With a new leisure club and spa (January 2009), a lively bar and fine-dining restaurant, the family-friendly Royal Hotel is in the coastal resort of Bray, a short trip from central Dublin.
The Royal Hotel, Merrill Leisure Club & Spa is on the doorstep of "The Garden of Ireland", County Wicklow.
With fun activity camps for children (during high season and school holidays), a games room (air hockey, pool table, PlayStation) and special menus, the Royal Hotel welcomes families.
The Merrill Leisure Club & Spa offers a 14-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, state-of-the-art gym, aerobics studio and many beauty and massage treatments available.
The Heritage Restaurant offers fine dining, while Quinns Bar has live music every Friday and Saturday evening (and selected weeknights). A traditional carvery lunch is available every Sunday and a bar menu is available every day.
Hotel Facilities
General
24-Hour Front Desk,
Bar,
Elevator,
Family Rooms,
Heating,
Luggage Storage,
Newspapers,
Non-Smoking Rooms,
Parking,
Restaurant,
Safety Deposit Box.
Activities
Fitness Centre,
Games Room,
Indoor Swimming Pool,
Jacuzzi,
Massage,
Sauna,
Solarium,
Turkish/Steam Bath.
Services
Babysitting/Child Services,
Breakfast in the Room,
Bridal Suite,
Business Centre,
Car Rental,
Currency Exchange,
Fax/Photocopying,
Internet Services,
Laundry,
Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
Packed Lunches,
Room Service,
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 15:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
21.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 5.00 per day.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and charges are applicable.
Wireless internet is available in some hotel rooms and charges are applicable.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Families booking these rooms can make use of the free children's camp, available during the high season and school holidays. The camp has fun activities for children aged between 4 and 11.
There is also a games room (with air hockey table, pool table and PlayStation) and children's menus available in the restaurant.
The decor and food in the 130-seat Heritage Restaurant are both classic and modern. Glass-bricked walls, softly lit ceiling panels and attractive pillars provide a bright setting. The style of food is fine dining, with many menus available (including those for children).
Popular with both locals and guests, Quinns Bar is open from 11:00 to 00:30. Hot and cold food is available. Locally famous musicians play every Friday and Saturday night and on some week nights. All major sporting events are featured on the big TV screen.
Directions
By Car:
- From the M50 and N11, take the Bray North exit and turn right into Bray at the roundabout.
- Follow the main road through Bray.
- Visible from a distance, The Royal Hotel, Merrill Leisure Club & Spa is located just above the River Dargle, on the left-hand side of the hill.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation