The Diamond, Donegal, Ireland
#6 of 8 hotels in Donegal
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1954 hotel reviews
7.9Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 August 2023
Annamarie
IrelandCheckin in time is 4pm. The latest I’ve ever seen in a hotel. I called to see if rooms would be ready a little earlier so we could check in before attending a family wedding (between 1&2pm). They were asking for €50 early check in fee! We didn’t pay it but on the day arrived just after 2 and asked if rooms were ready, which they were and we checked in. Glad I wasn’t mug enough to pay the €50. Rooms are dated. Beds very comfortable and clean. Sealing in shower and grouting not a clean/fresh as it could be and bathroom was tiny.
Central location, parking is challenging during busy periods. Staff very friendly.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Zana
United KingdomDirty swimming pool floor, human hairs everywhere. Dirty steam room. Very bad WI FI in the room.
Comfortable bed, nice view,
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Ruth
United KingdomHotel was really central.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Paulina
BelgiumVery nice hotel
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Lily
AustraliaWebsite advertised spa which is mainly why I booked, unfortunately spa ‘needed replacing.’
Lovely feel of olde world. Spacious room, beautifully furnished & comfortable bed. Lovely friendly staff.. very accommodating.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Shay
IrelandNothing
Location was ideal
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Dympna
IrelandThe bathroom needs updating but it was clean and well stocked
Location excellent. Friendly staff. Thai food was fabulous.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Lorna
IrelandGreat location , friendly staff , lovely room and food
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Hannah
United KingdomNothing to note
Very friendly and helpful staff, location is perfect for exploring Donegal town. Hotel clean, lovely view from the room.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Ciaran
United StatesLocation in the center of town was ideal. We had a large group that included cyclists and the hotel was very helpful. The town has a lot going on. Breakfast was great. Recommend a stay there.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Lily
IrelandThere was nothing I didnt like
The Hotel staff were welcoming and very friendly Hotel was clean comfortable food was lovely and the location was great close to everything
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomBland decor and very tired bathroom
A great location right in the middle of Donegal. Clean rooms.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Ann
United KingdomWas disappointed there was no music or any sort of entertainment in bar .No residents bar either.wasvery quiet for a weekend night
Food and staff were excellent. Room was spacious clean and comfortable .Unfortunately the view from the window was looking out onto an untidy wall but other than that all was good
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Robyn
AustraliaThe noise from extractor fan ( or something )all night outside the bedroom was terrible . No on-site parking
The staff was friendly , room was clean and location great
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Pauline
United KingdomBreakfast was very good. Enjoyed the porridge. Arrived late in the morning from a wedding. Rang the bell and the door was answered.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Carol
United KingdomGood location . We had a meal in the hotel in the evening .Very good. Nice view from our room .
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Patricia
Irelandthe decor is a bit dated the leasure facilities need a revamp a bit of tlc needed
the location was excellent and the food in the restaurant was very good the receptionist was friendly and helpful our room was clean
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Duffy
United StatesThe bed was uncomfortable and smaller than normal.. or maybe that is normal size in Ireland? I'm not sure. Lol. We're not tall people by any means but the bed just seemed very short.
The location was perfect. Close to shopping, restaurants, pubs!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Alan
United KingdomThe room was a little dated
The young boy who entertained us in the evening in the bar was very enjoyable and I could listen to him all night.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Siobhan
United StatesNo refrigerator
Comfortable rooms, beautiful view. Good location. Staff very helpful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Cathy
United KingdomVery good
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Jaap
NetherlandsThe bedroom had a high temperature and we couldn’t cool down. Much to warm. Also in the halls and restaurant. Breakfast was very simple. All was there but no appearance at all.
Central in the city is great
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Shane
IrelandLocation and value for money. From Hugh in the Bar to Katie in Blazers restaurant was a great stay always enjoy staying at the Central.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Bernie
United KingdomPublic parking only, however we knew this before booking.
Located in the town, easy access to shops & restaurants.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Riisin
United KingdomWe didn't go for the breakfast when booked it
Stayed in June 2023
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