Absolute Hotel Limerick

This year the Absolute Hotel Limerick have been the winner and finalist of some of Ireland’s top Hospitality awards including: Winner 'Boutique Wedding Venue of the Year 2016' - Brides of Limerick Winner 'Best Value Hotel 2016' - National Hospitality Awards Finalist 'Ireland's city Hotel 2016' & 'Ireland's Business Hotel 2016' - Gold Medal Awards Awarded 'Certificate of Excellence 2016' for the Absolute Hotel Limerick - TripAdvisor Awarded 'Irish Hotels Federation Quality Employer 2016' - Irish Hotel Federation Awarded 'Certificate of Excellence 2016' for the Absolute Bar & Grill - TripAdvisor For more details on the Absolute Hotel Limerick CLICK HERE or call 061 463600

# WINNING ! We have won 'BOUTIQUE WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR 2016' at last nights Brides of Limerick awards  # weddingsattheabsolute   # limerick   # awards2016  Contact us for more details on weddings 061 463610 events@absolutehotel.com  http://www.absolutehotel.com/en/weddings-limerick/

The Absolute Hotel has been awarded ‘Best Value Hotel 2016’. Judges came to the Hotel in September and did a secret evaluation of the hotel, the hotel was selected for this award due to the fact of offering great amenities for example coffee machines in the rooms, stylish, comfortable, clean rooms, great local produce & excellent staff throughout the hotel. These awards are a stamp of approval for the team and cements the Absolute Hotel as one of the leading hotels in Limerick.  None of this is possible without a dedicated, personable yet professional team.  A team that are hardworking yet has a lot of fun and shares a mutual respect that makes the running of a hotel appear seamless, they are the heart of the Absolute Hotel. #teamabsolute 

We are now fully booked for our Christmas party nights in December.  Have you missed out on booking your group?  We have a one month to Christmas special offer..... Call: 061 463 610 or email: events@absolutehotel.com for more details

This Saturday, October 1, the Absolute hotel team is taking a stall at the Milk Market, in aid of Limerick children as part of the Live 95FM stop tour. Please show your support by donating to this worthy cause, while enjoying the delicious food on offer. On the day for breakfast hours, 8am -11am, a crispy bacon breakfast bap will be served with relish. Later from 11.30am – 3pm, the Absolute's signature scrumptious Philly cheese steak baguettes consisting of slow roasted beef, pretzel baguette, melted cheese with garlic aioli will be on offer. This one was a fast seller and big hit at the Urban Food fest in June this year, so be sure to get yours before they're all gone. All profits on the day will be donated to the 95FM stop tour which has raised over €70,000 for Limerick organizations CARI (children at risk in Ireland), Neo Natal Unit – University Maternity Hospital Limerick and the Children’s Ark in the University Hotel Limerick. Make sure to get there early to enjoy

This Christmas the Absolute Hotel Limerick are set to bring the 20’s to Limerick.  Party goers will be transported back to an era of prohibition, head pieces and the Charleston of course.  On the night there will be 1920’s cocktails, 1920’s carol singers, a 4 course belly busting feast, special appearance by MC ‘Johnny Tight Lips’, Live band Jackie Chan AllStars, 1920’s Charleston dancers, Late night DJ -  bar extension and for the  organiser  a FREE bedroom on the night if they book 20 guests or more. The dates available are 3 rd , 9 th , 10 th , 16 th and the 17 th of December. The night is only €55 per person BOOK NOW 061 463610 / events@absolutehotel.com VIEW PACKAGE

You don’t have to go far to find a great Limerick restaurant, because located on the first floor of the Absolute Hotel you will find the Absolute Bar & Grill.  Local produce, river views and made to order dishes are just some of the details expected when dinning. To experience the great food and atmosphere, wine and dine for only €50 for 2 people.  The offer includes a starter and main course per person with a bottle of house wine to share. With all that money saved why not try one of the signature desserts for only €6 extra per person choose from locally sourced ice cream, snickers consisting of peanut parfait and other hidden delights or the most popular Chocolate Jaffa Pot, mouth-watering chocolate mousse, orange jelly, brownie chunks & homemade honeycomb. This offer is available every night in the Absolute Bar & Grill between 5.00pm – 9.30pm. Pre booking is necessary & quoting the offer is required at booking stage.  Supplements may apply on some dish

The Absolute Hotel has been nominated for two top hospitality awards. It is in line to receive two Keelings Farm Fresh Gold Medal Awards. Now in the 28 th year, the Gold Medal Awards are recognized as one of the leading independent awards for the Irish Hospitality Industry. Presented by Hotel and Catering Review, the awards acknowledge excellence in hospitality. The Absolute Hotel has been short listed for two categories: Ireland’s City Hotel of the year (Public Vote) and Ireland’s Business Hotel of the year (Judges Selection). The Absolute Hotel are calling on the people of Limerick to back them in the online vote to become Ireland’s City Hotel of the year. The Public vote is open from the 24 th August and the closing date is 4 th September.  We'd be  eternally grateful if you could vote for us as it a public vote and as a small hotel we need all the help we can. Follow this link  http://bit.ly/2bhz9OF   

If you are visiting Limerick this week what better way to get to know the city than to take part in National Heritage week.  From the 20 th August to 28 th August, events are been organised through - out the city and surrounding county to celebrate what makes Limerick unique.  Offering a diverse range of activities allowing the participant to be active, imaginative or taking the opportunity to appreciate Limerick’s long history. ACTIVITIES:  Only minutes’ walk from the Absolute Hotel Limerick you can visit exhibitions in Bishop’s Palace, the Hunt Museum and Merchant’s quay.  For the more daring you can jump on a boat and sail the river Shannon and see Limerick from a truly unique perspective.  The boat will leave from the Hunt Museum which is a mere 5 minutes’ walk from the Absolute Hotel Limerick. For more information and the event guide visit the Absolute Hotel’s facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteHotelLimerick/

On the 13 th August Imelda May will take the stage in one of Limerick’s most iconic locations – King John’s Castle.  Imelda May will be the second act to play King John’s Castle after The Coronas played to a sold out audience at the end of April. Located a mere 8 minutes’ walk from the Absolute Hotel Limerick it is the closest hotel to the gig of the summer! Getting here: Bus, train, automobile…. BUS & TRAIN - the Absolute is only a 13 minute walk from Colbert train station.  There is a taxi rank outside the train station that will get you to the hotel in about 7 minutes AUTOMOBILE – if you are planning on driving to Limerick this weekend this map will get you here from all routes http://www.absolutehotel.com/en/hotel-in-limerick/ CAR PARKING – the Absolute Hotel offers limited complimentary car parking facilities which is based on a first come first served basis. It is located on the right hand side before the main entrance of the hotel. A buzzer system is

The Absolute hotel hosted a corporate night on the 7 th July 2016.  On the night guests were transported back to an era of prohibition, head pieces and the Charleston of course. On the night there was a chance to win two return flights to New York or Boston sponsored by Aer Lingus, overnight stays in the Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, spa treatment in Vanilla Browns Spa, dinner and lunch in the Absolute Bar & Grill and bottles of wine. The night was opened when arriving guests enjoyed a signature glass of prosecco, 1920’s music and bit sized starters of ham hock terrine and shrimp gazpacho shooters.  Catriona Tierney from Limerick’s live 95fm hosted the interactive game show created by National Game Shows.  The quiz had questions from the 20’s era and modern day which could not be googled.  A break in play was completed with a local and traditional feast of Roast turkey & maple glazed ham served with sage and pistachio stuffing, roast rustic vegetables, turkey gravy and spiced

The Absolute Hotel Limerick will take to the streets on July 12 th as part of Limerick 2020 for the biggest street party Limerick will ever see.  Chef Jim will be on hand with tasters of Limerick pulled pork pretzel baguettes topped off with homemade BBQ sauce.  On the day there will be street performers, fire eaters and so much more happening in different venues throughout the city centre. #limerick2020 #backthebid #weareculture For more info stay tuned to our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteHotelLimerick

The first hotel in Ireland to host a pride wedding fair in 2012, the Absolute Hotel Limerick is the venue of choice to host the 3 rd annual pride wedding show 2016.  The Absolute Hotel has partnered with Sharon McMeel of Fusion Weddings to bring to you this event. The event will take place on the 13 th of July from 6pm - 8pm, which coincides with the Limerick pride festival running from the 11 th – 17 th July in Limerick with the main parade through the city on the 16 th July.  On the evening there will be expert vendors including wedding planners, entertainers, florists and all you can think of to make your big day.  Admission for the event is free with a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival, make sure to get there early so you can chat with the vendors and get your questions answered. For more updates on the event follow the Absolute Hotel facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteHotelLimerick

For one night only, the historic Limerick Milk Market is being transformed into a street food mecca for ‘Urban Food Fest’, as producers, market traders, restaurants, and hotels come together for a unique Limerick food event. The event on the evening of Thursday June 16 th will be open to the public with free entry, and guests will purchase tokens as currency to enable them to sample taster plates from various stalls (€15 for 5 tokens). A family friendly event, Urban Food Fest will take place in the Milk Market from 6pm until 10pm as the venue will be transformed to create a unique and festive evening atmosphere that will showcase some of the best food and drink Limerick has to offer. Inspired by the culture of international street food, the food offering will also have an Irish twist and everything will be local from Limerick and the Absolute Hotel will showcase this through their Philly cheese pretzel baguette.  A slow roasted rib of beef in a pretzel baguette, sautéed

WHO OR WHAT IS MODERN MAN?  Not to get all philosophical on you, but with Father's Day on the horizon, you might be wondering what to do to make the man in your life feel special. With that in mind t he Absolute Hotel Limerick posed the question: what is modern man?    He still mows the lawn, right? Right, but he has a skincare regime too. He packs school lunches for the kids? Yes, but he also enjoys a good beer. He wouldn't say no to a steak, would he? Indeed, he wouldn't - but just a salad with that would be great. So, this June 19, will your man be content with the typical gift of boxer shorts, slippers or a spanner set?  Or would he appreciate a pamper session, a night away minus the children, good hearty food and craft beer?  Do you know a modern man?  When you walk in the door of this ultra-modern hotel, you will find the ultra-modern man. Meet Chrystian, our much-loved head concierge.  He is 30 years old and married with three children,

Preheat properly  If you’re going to get a good crust on your food and that BBQ flavour, you need your BBQ to be hot before you start cooking. Don’t poke  BBQ's take time. Only turn steaks or burgers once or twice. And definitely don’t squash everything down as this forces the juices to run out and leaves the meat dry. Sausages are also best left alone – piercing the skins dries them out. Remember food hygiene  Even though BBQ's are out doors and the hunter gatherer instinct will keep in remember to keep it clean. Do not mix raw and cooked food, check temperature of your food and make sure to wash your hands. Give it a rest  Let cooked meat rest on a clean plate, cover with foil, for about 10 minutes before carving so juices can redistribute evenly. Leave the BBQ to us..   We would be more than happy to look after the BBQ for you   CLICK HERE   for packages 

Another major occasion on the Limerick College of Further Education events calendar will be marked this month. 1st & 2nd  Year photography learners will exhibit a selection of their work at the College’s 1 6 th Annual Photography Exhibition which will open at the Absolute Hotel Limerick, on Thursday 2 6 th May at 7.30pm. As in previous years, the photography exhibition will run at the Absolute Hotel for the entire year. Members of the public interested in purchasing any of the works can do so by contacting the relevant learners directly. Previous LCFE photography exhibitions at the venue have always been highly successful. Commenting on this year’s showcase, Eoin McCarthy, LCFE Photography Department, said: “Staging an exhibition like this requires a huge commitment on the part of the learners and the teaching staff at the College. We are really looking forward to giving members of the public an all year opportunity to view the calibre of work produced by the  photogra

Whatever your planned event, let us help you create a party to remember whether it is a 30 th , 40 th , 50 th birthday, wedding after party or an anniversary.  1920’s, vintage board games or a tropical BBQ the Absolute Hotel has tips to help you enjoy the night and maximize the theme. Stick to a theme – there may be many different routes you can go with a theme but stay firm on one. Get help – we are here to help so ask as many questions as you need. Stay calm – we have a dedicated manager on hand on the night for you so you can relax and enjoy the night. Add something extra – to get your theme going add little things like chair covers or centre pieces to give your party the WOW factor. Enjoy – you may not have a chance to enjoy a similar occasion for a while so take it in and enjoy the night. View the Absolute Hotel Limerick packages by clicking the following link:  http://www.absolutehotel.com/en/limerick-hotel-meetings/private-dining/

This year Limerick will come alive over the May bank holiday weekend.  From the 29 th April – 2 nd May 2016 there are many events planned across the city.  Friday 29 th April historically kicks off with a soap box derby, where daring teams race there homemade creations. Saturday 30 th April will see the city host Ireland’s largest BBQ cook-off where foodies can try some of the best BBQ absolutely free.  There is a Continental fair of European artisan producers that will tantalize the taste buds.  All of these events are set in the famous Milk market and the Absolute Hotel Limerick is one of the closest hotels to the epicentre of these activity.  That nigh King Johns castle will rock with the Coronas playing a live gig.  The closest Hotel to the venue, the Absolute Hotel is the ideal location for dinner before, a drink after or a place to stay. Sunday 1 st May will see thousands of runners take to Limerick city streets to race in the Barrington’s Hospital Great Limerick R