Best Horse and Jockey Hotels

With a stay at Hayes Hotel in Thurles, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Lár na Páirce Museum and Thurles Golf Club. This hotel is 29 mi (46.7 km) from Kilkenny Castle and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Semple Stadium. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a nightclub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and babysitting (surcharge). Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Cusack's Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Stay in one of 22 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Cashel Palace Hotel in Cashel, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Rock of Cashel and Cashel Heritage Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cashel Folk Village and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dominics Abbey. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Satisfy your appetite at The Bishop's Buttery, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.