Clayton Hotel Limerick, 17-story hotel on Steamboat Quay, Ireland
Clayton Hotel Limerick is a 17-story building on Steamboat Quay with 158 rooms, 3 suites, and a penthouse offering panoramic views. The property includes a restaurant, bar, and conference spaces within its structure.
The 17-storey tower was built in 2002 at a cost of €20 million and opened as a Clarion Hotel, one of two Clarion properties in County Limerick, the other on the Ennis Road. It later joined the Dalata Hotel Group and took the Clayton name. Its height of 187 ft makes it Ireland's tallest hotel and Limerick's second tallest building after Riverpoint.
Rugby teams often stay here when playing at nearby Thomond Park, home of Munster. The hotel's riverside setting on Steamboat Quay places guests along the Shannon, and its restaurant, gym, 12-metre pool, sauna and steam room serve both teams and other visitors.
The hotel has a 12-meter indoor pool, fitness center, steam room, and conference areas available for guests. Facilities may require advance booking or have specific hours, so checking ahead is helpful.
At 187 ft (57 m), it is Ireland's tallest hotel and Limerick's second-tallest building after Riverpoint, ranking 13th among storied buildings on the island. Its 17 storeys rise directly above Steamboat Quay on the Shannon.
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