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our inhouse magazine TheLake Guest Magazine In the heart of Killarney One of the pioneering IRISH FAMILIES IN IRISH HOSPITALITY HOTEL FABULOUS BEAUTY OUR DIRECTORY DINING ROOM ROOMS HUGGARD RELAXING ALL ABOUT THE BEST HISTORY BAR KILLARNEY DAY TRIPS thelakemagazine thelakemagazine dear guest... 12 page Nestling on the lake of Lough Lein, Killarney’s lower lake, The Lake Hotel enjoys the most magnificent setting with the truly unique backdrop of the contents mountains, islands, woodlands and the 12th century McCarthy Mór castle ruins. The Lake Hotel is HOTEL DIRECTORY BEAUTY TREATMENTS a four star property run by the 29 5 Everything you need to know while The treatment room at The Lake Hotel staying with us at The Lake Hotel, enjoys the peace and tranquillity of being Huggard Family and has been page 17 Killarney in the beautiful County Kerry. on the lake shore. A range of relaxing, welcoming guests since 1820, 14 page page revitalising and therapeutic face and so a long tradition of warm Irish body treatments are available from our page experienced and friendly therapists hospitality awaits all visitors. HUGGARD HISTORY In 2012,the Huggard family, were delighted If you are visiting Killarney, Kerry or Ireland for to reach the magical centenary after 100 BEDROOMS AT THE LAKE HOTEL 20 the first time and seeking to experience a 10 wonderfully enterprising and successful warm and authentic Irish family owned and years during which they have earned a run hotel then The Lake Hotel Killarney is the deserved reputation as one of the great ALL ABOUT KILLARNEY 17 page perfect hotel for your stay. pioneering families in Irish hospitality. From The Killarney National Park, Ross Castle and the buzzing town centre. 24 Hiking, mountain climbing, kayaking and In the 1940’s Ms Hilda Huggard became the page FABULOUS DINING horse riding, walking, jogging and cycling, proprietor of The Lake Hotel and passed it to The setting here is the perfect backdrop there is an activity for every age group her four nephews in the late 1990’s, thus when enjoying good food and company. page and interest group in Killarney. ensuring that her legacy of true Irish 12 From classic afternoon tea in the Piano hospitality was carried on. Lounge, lunch in the Lakeside Bistro or dinner in the original hotel dining room, DAY TRIPS page the Castlelough Restaurant. Killarney is in the middle of Kerry, also known as the ‘Kingdom of Kerry’. From 29 here, you can easily visit the Dingle RELAXING BAR Peninsula, the Ring of Kerry, the Gap of The Devil’s Punch Bowl Bar is bright and Dunloe, the Skelligs, Skellig Ring and the We hope you enjoy your stay relaxing and offers super views of the page Beara peninsula without having to pack 14 with us and look forward to lakes and mountains beyond and also is your bags and move on. a display area for some of the hotels welcoming you back to The memorabilia. Drinks and food are served page outside on our terrace, weather permitting. HILDA HUGGARD Lake Hotel in the near future. Hilda Huggard was actively involved in the daily running of the hotel from the 35 day of purchase until her passing at the age of 84 in 2001. 2 page 3 thelakemagazine thelakemagazine PLEASE READ HOTEL INFORMATION, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, TIMES, VENUE SUGGESTIONS AND MORE, ALL THE VITAL INFORMATIon you’LL NEED FOR YOUR STAY AT THE LAKE HOTEL. ADAPTORS Adaptors are available from Reception at a rental cost of €10 which will be refunded upon return of the cable. ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS Address: The Lake Hotel, Lake Shore, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland, V93 RR59 Telephone: +353 64 66 31035 Fax: +353 64 66 31902 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lakehotel.com ATM The Lake Hotel does not have an ATM on the premises. However there is one available in the lobby of the INEC (a ten minute walk from the hotel). Alternatively there are many ATM’s in the centre of Killarney. BANKS In Killarney town centre there is the AIB, Bank of Ireland, Permanent TSB, Ulster Bank and Credit Union. Opening times vary, check with Reception. Gaze out at the breath-taking BATH ROBES & SLIPPERS For your added comfort, bathrobes Lakes of Killarney, absorb the and slippers are provided for use during your stay. Should you wish tranquillity of our setting. directory to purchase either of these items, please dial ‘0’ to contact Reception. Bathrobes: €35.00 Slippers: €3.00 4 5 thelakemagazine thelakemagazine directory directory BUREAU DE CHANGE FACSIMILE LAUNDRY POSTAGE We are able to exchange foreign The Lake Hotel fax number is +353 64 66 If you wish to avail of this service, please Post is collected from reception each currency for euro at reception. Also we 31902. Please contact Reception if you complete the laundry docket in your room morning at 9am. Should you wish to only change USA Dollar / Sterling. wish to send or receive any faxes during and place all items along with the docket have something posted please give it your stay. The charge for this service is €1 into the bag provided. Contact Reception to reception before 9am. Stamps are per page. before 10:00am and we will organise for it available from reception if needed. CHECK OUT to be taken to the Laundry. Your laundry Postage will be charged at standard Check out is before 12pm. It is possible to will be returned to your room by a member price, please inquire with reception for pay your bill beforehand. If necessary we FLOWERS of the accommodation staff. All charges more information’. We can also arrange for our laundry services are charged to a courier service if needed. can store your luggage at reception. If a Please contact Reception if you would your room account unless you advise late check out is needed please contact like to order flowers during your stay. otherwise. Please note we offer a Reception and we will do your best to Please give as much advance notice limited laundry service during low season. accommodate you. After 1pm there as possible. SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES will be a fee for a late check out. Dry-cleaning is not available in the hotel, Please note there is a safe deposit box but we are able to recommend dry- in the wardrobe in your room which is cleaning services that are available, if available to you during your stay. Full GRATUITIES you wish, in Killarney town. CHURCH SERVICES user instructions are displayed with the Gratuities are at your own discretion. If you There are a number of different options box, however if you have any queries have enjoyed your stay and would like to available in the area including the please dial ‘0’ for Reception. leave gratuities for a specific department, following: LUGGAGE COLLECTION an envelope is available in your room, Please contact Reception if you require a which can be handed into Reception. St Mary’s Cathedral, Franciscan Friary, porter to help you with luggage to or from SMOKING POLICY Fossa Church, Church Of Resurrection, your room. Due to Government regulations, smoking Methodist Church, Living Rock Pentecostal is not permitted in any indoor area of the Church, New Life Church, Grace Fellowship HOTEL PRINTS hotel. However, smoking is permitted on On display, throughout the hotel photo the balcony of your room and also there (Evangelical), Muckross Church. NEWSPAPERS prints of the breathtaking views of the Torc is a designated heated smoking area A limited number of complimentary Please ask Reception if there are any Mountain range and Lough Lein which can located beside the bar on the ground floor. copies of some Irish newspapers are Church times you would like to know. be seen from the rear of the hotel from provided at Reception and in the the artists Mark Eldred and Sarah Corner. restaurant each morning. These prints are available to purchase by TELEPHONE CHARGES contacting Reception. COTS AND EXTRA BEDS Should you wish to make an external phone call simply dial ‘9’ on your phone If you need an extra bed or cot sent up PET POLICY to get an outside line. Calls are charged to your room please contact Reception. INTERNET Due to the increasing rise of allergy at local rates. To dial another room in the We have complimentary wifi available sufferers of animal hair only sanctioned hotel, dial the room number (e.g. 240). across the hotel. If you wish to use the guide dogs are allowed inside the hotel. There is no charge for internal calls. CREDIT CARDS internet, there are computers available All major credit cards are accepted, for our guests in the Library, located on these include Visa, Mastercard, American the first floor. PHOTOCOPYING Express, Diners, Maestro and Laser. At The Lake Hotel we have a full colour photocopier. Please contact reception if LIVE MUSIC you need any photocopying during your There is live music in The Devils Punchbowl stay. The charge for this service is 10c per Bar two to three nights a week during the mono page and 20c per colour page. summer months. Otherwise there is music DIAL 0 ROOMS FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES each Saturday night. Please see the FOR RECEPTION schedule in The Punchbowl Bar for PRINTING We have two rooms suitable for guests with more details. We can print from CD’s and USB keys. disabilities available at the hotel, located The charge for this service is 10c per mono on the ground floor. Please let Reception page and 20c per colour page. Please know if you would like to book or view contact Reception if you need assistance.