Overlooking the River Shannon, the Radisson SAS Hotel in Athlone is located in the heart of Athlone, Ireland, and offers magnificent views of the marina, the historical cathedral and Athlone Castle, which is a focal point for visitors. The hotel is also within walking distance of Athlone train station, the regional sport center and the Locke's Distillery Museum. Located on the water, Athlone provides guided boat trips of the Lough Ree, cruises on the River Shannon and fishing expeditions. Old Town Athlone is home to many restaurants and Ireland's oldest pub, Sean's Bar. Tourist attractions such as Clonmacnoise Monastic Site and Belvedere House and Gardens are within easy driving distance of the hotel.
The Radisson SAS Athlone features 128 guestrooms including 10 family-friendly suites that include separate living areas with sofa beds. All guestrooms provide wireless Internet access, minibars, and coffee and tea-making facilities. The suites also include turndown service, plasma televisions, and stereos with CD players. Guests at the Radisson SAS Hotel Athlone can enjoy complimentary breakfasts each morning.

The hotel's premier restaurant, Elements, incorporates themes of water, fire, earth and air, and offers contemporary cuisine including Irish and European dishes. The Quayside Bar and Lounge serves cocktails and snacks in a simple, chic ambience, and includes a large adjoining heated terrace overlooking the River Shannon.

The Radisson hotel is home to the Synergy Health & Leisure Club, featuring fabulous views of the River Shannon, along with a 16.5-meter indoor heated pool, sauna and steam room, and fully equipped gymnasium. The hotel also provides eight meeting rooms and can cater events from weddings to business meetings.

Official Rating provided by the Fáilte

Fáilte assigns an official star rating for hotels in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated as 4-stars.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

St. Peter and Paul's Church 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Lough Ree 5.7 km / 3.6 mi
Clonmacnoise 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Clonfert Cathedral 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Roscommon Golf Club 25.6 km / 15.9 mi
Dr. Hyde Park 27 km / 16.8 mi
Roscommon Castle 28.2 km / 17.6 mi

The preferred airport for Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone is Dublin (DUB) 113.2 km / 70.3 mi.