
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick
Best for spa breaks, weddings, families and travellers who want spa, thermal suite and more meeting/event space on-site.
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Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick is a full-service 4-star spa hotel on 20 acres near Limerick, good for families, couples and event groups who want on-site spa and meeting facilities. Castletroy Park Hotel Suites is a 4-star suite-style aparthotel in Castletroy close to the University of Limerick, suited to visitors who want apartment-style rooms and easy access to UL.
Updated · about 12 km apart

Best for spa breaks, weddings, families and travellers who want spa, thermal suite and more meeting/event space on-site.

Best for longer stays or travellers who prefer kitchenette/suite layouts near the University of Limerick and campus attractions.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick wins when you want extensive on-site facilities: a staffed Rain Spa with thermal suite, a 10‑metre indoor pool with family swim times, multiple dining venues and large event spaces.
Castletroy Park Hotel Suites wins when you want apartment-style rooms (kitchenette options), very short walks to the University of Limerick and simple on-site conveniences like free parking, a restaurant and fitness facilities.
Bottom line: choose Radisson Blu for a full spa-and-events hotel experience and family amenities; choose Castletroy Park Hotel Suites for suite-style self-catering accommodation close to UL and campus attractions.
| Category | Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick | Castletroy Park Hotel Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Full-service spa hotel with event and family facilities | Small suite/aparthotel linked to a larger hotel, more residential feel |
| Star rating | 4-star | |
| Location (nearest landmark) | Cratloe / Ennis Road, ~10 minutes from Limerick city centre | Castletroy, a 3-minute walk from the University of Limerick |
| Size (rooms) | 154 rooms & suites | 26 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages; family-friendly (kids' club, playground, family swim times) | All ages; not adults-only |
| Pools & hot tubs | 10-metre indoor heated pool; outdoor hot tub in thermal suite / designated family swim times | Indoor pool and a hot tub (on-site) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets: The Brasserie Restaurant, Quench Bar, Lobby Bar, 5 Mile Coffee Bar | One restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe (name Not published) |
| Spa & wellness | Rain Spa with ELEMIS treatments, thermal suite (sauna, steam room) and bookable treatments | Sauna and hot tub available; dedicated branded spa Not published |
| Meeting & event space | Large: seven flexible rooms including the Ryan Suite for up to several hundred guests | Conference space and meeting rooms suitable for smaller events |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking onsite; no scheduled airport shuttle (taxi to Shannon common) | Free self-parking onsite; check-in at main hotel building |
Radisson Blu sits on 20 acres in Cratloe on the Ennis Road, about a 10-minute drive to Limerick city centre.
Choose Radisson Blu if you want countryside parkland close to Limerick and easy access to regional attractions.
Castletroy Park Hotel Suites sits in Castletroy, a short walk from the University of Limerick and campus venues.
Choose Castletroy Park Hotel Suites for maximum convenience to UL and campus attractions.
Radisson Blu offers 154 rooms and suites with standard hotel room types and family configurations.
Pick Radisson Blu for a wider range of room types and larger inventory for groups or families.
Castletroy Park Hotel Suites provides 26 individually decorated guestrooms and suite-style options.
Pick Castletroy Park Hotel Suites if you prefer apartment-style rooms or need kitchenette facilities.
Radisson Blu runs several on-site venues covering full meals, lighter bites and pub-style drinks.
Radisson Blu gives more on-site dining variety for different meal occasions and family dining.
Castletroy Park Hotel Suites has in-house dining options but on a smaller scale.
Castletroy is suitable if you want a single on-site restaurant and café with basic offerings.
Radisson Blu provides a 10-metre indoor heated pool with designated family swim times and pool facilities.
Radisson Blu is the clearer choice for guests prioritizing a staffed pool program and family swim scheduling.
Castletroy Park Hotel Suites includes an indoor pool and a hot tub among its recreational options.
Castletroy offers pool and hot-tub access in a smaller, more intimate aparthotel setting.
Radisson Blu's Rain Spa and fitness club form the main wellness draw, plus on-site bars for evening socializing.
Radisson Blu is stronger for spa-focused stays and structured fitness or wellness bookings.
Castletroy Park Hotel Suites focuses on practical on-site wellness features rather than a branded spa.
Castletroy covers basic wellness needs but is not presented as a full spa destination.

Rain Spa, thermal suite and a 10‑metre indoor pool make Radisson Blu the stronger choice for spa-focused stays.

Castletroy Park Hotel Suites is a 3-minute walk to the University of Limerick—ideal for visitors to UL.

Radisson Blu offers large, flexible event spaces (Ryan Suite) and wedding services across 20 acres of grounds.

Suite with Kitchenette and other suite-style room types suit longer stays or self-catering needs.
Radisson Blu is more family-oriented with a kids' club, playground and designated family swim times; Castletroy is family-friendly too but has a quieter, suite-style setup.
Castletroy Park Hotel Suites is much closer—about a 3-minute walk to UL—while Radisson Blu is roughly 12 km away.
Yes. Radisson Blu has a 10‑metre indoor heated pool with published family swim times; Castletroy Park Hotel Suites lists an indoor pool and hot tub.
The Castletroy listing shows a sauna, hot tub and pool but does not publish a branded spa or treatment menu; Radisson Blu publishes a full Rain Spa treatment list.
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