Park Place Apartments

Opened in 2007, Park Place Apartments is a modern complex of one and two bedroom units as well as collection of duplex townhouses. Owned by a local family -- who also own some hotels in the region -- there's a real emphasis on creating a homey vibe, with a welcoming lounge and reception area decked out in wood paneling and patterned wallpaper. The accommodation is smart and well-maintained throughout with most of the apartments centered on a pleasant sheltered courtyard dotted with potted bamboo. These accommodations are particularly popular with families and small groups looking for an upscale self-catering option though still with some of the service you'd expect from a hotel. 

The apartment complex is located on a relatively busy junction at the end of Killarney's High Street. The immediate area is a mixture of retail and residential properties, and it's a busy spot with lots of activity on the street throughout the day and evening. Killarney bus and rail stations are about 10 minutes' walk away meaning easy access by public transport to the lush wooded mountains, lakes, and valleys of Killarney National Park, about 35 minutes away by bus. Practically overlooking the Ring of Kerry highway and tourist route, which is just a five-minute drive away, the location also has easy access by car around some of Kerry's most picturesque landscapes. Kerry Airport is about 25 minutes away by car.

Apartments are clean and well-maintained made up of one or two bedrooms, bathrooms, and open-plan kitchens/dining/lounge areas, while townhouses have separate lounges. Some of the apartments share terraces while others have private patios making pleasant sunny pockets during warmer weather. Lounges have comfy sofas and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, while kitchens come fully equipped for self-catering and laundry (though not dishwashers). The decor -- navy patterned carpets, blond-wood cabinets, and white leather couches -- is hardly high-style, but it's comfortable and well-considered. Bathrooms are modern with step-in showers in apartments and jetted tubs in the townhouses. While bedrooms are generally spacious, the double beds might feel a little small for some. All accommodation windows are double glazed, though those apartments overlooking the junction are prone to some noise. 

Being serviced apartments, there's not a lot in the way of on-site facilities beyond the accommodations themselves. There's no restaurant or bar; guests are expected to make use of their own private kitchens. A large secure underground car park is available to guests free of charge -- one space per property (though extras can be pre-arranged). While some of the apartments have free Wi-Fi, there's very limited coverage in the townhouses. There's also a narrow window when guests can check-in with a fee for late arrivals, however staff are usually on hand to help with bookings and enquiries. Leisure and swimming pool facilities are available to guests at a discounted rate in the Killarney Towers Hotel, a five minutes' walk away.