet modern Brasserie One gives you the chance to sample modern Irish cuisine with classic French influences. Go simple with char grilled rib eye, and start with something exotic like the seared fois gras with caramelised apple. There’s an excellent wine list, too. 

Dining out
Limerick is jostling with places to try, and South Bar and Restaurant – two minutes away – serves favourites such as beer battered lemon sole. Aubars Bar and Restaurant in the centre of town is also worth checking out.

See & Do
A stroll around Limerick City will uncover all sorts of  gems, including The Hunt museum, crammed with works by Renoir and Picasso. Explore medieval King Johns’ Castle, take a look at the Georgian House and Garden right next door at No 2 Pery Square or pop into the People’s Park to see its collection of modern Irish art.

Rugby fans will be keen to get tickets to see Munster play at Thomand Park and soak up the atmosphere. There’s plenty of fishing on the River Shannon and golfing not far from town.

Shop
Pick up some interesting art or collectibles at Fenton Antiques.

Spa
Number One’s organic, holistic spa offers heaps of relaxing treatments designed to soothe mind and body. Whether it’s in the snooze room, reflexology basins, sole pool or herbal cocoon there is something here to refresh and restore. You and your Plus One can always dive into the private spa suite – ideal for couples.

After dark
Enjoy the craic at Number One Pery Square’s lively bar or check out one of the many bars in town – finishing off, perhaps with a walk on the riverbank.
Enjoy the craic in one of Limericks’ scores of pubs and clubs then walk it off with a stroll along the riverbank.

Dates
Early May
Riverfest is a collection of events with something for everybody. Check out up and coming designers at the International Fashion experiment,

March 17
Timed to coincide with St Patrick’s Day (17 March), Limerick’s Springfest jumps with live music, dancing and plenty of the black stuff.

GETTING THERE

Location
Pery Square, Limerick City.

Parking
There is free street parking.

Trains
Colbert station – 250m.

Taxis
EUR 30 from Shannon Airport.

Airport
Shannon – 26 km. An Airport Shuttle will bring you straight to the door.
Ryanair flies direct to Shannon from London (Luton and Gatwick airports), Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol.

ESSENTIAL INFO

Rates guide
EUR 165 - 250

Open/closed
Closed over Christmas.

Check-in
3pm

Check-out
Midday

Minimum night stay?
No.

Breakfast
Breakfast is served until 10am.

Room service
Available 24 hours.

Children
Well behaved children are welcome, and a babysitting service is available.

Pets
No.

Air conditioning
Yes – all rooms. 

Wedding license?
Civil wedding ceremonies with up to 70 guests are catered for, based on exclusive hire of the hotel.

Your Contact
Patricia Roberts – General Manager