• Mullingar is the county town of Westmeath in central Ireland and can trace its history back nearly 1,000 years to Norman times. As the county's largest town, Mullingar is at the center of sporting and cultural life in the area so if you visit you'll never be short of things to see and do.
  
  

Mullingar Park Hotel

• The four-star Mullingar Park Hotel is close to the N4 road linking Dublin and Sligo, making it a good option if you're traveling by car. Travel time from Dublin is about an hour and the hotel offers guests free parking and wi-fi access. Ranked Irish business hotel of the year by the Automobile Association in 2009, the 95 bedrooms are decorated in a modern, contemporary style and have all the facilities you would expect from four star accommodation. The Mullingar Park could be a good choice if you'd like to combine your stay with a concert or comedy night---the hotel regularly hosts nationally-known artists including, in fall 2010, comedian Tommy Tiernan and singer Daniel O'Donnell.
  
  Mullingar Park Hotel
  
  Dublin Rd.
  
  Mullingar
  
  Westmeath
  
  Ireland
  
  011-353-44-93-37-500
  
  mullingarparkhotel.com
  
  

Bloomfield House

• Located in a scenic parkland setting overlooking Lough Ennell, Bloomfield House combines accommodation, leisure facilities and a spa. Some of the 111 rooms look out onto the lough, while if you book the Presidential Suite you will sleep in a four-poster bed. Bloomfield House offers plenty for guests to do during their stay, from gym sessions, a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room and a 20 meter swimming pool with hydro-pool. Your kids will be well looked after by the babysitting service and Cool Kidz Club, leaving you free to relax. The hotel often has special offers available, such as last-minute deals including dinner, bank holiday specials and mid-week breaks for the over-55s--contact them or check the website for details.
  
  Bloomfield House Hotel
  
  Belevedere
  
  Mullingar
  
  Westmeath
  
  Ireland
  
  011-353-44-93-40-894
  
  bloomfieldhousehotel.ie
  
  

Annebrook House Hotel

• The family-run Annebrook House Hotel boasts a four-star rating and is one of the most centrally-located of the Mullingar hotels, making it a good choice if you want to sample the town's nightlife without the hassle of arranging transport at night. The 111 rooms all feature free Wi-Fi Internet access and every room receives a free bottle of mineral water and newspaper each morning. Eat in the hotel at the intimate surroundings of the Brooks restaurant, housed in the cellar of the Old House which retain the original limestone walls and open fireplaces, or try one of the town center restaurants or bars a few minutes walk away. Annebrook House offers a number of special deals for midweek breaks, families or groups traveling together, so it's worth checking with them before booking.
  
  Annebrook House Hotel
  
  Austin Friar St.
  
  Mullingar
  
  Westmeath
  
  Ireland
  
  011-353-935-3300
  
  annebrook.ie
  
  

Greville Arms

• Follow in the footsteps of one of Ireland's most famous writers, James Joyce, with a stay at the Greville Arms Hotel. Located in central Mullingar, the Greville Arms has been a feature of the town since it opened in 1884. It even gets a mention in James Joyce's famous novel "Ulysses." Today the hotel offers guests a choice of 40 fully-equipped en-suite bedrooms, while you can dine in the James Joyce Restaurant or the Ulysses bar, although the central location means that you also have the option of visiting any of the town's numerous restaurants and bars. The Greville Arms often has a selection of special offers available, such as weekend deals and pensioner discount--check the website for details.
  
  Greville Arms Hotel
  
  Pearse St.
  
  Mullingar
  
  Westmeath
  
  Ireland
  
  011-353-44-934-8563
  
  grevillearmshotel.ie