Watch: This is what it will be like to check into an Irish hotel when they open on Wednesday

For those who choose to holiday at home this year, three hotels share a preview of what it will look like when they reopen on June 2, from checking in at reception to a trip to the spa to unwind

What to expect at check-in, in your room, and around the hotel this summer

Overnight stays 

In hotels like the River Lee in Co Cork, contactless check-in is available as well as rigorous cleaning procedures, including “a full-room sanitisation fogging process using a specialist solution with proven efficacy against Covid-19”, before the room is sealed ahead of a guest’s arrival.