Waterford Marina Hotel, WaterfordWaterford Marina Hotel in Waterford, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 5 of 7 hotels we score in Waterford. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $211 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Waterford Marina Hotel is a four-star hotel on the banks of the River Suir in Waterford City, close to Waterford Crystal and Christ Church Cathedral. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with free Wi-Fi throughout, and guests can eat at the riverside restaurant or order room service; breakfast is available for a supplement. On-site parking is provided, which is useful in a city-centre location. The hotel suits visitors who want a central base for exploring Waterford on foot, with the river setting as a backdrop. One point to note: guest feedback suggests the hotel food is only average, so you may prefer to eat out in the city. Rates start from around $211 per night.What stands out

Central riverside location

Spacious, comfortable rooms

Free Wi-Fi and parking

Friendly, professional staff

Watch out for

Food quality described as average

Breakfast costs extra

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