Review: The Europe Hotel & Spa

Kerry is just one of my favourite elements of the modern world. Aside from its sporting heroes and outstanding splendor, it also produced all of our Editor, the lovely Andrea Kissane.

I\’ve gone through requirement of some head space you should be cautious, and so I thought we would book myself a solo weekend away during the Europe Hotel, Killarney. It offers been for a while a favourite in your family, and another of my sisters was?married there. Even as it wasn\’t fresh to me, Needed to post this piece to express how amazing it can be with these Beauties.

The decrease from Dublin isn\’t to bad this time whatsoever; a little under three and a half hours, and so on the?motorway for some than me. When you\’d prefer, you possibly can arrive by Irish Rail into Killarney town or via air into Kerry airport in Farrenfore. The Europe Hotel is definitely about the outskirts of the town and upon the path for any Ring of Kerry.

Killarney is loaded with pubs, restaurants, boutiques and sightseeing, for example the jarvey rides over the national park. However, this occassion, all I had been after was some down time to concentrate on my both mental and physical well-being, so above and beyond a scenic drive, I didn\’t venture beyond the bounds on the hotel.

Upon arrival, you\’re greeted with that unmistakable Kerry charm and hospitality at reception. The soaring ceiling above?and soft muted colour pattern on the lobby, which opens onto a panoramic window gazing out on top of the lake and mountains beyond, make me instantly relax?once i inhale the peace and tranquillity.

After a speedy check-in, including a refreshing hot towel to wake myself up right after the drive, We are that can my room. ?My luck was at that particular day after i ended up being upgraded to some stunning suite that includes entrance hall, ensuite bedroom, bathroom, huge sitting/dining room and large balcony. ?Almost all of the rooms during the hotel disregard the lake, also it really is a must over the internet if someone makes your journey. Simply sitting looking out above the water, you can feel your heart lifting. ?I don\’t know why I think so at home here. ?I\’ve no Kerry connections as much as I\’m aware however it genuinely feeds my soul every visit I make.

Most of the rooms inside hotel disregard the lake, also it is indeed a must in my mind if someone makes right onto your pathway; less prestigiously sitting and appearing out covering the water, you are able to feel your heart lifting. I not really know why I\’m so in the home here. I\’ve no Kerry connections in terms of I\’m aware, even so it genuinely feeds my soul every visit I make.

The hotel includes a few dining options, on the more formal Panorama Restaurant?to the casual Brasserie along with the healthy Spa Cafe. Additionally there is a very cosy, club-like bar and you can dine in the Lounge area. All of them are excellent, this means you are spoilt for choice.

Apart from eating, drinking and thinking, my only other activity for your weekend ended up being to visit their leading ESPA.

I had been to the main Active Level before, which houses the main pool?and also the indoor/outdoor vitality pool with infinity edge overlooking the forest. What\’s more, it contains the unisex Thermal Suite like the usual steam, sauna and salt-water pool. All hotel guests are welcome about this level, including children. However, the things i was not aware of, could be that the Spa level provides the same again, nevertheless time, it\’s single sex without any children are allowed. Just for this particular trip that was well suited for me; I felt truly cosseted and cocooned inside female only area. In truth, clearly there was only 1 other lady while using the vitality pool while doing so so it felt very exclusive.

The heated marble relaxation chairs were heaven in my stiff back, and searching out in the snow-capped mountains, after dark daffodil-strewn gardens was really a true amalgamation of spa and nature.

I went for any ESPA Advance Pro-Radiance Facial. My therapist was extremely friendly and professional, to put it mildly, as she involved in the steps and decided what oils would be best for me personally. The facial lasted 1 hour 30 minutes and included an in-depth cleanse with the Clarisonic brush, a brightening mask to cut out dead skin cells, an age-defying and sublimely relaxing massage, finishing with a lifting and smoothing mask.

I was positively glowing afterwards and would rate becoming one of the greatest facials I\’d ever endured.

I was sorry to have to leave and bring back to reality, but with out a shadow of the doubt, Now i\’m back soon, whether it is for further wellness time, another family celebration, or possibly romantic escape. The Europe carries on impress and surprise me when.

Jessica was?a paying guest within the hotel but was a guest from the spa for any factors like the review. You can get more information here.?