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9 Tips on Accommodations & Dining
BOTTOM LINE ON BEDS
RATES
Room charges quoted in this guide include 13.5% gov-
ernment tax (VAT) in the Republic of Ireland. They do not (unless
otherwise noted) include service charges, which are usually between
10% and 15%. Most hotels and guesthouses automatically add the
service charge onto your final bill, although in recent years many
family-run or limited-service places have begun the practice of not
charging for service, leaving it as an option for the guest. Home-
style B&Bs do not ordinarily charge for service.
The price categories used throughout this guide indicate the cost
of a double room for two per night, including tax but not service
charges:
Very Expensive:
€
250 ($301) and up
€
€
Expensive:
200 to
250 ($240-$301)
€
€
Moderate:
100 to
200 ($120-$240)
€
Inexpensive:
Under
100 ($120)
Note:
Many accommodations span more than one of these cate-
gories, and in those cases, we've done our best to assign each to the
category that best represents its characteristic rates in high season.
Ordinarily, the Irish cite the per-person price of a double room—
a policy not followed in this guide, which for the sake of uniform
comparison assumes double occupancy. Most accommodations
make adjustments for children. Children staying in their parent's
room are usually charged at 20% to 50% of the adult rate. If you're
traveling on your own, there is most often a supplemental charge for
single occupancy of a double room.
FIVE WAYS TO SAVE
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Spend more than 1 night.
Most Irish hotels, and many B&Bs,
offer midweek and weekend breaks. A 2-day break typically
includes both nights bed and breakfast plus one dinner; a 3-day
break typically includes 3 nights bed and breakfast plus two din-
ners. The savings can be 25% to 30% off the rack rate, and you
get a free evening meal or two to boot. You do the math.
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Book from home.
If your desired hotel has a toll-free number
in the United States, get a quote and compare it to what the
