Tower Hotel Derry

The Tower Hotel Derry is the only hotel located within the historic city walls and it enjoys a unique central location just off the Diamond at the top of Shipquay Street, the city’s main thoroughfare. I’ve stayed there a few times on business and really liked it. Tower Hotel is a contemporary four-star hotel, and although only open since May 2002, it has won a number of awards including an AA Rosette and RAC dining award for the restaurant, making it the most popular hotel in Derry.
Derry is one of Ireland’s oldest cities. It was the last city in Ireland to be encircled by walls and the only city where the original walls still survive intact. Visitors can walk the one-mile route along the City’s walls. Today, Derry is a vibrant city bustling with shops, bars and restaurants, and Tower Hotel Derry is the great and relaxing place to stay. It can be a little pricey, so use the on-line booking facility and the further in advance the better. The last time I stayed cost £65 for a double room (per room rate) including breakfast.

Their restaurant and bistro is particularly good, and maybe a product of growing competition and choice in the greater Derry area. Good selection of fish and seafood. On my last trip a large party of Japanese visitors said it was the best food they had eaten in their one week stay touring Ireland!

When I stayed there I really enjoyed that it is within walking distance of all amenities; shopping and entertainment, theatres and museums, arts and crafts. It is a short taxi ride from Derry airport.

The Tower Hotel has 90 bedrooms, 3 Suites, a café style bar, an award winning Mediterranean bistro, 5 designated conference suites, a fitness suite and private and secure on-site car park.