Hotels that are clean and comfortable with satisfactory accommodation and service. Guest-houses are smaller, more intimate establishments often under family management. There are over 490 guest-houses registered and inspected by the Irish Tourist Board. These range from converted country houses to purpose-built accommodation. The minimum number of bedrooms is five and the availability of meals is not a requirement.
All premises have rooms with private baths.
Guest-houses which provide a high standard of comfort and personal service. Hot and cold running water in all bedrooms. All premises have rooms with private baths. Guest-houses that are well furnished, offering very comfortable accommodation with limited, but good standard of food and service. Hot and cold running water in all bedrooms.