
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick
Best for spa breaks, weddings and families who want green grounds and on-site activities.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick is a 4-star country-edge spa hotel on 20 acres in Cratloe with family facilities and event spaces; read this if you want a wellness- and event-focused stay outside Limerick city. Limerick Strand Hotel is a prominent 4-star riverside hotel in central Limerick; read this if you prefer a central, walkable base overlooking the Shannon.
Updated · about 8 km apart

Best for spa breaks, weddings and families who want green grounds and on-site activities.

Best for travellers who want to stay in the heart of Limerick with river views and easy walking access to the city’s attractions.
When Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick wins: choose Radisson Blu if you want a spa-centred break with a thermal suite, dedicated family facilities (kids’ club, playground, family pool hours), outdoor courts and large on-site wedding/event spaces.
When Limerick Strand Hotel wins: pick Limerick Strand if you need a very central riverside address, immediate access to Limerick sights (King John's Castle, Hunt Museum, Milk Market) and extensive conference space within the city core.
Bottom line: Radisson Blu is the pick for wellness, family activities and country-style grounds with easy driving access to Limerick; Limerick Strand is the pick for location, river views and being within walking distance of central attractions.
| Category | Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick | Limerick Strand Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Spa-and-resort on landscaped grounds with family facilities and event focus | Prominent urban riverside hotel, central and business/leisure friendly |
| Location | Cratloe / Ennis Road, about 10 minutes’ drive from Limerick city centre | Ennis Road (central Limerick riverside) within easy walking distance of city sights |
| Size (rooms) | 154 rooms and suites | 184 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages — family-friendly; minimum check-in age for primary booker 18 | All ages — family-friendly (supplier listing: adultsOnly: false); minimum check-in age not published |
| Pools | 10-metre indoor heated pool with designated family swim times; children’s pool hours published | Indoor pool and hot tub (number of hot tubs: 1) with health club access |
| Restaurants & bars | The Brasserie Restaurant, Quench Bar, Lobby Bar, 5 Mile Coffee Bar | The River Restaurant, coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa / wellness | Rain Spa with ELEMIS treatments, thermal suite (sauna, steam room, outdoor hot tub) — spa access 16+ | Health club, steam room, sauna and hot tub listed; spa name not published |
| Meetings & events | Large event offering (Ryan Suite up to 800 combined, multiple meeting rooms, guaranteed one-wedding-a-day) | Conference centre and meeting rooms totaling about 4,445 sq ft (413 m²); banquet hall and conference space |
| Parking & transport | Free self-parking on site and electric car charging station; taxi to Shannon ~€24 (no shuttle) | Self parking (surcharge), covered/secured parking and electric car charging mentioned; nearest airport Shannon ~25.6 km |
| Nearby highlights | Cratloe Woods, Bunratty Castle, Thomond Park within short drives | Arthur's Quay Park, Treaty Stone, King John's Castle and Milk Market within walking distance |
Radisson Blu sits on 20 acres of parkland on the Ennis Road in Cratloe, outside the city centre.
Best if you want grounds and quick driving access to city attractions and Shannon Airport.
Limerick Strand Hotel occupies a riverside, central Limerick position within easy walking distance of city sights.
Best if you prioritise a walkable city-centre location and river views.
Radisson Blu offers 154 rooms and suites across standard, superior, family and suite categories.
Choose Radisson Blu for family room options and a mix of standard-to-suite choices on a landscaped property.
Limerick Strand Hotel provides 184 guestrooms with a broad mix of superior rooms, executive rooms and junior suites.
Choose Limerick Strand for riverside view rooms and a wider selection of city-facing suites.
Radisson Blu has multiple on-site outlets for meals, snacks and pub-style drinks.
Radisson Blu suits families and groups who want on-site variety and a pub atmosphere.
Limerick Strand offers riverside dining and 24-hour room service alongside a bar and cafe.
Limerick Strand is convenient for riverside meals and late-service room service while exploring the city.
Radisson Blu’s signature amenity is its Rain Spa and thermal suite paired with family-friendly pool facilities.
Radisson Blu is the stronger choice for spa users and families looking for scheduled family pool times.
Limerick Strand lists a health club, indoor pool and a hot tub as its main recreational features.
Limerick Strand provides standard hotel wellness facilities and a health club convenient for city stays.
Radisson Blu combines a full spa, a traditional pub and evening activities on the grounds.
Radisson Blu’s evening options are centred on spa and hotel bars — quieter than a city-centre nightlife scene.
Limerick Strand sits in the city centre so nightlife and evening dining options are a short walk away.
Limerick Strand is better if you want to step out at night for bars, restaurants and city events.

Radisson Blu — Rain Spa with ELEMIS treatments and a thermal suite (sauna, steam room, outdoor hot tub).

Limerick Strand Hotel — riverside address within easy walking distance of King John's Castle and other central sights.

Radisson Blu — large Ryan Suite configurations, guaranteed one-wedding-a-day policy and dedicated wedding garden.

Limerick Strand Hotel — steps from Arthur’s Quay Park, The Treaty Stone and the city’s museums and markets.
Radisson Blu — it has Rain Spa with ELEMIS treatments and a thermal suite; spa access is 16+ and treatments must be booked in advance.
Limerick Strand Hotel — a riverside city-centre location within short walking distance of Limerick’s main attractions.
Yes — Radisson Blu is explicitly family-friendly with a kids’ club, playground and designated family pool times; Limerick Strand also lists family rooms and children’s facilities but is more city-focused.
Radisson Blu has very large flexible event spaces and wedding services; Limerick Strand also has conference space (about 4,445 sq ft / 413 m²) suited to city-centre meetings.
They’re about 8 km apart; travelling by taxi or car is the fastest option (around 10–15 minutes depending on traffic).
Explore how Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Limerick stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·