Access Welcome Guide

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A Warm Welcome

At The Killeshin Hotel, we pride ourselves on offering a genuine and friendly welcome to every guest.

This Access Welcome Guide has been designed to provide helpful information and inspiration, enabling you to enjoy your stay to the fullest while discovering the charm of our beautiful region of Ireland.

Our aim is for all guests to feel comfortable, relaxed, and truly at home from the moment they arrive. We carefully consider every aspect of your visit — whether you are enjoying our dining options, spending time in our spacious surroundings, or exploring the local area.

Our team is known for its warm hospitality and strong commitment to customer care. Each member of staff is trained to deliver excellent service and to go beyond expectations wherever possible. We are particularly dedicated to welcoming guests with a wide range of access needs, and this guide has been created to support you in planning a stay that suits your individual requirements.

We hope this guide answers your questions and helps you prepare for a pleasant visit. If you require any additional information or if your specific access needs are not addressed here, please feel free to contact us on +353 (0)57 863 1200 or email us at info@thekilleshin.com. Our team will be happy to assist you.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Killeshin Hotel and ensuring you enjoy a comfortable and memorable stay.

General Wheelchair Accessible Bedrooms and En-suite Bathrooms

There are five wheelchair accessible bedrooms to accommodate wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments. Over 30 bedrooms in the hotel are equipped with walk-in showers.

Each en-suite bathroom in the accessible room is step-free and features a walk-in shower, a low-mounted sink, a toilet seat designed for guests with disabilities, and support rails.

All accessible bathrooms are equipped with an emergency button, which is connected to our 24-hour reception.

A fridge for the storage of medication and food is available in guest rooms upon request.

Access to Public Areas

The hotel offers step-free access from the main entrance to all key areas, including the reception, restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, and leisure facilities.

Designated areas of refuge are available for guests who may require assistance during an emergency evacuation.

Access to the upper floors is provided by lifts, including a platform stairlift providing access to the Upper Bar area.

Gluten-free and lactose-intolerant dietary options are available both in the bar and restaurant.

Getting here

Our Eircode is R32 TYW7

By Car:

We are easily accessible from Dublin

Travel south on the M7 towards Limerick/Cork.

Take Exit 16 (signposted for Portlaoise/Carlow).

Follow the signs for Portlaoise Town.

The hotel will be on your right, located on the Dublin Road (N7).

Our hotel offers six accessible parking spaces, located both at the front of the building and in the underground car park. From the underground car park, reception can be reached via the lift. The closest accessible parking space is approximately 50 metres from the step-free main entrance.