If your dream is to stay in a castle, this is the one you should try to get to. It is a luxuriously remodeled castle with all the necessary amenties. The hosts are grand and treat you like royalty and never let on that you are so clever to nab an economy room with affordable pricing and get all the spoiling the same as the other guests who paid much more. Full bar, tea and scones, champagne toast and talk about the history of Clifden and the castle, Irish humor, fine dining, fantastic piano playing/singing by Brian (including an amazing Coldplay montage), cozy & lovely en suite complete with fluffy bathrobes, full buffet breakfast, funny & attentive barkeeps, luxury all around. We felt like we had walked onto the set of the 80's TV program "The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Robin Leach." When a helicopter flew up and the staff went out to great them, with a red carpet no less, we wondered if perhaps we were underdressed... Many couple were celebrating anniversaries and one honeymooners. It was fabulous. Wish we had been able to stay another night. P.S. The small town of Clifden was also adorable. P.S.S. The drive there can be nerve wracking, consider a bus/tour bus option, or just go slow and celebrate fully upon arrival!