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St Patrick's Day Hotels

We look at six of the best hotels for St. Patrick's Day in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast.

Mike Warburton

Last updated: 3rd Mar 2014

The 17th of March is fast approaching, and with that comes the biggest and most influential Irish celebration on the calendar - St. Patrick's Day. A day to over eat and over drink with friends and family, St. Paddy's Day is also crammed with all the charm you'd expect from an Irish celebration.

But such is the nature of the day, you're more than likely not going to be in any fit state to drive home afterwards. That's why we've gone through and selected six smashing hotels for you to check out to take all the hassle of your St. Paddy's Day merrymaking.

London // Ramada

London's Docklands are the home to the stunning four star Ramada. Located on the dramatic waterfront setting, The Ramada boasts all the comforts you'd need after a hard night on the sauce - a welcoming atmosphere, superb cuisine, comfortable accommodation and even a gym, if that's your persuasion. Located close London city airport, ExCeL and Canary Wharf, Ramada is easily accessible and right in the heart of the action. Head here to take a look at what events are happening on St. Patrick's Day in London here.

Take a closer look at the Ramada here.

Manchester // Blue Rainbow Aparthotel

Right in the heart of Manchester lies the Blue Rainbow Aparthotel. Surrounded by the Arndale Centre shopping centre, Print works leisure complex and the MEN Arena, Blue Rainbow Aparthotel is better placed than most, a small walk from the epicentre of Manchester's bustling nightlife. Have a look at what's happening on St. Patrick's Day here.

With rooms containing 42 inch plasma TV, DVD players, WiFi internet available, telephone, 900 thread count Egyptian cotton towels, bedding robes and goose down duvets, the hotel really provides home comforts away from home, ideal for convalescing after your celebrations.

Find out more here.

Liverpool // Hoax

The most centrally located hostel in Liverpool comes in the shape of Hoax, a fiercely original space designed for urban explorers and independent thinkers. Those getting involved in March 17th's festivities are already in for a treat, as Liverpool and its large Irish population makes for perhaps the biggest party in England come St. Paddy's Day.

As for the hostel, the simple, affordable, well presented rooms offer understated luxury, a joy for both your body and mind, and an ideal location for stopping over this St. Paddy's Day. Find out everything you need to know about Hoax Liverpool here.

Edinburgh // Edinburgh Capital Hotel

It's no secret that St Patrick's Day is massive in Scotland,so if you're heading up to Edinburgh, you can't beat the warm Scottish welcome that you'll get at the Edinburgh Capital Hotel. With tonnes going on on St. Paddy's day in the Scottish capital, the hotel provides a  welcome retreat, located just outside the city in a tranquil hill top location. Just check out the picture above to get an idea of why this is the perfect hotel to crash at on March 17th.

Cardiff // Village Urban Resort

The Welsh capital is home to the beautiful three star Village Urban Resort, a hotel optimised for comfort. With a vibrant nightlife and in a city that is dripping with culture, Cardiff is an ace location to be celebrating Ireland's most iconic day of celebration.

Head here to find out what's happening in Cardiff on March 17th.

The hotel itself features everything you could want under one roof. A cool room, a big bed, a gym and even a spa to relax in after a long night's partying. The restaurant is top notch too, with a Starbucks also on hand to provide you with that much needed dose of caffeine. Head here to find out more.

Belfast // The Fitzwilliam Hotel

Last but not least we head over to where the party is going to be the best - Belfast. In the homeland of St. Patrick's Day, nobody in thwe world celebrates it as passionately as the Irish, with a myriad of things taking place on Lá Fhéile Pádraig

Located on Belfast's Great Victoria Street, right beside the glorious Grand Opera House, in the very heart of the city, The Fitzwilliam is home to one of Belfast s best restaurants, a fully stocked friendly bar, sumptuous accommodation, and even a spot of luxury pampering. In short, this hotel is a winner, the perfect antidote to the all out party atmosphere of St. Paddy's Day. Head here to check it out.

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