With views of the River Suir, the Athenaeum House Hotel is just 1.5 miles from Waterford city centre. It offers a restaurant, rooms with satellite TV and free parking. The rooms at this boutique hotel have CD players, internet access and ironing equipment. They include tea/coffee making facilities and some rooms have city views. Zaks Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has an Irish and continental menu. There is a wide selection of wines and champagnes available from the hotels cellar. Waterford Railway Station is a 15-minute walk from the Athenaeum House Hotel. Waterford has an excellent array of shops, bars and restaurants. The Athenaeum has 10 acres of gardens for guests to explore. There are several golf courses in the area.