Absolutely beautiful inn. Felt as if you stepped back I. Time

Stayed in August 2025

I can’t really fault anything.

Didn’t have breakfast,location was very good

Stayed in August 2025

Na

The ambiance and staff were beautiful and great hosts. Colin and Dave greeted us with an unexpected tour that added to our experience. It made our stay feel more connected rather than just passing through. We especially loved the instant restaurant and pub recommendations at the end of the tour! We took the advice and were impressed!

Stayed in August 2025

Luxe guesthouse. Beautifully decorated. Parking was outside the door. Very helpful hosts - Emmet during the day and John in the evening. Both were enthusiastic storytellers which helped bring the history of Derry to life The breakfast options were great - lovely porridge and Eggs Benedict were unexpected pleasures

Stayed in July 2025

We had two rooms. The Jonathan Lawrence room didn’t have a lot of counter space and may have been too small for two if you’re not a couple. Aloysius room was fantastic! It also lacked counter space but it wasn’t a deal breaker. The robes were a nice touch and added to the beauty of the room and attention to detail.

Emmit and Colin were fantastic. Emmit gave us a tour of the property and you can tell that he really enjoyed his job and was proud of the building and its history. The hospitality was exceptional! The property is stunning and the attention to detail is exquisite. The location was just a walking distance to the “main” downtown area.

Stayed in June 2025

I loved all.

This is the fourth time I’ve stayed in the Poets Corner. As well as a living space, there are outside seats and a water feature. Very peaceful. Yet an easy 5 minutes walk to the buzz of the city. The staff are always gracious. Thank you Colin.

Stayed in June 2025

Breakfast was £15 extra and limited in choice. None of us liked the sausages or the black/white pudding offered in the full Irish breakfast. (suggest a change of butcher). Derry as a city overall is a bit rough (riots whilst we were there) but its a good starting point to discover the delights of the countryside of Donegal.

Rooms were of a good size and comfortable. Hotel decor and furnishings are in keeping with the overall theme of the hotel. I doubt the nuns that once lived there had any such luxury. Plenty of drinking water in the rooms and lots of towels. Adequate street parking Friendly hosts. A 10 minute walk into the centre.

Stayed in June 2025

The bed is very small for two people but we still slept great regardless, and the room is very tiny, but it's in a gorgeous old building, so that's to be expected. It's very comfortable and so cute! It was hot weather when we stayed so it was quite warm inside the building and the bedroom, but they had a fan in there for us which was great.

Such beautiful decor, very cozy and thoughtfully designed. Loved the bathrobe, loved the furnishings, loved that the in room coffee was a little bag of fresh grounds so we could steep it like tea! Great location, just a block from the river and a few minutes walk to the city walls and the Waterloo Street with all the fun, traditional Irish pubs.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing. I know some people may not like the hills of Derry Londonderry but we are from San Francisco so it was a breeze for us!

We had the Poet's room which was located in the back of the place so we had a nice quiet and secluded little apartment. The staff was wonderful and helpful with what to do and where to eat. We ate at a place nearby called the Quay West. Really good food and recommend anyone staying here to try them. We had a small garden to sit in with a wonderful little fountain that we could enjoy during the times we were at the unit. Recommend trying to get the Poet's room

Stayed in May 2025

Room was cosy but a little small if you're travelling with suitcases.

A top location for going into town or walking along the river. The staff were superb throughout and really made us feel at home. The rooms each have a character of their own and they serve a nice breakfast.

Stayed in June 2025

The staff, particularly Connor, were friendly, attentive, and helpful. We stayed in room 8 and it was beautiful. Breakfast was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour with Terry Brown that leaves from the Lawrence. The people of Derry were the kindest and most welcoming of our whole trip in Ireland.

Stayed in June 2025

A beautiful quirky little gem of a hotel with the most wonderful, welcoming and friendly staff. Beautiful comfortable rooms with the most amazing breakfast, would highly recommend

Stayed in June 2025

Beautiful property, well decorated and very welcoming

Stayed in June 2025

Great location and super friendly staff made this such an awesome place to stay! Parking is super easy to find, the rooms are beautiful and the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel right at home!

Stayed in May 2025

We truly thought breakfast was included, check first

The absolute quaintness of it, the rooms were fantastic, beds extremely comfortable, the staff, very cordial, very helpful...location great...

Stayed in May 2025

Highly recommended, I've been a few times and this place never fails to impress.

Stayed in May 2025

This was our second stay, this time in Poets Corner. What a wonderful place, yes bijou but perfectly formed. Had everything you could possibly need. There's a lovely outside area that you can enjoy a glass of wine in privacy. Bed very comfy, great toiletries, water, milk etc. Breakfast is served in a beautiful room and the food is fabulous, I had fruits and oats and a full vegan. The area is so quiet but still central, will definitely stay again.

Stayed in May 2025

n/a

Loved everything; Colin was very kind and solicitous

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing … we only stayed one night as on a road trip from south to north .. but had I been more thorough , I should have probably booked a room rather than the poets corner as I felt that more suited to a longer stay

It was in a great location & a very good price . The people were incredibly helpful , cheerful & great breakfast . The owner obviously had good quality in mind when designing & decorating the house. It wreaks high end .

Stayed in April 2025

While cooler downstairs, the upstairs room in the self contained unit got a bit warm and stuffy, even with the fan on. Not a major issue but I know it is a new unit so wanted to point this out before summer gets going in case there’s another solution to be identified.

Great host and great location!

Stayed in April 2025

There's nothing I didn't like about this place.

Great experience loved the rooms the interior design was out of this world would highly recommend.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

Breakfast was exceptional....all homemade local ingredients...Staff friendly and very knowledgeable about the building and the local area...great guys!!

Stayed in March 2025

The Poets room at the Lawrence is exceptional! The bed is very comfortable, the property was clean, and the staff were very friendly. The breakfast was also lovely, and everything was reasonably priced. I wouldn't hesitate to book again the next time I'm in Derry

Stayed in March 2025

They stay was amazing, The staff were very friendly and attentive. They had a lot of local tips. The B&B ist next to the Ulster University, quiet location but still close to the city of Derry.

Stayed in March 2025