EmailFitzwilliam Hotel Dublin (and a giveaway)
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Ah … January. You are cruel and cold to most of us.
Bills piling in from Christmas overspending, and the dank, dark, dull dreariness of winter doldrums lingering too long.
With all the low lying clouds about us here in Galway, you can imagine how fast we jumped at the opportunity to steal away for a night (or two) to the beautiful Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin’s fair city. Wow. What a treat we were in for.
St. Stephen’s Green,
Dublin 2, Ireland
+ 353 (0) 1 478 7000
enq@FitzwilliamHotel.com
To start with, they have very large beds and bathtubs big enough for two. I know. We are easily pleased, right?
We are too persnickety for our own good to be honest. Upon arrival, we checked in are were faced with the dilemma of where to dine. The Fitzwilliam Hotel boasts two award winning restaurants. Thornton’s being an institution in our capital already, and Citron having just been awarded Best Hotel Restaurant in 2012. In a bout of eagerness and anticipation, we settled on Citron.
Met at the door on the mezzanine level of the hotel by a smiling waitress named Lucie who allowed us to sit wherever our hearts desired. We choose to sit along the right wall, fitted with plush leather banquette seating. We sat side-by-side, enjoying the lack of fussing and fidgeting that comes naturally to a brood of four kids under the age of 11, who were home with their Granny in Galway. God bless Granny.
Lucie came back to review the details of the menu and tried to sway us in the direction of chancing our arm with sampling of rabbit. Now, the Chef & I are not opposed to eating rabbit at all, as a matter of fact, we enjoy the meat quite a bit. But he had spied a trio of beef, and I a langoustine and poussin dish, with a pea risotto to share. All that food seemed like ‘enough’.
We declined her wishes and carried on.
But first a little ‘chips n’ dip’.
Irish readers…think Tayto and garlic mayo and all other readers who might not know what Tayto is . . think potato chips and dip. And …. think delicious. Clever, crafy and cute. Almost a bit too much whimsy for me – but I am a fan of doing laundry, what with four kids and all, so it got me good.
Once the food started to arrive … all small, tidy amounts of food on a plate and nothing looking too large or overly fussed with, we lost track of time. The mushroom capped ceiling of lowlights, the beautiful French Rosé by the glass, the seamless service from the entire team at Citron. Not a beat was skipped and although they took entirely way too much care of us, we never once felt like they were there. For us, a sure sign of exemplary training. Sadly, not something we see much of, so we relished every second.
And every bite.
Until we threw in the towel and begged for our bill so we could retreat back to our room. We could eat no more …
Lucie was having none of it. She had convinced the Chef in the kitchen to plate us up a tiny portion of the rabbit dish she was insisting we try, which we did. It was indeed fabulous and came with a side of pickled pear that we will have to replicate here soon on the blog.
Hands over our ears when she returned to sway the Chef to enter into dessert discussions, we declined and bid them all a good night.
As we had a meeting scheduled for later in the evening, we enjoyed a walk around St. Stephen’s Green before heading back to the hotel. As soon as we got back to our room, we received a call from our trusty friend Lucie, who felt that enough time must have passed for us to have surely changed our minds regarding dessert.
And, shur why not have it sent up to our room.
This (above) dessert is called ‘Strawberry-basil’ soup. If you only go to the Fitzwilliam for a cup of tea … order this one and let me know how it is. The Chef ate every bite greedily and swears it is one of the most refreshing and exciting desserts he has ever had. And he – is a chocoholic!
The following morning, on our way out to go for a walk, we noticed a tray full of gorgeous ‘special and significant’ messages waiting to be delivered to rooms on our floor. It is all these extra little touches that makes this hotel stand out from the others.
Strolling around Grafton street, and enjoying the frosty day for what it was, we ambled along like tourists (which, technically we were as we do not know the city all that well) we found ourselves wishing the kids were with us. Silly, isn’t it. We had only been away for 12 hours.
Dinner at Citron was special. The level of style and service in the restaurant and throughout the hotel is what earns it a five-star rating. The passion the culinary team have on display does not go un-noticed. Lucie’s persistence might have down right annoyed a person on any given day if it weren’t for the fact that she had a cracking smile the entire time, and she believed strongly that these dishes were as good as ‘all that and a bag of chips’.
Lucie – you are a gem of a girl. Well done.
Now – down to the fun part.
The Fitzwilliam Hotel have kindly given us an overnight at their gorgeous hotel, in one of those fabulous big beds, to include dinner for two at Citron with a bottle of wine and also breakfast-in-bed the next day.
We noticed that Valentines Day falls on a Thursday this year and have decided to offer this to our readers as a little token of our love for y’all here at WiseWords.
How to enter:
Leave a saucy comment finishing the sentence:
‘ I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because …… ‘
AND a small song and dance I know :
you must be a subscribed reader of our WiseWords Blog and also need to pay a visit to the Fitzwilliam Hotel Facebook page to ‘like’ them or follow them on Twitter. If you neither Tweet or use Facebook then let me know and I will come up with a crafty song and dance for you to get your name in the hat,
Trust me, these guys are first class all the way. This give-a-way is open to anyone living anywhere in the world – assuming you are going to be here in Ireland to take advantage of it for Valentines Day weekend 2013.
Best of luck to you – the winner will be chosen at Random by ‘And the Winner is‘ on Sunday February 3rd 2013 and will be posted right here. Please remember that you are entering a competition for a get-a-way for two and you might actually win. If you find that you cannot steal away for the night then please have a deserving person in mind that you can gift this to as a token of your love and generosity. Be nice. Share the love.
Ok – those are all the WiseWords I have for today,
WiseMóna
Disclaimer : We were ‘on-location’ in Dublin filming a reality show that will air on RTE in March 2013. The production company we are working with paid for our lovely stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel. We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to stay here are are delighted to give you the same chance. Best of luck and stay tuned over the next few weeks for more goody giveaways.
AND THE WINNER IS - well done Steve!!
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I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because …… I need to try out the tub for two with my Hubbie
J
Thanks for entering the giveaway!
Best of luck to you.
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because its me and my boyfriends first valentines together and I want to make it as special and as saucy as can be. And what better way to spend it than in a fabulous luxurious hotel with bathtubs and beds big enough for two!
What a great response Rachel! You are most deserving of a win indeed.
Good luck!
Looking forward to hearing more about the reality filming and to seeing you on the screen.
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because that big bed and bath could be just what we need after a couple of weeks of calving!
Ah…calving…yes indeed Lorna, you will need a break by then!
Good luck and I will fill you in on the filming :0)
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because it would make a perfect night for two travelers there at that time!
Hi Susan,
Thanks for playing along and best of luck to you for the overnight!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because Valentines day is the day to pull out all stops,
Citron restaurant after a stroll round the shops, followed by some romance in that big double bed…
some sauciness indeed.. followed by breakfast in bed.
I have too say Avril, the breakfast in bed is a real treat :0)
Best of luck to you for a win!
Mona you have painted an enticing picture! I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because nine months apart from my husband means we have lots of catching up to do
Looking forward to hearing more about the filming…
Wow…I am not sur I could do nine days let alone nine months!
We had a very nice little get-a-way …. And I am only too delighted to be able to share this one ith readers such as yourself Dee – very deserving indeed x Best of luck!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because Valentines is a perfect time to be swept off my feet!
Is it ever Suzanne! And this is a fabulous place to land on for Valentines day!
Best of luck and thanks for entering the competition.
Good luck with the tv show, Móna & Ron, will be watching out for it
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because as a Dublin gal, but moved away & visit are rare, would love the opportunity to spend the night sampling the delights it has to offer, once again 
Hi Colette!
I hear ya. Best of luck for the giveaway…I am certain you would really love this one!
Sending you an email….might be in or around your neck of the woods on Sunday (late morning) for an hour ..
cuppa tea?
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because ……….I want to make my last ‘single lady’ Valentine’s day memorable……….. Wedding countdown is on!!
Oooooohhhhhh….rightly so. Even though I have to say, as a seasoned wife, that Valentines days ‘after’ you get married ain’t to shabby either :0)
Best of luck Abs xx
I want to stay at the fitzwilliam park hotel because…………..just like Ron & you, we are in need of a break for two. A romantic break without my brood & by the sounds of it some delicious food. Then off to bath and bed, the rest I’ll leave you to imagine in your head……….:)
A break would be such a nice tonic!!
Shur Lorna you would not know what to do with the free time!
I know you are totally deserving of this win. That is why I have to use the random
Winner selector because there are sooo many people who could really use a night off.
Best of luck xx
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because …… I have been studying for 5 and a half years and now I am finally qualified I really really need a little getaway break with my other half to thank him for his endless patience with me!
Plus I could never afford such a treat now…or for the foreseeable future. That giant bed is calling to me!
I follow on Twitter, I don’t have facebook.
Thank you!
Hats off to you Elaine!
Five and a half years…I am in my fourth and final (yippee!) year here and it has just about killed me.
You are most deserving so best of luck!
I want to stay in the Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin because February 13th is my 3rd Anniversary with the love of my life. It also co-insides with my girlfriend finishing college in Blackhall Place. It’s been a tough few yrs for her but it will all be worth it when she qualifies as a solicitor.
Well, Niall, aren’t you the romantic!
I, being a student myself, know all too well what you mean about finishing up studies and needing a
break from it all. Best of luck to you and your loved one.
I want to stay at the fitzwilliam hotel because my girlfriend and i have been looking after loved up couples all year and want some r&r ourselves! Also cos it is home to 2 great restaurants!
Hi Jonathan!
You both are certainly deserving of a bit of R&R for sure, and I know you would love this place!
Best of luck to you and thanks for entering the giveaway!
The filming sounds exciting. How lucky to have a wonderful Grandma on hand to help out!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because …… himself & I haven’t had much time together lately. It’d be nice to leave the kids behind & spend some time together just the 2 of us. X
Ah…I know. We are very fortunate to have my Mum nearby and she is like a third parent to our kids as well as doting Granny on the weekends. It is always nice to get away from the kids for a night…so best of luck to you x
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because I love Taytos.
Ha ha! Glad to know you have a good and valid reason and I know you and Goose would love the overnight at The Fitzwilliam Hotel.
I want to stay in the Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin because….ever since my husband started working nights, our ‘special’ time together is minutes grabbed here and there or whenever the kids are stuck into their video games! We need time together – no fancy events, no fancy anniversaries, just two madly in love people who definitely dont get enough time together!! So please, please, please let us win
I can totally understand where you are coming from Liz.
It is so important to A&E time for ‘us’ …
Best of luck..no special anniversaries needed at all to be in with a chance to win x
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because in February it will be 25 years since I met my husband on a blind date arranged by a mutual friend and it would be nice to have some romantic time together without teenagers cringing and passing comments.
Wow..25 years! Congrats. How cool you met on a blind date too!
I know what you mean about having the kids around with too much to say :0)
Best of luck to you!
Sounds like you had a wonderful time….. jealous thoughts going on here!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because …… they wouldn’t let us bring the pigs (would they?) so you’d have to come and mind them for us! And then you could have a night away again!!!!!
Lets hope, Margaret, that they would not let the pigs tag along..and as much as I would love to offer to
‘Pig sit’ for you…..well, who would’Ron sit’ for me?
Thanks for joining in the fun and it was ‘jealous thoughts’ worthy alright x
Hi Móna, would love to see you, if you are around, would be great
Great..I will drop you an email x
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because ……we have TWO BABIES and these nights are very very rare indeed and I want to treat my lovely man to a night away full of saucy surprises…..!
Best of luck Emma…with two babies you certainly need a break.
Careful it does not end up being three babies!
I would love to stay in the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because I will be 30 years married on the 11th of March and this would be a spectacular way to celebrate it.
Huge massive congrats on your Anniversary Marion.
Amazing. Best of luck to you with the giveaway x
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin Because!!
It could prove to be the Recipe for me and my lovely Mr B.
1 Super Gorgeous Hotel
2 Shiny Happy People
1 trip to BT for some new Lingerie!
& a spoonful of Luck
Check in the shiny happy people to the Super Gorgeous Hotel.
Then place both in elevator and place in Super Gorgeous Hotel Room.
Fall onto comfy bed and kick feet in air with Delight.
Optional Smooch at this point!
Run a super hot super lovely Bain a deux & leave Shiny Happy People to soak for 1 hour.
Return to room and leave to cool for 10 mins, serve some sparkly beverage and make toast!
Decorate Shiny Happy People, return to Elevator and place in Citron Restaurant for an evening of deliciousness.
Finally, store in Super Gorgeous Hotel Room overnight.
The result will be Yumazing!
Sounds like a winning recipe to me Lorraine.
Best of luck to you and thanks for joining in the fun here on the blog.
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because in the last three years my time for romance or anything else for that matter with the farmer has been nearly nil. Two teenagers , one three year old , 15 horses , 3 dogs , 1 cat , 60 sheep , 20 bull cattle and two parents needing care leave us with no space or time for romance, a break like this is really what we need just me and the farmer
.
Ah Elaine….
I know only too well how you feel.
We have all the animals here to worry and watch over too…it does take its toll.
Best of luck to you for a win !
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because….with 4 little ones under the age of 6 we NEVER get away on our own!! I’d love to be able to surprise hubby with some “just us” time
Fantastic piece on your stay it sounds like pure bliss.
Hi Corrina,
Wow…you are busier than we are here with four under the age of 11!
Best of luck to you for a win…it is every bit as fabulous as mentioned.
Hi, I would Love to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel because Myself and my Hubbie have just celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary on 27th December but with 3 young boys we couldn’t get away for it and with my birthday in February and My Husbands 40th in June it would be lovely to have a Special Night Away to look forward to without the “Kids” and abit of “Us” time to just talk and enjoy each others company lol……………What a lovely prize for some lucky Couple, Thanks Glenda
Hi Glenda,
Thanks so much. It is indeed a lovely prize which is why I could not keep it all to myself
even though I wanted to!
Best of luck to you…you sure sound deserving of a win!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because ……
This Jinger wants a night of Citron passion followed by a day shopping on Dublins premier shopping street and the Fitzwilliam is ideal for both – bliss
The Fitzwilliam Hotel is certainly centrally located for all the fun
a gal wants to have … Best of luck to you for a win Jinger ;0)
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because it sounds like a slice of heaven. However, if I won I would give this to my parents, as they are visiting Dublin next month and this would be some treat for them. They never get away so they would be thrilled to stay in such a lovely spot.
Ah…lovely Emma.
You are right… The Fitzwilliam Hotel would be a lovely place for your Mum & Dad to stay for sure.
Best of luck to you, and your parents, for a win!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel because my hubby gave me a fabulous 60th birthday and I would love to pay it forward with passionate food and drink. Thank you Móna for the great description of your stay there and for sharing. Good luck to all !
Margaret,
It is so important to always pay things forward.
I know exactly ow you feel. Hope the birthday bliss still lingers and good luck!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because I am a Dublin Jackeen and have no ties with it now and nearly have spent the other half living in Co. Waterford. I remember when the traffic ran down Grafton Street and I used to wait on the no. 10 bus when I was a pupil at the College of Music Chatham Street. When Michael Collins movie was been filmed I remember walking with my son by the side of Powerscourt Townhouse and Liam Neeson was walking with Natasha Richardson. I would to visit and renew old memories
Well…it sounds like you have already resurrected those memories and even I want to hear more!
Thanks for entering the giveaway and best of luck to you.
Hi mona, hope you’re well, looks like you could be my fairy godmother;-)
I want to stay in the fitzwilliam hotel in Dublin, as I’m desperately trying to woo a dishy French man, this might just do the trick;-) To think, my future happiness might just lie in your hands! Promise to keep you posted on all gushy gossip if you pick me;-) Do it for love!!!
Oh mon dieu! I want to hear more Miss. Boyle.
All in the name of love for sure!!!!
Best of luck with the giveaway . . . . I know you are most deserving.
I would like to win it for my parents because
They are 4 decades married this year
Their love for each other is still crystal-clear.
It would also save me days of manic cleaning
As my house never passes my mother’s screening
On that front I’m sure the Fitzwilliam is OK
So go on, make their day!
Wow…four decades. What’s their secret, I wonder?
Best of luck to you! And here’s to less housework for everyone!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because, with four small sons, my husband & I haven’t been away on our own in 8 years!! I think that tub for two sounds divine
We’ll have to try it out.
Dublin can be heaven with coffee at eleven & a stroll through Stephen’s Green….
….No need to hurry, no need to worry, your a king and the lady’s a queen……
Ah… What a lovely song. And yes…hats off to all the Mums and Dads that just want a bit of peace and quiet
from a brood of BOYS! Thanks for playing along and good luck to you Mairéad x
I would LOVE to win this
Thanks Nicola….but why would you want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel?
Hi me and Eric would love to stay in your hotel, I have never been and I would love to see it because it looks gorgeous. Valentine Day is so special to us because our older son Darragh was born on Valentine Day 5 years ago and he’s by far the best and most important thing in our lives. We need break away just me and Eric because we have 4 month old baby and just need evening to ourselfs. So please please please pick us. Thank you
Hi Azra,
Thanks for entering the competition!
I know…our kids are the most important thing in our WiseWorld too.
Best of luck to you for a win!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because I just think of all the fun to be had!
Thanks for entering the giveaway! Best of luck to you Lu and yes, lots of fun to be had.
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because …it’s my hubby’s birthday on 13th & he’d just love it.
Best of luck to you both with the TV appearance!
E x
Hi Elaine,
Thanks a million. We are having a blast with the production company and are looking forward to the next few weeks of filming. How cute your boyfriend has a (almost) Valentines birthday!
Well deserving indeed! Best of luck to you x
I know it’s only the 15th of the year, BUT already myself and my husband have had a very stressful new Year. Sometimes one wonders, whats it all about. ….. I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel because we need to chillax, spend time together without kids, work and hoovering and cleaning etc, just be us as two carefree grownups been spoilt and loved up. Here’s hoping xxxx
Hi Michelle,
Sorry to hear you are having a rough start to the year. We had a rough few months ourselves last year and really benefited from a few hours away
so I can totally relate to you needing this little break. Best of luck for a win!
Thanks for that,
Quite welcome :0)
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because i’d love a break away BUT ……….i’d love you to give it to my parents instead, they are 40 years married this year and are amazing people who inspire me with their love and devotion to one another.
Wow- they inspire me too – being married and still in love after forty years.
You are so nice to want to share this with them. They have clearly done a fabulous job parenting too!
Best of luck!
What a splendid write up, Mona, and even if I’m not the winner (am I too late?) your review would have absolutely convinced me to spend a meal and a night there. You are any restaurant’s or hotel’s best marketing tool! And what a romantic getaway….but we always end up missing the kids, the dog and home, too.
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because after a very bumpy year and no time or money to get away or take a vacation (that we’ve been dreaming of) The Fitzwilliam is calling our names – it is exactly our kind of place, pretty without being fussy, elegant and calm, with outstanding service and incredible food. It is the kind of place we choose when we runaway for a romantic day and night for two. And we’ve never been to Dublin!”
Jamie … This.is.the.place.for.you.
Especially as you have never been to Dublin – and if you win we will come back up to have tea with you!
I would hate to intrude on your night :0)
We had a lot of fun at the hotel. It is easy to review places like this because I seek out all the imperfections and look
everywhere for mistakes or slip-ups in service. They were on the ball … and I am certain that this is just the level of service they offer to everyone.
Hope you are all settled in to you new home. I am loving the ‘Rabbit’ on FB. At first I thought it was a pet rabbit and then was delighted to see carrots etc. in the update.
Yum! AND no – you are not too late!
I would love to stay in the Fitzwilton Hotel because
its a top class hotel
and its a very special way
to celebrate Valentines Day <3
Hi Belinda,
It is a gorgeous hotel and for sure would be the best place to spend Valentines day.
Best of luck to you!
Would love to win could do with something after Christmas to cheer me up breakfast in bed sounds a treat the last time I had breakfast in bed it was in hospital having a baby so would love love to win this break
It was a delicious Brekkie in bed too. If you win make sure to order the Eggs Benedict.
Good luck!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because…..it would a be a super little surprise for my boyfriend and he deserves it as it is his birthday in February!!
Ah … Lovely! Lets hope you win then! Best of luck to you!
I want to stay at The Fitzwillian Hotel in Dublin because I want to sleep!! in of those fabulous big beds with just my hubby. It will make a change from sharing our smaller bed with our twin boys!! Oh and a sleep in would be good too with breakfast in bed to wake up to. Sounds blissful
Ah…those with twins tug on my heart strings!
Thanks for entering and best of luck to you!
because myself and my fiance could do with a night away together from kids,the house,and reality!!Have liked,shared,tweeted,followed…
Thanks Jennifer! Best of luck to you!
I know that feeling all to well … Needing to get away.
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because like you my other half is a chef and we’ve never had the chance to celebrate Valentines together. This year I’d like him to be the one enjoying the food rather than preparing it. I love him madly and it would be amazing to surprise him with this – he’d be completely blown away.
Ah…. A deserving restaurant widow! When we lived in the states I had a gang of girlfriends I would hang out with no we called ourselves the Restaurant Widows as our partners all worked in the kitchens/bars.
In the end I just caved and went to work with him – 17 years later x best of luck to you for the getaway!
‘ I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because …… ‘ it would be such a wonderful way to say I love you to my overworked & often under appreciated husband xxx
I know…husbands that work hard and are sometimes under appreciated do deserve the break!
Good luck and thanks for playing along!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because it will be my 15th year with my husband were only married a year but this was our very first date and it would be lovely to get away to rekindle our first date and make good of that big double bed and would love getting breaskfast in bed xx
Ah.. That is lovely Noleen. We were together quite a few years before getting married and even longer again before the kids came along. The big bed is very BIG and incredibly comfortable :0) Good luck!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because as we have 19mth old twins we could really do with a break and this Hotel sounds like just the place where we can relax and have great time! xx
Wow…19mth old twins! You are my hero. We have two seven year olds (6 months apart) and they can be trying but twin toddlers can be exhausting! Break is well deserved! Best of luck!
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam hotel because….. Me and my boyfriend could have a saucey romantic dinner in the citron restaurant, then up to room for desert
having an energetic 2 1/2 year old we never get quality time together…it would be the perfect valentines
I hear ya. Those kids do eat into any free time we have!
Yes…..dessert is worth having so best of luck to you for a win!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because …… I have yet to get “jiggy with it” in a hotel in my home town
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I can’t believe I just typed that … you did say saucy though
Ha ha! I know…it always in the blog comments where we find the real story!
And no harm at all in getting jiggy with it in this fine hotel x
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin to experience everything I missed on our anniversary when love of my and my soon to be husband life (Max -1year) decided that he doesn’t want to spend evening with his babysitter
And Strawberry-basil’ soup sounds and looks absolutely yummy :p
Ah…been there with the kids not settling with a babysitter :0)
That dessert really must be fabulous…I am going back just for it next time in the capital.
Best of luck to you x
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because …………… I could do with the brownie points
Ah fair play Richard! I am sure this would earn much more than kudos if presented to
your loved one! Good luck!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because:
I’m a lady of 56 on Jan 25th and on that date 35 years married,
Having reared a family of 7 and now grandchildren of 7,
I’m back to square one of only him and me,
To look at each other and just 2 for tea.
Would be a nice treat to put up our feet,
at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin,
With a jacussi with some Bubble in,
Just to remember what Romance used to be,
And our Dreams of many more Years of Health & Happiness to come.
How lovely – congrats on being married 35 years too!
I know – time for tea just for two should be treasured.
Best of luck Mary.
I am sure you are most deserving of a win.
This comment just came in to my email address and I feel it is only fair to include it as it is very cute!
Name
Shivaun Arkins
Email
arkinss@yahoo.co.uk
Enquiry
I want to win a stay in the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because
January is so grey
I need a break away
Please kind Móna
Make my day!
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because……..
The Fitzwilliam Hotel,
Once in a lifetime ,
You’d see a competition like this….
a place so unique,
for peace and tranquility,
there I would find …
this would help me unwind..
the hospitality I would recieve,
it would be the perfect venue for me and my Valentine.
Hi Mary,
Thanks for playing along for the giveaway.
What a lovely poem you have shared with us all – thank you.
Best of luck to you for the giveaway!
Móna
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because from sunrise to sunset pure Inspirational it would be!
Denis,
You are right about that. It is a gorgeous place to sit, to think, to dream to write.
Nooks and crannies everywhere ….. All offering comfort.
Best of luck … And stay tuned because there is a two-night Galway giveaway coming for Easter break (and Galway Food Festival!) coming soon!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because it mayo just be the perfect valentines
having mustard up the finery slapped on the roux i ll salsa the night away
Ha ha..l I love it! There are a few Salsa dancing bars in Dublin…be sure to check them out if
you win!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because it’s been such a rough last 13 months and a night of luxury and romance is sorely needed…
Best of luck to everyone
Hi Karen,
Best of luck to you for a win. Sounds like you need it!
Móna
Thanks Móna! Love the piece about your daughter and school lunches
I would be very interested in anymore recipes or advice you have for trying to work family meal-plans without sugar, red meat, white flour or dairy…. Love cooking and experimenting but my 2 daughters (8yr and 1.5) aren’t always so impressed 
Have a great weekend
Karen
Hi Karen,
I have a few more weeks of class left in college but once I am done with that
We will do more in the line of kid-friendly stuff as we are working on the draft of our second book
‘The Chef & I …. With kids’ so stay tuned!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because it is always worth spoiling yourself
And your review is really good 
A … Thanks Magda! Good luck to you for a win – I know you would love it!
I want to stay at the fitzwilliam hotel in Dublin because…….that will be the first time I’ve been reunited with my boyfriend in over 7 months and due to the fact that I went back to college as a mature student, I’m back home living with my parents. Really need this romantic night
Ah…. Wow. 7 months totally deserves a little getaway especially as ou are back living at home ;0)
Best of luck!
because I really want one of those desserts with a significant message. Do you think they would write ‘Go on Eat me, break that new year’s resolution’ so that way it would be justified to start eating chocolate again!!?
I know! Kat..they would put any message you like on there :0)
Best of luck to you for the overnight x
I want to stay at the Fitwilliam and enjoy wisewords and more – morning noon and night!!!
Ha ha…great response!
Good luck!
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel because – I’d end up with giddy spells and that warm feeling that would take over as a result of such a night of pampering that sure would last an age!
You are right on that Joan…it is lovely to have a night of pampering!
Best of luck!
Oh What a wonderfull experienced!!! I want to stay in at the Fitzwilliam Hotel because I want to live like a queen!And If it is anything like your photograph I will definitely experienced the high life!!
Thanks Peggy – best wishes to you for a win. I a, sure you would love the Fitzwilliam!
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel because once in a lifetime you see a competition like this to stay in luxury and have nothing to pay. Fingers and toes crossed here. Good luck to everyone else also.
Thanks John – and thanks also for sharing the link.
Best of luck to you for a wine – I have no doubt you would enjoy it!
I want to win this prize, because myself and my boyfriend have been together seven years and we have never been able to afford to do anything luxurious or indulgent for Valentines day together. We would love a romantic break together to celebrate.
Ah…best of luck Emma.
I am certain you would love the hotel and all the fun Dublin has to offer for a nightin the town.
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam because the walls are thick, the rooms quite slick, the ideal place to bring a chick.
Ha ha…great little rhyme there Garrett!
Best of luck with the competition. Check back on Sunday afternoon to see if you have won!
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel because………
Ba bhrea liom cupla la saor.
Is bhrea liom e.
Thanks for the comment!
Best wishes to you and I know what you mean…a couple of days off would be nice!
i would love to stay as me and my husband are together 11 years and we have never had valintines day together as he has to work every year it would be a great suprise for him and we could be together thank you
Ah…. Love is grand isn’t it, especially after a few years of working it all out!
Best of luck to you and thanks for signing up to read WiseWords!
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam because our 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, we have had so much laughter, many tears, but lots of love throughout the years.
No better place to celebrate than at The Fitzwilliam…
Wow…congrats on your anniversary!
Love, sweat and tears are what make all relationships survive :0)
Best of luck!
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because my husband and I will celebrate yet another anniversary on February 10th with still no sign of a honeymoon. I know a little break away (without little ones in tow!) would be just what the doctor ordered!
Ah….honeymoons are so important!
You sound like you need a nice break and the hotel would be perfect for a little break!
Best of luck!
I would love to win this fanastic price because it would be our first valenties out in eight years, the joy of three children…
Hi Joanne,
Best of luck to you! I know what you mean having a bunch of kids and very little time
to just be alone for a chat … Let alone anything else!
Good luck!
I want to stay at the fitzwilliam hotel in Dublin because it would double as a romantic getaway for myself and himself and give me the opportunity to go wedding dress shopping in the big shmoke!! <3
Oooohhhhhh wedding dress shopping in the big smoke sounds fab!
Good luck!
great article Mona!
I would love to stay at The Fitzwilliam because instead of cocoa and bed at eight, I’d celebrate and
sin-till-late!!
Eamonn,
Thanks for the compliment. We really really enjoyed our stay at the Fitzwilliam hotel,
And by the sounds of it, you would too!
Good luck!
‘ I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because its our first valentines as husband and wife ,xx my husband has done so much for our little family in the four years im with him (2 children 2 year old and 9 years old) and love love to be able to do something nice for him for a change .im living in waterford the last 3 years but originally from Dublin and would love to show my husband your lovely dublin hotel
.
Ah…sounds like you have a Gem of a hubby there and how nice to want to treat him!
Good luck to you!
I want to stay in the Fitzwilliam Hotel because … It’s like sugar & spice and all things nice!
Staying in the fizwilliam hotel would be an amazing treat for me & my husband-the love of my life. With a 5 month old baby life is like a constant Rollercoaster and not may intimate moments alone. Instead we both have a new life to love, share and help grow into an amazing individual together. As we embark into the amazing world of parenthood A night in the Fitzwilliam would be a special night for us to unwind spend time together and catch up on some much needed sleep..
As always your blog is liked loved &shared
Ah…congrats on the new baby!
Best of luck for a win.
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin because I would love to spend One last weekend with my hubby before I go into hospital for radiotherapy the following week! I’ll be away from hubby and 3 small kids for 3 weeks, ill need something to keep me going!
Sounds like you could really use this break Barbara.
Best of luck to you and I hope all goes well with the radiotherapy too x
I want to stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin because …… Not only is it valentines day in February three days later it is also my Birthday, would be a lovely treat to get away and be spoiled for a bit and have some alone with my partner
Ah…we have a lot of February birthdays too in this house!
So good luck!
I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel because if i won i would give it to my Parents who would never in their wildest dreams of staying in such luxury. They have done their best for us with loads of sacrifice along the way and this would be my mother and father’s dream stay….and in Dublin to top it off as they love going up and down on the bus for a day tour from Galway. Yeah this would be a real treat for them!
I have to say…wanting to give the prize to your parents is just lovely.
Fingers crossed for a win!
i want to stayat the fitzwillam hotel because ,, i would like to treat my hubbyas im kinda the romantic one been together 19 years together we dnt get a min he works really hard bless him he always doin things 4 me id love 2 treat him to a amazing nite in a fabulous hotel wined and dined and great food also a great nite in hotel room u guessed rite ??? then 2 a romantic breakfast in bed as he had a hard year losing someone and he hasnt been well himself latley he needs a good romantic nite and time 2 chill thanx
Ah… Ain’t love grand!
Good luck and fingers crossed for a win!
I want to stay in the Fitzwilliam Hotel…. a real opportunity for a lovely threat and spot of romance for me and my hubby, we have a beautiful 5 month baby …. be lovely to have some time for us x
PS brilliant write up
Hi Anne,
Thanks for the compliment on the blog post.
I hear ya…as much as I love babies…it is always nice t get a little break from them.
Good luck!
I would absolutely love this break away with my husband. For the past nine years we have brought the kids everywhere with us, basically because they are part of us & we don’t go anywhere without them, not even for an evening out. At this point I feel that my husband and I need some “us” time. I can’t remember the last time we were able to have a random chat about this & that because the children have been the center of our lives. It would be amazing to win this break & rekindle the spark as they say and appreciate that we have each other & not only our 3 beautiful children in our lives. Fingers crossed for a “date” with my loving hubbie. xoxo
Sounds like you need a break too!
Best of luck to you and Thanks for the visit!
I would love a night away in the Fitzwilliam Hotel, with no intruptions from two little ones I adore, cause sometimes you just need couple time.
Hi Pamela,
No shame at all in wanting a little break from the kiddies.
Best of luck to you!
I want to stay at thr Fitzwilliam hotel so my husband and I can have a real treat away from the everyday life we love. Like every other parent we are a taxi service for our kids, chief bottlewashers, chefs, cleaners, carers, story tellers, a bank and always there for them. We try to put there needs first so there is nothing left in the kitty to treat ourselves and our wedding anniversary is next month so this would be a real surprise for my husband!!
I hear ya on the taxi service and cleaners alright.
Best of luck to you – the hotel is lovely and I am sure you would love it.
Hi Mona,
Lovely website and great tips and all this food from you boy sounds just too good to be true! Will have to check out Rondos someday, sounds good.
As for the Fitzwilliam, well, it sure is a fab spot, I once brought 12 Swedish chaps over who were a gastronomic group who wanted to cook with Conrad Gallagher, boy was that a fun day and great food all round!
So, I want to stay at the Fitzwilliam Hotel, because A. My wonderful and beautiful girlfriend would be super impressed. B. That would mean she might buy a new dress. C. Means I could focus on just the valentines sexy underwear because this fabulous prize of amazing dinner and a romantic stay for 2 would cost me less!!!!!!!!
Be lovely to win and if I don’t, sounds like everyone else would love it too, best of luck to everyone ( not! )
Thanks for this Michael . . you just made it in to the competition.
We are choosing the winner in a few minutes. Good luck!
Móna
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