TDN Weekend December 2016 Issue 9
Issue link: https://www.e-digitaleditions.com/i/998879
itself is easy to navigate. The décor flows effortlessly and transitions seamlessly as you move from quarter to quarter. The deep red that fills the lobby gives a homey feel to an open space and the woodwork that frames the staircases and banisters serves to envelope you in a feeling of safety. After the short tour which highlights many of the amenities that Ashford offers, we were introduced to our room. It may seem funny to be introduced to a bedroom but with the modern fittings that have been installed to ensure guest satisfaction, a little instruction is greatly appreciated. Our room was one of 83 that the hotel offers, and was situated in the oldest part of the castle. We walked through a large mahogany door to be greeted by three further doors. The one to our left was the Reagan Suite, the one to our right was the Kennedy Suite, and the one in front of us was our own Corrib View abode. The room featured a tranquil setting with high ceilings and dulcet tones of light blue and white. The room was spilt into three sections, an entrance with a wardrobe, a bathroom with marble finishes complete with a rain shower, and the bedroom. The pièce de résistance was the four- poster bed that lay in front of a ceiling-