Riverside Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Sligo
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Riverside Hotel offers 66 en-suite rooms, including Super-King, King, Twin, and Triple options with a King and Single bed. Each room features Respa Collection mattresses, crisp white linen, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms with showers or baths. Some rooms overlook the Garavogue River. Amenities include tea/coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi, and soundproof windows.
Dining Options
The Mill Bar & Restaurant serves full Irish breakfasts and traditional Irish dishes with views of the Garavogue River. Ripples Café specializes in artisan sandwiches and locally sourced breakfast and lunch options. Dinner is available from 4-9 PM on weekdays and 1-9 PM on weekends, including a Sunday roast with locally sourced meats.
Leisure & Events
The Forde Room hosts events for up to 70 guests, with a private bar, outdoor terrace, and PA system. The Mill Bar features live Irish music and sports screenings. Nearby activities include golf, fishing, and hiking trails like Benbulben and Glencar Waterfall.
Location & Transport
The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Sligo city center, near Sligo Abbey and the Finisklin Industrial Estate. Sligo bus and train station are a 10-minute walk, and Ireland West Knock Airport is 55 km away. Free parking is available at County Hall car park, 150 meters from the hotel.
Services & Policies
Safety features include smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits. The hotel does not allow smoking or vaping indoors, with a €250 cleaning fee for violations. Check-in age is 21+. No room charges are permitted; all payments are made at the point of purchase.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor