From July to December 2026, Ireland will hold the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During this significant six-month period, Ireland will lead discussions and welcome ministers, officials, and delegates from across Europe.
The Rose Hotel in Tralee offers the ideal four-star base for business and conference travel in the South West of Ireland. Ideally located on the Wild Atlantic Way and just minutes from Tralee town centre, The Rose Hotel offers refined overnight stays, professional facilities, exceptional service and personalised Irish hospitality — making it one of the leading corporate hotels in Kerry.
Accommodation in the Heart of Kerry:
The Rose Hotel features 161 spacious bedrooms and suites, thoughtfully designed for the modern business traveller. Well-connected and easily accessible, The Rose Hotel in Tralee enjoys an ideal location on the Wild Atlantic Way, just minutes from Tralee town centre. The hotel is approximately 20 minutes from Kerry Airport, offering convenient domestic and UK connections, and only 5 minutes from Tralee Train Station, with regular rail services to Dublin, Cork, and Limerick.
With excellent road access via the N21 and N22 routes, and complimentary on-site parking for guests, both surface and secure underground, The Rose Hotel provides seamless connectivity for corporate travellers and delegates attending meetings and events throughout Kerry and the South West of Ireland.
Conference Rooms:
The Rose Hotel is a four-star conference destination in Tralee, offering flexible meeting and conference spaces designed to accommodate everything from large-scale corporate events to intimate executive meetings. Each space blends contemporary elegance with comfort and functionality, complemented by state-of-the-art AV technology and seamless connectivity.
Lee Suite:
The Lee Suite is our largest conference space, offering an exceptional blend of scale, functionality and natural light. This spacious and light-filled suite is equipped with advanced, modern connectivity and audiovisual facilities, making it ideal for high-profile conferences and large corporate gatherings.
• Up to 320 delegates (theatre style)
• Up to 168 delegates (classroom style)
Kerry Suite:
Designed with flexibility and comfort in mind, the Kerry Suite can accommodate up to 160 delegates and features floor-to-ceiling windows that create a bright, welcoming atmosphere. This versatile space is ideally suited to corporate conferences and business meetings, networking events, or as a refreshment lounge or breakout area to complement larger conferences hosted in the Lee Suite.
Meeting Rooms:
Pembroke Suite:
The Pembroke Suite is ideally suited to meetings of up to 50 delegates, offering a bright, modern and adaptable space. Designed to accommodate a range of layouts, including theatre, classroom, cabaret and banquet style, the suite provides flexibility to meet the specific needs of each event. With excellent natural lighting, modern AV capabilities including ClickShare wireless presentation technology, the Pembroke Suite is perfectly appointed for training sessions, presentations, private dining experiences and mid-sized corporate gatherings.
Spencer Suite:
The Spencer Suite is a comfortable, versatile meeting room ideal for medium-sized corporate meetings and training sessions. This adaptable space can be arranged in a variety of configurations, including theatre style, U-shape, cabaret style, or classroom layout, ensuring flexibility to meet the specific requirements of your event.
Glover Suite:
The Glover Suite is ideal for smaller meetings, off-site boardroom sessions or breakout discussions for up to 10 delegates. Offering privacy and comfort, it provides a refined yet functional setting for executive meetings, interviews or focused strategy sessions.
Dining & Private Hospitality
At The Rose Hotel, our dining and hospitality offering is designed to meet the expectations of international delegations while proudly showcasing the quality and provenance of Irish produce. With a choice of elegant and versatile spaces, we provide the ideal setting for formal dinners and working lunches.
Gala Banquet Dinner transitions are handled seamlessly, as our team can transform the space from a full-day conference setup into an elegant banquet setting in just two hours.
The Park Restaurant offers a refined dining experience, serving seasonal menus inspired by the best of local Kerry ingredients — ideal for hosted lunches and formal dinners.
Dott’s Bar provides a stylish yet relaxed setting for delegates to unwind after a busy day of meetings, serving delicious lunch and dinner menus accompanied by our great hospitality.
The Rose Room is perfectly suited to private corporate dining, delegation dinners and bespoke hospitality events, with tailored menus and attentive service.
Refreshment breaks, working breakfasts and in-room dining are thoughtfully coordinated to support both full-day meetings and shorter sessions. Our culinary team accommodates all dietary requirements and preferences, ensuring a seamless, professional and refined dining experience throughout your programme.
