The Diamond, Donegal, Ireland
#7 of 8 hotels in Donegal
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2090 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 31 August 2023
Veronica
AustraliaLack of adequate parking, room outdated and could have been cleaner.
Good location and good food
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Susan
IrelandRoom was too warm
Hotel was fab the room was very warm a fan would be helpful
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Francesca
ItalyNice Hotel in the town square with very big rooms.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Rhodney
United StatesThe pub downstairs had a fantastic Irish music -- a terrific, toe-tapping ensemble that had the crowd singing along. Also, great front desk help and good, cheerful service.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Siobhan
IrelandAsking for the room to be freshened up. The next evening after we arrived. Needed new towels & toilet paper. As there was 3 of us.. .came back to the room no clean cups . & the noise from the fans directly outside the window couldn't sleep....there was a stain on the carpet outside the room with a damp smell.very off putting...we stayed there a good few years ago & everything was perfect .
Staying in the town was a bonus.. parking was cheap....lots of different shops around.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Dominic
United KingdomNo Breakfast included in the room price, €300.00 Euros for two rooms, & no Breakfast is just to expensive 😔
Hotel location excellent, right on the town square!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Anne-marie
United KingdomDecor is quite old fashioned. There was no shelf to put toiletries in the bathroom.
I chose it because the bus stop is right outside. It is a nice hotel with lovely staff and good facilities.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Aidy
United KingdomUp on the 4 th floor walls very thin can hear next room as plain as day …
Clean an tidy an staff nice
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Frances
IrelandNothing
Location was perfect
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Micheala
United KingdomNot much but needs sockets at the bed side.
Great place to stay and really central for visiting all around.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Mary
Irelandfood only average
central
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomParking wasn’t included in the room rate which is disappointing
You really couldn’t get a better location in Donegal town as it’s right at the heart of it. The rooms were huge with comfortable beds and were cleaned to a good standard.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Perry
United KingdomThe bed was very uncomfortable. With a worn out mattress and hard pillows. Never made for a comfy sleep. The kettle had to be boiled on the floor as the plug sockets were out of reach of any surface. So with a toddler. Making tea and coffee was tricky. The breakfast wasn’t really great considering it was £15 each. And a few of the server staff at breakfast seemed a little aloof.
Amazing location. Right in the heart of the town. The bar and restaurant were both lovely places to eat and drink. The bar staff were very attentive and friendly. The live music in the bar really made the evening special.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Darren
IrelandFood was exceptional and the location even better. Would 100% recommend to a friend. Staff were very helpful and overall atmosphere in the hotel was great, very good experience.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Katherine
United StatesI was not impressed with the fact that they had run out of croissants at breakfast and when asked for more, I was told, no they are all gone, we don't refill!!! I paid 15 euro's and couldn't get what I wanted!! and there was still another hour of breakfast left!! and the fruit choice was nom choice, one and done!!
Loved the location of this hotel, center of town, very walkable to everything in town!!! very clean, rooms nicely done.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Nerida
Australiaa bit run down. old carpet. unvaccumed hallways. bed springs could be felt through the matress.
location was central
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 August 2023
Debbie
New ZealandNo private parking, Had to use a public car park, a little walk down the street. It was a bank holiday so parks were fairly full, but was free for that day!
Location was perfect, in the heart of the old town.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Jo
United KingdomThe service in the restaurant was poor
Fantastic location and brilliant family room
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Yvonne
IrelandRooms are dated but they are currently in the middle of refurbishments. Our bathroom was recently refurbished so hopefully the rest of the room will be completed soon.
Great location and lovely staff.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
John
IrelandNo hotwater bathroom HAD ask toilet rool and towel both days .
Location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Gareth
United KingdomUnfortunately, the hotel was extremely crowded due to the music festival and it proved difficult to find anywhere that would serve dinner. I finally managed to get dinner at 8:30pm at a local Indian restaurant (which was excellent).
Central location in Donegal, friendly staff in difficult situation with very crowded hotel, able to safely accommodate my bike as I was on a cycling holiday.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Mary
United KingdomThe smoking area was not nice or inviting. The room was passable but a bit old fashioned and dated compared to the rest of the hotel. The hotel car park was full and we had to cart luggage a long way from another car park which was not good.
The staff were very nice. The live entertainment was varied and exceptional. The room was clean. The location was excellent with everything in one area within walking distance
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Geraldine
United KingdomThe staff were brilliant and very helpful also friendly. The Wi-Fi was terrible I couldn’t get internet connection in the room
The property was nice bedroom could be up dated but the bathroom was very clean and modern
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Maria
United KingdomRoom 133 was directly above the entrance and was noisy quite late into the early hours.
Very clean and easy going. Staff were very attentive especially in the bar area.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Maria
United KingdomI didn't think the breakfast was worth 15euro. A little overpriced.
The location was super. The beds comfy and clean.
Stayed in July 2023
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