A charming four star hotel in the heart of up and coming athlone the prince of wales hotel is an excellent choice for your short break in the town surrounded by miles of gorgeous countryside primed for exploration historic athlone lies on the river shannon just south of lough ree home to must try watersports and lots of adventurous activities located in the heart of athlone this hotel is a great place to see old meets new in one of irelands fastest growing up and coming urban areas sle