Total Number of Rooms at Armagh City Hotel: 82

Hotel information

The Armagh City Hotel is a great choice whether you are exploring the region as a tourist, visiting the area on business or attending a conference. The hotel boasts all the comforts and facilities you need in a relaxing base and the impressive leisure facilities are a great way to relax after a hard day’s work or a long day spent exploring the area. The journey time to Belfast is only 45 minutes and Dublin is only 90 minutes away. The hotel has extensive conference rooms and airy meeting rooms, with a total combined capacity of 1200 delegates. There are also banqueting facilities for up to 680 guests. Since it first opened its doors to the public in March 2002, the Armagh City Hotel has received a number of awards. Recently, at the prestigious Institute of Hospitality Northern Ireland Janus Awards for professionalism, the hotel was once again recognised. Head chef John Whyte beat off stiff competition to pick up the award for Head Chef – Large Scale. Assistant Bars Manager Henk Compier won the award for Junior Manager, Food & Beverage.

Room information

All of the hotel’s 82 luxury rooms are stylish, spacious and contemporary. The rooms boast sleek modern design and a chic colour scheme. Every room is well equipped, with all the comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base. Whether you are exploring the region as a tourist, visiting the area on business or attending a conference, the comfortable, peaceful rooms provide a relaxing haven. Many of the rooms feature views over the County Armagh golf course.

Food & beverage

The hotel’s Friary Restaurant offers an intimate atmosphere and will not disappoint you when it comes to quality and choice. The chefs have carefully designed menus to cater for all tastes, reflecting the latest trends in cookery and the finest, freshest produce available locally. At the prestigious Institute of Hospitality Northern Ireland Janus Awards for Professionalism, head chef John Whyte beat off stiff competition to pick up the award for Head Chef – Large Scale, whilst Assistant Bars Manager Henk Compier won the award for Junior Manager, Food & Beverage. Breakfast is available from 07:00 until 10:00. Lunch is served from 12:30 until 14:30. Dinner is served from 15:00 until 21:00. The hotel’s main bar is the Callan Lounge. The split-level Callan Bar is popular with locals and guests alike and offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including cocktails. The bar has a lively atmosphere, an open fire and views over the nearby golf course, not to mention the extensive deli menu, which is available all day. The Balcony is the hotel’s outdoor dining and refreshment venue with views over the rugby and golf clubs. The Callan Lounge hosts traditional live music from 20:30 every Monday and live bands from 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. All major sporting events are shown live on the big screens and there are plasma screens on the Balcony. The Spires Bar welcomes private parties.

Area information

Armagh is Ireland's oldest city and its ecclesiastical capital. There is plenty to see and do in the city and in the surrounding area, including the city’s 2 cathedrals. Armagh has a Church of Ireland cathedral and a Roman Catholic cathedral, both of which are named after Saint Patrick. Navan Fort is a large earthwork on the summit of a hill. Navan was known in legend as Emain Macha, ceremonial and spiritual capital of ancient Ulster. The fort is associated with tales of the warrior Cuchulainn. The Navan Centre replicates what the original Navan Fort is thought to have looked like. Saint Patrick's Trian Visitor Complex offers 3 different exhibitions; The Armagh Story, Patrick’s Testament, and The Land of Lilliput. Palace Stables Heritage Centre is a wonderfully restored 18th century stable block. The centre was formerly part of the estate belonging to the Archbishops of Armagh right up until the 1970s. This fabulous visitor centre was once a bustle of servants, horses and carriages back in the latter part of the 18th century. Today, you have the opportunity to relive what life was like back in the year 1786. Armagh’s local theatre, the Market Place Theatre, is situated in the centre of the city and offers lots of shows to suits all ages and tastes. Armagh Astropark is the home of the city’s famous observatory and planetarium. You could also visit the Tayto Factory, the home of Tayto crisps. The factory offers a fascinating insight into how the crisps are made and you can watch the process that turns potatoes into crisps. The city also hosts a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the John Hewitt Literature Festival, the William Kennedy Piping Festival and The Bard of Armagh, amongst others. It is a city rich in art, music and literature.

Quick description

In the heart of Armagh, this stylish and contemporary hotel looks out over Ireland's oldest city, with panoramic views over the ancient capital, its quaint streets and its 2 imposing cathedrals. The Armagh City Hotel offers stylish design, spacious modern accommodation, contemporary comforts and facilities, and impressive amenities. The hotel houses LA Fitness, easily the largest health club in the area, boasting superb leisure facilities. The centre has an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a spa, a steam room and state-of-the-art gym facilities. The hotel also boasts a range of excellent options for dining and drinking, including the sleek, modern Friary Restaurant and the Callan Lounge bar. The Balcony is the hotel’s outdoor dining and refreshment venue with views over the rugby and golf clubs. Live music is on offer every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night on the Balcony or in the Callan Lounge, and there are traditional live music sessions every Monday night.

Cancellation Policy: 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. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet: No internet access available. Meal Plan: Breakfast is included in the room rate. Parking: Free public parking is possible on site. Pets: Pets are not allowed. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.