Frequently Asked Questions
LOCATION
Yes there is limited free parking which is available on a first come first served basis.
From the M9 – take the first exit at the roundabout at the end of the M9. Take second exit at next roundabout. At the following roundabout take the second exit onto the R448. Take up the inside lane, at the roundabout take the second exit so you will go across the bridge. At the traffic lights go straight onto Bridge St. You will see the hotel in front of you, take the first right and the carpark entrance is on the left.
From the N25 (eastbound) – after going through the toll bridge take the first exit/slip road. At the roundabout take the third exit. At the following roundabout take the second exit onto the R448. Take up the inside lane, at the roundabout take the second exit so you will go across the bridge. At the traffic lights go straight onto Bridge St. You will see the Fitzwilton Hotel in front of you on the right, take the first right and the carpark entrance is on the left.
The closest alternative parking is located on the quays just a minute walk from the hotel which is €4.60 overnight or in the Aldi multi-storey carpark just a 2 minute walk away further up Bridge Street.
The train station is a 2-3 minute walk approximately 300m right across the bridge.
The main bus station in Waterford is approximately a 3-4 minute walk from the Fitzwilton Hotel. It is located on the quay about 500m from the Fitzwilton Hotel.
The Fitzwilton Hotel is located in the city centre however it’s approximately a 5 minute stroll to the main shopping area.
ROOMS
Check in is at 4pm
Last check out is at 12 noon.
All rooms booked directly with the hotel either on the phone or on our website can be cancelled free of charge 24 hours before arrival unless your rate is a special offer which maybe non-refundable. Contact us on +353 51 846900
We would be delighted to assist in adding to your stay with favours or gifts as best we can. So if you require a bubbly reception with nibbles or flowers and balloons, we can organise that for you with your agreed budget. Please call us on 051 846900 at least 24 hours prior to your arrival and we will be happy to assist.
Our triple rooms are best suited for 3 adults sharing. Offering 3 single beds and ample floor space also. Our twin rooms offer a double bed and single bed which, should 2 adults be willing to share, can prove more cost effective for you.
International adaptors are available for sale in the hotel vending machines.
Yes.
Tea/Coffee facilities are available in all bedrooms.
Each of our bedrooms are equipped with Iron/Board facilities. We also offer a dry cleaning service offsite which can be arranged by contact our reception staff.
The hotel is not airconditioned however each of our bedrooms is equipped with a fan.
The hotels Met Bar has 2 TV’s with a full package of SKY Sports, Virgin & Eir Sports. Select PPTV events are also shown (contact the hotel to confirm PPTV events being shown). Sports packages are not available on the bedroom TV’s.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the hotel including all bedroom areas and fines are imposed for breach of these regulations. Vaping is not allowed in public areas. There is a designated smoking area for guests to avail of outside of the Met Bar.
Yes there are family rooms at the Fitzwilton Hotel and we also have interconnecting rooms
Yes we have wheelchair accessible rooms, please call us on 051-846900
No smoking in the rooms is not permitted as we have a no smoking policy in all rooms.
FACILITIES
The Met Bar Café serves casual food all day from 12noon to 9.30pm
Restaurant Chez K’s serves an a la carte menu with a wine & dine option available
We can arrange meeting rooms from 2- 100 people.
There are 90 bedrooms including one penthouse suite
Monday to Friday breakfast is served from 7am to 10am.
On Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays breakfast is served from 8am to 10.30am
Monday to Friday 7am to 10am and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 10.30am
Food is served in the Met Bar Café from 12noon to 9.30pm 7 days a week.
The menu is available every night from 12pm to 9.30pm
LEISURE FACILITIES
We are ideally located a mere 5 minutes bike ride to the start of the Waterford Greenway. You can contact us on 051 846900 and we will be happy to arrange bike hire facilities for you. If you are bringing your own bicycle(s) we have secure bike storage facilities available for you also.
Our city centre location allows you access to all the delights that the oldest city in Ireland has to offer. Waterford is a city filled with quirky and memorable experiences. You can view a list of these wonde3rful attractions here https://www.fitzwiltonhotel.ie/things-to-do
No we do not have a gym or leisure centre onsite.
The Viking Triangle is approximately a 10 minute walk from the hotel just past City Square Shopping Centre.
Waterford Crystal is a 10 minute stroll down along the quay to the Fitzwilton Hotel.
The closest golf course is Waterford Golf Club which is a 5 minute drive.
OTHER
The closest pharmacy / chemist is 5 a minute walk in either the town centre or in Ballybricken however Aldi is a 2 minute walk away and they sell toiletries.
No, the Fitzwilton Hotel is not open Christmas Day or St Stephen’s Day.
The telephone number is +353-51-846900 or 051846900
We allow guide dogs and service dogs in the hotel but not pets in general