Sligo Southern Hotel and Leisure Centre

Just returned from a fabulous 3 night stay at Sligo Southern as part of a group booking to include dinner on each evening. The service and food were outstanding in every respect. Loved the creamy porridge at breakfast and the hot food was plentiful. Even though we were part of a large group the evening meals were served promptly with lots of choices so was never boring. We availed of 3 courses and I couldn’t fault anything as it was delicious and served hot and promptly. The staff were so friendly and professional and a special mention to the waiting staff at dinner who were so efficient in getting the food served to such large number of diners. Our room was very clean, comfortable and well presented. Loved the touch of the bottled water and Tayto crisps being left in room. Thank you for a very memorable stay at this excellent hotel.

I so rarely post negative reviews here, but people really need warnings about this hotel because of all the positive reviews. It's pretty, but that's the best I can say. It sort of has a couple of tiny elevators, but the one outside was broken, which meant that we & the porter had to carry all our luggage up the imposing grand staircase to the entrance. No one suggested just rolling everything to the other side of the building where there's a (locked) wheelchair entrance. Then the elevator inside only goes to SOME floors, which meant more stairs with suitcases. This was a really big problem because I was traveling with a couple of elderly family members, one of whom uses a cane. If we'd known, we would have asked for an accessible room, but it said there was an elevator, so it didn't occur to us. The hotel said no rooms were available on the floors the elevator stops at, even though they seemed creepily empty. Then the noise. Paper thin walls. I heard every noise in the adjoining rooms & hallway. But the worst was the mysterious & constant vibration noise in the wall next to the bed. It was like an exhaust fan or a small motor. I finally called the desk at 10 pm & they sent up a Porter who was very nice but perplexed about what to do. Moving rooms wasn't a good solution because I needed to be near my family members, so I just dealt with it until it stopped around midnight. Then it started again at 5:30 am. The most annoying thing is that I poked around on this site & found other reviews from people who had the same issue going back years. Also there's no in-room safe for valuables.

I stayed here for one night while on tour of Ireland. Rooms were clean and roomy, with lovely toiletries provided. The view from the room was fabulous. Breakfast was great with a huge variety of hot and cold food. Staff were very professional, accommodating, friendly and very helpful. Highly recommended

I stayed in the hotel recently as I was attending the wedding in the area. The staff were really accommodating and offered me an early check-in to get ready which was much appreciated. The room was lovely and comfortable. I enjoyed a swim the next morning. Breakfast was delicious. A really nice personal touch to leave sandwiches and biscuits in the room as they knew I had travelled a long distance. Lovely staff! Would definitely recommend!

I went here last week for one night to relax and boy did I relax . There was a big open room in the lobby to chat with no noise. The room was very big and the bed was very comfortable. We went for bar food early and there was only a few people eating that did not look good . We both went for the steak and it was amazing. We left a good tip, told the chef he was brilliant and gave him a big congratulations on his choice of butcher. We will be back if not to stay but to have another steak . Great value for money well done xx

Stayed a couple of nights between Christmas and New Year and really liked this hotel. Its location is perfect for looking around Sligo and a great base to explore the north west. We booked a package that included two nights, dinner on one evening and breakfast on both mornings. For dinner, because T here weren’t many staying in the hotel, the restaurant wasn’t open, so they did up a table for us in the window of the bar, complete with linen tablecloth and candles. It looked really lovely. When the dinner arrived we weren’t disappointed, we both had steak for dinner and it was in a word “delicious”. The waiting staff were first class and made sure we were happy with everything, which we were. The breakfast is in the form of a buffet, which has definite advantages and the range on offer was very good, everything from fresh fruit and porridge to cereals and a fry up. As much tea or coffee as you can drink washes it all down. The room was spacious and very nicely appointed, everything looked fresh, clean and bright. The beds are very comfortable. The room has things like an iron, hairdryer etc along with complimentary bottles of water and bags of crisps. There is a leisure centre downstairs which has a swimming pool and sea**** baths along with the usual gym equipment. I like to write a balanced review of places I have visited, but I really can’t think of a negative to say about the Sligo Southern Hotel.

How this hotel can call itself "4 Star" is laughable. Hard to know where to start. I'll focus on the accessibilty issues. In a word, NONE. Our room was"accessible" which meant nothing. The "walk in shower" had no seat and no hand held shower and no railing. We could barely get a walker thru the door. The room was bloody hot. Windows barely open and the fan was pathetic. Yes, I know it is unexpectedly hot, but even the new addition was horrifying hot. There is a tiny lift from one side of the car park. On the other side there is a disabled spot next to doors that are LOCKED most of the time. The staff opened them in demand but weren't at all gracious about it. Oh, and the second day all of our room keys to 2 different rooms stopped with working. The staff were blithely unconcerned. Yes i know it is an old hotel. I've stayed in other old hotels. Most don't claim to be accessable when they aren't. Oh... and the mop left in the lift...

Stayed here recently with my friend and my dog Benji. We had a fantastic stay and I would highly recommend the Sligo Southern hotel. From the moment we entered the hotel, we were greeted by an exceptional receptionist. She was so helpful and really welcoming. Everyone was also really lovely to Benji which was really lovely. Our room was fabulous and the hotel had left out a bed for Benji, with a super cute bowl and his own swan towel! It was such a lovely touch. The bed was also one of the best hotel beds I’ve slept in in a long time! We had breakfast the following morning and the staff weee even so kind as to being out cooked sausages for Benji. They were all so friendly and gave us some great ideas for things to do around Sligo. Would highly recommend!

We just returned from a weekend stay in Sligo great southern. We stayed in a triple room which was surprisingly quite spacious.i had told them on booking that I was a coeliac and was assured that's no problems. The first night we ate in the bar, two young girls in there who couldn't care less!!!! They absolutely did not want to be there!!! When I enquired about gluten free,I was told I could only have 2 things on menu!!! --- she hadn't an idea about what was gfree and had to go to kitchen.I ordered the chicken supreme and it was gorgeous. When it came to dessert I didn't bother but my sister enquired what flavor the cheesecake was, oh I don't know I'll have to check!!! They ordered apple crumble which eventually arrived without ice-cream. When I asked about it, she said oh it doesn't come with it!!! Yes, it's on menu!!We did get it after that. Couldn't wait to get out of the bar!!!! Def don't recommend eating in there. I did complain to a manager who was the a great help. Breakfast, what a breath of fresh air!!!! Paul, went out of his way to help us and find out about my gluten free dinner that night In restaurant ( we were on a package). He totally put me at ease, amazing young employee!!! Also had gluten free sausauges. Kyle served us at dinner that night and was equally as nice as Paul. Both lads interacted with their customers, and it was a very enjoyable experience. All other staff, receptionists, housekeeping, and a big man who was everywhere were so welcoming, helpful and inviting ---- except the two girls in the bar--- they were just downright rude!!! Unfortunately yes, pool was cold . Overall I did enjoy our break away and would definitely return!!!