3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine

Reviews of Midlands Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Midlands Park Hotel
Jessop Street, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 529 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 529 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mr Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gerard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No kids club, No air conditioning, elevator to pool didn't work on any of the days we stayed, staff all gave different information when asked the same question, pool doesn't allow children after 6.30pm, very difficult to get served in the restaurant. Very little for children close by. I would not stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, very friendly staff and the food in the bar is great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel but needs improvement on old or missing facilities e.g. air conditioning, bathroom appliances, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Best in Portlaoise
Amazing. They upgraded me to one of their suites at no extra cost, definitely a nice surprise. Food in the restaurant is really good and the staff is extremely friendly, this is my sencond time staying with them and would definitely recomment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from George Leahy on 5 Oct 2023
Dear guest,Thank you very much for the terrific review! We are delighted to see that you had a fantastic experience here with us. We look forward to welcoming you back with us again. Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel and Stay
Lovely stay at the Midlands Park Hotel - this is over 2nd visit as we come over to watch the Champions Racing at Leopardstown and the Curragh - we use to stay at the Ashling Hotel in Dublin but this Hotel is so much better, cheaper, cleaner and only a 35 min train journey from Dublin - we are all very satisfied with hotel x6 will defo return next year - the very only thing I would like them to do is change the opening hours of the Pool and Gym - they should really be earlier than 9.00am
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from George Leahy on 14 Sept 2023
Dear guest,Thank you for choosing to stay at the Midlands Park Hotel and for sharing your positive feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay during your second visit and that it surpassed your expectations compared to your previous accommodations.It's fantastic to know that you found our hotel to be better, more affordable, and cleaner, and that the convenient 35-minute train journey to Dublin added to your overall satisfaction. We appreciate your loyalty and are thrilled that you and your group plan to return next year.We also value your input regarding the opening hours of the pool and gym. We will certainly consider adjusting the hours to better accommodate our guests' needs and schedules.Thank you for your kind words and valuable feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you and your group back for another enjoyable stay next year.Warm regards,George LeahyHotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from George Leahy on 14 Sept 2023
Dear guest,Thank you very much for the terrific review! We are delighted to see that you had a fantastic experience here with us. We look forward to welcoming you back with us again. Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from George Leahy on 14 Sept 2023
Dear guest,Thank you very much for the terrific review! We are delighted to see that you had a fantastic experience here with us. We look forward to welcoming you back with us again. Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star quality
It was a lovely overnight stay. We had a lovely meal in the bar that evening. The girl call Vanessa, (i think was her name was amazingly nice. ) I love how you all make it very child friendly and brought up a drink and little gift to the room for our grandson. We have recommended it to lots of friends. All the saff were so well trained and friendly. The breakfast was also 5 star quality. I would love to return again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from George Leahy on 14 Sept 2023
Dear guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback about your recent overnight stay at our hotel. We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely experience and enjoyed a delightful meal in the bar.We greatly appreciate your kind words about Vanessa, who provided excellent service during your stay. Our team takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all guests, including children, and it's heartwarming to know that your grandson was made to feel special with a drink and a little gift.Your recommendations to your friends are the best compliments we could receive, and we're grateful for your support.It's wonderful to hear that you found the breakfast to be of 5-star quality, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable stay. If you have any specific preferences or requests for your next visit, please feel free to share them with us, and we'll be happy to assist.Warm regards,George LeahyHotel Manager

8/10 Good

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from George Leahy on 14 Sept 2023
Dear guest,Thank you very much for the terrific review! We are delighted to see that you had a fantastic experience here with us. We look forward to welcoming you back with us again. Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from George Leahy on 9 Aug 2023
Dear Sandra,Thank you very much for the terrific 10/10 review. It is great to see that you had such a great guest experience with us and we hope to welcome you back with us again soon.Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from George Leahy on 9 Aug 2023
Dear Jon,Thank you very much for the 10/10 review. We are delighted to see you had a great experience here with us and we hope to welcome you back with us again soon!Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

8/10 Good

conor

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, stayed for a few days. Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from George Leahy on 9 Aug 2023
Dear Jon,Thank you very much for the terrific review. We are delighted to see you had a great experience here with us and we hope to welcome you back with us again soon!Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a great central location.
Very comfortable rooms, we had pur granddaughter with us and the room was nice and spacious. Nice swimming pool area although there was refurbishment work on-going at the time of our stay. Breakfast was efficient, staff very friendly, plenty of choice on the buffet but cooked breakfast was too salty for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from George Leahy on 9 Aug 2023
Dear Peter,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent stay at our hotel. We are delighted to hear that you found our rooms comfortable and spacious, especially for your granddaughter. We appreciate your understanding regarding the ongoing refurbishment work in our swimming pool area.It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our breakfast offerings and found our staff to be friendly and efficient. We apologize for the issue with the saltiness of the cooked breakfast. Your feedback is important to us, and we will definitely address this concern with our kitchen team to ensure a more enjoyable dining experience for our guests in the future.We value your patronage and hope to welcome you back for another stay in the future. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us.Warm regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from George Leahy on 14 Sept 2023
Dear guest,Thank you very much for the terrific review! We are delighted to see that you had a fantastic experience here with us. We look forward to welcoming you back with us again. Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from George Leahy on 9 Aug 2023
Dear Niamh,Thank you very much for the 10/10 review. We are delighted to see you had a great experience here with us and we hope to welcome you back with us again soon!Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from George Leahy on 25 Jul 2023
Dear guest,We thank you very much for the amazing 10/10 review. It was a pleasure to have you here and we hope to welcome you back with us again!Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

MR K M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from George Leahy on 25 Jul 2023
Dear guest,We thank you very much for the amazing 10/10 review. It was a pleasure to have you here and we hope to welcome you back with us again!Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was good, but told no need to book a table only to then be told we should have - so stuck in a corner under the stairs. Found entrance to bar and corridor on room floor very dark. Breakfast and staff serving brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from George Leahy on 25 Jul 2023
Dear guest,Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback regarding your recent dining experience at our hotel. We appreciate your kind words about the food and the breakfast staff.However, we apologize for the miscommunication regarding the table reservation. We understand the importance of having a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience, and we regret that you were placed in a less favorable location due to the confusion. Your comments have been noted, and we will review our reservation process to ensure that such situations are avoided in the future. Our goal is to create a pleasant atmosphere for all our guests, and we regret any inconvenience caused.Furthermore, we appreciate your feedback about the lighting in the bar entrance and corridor. We take the safety and comfort of our guests seriously, and we will assess the lighting in those areas to improve visibility and ambiance.Your kind words about the breakfast and staff are truly appreciated, and we'll make sure to pass on your compliments to our team.We value your patronage and hope that you would consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with a flawless experience. If you plan to visit us again, please don't hesitate to reach out directly, and we'll make sure your stay is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Warm regards,George LeahyHotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from George Leahy on 25 Jul 2023
Dear guest,We thank you very much for the amazing 10/10 review. It was a pleasure to have you here and we hope to welcome you back with us again!Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from George Leahy on 25 Jul 2023
Dear guest,We thank you very much for the amazing 10/10 review. It was a pleasure to have you here and we hope to welcome you back with us again!Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from George Leahy on 25 Jul 2023
Dear guest,We thank you very much for the amazing 10/10 review. It was a pleasure to have you here and we hope to welcome you back with us again!Kind Regards,George Leahy,Hotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would like to have a face cloth in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top quality hotel
Very nice stay. Hotel has great facilities and is very comfortable. Staff are friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from George Leahy on 13 Jun 2023
Dear valued guest,Thank you for your positive feedback about your recent stay at our hotel. We're thrilled to hear that you had a very nice stay and that you found our facilities to be great and comfortable.Our team works hard to provide a friendly and efficient service, so it's wonderful to know that their efforts were appreciated. We strive to create a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we're delighted that we were able to meet your expectations.We value your feedback and will share your kind words with our staff. It will serve as encouragement for them to continue delivering excellent service.Thank you once again for choosing our hotel, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Best regards,George LeahyHotel Manager

4/10 Poor

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from George Leahy on 13 Jun 2023
Dear valued guest,We thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We hope that overall you had a great experience while with us and we hope to welcome you back again.Kind Regards,George Leahy

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The booking site should make aware that the leisure centre is undergoing refurbishment and some facilities are not available. 16 euro/ night parking in the adjacent multi-storey car park is expensive, why no reduction for hotel guests?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from George Leahy on 13 Jun 2023
Dear valued guest,Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the ongoing refurbishment of our leisure center. We understand that it's important for guests to have accurate information about the available facilities, and we will work with the booking site to ensure that this information is clearly communicated.Regarding the parking fees, we understand your concern about the cost. The parking charges are set by the management of the multi-storey car park, and unfortunately, we do not have control over their pricing. However, we will take your feedback into consideration and explore possibilities for negotiating reduced rates or alternative parking options for our hotel guests.We appreciate your valuable input, as it helps us improve our services and meet the expectations of our guests. If you have any further suggestions or if there is anything else we can assist you with, please let us know. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an even better experience.Best regards,George LeahyHotel Manager

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok I haven't been to Europe in some time and never to The Midlands Park Hotel. All in a nice stay in a nice facility. The rooms were modern and clean as was the Hotel. Water pressure in the tub could remove paint but that's not a complaint but no ice machine, vending machines or room fridge threw my American expectations for a loop. The restaurant was great if a bit disjointed in service. My lamb was fantastic but unfortunately Ireland and the US being separated by a common language caused some hiccups. My request for butter yielded a knife and napkins are evidently dispensed sparingly. As is Ketchup. A request for toasted bread on a late night sandwich order was a bridge too far with the night manager explaining it was cold sandwiches only. Hmmmm. But I know, not the US. . The lobby acted as a daycare center and was quite loud... always . St. Patrick's day weekend probably didn't help! All in the best bet in a busy Dublin burb. Go
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raluca-Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy atmosphere, professional staff, fast check-in &check-out
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel
This hotel was wonderful, staff very attentive, food great. A nice, quiet hotel in a smart area of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable one-night stay.
I stayed one night and had dinner. It was very enjoyable. The staff were exceptional and the hotel was very comfortable. All the staff, especially Anne-Marie in reception were very kind and helpful to me.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Enjoy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay - Gem
first time stay - wonderful will be going back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good, didn’t know about paying for parking, work out well. Overall everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Booked in for a friend's wedding nearby and glad we did. Lovely hotel, great staff, fantastic room and good prices. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcel, Ramat Gan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Regular Choice
Fantastic spot, well run and family room was perfect for us. This was our 4th or 5th visit so we keep going back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022