Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone

We live in the United States and we did most of our planning through email. The experience was great! Claire was so accommodating (especially with the time difference). The wedding itself was just as great. We had no issues and all our guest had a great time. The food was delicious!

David & I would like thank you very much Claire for all your help & support in planning our dream wedding. From our first meeting with you back in 2022 you were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish, no ask was too big or too small. Even towards the end when we wanted to add extras. You were extremely helpful is all aspects, including the layout of table & advise on the function room.
Our wedding Reception was amazing and we cannot thank you and the hotel staff enough for this. The gentleman who took over in the function room (apologies I forget his name), was so helpful all evening. The food on the wedding day & day two was perfect and we had so many compliments on this. We had a great weekend and would love to do it all over again!

All staff at the Radisson was fantastic on the day of our wedding, we also got the BBQ the night before its was fabulous also. Claire was amazing to work with and nothing was to big of an ask.

We had our wedding at the Radisson Blu in Athlone during February of 2024. The venue had everything we could have wanted; scenic view of the river, amazing food (everyone told us later how delicious their dinners were), very spacious, and the hotel wedding coordinators were attentive, responsive, and caring. The central location is also ideal, since we had many guests from out of town so it was easy for them to walk around and explore Athlone before and after the wedding. There are loads of wedding venues in Athlone, many of which are more expensive than the Radisson but that don't offer nearly as much as the Radisson does. I'm perplexed as to why the Radisson Blu isn't the most popular wedding venue location in Athlone, it has everything you could want for a wedding and is extremely affordable

We found all staff members to be happy to help nothing was to big for them. Always smiling and great service. The wedding planner Claire was a great help to us she couldn't have tried harder to help us on the lead up to our day. The big day went off without a hitch. The food was amazing and you got plenty no one went home hungry. We?d give it a 10/10

We were completely blown away with the standard of wedding the Radisson Blu delivered for us in July. From the drinks reception to the food, the quality was outstanding. All our guests commented on the high standard of food and the dinner service was just as excellent.
We also had the BBQ on day two and that was just as nice!
Claire worked extremely closely with me in the build up to the big day and was on hand to offer any advice or help. Nothing was too much trouble.
i will always be extremely grateful to the Radisson for giving us the best possible day we could have asked for.

Where do I start..
Claire our wedding organiser couldn't have done more for us. Anything we requested wasn't an issue and we had everything we wanted for our big day. She was super helping us out and would always contact us if we had any questions.
The food on the day was excellent. We did the food tasting and I have to say they nailed it on the day of our wedding. Well done to Caslin and Jack. Everyone and I mean everyone said it was amazing.
Chris who looked after us in function room was excellent also. Took any bit of pressure off us and made the evening so relaxing for us and all our guests.
Finally to the floor and bar staff. They couldn't go wrong if they tried. They were very professional and had the craic with our guests which really makes the night too.
The hotel itself was perfect. Everything was on the same floor, bar, ballroom, reception and their beautiful out door seated area.
Finally the night security guard (can't remember his name) was always on the ball. Better again he mingled with our guests and made them all feel at ease.
If I was asked would I do it all again and go to the same hotel.. I wouldn't hesitate for a second in saying yes.
Myself and Marlena had the best day and was all thanks to everyone in the hotel that day. I mean everyone. Not one complaint and we are still getting loads of great feed back from our guests on the day.
Thanks again to Claire, Chris, Jack and their teams on making our day the best ever.
Can't wait to come back again soon.
Kind regards,
Shane.

Beautiful venue great staff and service.

We had a wonderful weekend at the Radisson Blu Athlone recently, perfect spot for Hen and Stag weekend right in the centre of Athlone town. Very attentive staff, food absolutely amazing, beautiful backdrop on the Shannon River if you want to wow your guests at your wedding!

The radisson blu were exceptional, staff, service and the food was outstanding. Our guests enjoyed every minute and praised food and service so much.
You made our day so easy and felt relaxed.
Claire our wedding co-ordinator you were Amazing and me and alan are so glad we had you on our journey.would like to you thank you and staff at the radisson so much from myself and alan and son diarmuid.

Honestly it's hard to put into words how amazing this venue was. It was the very first venue we viewed and I knew the second we walked in it was it. Our first co-ord helped us with all our initial questions and was prompt on replying to all questions and setting us on our countdown journey. Claire started and with only a few months to go stepped up in realising our dream day. We wanted a relaxed day, sipping cocktails on the deck and enjoying food, well that's exactly what we got. From the moment we walked in it was perfect, the ceremony setting exactly how I imaging it.
The reception was exactly the same the fairy tale dream. The food was absolutly perfect and honestly still spoken about when reminiscing. Every single server, manager all staff were so helpful in making sure everything was done right and that everything was the way we wanted. If I could do it over there isn't anything I would change,
I would highly reccomend the Radisson athlone as a wedding venue.

We had our big day on the 29th July this year after 3 new dates due to covid - but noting was too big or too small for the team at the Radisson in Athlone they were just so helpful and it really was just so stress free with them. Our day at the Hotel was everything an so much more we ever could have imagined from the service the food the room itself was all just amazing . They staff were just so hands on so helpful that day it really just was smooth sailing. We had a kids table and anytime I looked down there was always a staff member over with them checking seeing if all was OK with them making sure they had enough food juice just playing with them it was just super. Also our kids stsyed thst night with us and there room in the hotel was amazing an when we asked for them to be near us it was never an issue it was just super. We still have guests say to us about the service of food we had any amount and it was just amazing . The Barr staff had there work cut out for them let me tell ya but they kept all our guests well watered (hehe) To the management team & staff no matter what I asked or looked for it was never a issue even the day before going down to bring down our stuff going into the venu room looking at them all working away to make our day so special an they coming over seeing did we like it they were just brilliant. I couldn't fault the guys at the Radisson and I would highly highly recommend it for a venue to any couple looking to celebrate there day with the Radisson Blu Athlone

This is an amazing place for a Wedding. We can highly recommend the hotel. Great location, beautiful inside area, outside tarrace area and nice view, very clean, plenty of very delicious and outstanding food great service . It was our dream venue and we had a wonderful time. The wedding venue manager Claire , is amazing and was so helpful the entire way through and was pleasure to work with very quick to respond.The price is very affordable, but the location and view seems like it should be worth a lot more.The hotel and stuff there were out of their way to meet our needs,and they are on top of everything.Just wonderful in every way. The photo opportunities are plentiful to get amazing shots with a lot of different backgrounds. All and all, my husband and I were very happy with this venue and we recommend it to all of our engaged friends. We couldn't be happier with how everything went. All our expectations were met also our guests had great time.

We had the must amazing day at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa Sligo. It far exceeded our expectations. The staff were amazing especially Denise and Martina. The planning was made so much easier and Denise thought of everything, so helpful and nothing was too much. We can't thank her and all the team enough. I would highly recommend the hotel for a wonderful stress free wedding day.

From the moment we met Aishling she made us feel very welcome and confident that our wedding was in good hands.
Any questions we had she was able to answer straight away
Any requests we had was done.
The food was fabulous couldn't fault it and we got great feedback from our guests so we are delighted
Thank you aishling and your team for looking after us so well and making our day so special

Aishling Conn, is what wants you to book your wedding at the Radisson blu, from the first moment we met ( unannounced) we knew we were going to book our wedding with Aishling, so friendly wants what's best for you with no hidden costs, always at the end of the phone, plus the hotel and staff are extremely professional in all they do, beautiful setting,

This hotel pulled out all the stops for us , our arrival was by boat complements of the hotel, room for myself the night before so I could leave from the hotel, all members of staff were amazing, couldn't do enough for us , highly recommended any couple getting married to view this hotel

Aishling and all the staff at the radisson blu hotel athlone where fantastic to deal with and so helpful as most of our family's stay for 3 days it was one a very relaxing wedding and we would do it again in a heart beat in the hotel we made so many memories that we will never forget. So from the bottom of my heart thank you all so much

Just want to say a big 'THANK YOU' to Aisling and all the staff at the hotel for making our Wedding day so special, it was brilliant!
All our guests raved about the hotel and the staff all weekend, we received nothing but compliments.
A special thanks to Monika, Paul and Olive. From the time we arrived friday until we left on Monday they couldn't have done anymore for us, they went above and beyond to make sure everything was great for us all weekend.
It was also brilliant we got to do the boat arrival, everyone was blown away by it, it was a great surprise!
Thanks again for all your help with helping me organise it.
Thank you.

I just wanted to thank you and all the staff at the Radisson for making our wedding day so perfect. You went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure we had everything we wanted and took the stress out of it all. I didn't have to remember anything because you thought of everything for me! As Jason kept saying, Aisling is on the ball!- and you were so on top of things at every stage of the planning.
The hotel itself was amazing also. All of our guests commented on the fabulous food and the beautiful setting. You had loads of staff on and everyone was so friendly and accommodating. I want to particularly mention two young waiters who had patiently waited to clean the reception room after us at all hours of the morning; they approached me with a card they had found under one of the tables. So honest and patient with us; I didnt even think to get their names at the time.
A few of my friends are engaged to be married and I will be highly recommending the Radisson to them. In our opinion, you could not ask for more from a wedding venue. On every front, it was flawless!
Dawn & Jason

Wonderful venue and staff. Always got a quick response to our many queries. The staff were very accommodating to all of our needs on the day and i would not hesitate to recommend this venue to anybody for their wedding.

We got married here on the 10th of august 2013. It was an amazing day and we couldnt have been happy with the venue on the day. Tanya our wedding co-coordinator was fantastic on the day and the weeks and months that led up to the occasion..... she was always just a phone call away and would always be accommodating with whatever request we had. from the gorgeous food to the fabulous service and not to mention the breathtaking views of the shannon, i could not imagine doing it anywhere else!!!! If ur thinking about having your wedding at the Radisson Athlone myself and Paul would say GO FOR IT!!!!! Thanks again to all the fantastic staff Yvonne and Paul Fallon x x

We got married at the Radisson Blu, Athlone in April 2012.
During a visit home to Longford, Christmas 2010, we looked at few hotels in the Midlands for our wedding reception. Living in Wales we knew it was important to get on with, and feel comfortable with the wedding coordinator that would be helping us with our special day. As soon as we walked into the Radisson we knew it was for us, and after meeting Tanya, and her putting our minds at ease about arranging a wedding from so far away, we didn't look back.
We could not have asked for a more helpful, friendly team of people to work with leading up to the big day, and on the day itself and would highly recommend this as the perfect wedding venue.
The wonderful experience started with the menu tasting with both sets of parents. The food was incredible and made it so difficult to choose the dishes that would be served on the day. Tanya and Denise gave us contacts for flowers, hair and a DJ; all of which we used and had a great experience with them all.
We wanted to have a meal the night before the wedding in Athlone with our close family, bridesmaids and groomsman. Tanya not only recommended a wonderful restaurant but also offered to phone ahead and book a table so we didn't have to.
The reception room was dressed just as we wanted it, and looked even better than we thought was possible. Again, the food was amazing and plenty of it, and the service from the waiters and waitresses was first class. We partied into the small hours and would happily do it all again.
The day after the wedding we had a BBQ in a private room with access to the veranda and once again we were amazed by the quality and the quantity of food served.
Thank you everyone at the Radisson who made our day unforgettable.

We got married in May 2012 in in a civil ceremony in the Radisson Blu Athlone. We looked at a lot of different venues but as soon as we went to view the Radisson it was an easy decision, everything just felt right. We initially met with Tanya who made us feel very welcome. There was no problems tweaking the menu to suit our requirements and Tanya also recommended our photographer Magda Christie who turned out to be a real gem :). As part of the package we were given a tasting meal with our relatives free of charge which was a lovely touch, and a nice break in the middle of all the wedding planning!!!
On our big day the staff could not do enough to help us:)
Amanda was absolutely fantastic , surely made us feel like royalty on the day.
The sun shone and the riverside terrace area outside the hotel provided the perfect backdrop for our wedding photographs.
We had an absolutely fantastic day, just perfect, we will never forget it. Everything about the hotel was excellent. The food was gorgeous , the service was top class. But what made it was the staff.... Amanda, Alex, the bar manager, the staff serving dinner all fantastic. Everyone commented on how lovely , friendly and helpful the staff were. Everyone felt very at home and that was down to the staff.
We would highly recommend the Radisson as a great wedding venue, you will not be disappointed :)

Our wedding day planning commenced the moment we met Tanya at the Raddison, she was so kind and could met our every need! All of the staff were very welcoming and supportive at every stage and trust me we had a few very special requests, nothing was out of the question. Leading up to the special day we had so much support and found comfort in advice and help provided by the team at the Raddison. On the day of the wedding the staff were so helpful, kind and supportive, this was a special help to us as we have two little princesses and also many children guests, the staff kept a eye out for them also which made our day even more special. Our day really was magical, this was not just because of the venue, spectacular food, great drink atmosphere but mostly because of the fabulous staff, they are a credit to the hotel!!! We still visit the hotel when in Athlone as the girls love to remember the day and of course enjoy the food, every time we go the staff still remember us and can talk to us about our day again and again, it really is a personal approach to each wedding and now we have many new friends at the hotel. We recommend the hotel for any special event but a wedding is truly memorable here. Trust us once you met the team you will know just what we mean!!!

We had looked at many wedding venues prior to our visit to the radisson, but we knew as soon as we seen the function room done up in all its splendor, that was where we wanted our wedding reception. We we passing by one day and dropped in unplanned just to pick up a wedding package, but we ended up meeting with Denise and she gave us a quick tour of the venue and Bridal suite (which is amazing) that day and was very generous with her time, along side catering for the wedding that was taking place that day.

We met with Tanya and Denise a couple of days later and discussed what we'd like to have and the budget we had in mind. They could not have been more helpful. They gave us definite answers to all our queries and left us with no grey areas or empty promises. The best thing about Tanya and Denise was that every e-mail and phonecall we put through to them was answered straight away, it was like their world revolved around us for those couple of months.

We got married in Nov 2012 and the wedding day itself was excellent and so special and the food and service was fantastic. We found that the Radisson had a really personnal approach to us as customers and we found this a really nice way of dealing with people. As well as being generous with their time, they gave us a complementry room the night prior to the wedding and the room rates for our guests were very reasonable. We had some extras outside of the wedding package, up lights, siluette and drape on the way into the reception room and Tanya and Denise gave us contact details of the people that supplied these so as we could get the best possible rates.

We loved this venue so much, we extended our gym membership after our wedding. Now when we pop in, all the feelings from the wedding day come floading back. We regulary socialise with our families here and enjoy the scenery overlooking the shannon.

Basically we would give the Radisson 11/10 and would recommend it to anybody and look forward to having any other events there.

We had our Civil Partnership in the Radisson Blu Athlone in August 2012. From the initial meeting to find out about their packages we were very impressed by how friendly and welcoming the staff were. The lead up to our ceremony was made very easy because of the support given by the staff at the Radisson. The wedding packages on offer were very reasonably priced considering the level of quality on offer - the menu options were very impressive and a couple of extras, such as a years gym membership, made it an easy choice. On the day itself the food was fantastic, the room looked great and was private with its own bar. The quality of the suite was also very high. Overall we were really impressed and would highly recommend it.

We got married on Sat 25th May 2013 at the Radisson Blu Hotel and cannot praise the staff enough.
Living in Manchester we had to arrange most things over Email or the phone and both Denise and Tanya were very helpful and, in a nutshell, know the wedding business like the back of their hand.
Nothing was too much trouble, the attention to detail was second to none. As part of the package we had a 'menu tasting' evening. This was great, six of us had a four course meal with the wine that would be served on the day. We had the opportunity to give feedback so that the meal would be perfect on the big day, and it was.
All of our guests raved about the day, from our fab boat arrival to the belly busting delicious meal.
The hotel now feels like a second home, we loved staying there in the run-up to the wedding and were treated so well during our wedding weekend. Our friends didn't want to leave.
We 100% recommend the hotel. We loved it!

We had our wedding in August 2012 over the bank holiday weekend in the Radisson Blu, Athlone. We had a wonderful time and the staff did a great job co-ordinating such a large wedding - we had around 250 guests.
We'd like to thank Denise and Tanya for all their hard work in the run up to the wedding day; which was very enjoyable for both of us - thank you.

We especially wanted to mention the management and bar staff who looked after the wedding group on the Sunday, the second day of celebrations which accumulated in a DJ music and a sing song into the early hours. There were still a lot of people staying the second day so again - fair play to the staff both during the day and the night as the party, music and singing went on. It was a great party the second night and we all had a brilliant time.

The food was delicious, really exquisite so our compliments to the chefs, and thanks to Denise and Justin for sorting out the TV with the matches in the room. That was a great hit. Our wedding coincided with a high profile GAA game so the staff accommodated our request to have the matches playing on mute in the corner of the banquet hall which was much appreciated by those guests! A nice touch.

It can be hard to do a full handover of a wedding from one wedding organiser to another and from one manager to another so I can understand that one or two things may have been missed on the day - allocated parking wasn't quite as plentiful for our many guests as we'd expected - our planned boat trip wasn't given enough time so we had to scrap it the day before the wedding which was a little disappointing, the table plan needed to be followed a little more closely and the staff needed to be on their toes to serve so many guests at the bar the following day without delay. These were only minor areas that we feel we should mention to give a fair reflection of all aspects of the smooth running of such a large scale wedding.

Overall, the wedding team provided a very enjoyable wedding experience both in the run up to it and during the whole weekend. We had a great time at the hotel and I found all your staff to be very friendly and helpful. I know a lot of our guests were very impressed with the hotel and have said they'll be back.

Finally, we picked the Radisson Blu in Athlone because the hotel was lovely and the location was mid way for both our families. It was important to us that the accommodation rates for our guests was reasonably priced and I must say that the Raddisson provided such a comprehensive package for the weekend that a lot of people were able to stay for the full weekend and make a real celebration of the whole occasion.

I fully recommend the Radisson Blu in Athlone for anyone looking for a hotel in the area.

My husband and I had our wedding here on the 4th of May 2013 and words can not describe how amazing our day went thanks to the hotel and its incredible staff. Everything we asked for was carried out to the highest standard and we felt really looked after and cared for by all the staff all day and for the duration of our stay. The standard of the food, service and the atmosphere throughout the day was beyond our expectations. There was no shortage of champagne or canapés at the drinks reception and our guest's glasses were never empty at the dinner which is what every bride and groom wants to hear. Since the wedding we have been inundated with compliments about the standard and quality of the food&drink throughout the day.
As part of our day we had organized two boat trips from the hotel pier and this all went off without a hitch thanks to Tanya and the team who helped in getting everyone on and off the boats, quickly and efficiently. The hotel staff brought the champagne (which they had kindly held over night and chilled for us), ice and trays of food to the boats for us prior to departure and yet again this was well-organized and carried out in a competent and prompt manner.
Our theme for the wedding day was vintage chic, which again required a lot of help from the hotel, in setting tables with china tea sets and assembling china cake stands for displays during the drinks reception and for the desserts after dinner. The hotel again accommodated us by accepting the boxes of china and accessories the Thursday before our wedding. The table settings for the drinks reception and in the main room looked fantastic, and this didn't go unnoticed by the guests who commented to me throughout the day about the d?cor and the settings. We were so trilled with all the compliments and with how the room looked, it really did exceed our expectations.
The Bridal suite is amazing with panoramic views of the river Shannon and was large enough to facilitate a very relaxing morning of hair and make up for myself and the bridal party the day of the wedding. A number of requests for extra drinks and food on the morning were dealt with effectively and efficiently. On the night of our wedding we were greeted by a lovely card, fruit basket and water on arrival to the bridal suite and the next morning we were awoken by a call from the reception manager to ask if we were ready for our champagne breakfast or would we like it at a later time than stated. The breakfast was delivered in a heated trolley and was yet again fantastic quality and there was enough food to feed a small army.
Overall we can not recommend the hotel enough to anyone who is considering it for there wedding. The staff and the banqueting team must be complimented on their total and utter commitment to what they do. In particular we can not speak highly enough of Tanya the wedding coordinator for her accommodating manner throughout the whole planning process. She was extremely efficient, professional, and obliging during all our meetings. We always felt so excited about our wedding after speaking to Tanya because she brings so much enthusiasm to her job. She was happy to help us at all stages and with all queries, we always felt in safe hands and always felt like our wedding was important and individual which is so important to any bride and groom.
We would like to thank The Radisson Hotel and all the staff for the best day of our lives.

We had our wedding at the Radisson, Athlone in September 2012 - it was a perfect day. The booking process was simple, we were met with warm arms in December 2011 and instantly knew this was the venue for us. Roll on a few months to June 2012 and it was time for the all important food tasting; along with both sets of parents we were treated to a wide range of dishes and we all got to sample the adequate portions and wines - it was the only meal we all ate that day and at the end of it made the tough choices for our wedding menu. On the wedding day itself the staff were very attentive and catered to our every needs, the tables were beautifully decorated in white linen with centre pieces, the meal was exactly as we tasted back in June, the bar was fully stocked with our requested spirits, the rooms were a fantastic rate for all our guests ? some guests stayed for 2+ nights coming over from England and making a holiday of it and have since returned for another holiday to Athlone staying at The Radisson. We?d highly recommend hosting your wedding at The Radisson ? our top tip ? ensure you take full advantage of the back bar terrace by the river for some amazing photo's. Hope your day is as good as ours was.

To Denise, Barath and all the staff at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone.

We cannot mention enough thanks to all the staff at the Radisson for making our day so special and also for being part of it. From the first phone call and meeting to the final farewell the staff offered professional service yet at the same time very personal. Denise was our first point of contact and was so helpful it was like an extra pair of hands any bridal party could need.
The hotel allowed our civil ceremony to have the right ambience and allowed it to be perfect... what more could a couple ask for... We had a wonderful 5 course meal in the Marina Suite which has fabulous views of the Shannon - the meal could not be faulted along with the wine arranged by the hotel. Followed by the evening food which was equally as good. There was plenty of places to have pictures
taken including the beautiful honeymoon suite. Our guests were impressed and as well catered for as we were. They had great accommodation followed by the breakfast to keep them going
on their journies home. All was done with a smile...

Thank you for making our day one to remember and see you all on our 1st Anniversary.

Our wedding reception in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone on July 29th 2011 was catered for in a most professional & friendly manner with perfection to every detail.
From the initial meeting with Amanda through to the wedding day itself, the attention, thoughtfulness, friendliness and professionalism projected by the staff involved was 1st Class.
Our guests were complimentary of the reception on arrival and the evening dinner which was cooked to perfection and well presented - even though on the day we were delayed by over one hour due to ongoing improvements on the dual carriageway resulting in heavy traffic and long delays.
We had a beautiful day made all that more beautiful by the Staff of the Radisson Hotel.

Many Thanks Guys ? You know how to make a day extra special.

Regards