Originally Posted by
stevie
Please do not take offence but I would have varied the hotels I stayed in for a trip like this. Surrounded by rich Americans cocooned in contrived luxury is fine for a day or two but I would get very bored/frustrated quickly.
There are so many great smaller hotels/guest houses available where you will get to meet all kinds of travellers and 'normal' people.
(I say this as an Irish resident and one who worked in Dromoland Castle some time ago. Its all a bit of an act from the castle and decorations to how the employees act).
I understand your point. My credo is more the Oscar Wilde one: My taste is very simple, I'm satisfied with the best.
While I'm not always satisfied with what should be the best, I'm simply not the type for guest houses. Would save a lot of money if it would be different.