A Dublin hotel had much cause for celebration recently as it was voted the best spot to get married in Europe.
One prestigious Dublin hotel managed to stave off stiff competition at the prestigious World Travel Awards to earn themselves the title of Europe’s Leading Luxury Wedding Resort for 2023.
Some of the most stunning venues in Europe were up for the prize, but it was one Irish castle hotel that claimed the prize.
Whether you’re planning your own wedding or simply curious, read on to find out all about Ireland and Europe’s most wedding-worthy hotel.
Dublin hotel voted the best spot to get married in Europe – Luttrellstown Castle Resort
Besides being able to boast that it’s surrounded by beautiful scenery, Luttrellstown Castle Resort can also make the proud claim of being a 15th-century Irish castle.
The majestic hotel is conveniently located on the Kildare border, less than a 30-minute drive from Dublin city centre.
Luttrellstown Castle Resort provides and caters for weddings of all sizes in its picturesque surroundings.
The World Travel Awards – acknowledging the best venues that the global travel and tourism industry has to offer
Commenting on their best luxury wedding venue in Europe win, Luttrellstown Castle Resort hotel said this in a post on Instagram:
“We are absolutely overjoyed and honoured to have been announced as Europe’s Leading Luxury Wedding Resort 2023 at the World Travel Awards.
“Celebrating travel excellence since 1993, the WTA Europe Gala Ceremony took place last night in Batumi, Georgia and were attended by our CEO, Ivan King along with a number of colleagues who helped fly the flag for the Luttrellstown Castle Resort team.
“The World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge and reward best in class across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. It’s always a team effort so a big thank you to all our colleagues and thanks to everyone who voted for us.”
Contenders for Best Luxury Wedding Resort – some of Europe’s most beautiful venues
While Luttrellstown Castle Resort ultimately won the Best Luxury Wedding Resort award, there were many other great contenders for Best Luxury Wedding Resort, including three from Italy and two from Greece.
These were Carpe Diem Santorini, Greece, Castel Monastero, Italy, Grand Resort Lagonissi, Greece, Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Italy, and San Clemente Palace Kempinski, Venice, Italy.
Luttrellstown Castle Resort wasn’t the only Irish winner at the awards ceremony, as Cork’s Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa happened to be crowned Ireland’s leading hotel in 2023.
The hotel is currently celebrating its 25th year, and speaking at the awards show, owner Des O’Dowd explained how he was so delighted to win in such a competitive category.
“Giving our guests the best experience we can is what drives our team and makes us want to continually improve and grow and it is really fantastic to see our efforts recognised”, Des exclaimed.
