Located less than five minutes’ walk from Portlaoise Train Station and just an hour’s drive from Dublin and 90 minutes’ drive from Cork, Midlands Park Hotel is the perfect meet-in-the-middle destination for your next girlie get together. Offering a wide range of great value breaks, the four star hotel features 117 individually designed rooms, a range of dining options, a state-of-the-art leisure centre complete with a 22 metre swimming pool along with an inhouse spa, Jule Day Spa.
Top of our list is the 24 Hours Of Bliss Package, from €291 for two people. On arrival, you’ll be greeted with Prosecco and chocolates in your deluxe room before being whisked off to Jule Day Spa for an indulgent 40-minute Body Buff treatment, leaving skin cleansed, exfoliated and moisturised. The package also includes luxury overnight accommodation with a full Irish breakfast the following morning while all guests enjoy complimentary access to Midlands Park Health & Fitness Club. There’s also the option to pre-book extras like afternoon tea or dinner, with dining options including the award-winning Kelly’s Steakhouse or casual dining at Charter Bar & Eatery,
For a fun twist on a girlie getaway or a sophisticated bridal shower, we love the Cocktail Masterclass Escape, from €307 for two (available Friday & Saturday only). The break includes overnight accommodation and a full Irish breakfast along with a four-course evening meal, and features a fun masterclass where expert mixologists will teach you how to create the most delectable concoctions.
Midlands Park Hotel is located at Jessop Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois. For bookings call 057 867 8588 or visit www.midlandsparkhotel.com
