The Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Athlone on the River Shannon, offers 128 guestrooms with refrigerators, minibars, satellite television, and private bathrooms featuring shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additional room amenities include safes and desks. Daily housekeeping is provided. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna, and fitness center. Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, a lobby fireplace, a bar/lounge, 24-hour room service, a business center, express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and free self parking. Elements Bistro, a restaurant specializing in regional cuisine, is on-site. Buffet breakfast is available for a fee (weekdays 7 AM-10 AM, weekends 8 AM-11 AM). Event facilities include conference space and meeting rooms. The hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Athlone Towncentre, St. Peter and Paul's Church, and Athlone Bus and Railway Station, and is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Athlone Castle. Lough Ree is a 5-minute drive away. Nearby attractions include Rose Island, Luan Gallery, Athlone Leisure World, Burren Exposure, Athlone Institute of Technology, Glendeer Pet Farm, Athlone Golf Club, The Spa at Hodson Bay, Glasson Golf & Country Club, Mount Temple Golf Club, and Mt. Temple Golf and Country Club (distances vary). The preferred airport is Dublin Airport (DUB).