The Pillo Hotel and Spa

The Rath, Ashbourne, Co. Meath
 

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Reviews of The Pillo Hotel and Spa

Ann Peppard & Paul Peppard
5.0
Married on 29th Dec 2023
We got married 29/12/23 had a fantastic wedding day , Francesca was excellent from planning our wedding to the final day she went above & beyond to make it so easy and no stress , I highly recommend anyone who is getting married get in touch with Francesca in the Pillo hotel , she is a lovely caring person can?t do enough for you and the staff on our wedding day were excellent total pleasure to deal with them all , we actually felt spoilt ,, definitely will stay there again food is fab our meal tasting was excellent made us feel so special and the surprises at the meal on day & the piper , excellent
Added 7th Feb 2024
John & Martina Connolly
5.0
Married on 9th Sep 2023
We had our day in September at the Pillo and we?re so glad we chose this venue. Francesca was a pleasure to work with from the initial planning stages right up to the big day where we where then looked after by Theresa and the team. Everything went according to plan and the hotel went above and beyond, we really felt they had everything covered and we could just enjoy our day.the food was also stunning . An amazing team all round and I would definitely recommend this venue to any future couples looking for a venue. A huge thank you from us both.
Added 4th Nov 2023
Niamh Deegan
5.0
Married on 5th Aug 2023
Myself and my husband got married in the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne on Saturday 5th August 2023. Long story short we were meant to get married in 2020, postponed 3 times, change of hotel and finally got to have our day this month.

Francesca and the entire Pillo team were amazing from the get go. Francesca was phenomenal. She was so genuine and helpful any time we met with her in person and is fantastic at email correspondence. Any questions I had, big or small she had answered straight away. Honestly it made the wedding planning so smooth and took out a lot of stress.

Big thank you to the team that looked after us at our wedding tasting, the staff and food that evening were amazing. We were made feel very special.

The day itself was bliss. I had dropped all the decor out the week of the wedding and it was set up beautifully upon arrival. The hotel pulled out all the stops to make our day extra special - they knew we were a covid wedding and had so many disappointments so the surprises on the day like the bag piper and dinner performances made it extra special.

The food was amazing. All our guests loved our menu and were raving about the top quality of the food. All our guests who had food intolerances were well looked after which was such peace of mind. A special shout out the the team of brilliant, young serving staff for the meal. They were so polite, mannerly and tended to everyone?s needs, thank you so much.

We honestly had the best day. Everything went so well. Brilliant hotel, staff and food. Would highly recommend.

Thanks again Francesca and the Pillo Team,

Niamh and Gary Deegan
Added 30th Aug 2023
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Donna Mchale
5.0
Married on 4th Aug 2023
Francesca in particular was simply amazing to work with, everything ran so smoothly & we had the best day
Added 30th Aug 2023
Leanne & Leanne
5.0
Married on 3rd Aug 2023
We had our wedding at the Pillo Hotel in August 2023. I don't even know where to begin. The whole day from start to finish was absolutely amazing!!! Francesca, what a woman. She was so lovely to deal with right the way through. She kept us up to date throughout the build up, even to the point of just checking in to see how we are or if there was anything we needed from them. There were even a few surprises on the day too which were absolutely brilliant. I won't say too much as I'd hate to ruin the surprises for other couples.


We were lucky enough to have a beautiful day so our photos in the gardens look absolutely stunning. Gareth was the Duty Manager on shift that day and he looked after us so well. There was another manager on but I didn't get her name and I'm raging!! My sister had an accident and ended up covered in smoke bomb dye. The lady manager took her into the bathroom and helped her clean up her dress and make up. The little things like that were just so helpful.


The food was delicious, the atmosphere was incredible. The staff got involved in our reception entrance to hype up the guests. It was all just amazing. I can't fault the Pillo at all. The staff, the service, the cleanliness, professionalism, everything was a 10/10 across the board. 100% recommend the Pillo Hotel. I wish I could do it all over again.


Thank you so much Francesca and team for making our day so special. xx
Added 19th Oct 2023
Michelle Cahill/ Bride
5.0
Married on 22nd Jun 2023
We had our wedding at the pillo Hotel in June. We can't recommend the pillo enough, from day one when we went to have a look to see what the room was like and go through everything involved. We knew our big day was in good hands. Francesca was just so easy to talk to and there wasn't anything she couldn't do for us. We were faced with life changing circumstances four months before our big day, my mam passed away. She was very much involved in all our planning and I felt I couldn't go ahead without her. We decided after a lot of taught that she would want us to have our wedding day, so we went ahead and I must say with Francescas help and all the staff at the pillo it was such a special day. They helped us still include my mam in beautiful ways that meant so much to us. It was all so stress free. We felt so looked after from start to finish and all of our guests commented on how beautiful everything about the day was. From the decor to the food, the service, all the special add on surprises for us. It was an absolutely fabulous day. So again we'd like to say a huge thank you to the staff at the pillo especially Francesca and Gareth. A day we will treasure forever xx
Added 30th Aug 2023
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June and Brian Redmond
4.9
Married on 3rd Jun 2023
What can I say from start to finish the Pillo Hotel were absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend this hotel for your special day. Francesca the wedding organiser was only brilliant, and could not do enough for us, she was amazing on the day of our wedding and keeping in touch throughout the whole process of booking the wedding. Garrett who took care of us on the day walking into the wedding ceremony ect was brilliant too.
All the staff from the kitchen, bar and serving the food and drinks were amazing also and again nothing was too much trouble for them. My work colleague was also at a wedding in the Pillo Hotel just last week and she could not praise all the staff enough.
Added 15th Sep 2023
Mr & Mrs Peter Brady
5.0
Married on 2nd Apr 2023
From start to finish Francesca and her team were so professional and helpful .We had the best day everything about the day was amazing and all our guest said they had the best day.I would highly recommend the pilo to anyone couple marines they won?t be disappointed.
Added 29th Mar 2023
Sarajane and David king
4.8
Married on 13th Dec 2022
We had an amazing day. Francesca and the team were brilliant in the lead up and on the day.
Added 29th Mar 2023
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Emilia Fitzsimons
5.0
Married on 22nd Oct 2022
From the first day we start planning till the very end everything was done so professional and everyone so helpful. Food was amazing. We couldn't ask for better day.
Added 5th Apr 2023
Keith Fitzsimons
4.8
Married on 22nd Oct 2022
Excellent location for a Wedding - Hotel was fabulous, staff so helpful and always tried to do there utmost to ensure whole day ran smoothly. Only criticism was the Wedding went on into 2pm but Residents Bar wasn't in the bar after this time but otherwise nothing but praise for the Hotel & Staff which ensured Wedding and all the guests had a great day / night.
Added 29th Mar 2023
Jean & Rodney McCreery
5.0
Married on 6th Apr 2019
We had the best day of our lives and all the staff were superb we would highly recommend this hotel and can?t wait to go back thank you for making our day so special people are still talking about how amazing the staff are at this hotel and the show they put on for our guests. Jean & Rodney McCreery. The hotel is fabulous.
Added 23rd Aug 2019
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Jillian Hendrick
4.6
Married on 8th Sep 2017
I would really recommend the Pillo hotel for your wedding or any special occasion, the staff went above and beyond to help us create our dream wedding day,especially Francesca and Richard .
Added 12th Oct 2017
Michelle Grogan
4.9
Married on 16th Apr 2017
Couldn't have asked for a better service staff were amazing bent over backwards for us especially Richard and Martin and there team who went out of there way to make our wedding day that extra bit special food service and decor was out of this world .
Added 20th Apr 2017
Sharon and Martin
5.0
Married on 2nd Sep 2016
2nd of sept got married it was the best day ever... The staff was so nice and especially Richard he could have not done enough for us... I would recommend this hotel to get married in..... 10 out of 10 x
Added 13th Sep 2016
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Erica Neary Kelly
5.0
Married on 1st Sep 2016
Couldn't have asked to get married anywhere else. Everything went to plan the staff were outstanding. Richard and Francesca did everything in their power to make it an amazing day and they did just that.
Added 11th Sep 2016
Jake & Elaine
5.0
Married on 13th Aug 2016
If your getting married give these guys a shout, from planning with francesca to execution of the little details of the day by richard and chris the pillo left no stone unturned in making our day one to remember.. rating of 10/10 from us
Added 9th Sep 2016
David & Julie
5.0
Married on 22nd Jul 2016
We cant say enough about the pilo hotel and staff. Nothing was a problem. Food rooms gardens and staff were brilliant particularly Richard who's support and enthusiasm was amazing.
Added 10th Aug 2016
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Lynn Mc carthy
4.8
Married on 1st Jul 2016
The staff were so friendly and professional they done everything we asked of them .would highly recommend anyone getting married to check out the pillo hotel
Added 23rd Jul 2016
Louise Walsh
5.0
Married on 13th May 2016
Everything was perfect for our big day. Hotel staff were brill, all our guests couldnt speak highly enough of everyone at the hotel who looked after them.
Added 8th Jul 2016
Alex
5.0
Married on 12th Aug 2015
It was the best wedding in our live my partner and I just loved it !! We met in Ashbourne so we got married in Ashbourne !! We highly recommend Pilo Hotel to any who's planning to get married in a quiet and a small city like Ashbourne!!
Added 11th Jul 2016
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Maria Kenny
4.9
Married on 7th Aug 2015
I found the team wonderful to deal with.
Added 8th Jul 2016
Wendy Doyle ryan
5.0
Married on 18th Jul 2015
the minute myself and now Hubby walked into the hotel we knew that this was the one. It had a warm feeling to it.we were shown the room were our reception would be held and we fell in love with it.. From then on the staff were amazing..from food tasting to chair covers they had it all sorted.. Our table arrangements were out of this world and our candy table that they arranged was fab.. I had so many things that I wanted done in my head,I brought it all to them and they nailed it 1000 time more then I could have imagined.. It's been nearly a year to the day and everyone is still talking about it.. Amazing place with amazing staff.. 1000 thank you's xx
Added 10th Jul 2016
Wendy Doyle ryan
5.0
Married on 18th Jul 2015
the minute myself and now Hubby walked into the hotel we knew that this was the one. It had a warm feeling to it.we were shown the room were our reception would be held and we fell in love with it.. From then on the staff were amazing..from food tasting to chair covers they had it all sorted.. Our table arrangements were out of this world and our candy table that they arranged was fab.. I had so many things that I wanted done in my head,I brought it all to them and they nailed it 1000 time more then I could have imagined.. It's been nearly a year to the day and everyone is still talking about it.. Amazing place with amazing staff.. 1000 thank you's xx
Added 9th Jul 2016
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David and Hazel White
?Right from the onset the staff were brilliant. Great communication with the events manager with no problems at all. On the day its self everything was perfect the staff were great food was perfect and the events manager on the day couldn?t have done enough for us. Thanks for everything.?
Added 24th Nov 2010
Bernice and James Byrne
It is over a year now since we held our wedding party at the Pilio Hotel formally the Marriott Ashbourne. We did it slightly different than the traditional Irish wedding. We got married abroad on the 12th May, we did not have any family or friends with us, so we wanted to mark the occasion on our return with them. We thought we would have a low key party with few guests but once planning started and the guest list was made the small low key function was quickly changed!! But it all worked out fantastic and we also got the best day weather wise of the whole summer.
On the lead up to it before we travelled abroad I had a few meetings with Ciara. I explained to Ciara what we wanted, I really wasn?t sure how the whole thing would work out as I had never been to a wedding party before but Ciara was most helpful in the planning process and it all was very simple and so easy to plan. Anything I wanted or was worried about Ciara sorted it there and then or would phone me later on with an answer.
We had our guests arriving at 6pm on 3rd June 2011 to the drinks reception. This was held in the bar area right outside the function room. The sparkling wine was flowing and it was a chance for James and I to meet and greet all our guests. Then we were all called into the function room for food at 7.30. The function room looked great with all the tables set up. We had about 150 guests so we had the full room, it was a great size. Georgina was the manager on duty that evening and she was brilliant, so efficient and helpful. We were having a buffet meal. I was concerned there would not be enough food to go around but that certainly was not the case, some guests went up 3 times for food! So needless to say the food was fantastic, we had 2 hot dishes and salads. We had a selection of mini desserts and wedding cake for dessert. We did not have speeches so once food was finished it was time for the DJ to start. The whole night went so well everyone enjoyed it greatly. We had great feedback from all our guests on the party and the hotel. So we both would highly recommend the Pillo Hotel for weddings.
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Oisin & Audrey Geraghty
?We just want to say a big thank you for all your help leading up to the wedding and on the day. We were very pleased with the hotel and the food was out of this world, we had two butchers at the wedding and both said how fantastic the meat was. We looked at a lot of hotels in Dublin and the Northeast area but pound for pound your hotel was the best and delivered on all your promises. Thank you from the both of us.?
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Ted & Deirdre Cunningham
?Ted & I had an absolutely fantastic day with yourselves, it was brilliant from start to finish. Every thing was planned to a T and took place just as we had hoped. The hotel & staff pulled out all the stops for us. The room was decorated fabulously and the service was second to none, not to mention the food. All our guests commented on the service and food they experienced over the two days we were with you. Everything was so smooth Ted & I didn?t need to worry about anything. We were truly appreciative of the support Ciara & Georgina and team provided to us in the run up to the wedding. Every request from us was entertained and delivered on where possible. A large number of our guests chose to stay for two nights and they were all very impressed with the hotel and all its facilities. The staff at the hotel made it the day we had hoped for and one we will never forget.?
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Graham and Peiyu Hartnett
?Peiyu and I want to thank you and all the staff for all your hospitality and top class service to us, our families and our special guests before, during and after our recent wedding celebration.
From the moment we arrived we were made to feel exceptionally welcome, and it seemed as if nothing was too much trouble. For the size of the wedding we had it was the perfect location and everything we had planned for and hoped the day would be was turned into reality. The sun shining on the day was an added bonus! All our guests made very favourable comments about the hotel, the facilities and most importantly about the professional high standards of the hotel staff.?
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Ian and Georgina Buckley
?I can?t praise the hotel enough. Our day was a dream come true. The team was so helpful and our day went perfectly. The food and service was exceptional. Many thanks to all of you for doing such a great job. I would highly recommend the hotel to anyone.?
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Mark and Fiona Andrews
?My experience with the hotel from booking to the big day was very hassle free and extremely professional, We cannot compliment the staff enough for their help and effort they put into our special day
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Michael and Helena Slattery
?We held our wedding reception in the hotel in June 2009. From day one when we viewed the it, we were made to feel extremely welcome by each member of staff. Upon booking the hotel the staff were as excited as we were. Any request we made was dealt with promptly, efficiently and nothing was too much trouble.

On the day everything ran like clockwork. The food was superb and plenty of it! Hotel rooms were immaculate. All our guests are still raving about the hotel and what a great weekend they had. Thanks to one and all. We would highly recommend the hotel for your special day. You will not be disappointed.?
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Paul & Sandra Power
When we were looking at wedding venue we decided to view the Marriott in Ashbourne & the minute we walked into reception and meeting Ciara we knew it was the venue we wanted for our wedding. We got a lovely welcome from all staff. Ciara and Georgina and all the staff were very helpful nothing was too much hassle for them. On the day Georgina was so attentive to us and all our guests. We would highly recommend the hotel and staff to anyone getting married and if we were to do it all again we would without hesitation choose the Marriott again. Not only did we enjoy it all our guests couldn't praise the hotel, food and staff highly enough. Alot of our guest along with us stayed on for a second night and made use of the karaoke room and it was really enjoyable. Your Wedding day truely is the best day of your life and the Marriott really contributed to making it ours
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