Whether visiting Killarney purely for pleasure or planning a corporate event, travellers will find wonderful service and genuine hospitality at The Malton in Killarney, County Kerry. Formerly the Great Southern Hotel, the four-star property has been a favourite reatreat for more than 150 years. Rooms at The Malton focus on relaxation and luxury. Some are decorated in restful, natural colours and textures, while others feature funky, hip tones straight out of a magazine. All rooms include complimentary bottled water, TV, Internet access, hairdryer, trouser press, stationary and desk for working, tea and coffee facilities and 24-hour room service. Additionally, laundry and dry cleaning service is available. Dining at The Malton is a luxurious experience, as well. At the hotel’s Garden Room Restaurant, Executive Chef John O’Leary prepares inventive dishes with traditional influences using fresh, quality ingredients that are sourced locally. For sipping a pint and reading the paper by the fire, guests can stop into the Punchbowl Bar, a relaxing space with traditional décor. The hotel also has private dining rooms for special occasions. Encouraging guests to slow down during their stay, The Malton is home to a leisure centre that overlooks lovely gardens. It includes a heated swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna, steam room, outdoor tennis courts, and health and beauty treatment rooms. The Malton is situated on six acres of land in the heart of Killarney, just steps from the national park and a short drive from lakes, castles and sandy beaches. Killarney is an ideal destination for an activity-based break, as there are walking and hiking trails, equestrian centres and golf courses in the area.