Are you planning a trip to Ireland this year? If so, you might want to consider booking one of these four Irish hotels ranked among the very best in the world.
Four Irish hotels have received global recognition, winning World’s Best Awards in the most recent polls from Travel + Leisure.
Home to numerous luxury resorts and five-star hotels, Ireland is an excellent location for a top-quality break. So, whether you fancy a romantic holiday or a relaxing weekend away, Ireland offers plenty of choices regarding great places to stay.
Are you planning your next trip to the Emerald Isle? If so, why not check out these four fantastic Irish hotels recognised as some of the very best in the world?
World-class accommodation and travel experiences ‒ how the World’s Best Awards work
Four Irish hotels have won World’s Best Awards, according to the most recent results from global travel magazine Travel + Leisure.
The World’s Best Awards recognise the very best in global travel, ranking everything from destinations to hotels, islands to airports.
Travel+Leisure compile the World’s Best Awards using data collected from a survey of their readers. Thus, giving insight into the experiences of real-life travellers as they recommend their favourite travel experiences around the world.
Four Irish hotels win World’s Best Awards – luxury Irish accommodation
Travel+Leisure have revealed the results of the most recent World’s Best Awards. We were delighted to discover that four Irish hotels made the list.
Taking four of the five top spots in the category of Best Resorts in the UK and Ireland, the Emerald Isle has shown its prowess when it comes to luxury accommodation.
Taking the number one spot was the incredible Ashford Castle in County Galway. With a score of 95.51, reviewers described this stunning hotel as “magnificent”.
Travel + Leisure writes, “The 800-year-old castle, built by an Anglo-Norman family in 1228, draws a prestigious clientele that has included British royalty and US presidents.
“Several readers praised the stately grounds, calling the setting ‘absolutely lovely’ and ‘magnificent’.”
Other incredible spots ‒ the best luxury hotels in the UK and Ireland
Just behind Ashford Castle, claiming second place as one of the four Irish hotels to win World’s Best Awards, was Ballyfin in County Laois.
This stunning hotel claimed an impressive score of 95.5, with reviewers describing it as “otherworldly”. The stunning estate boasts a beautiful Regency mansion and extensive grounds with several types of gardens.
The luxurious Adare Manor in County Limerick also made the list, claiming fourth position with a score of 93.97 and was also named one of the most romantic hotels in the world. This stunning hotel is highly regarded on the global travel scene. One happy reviewer even described the hotel as “heaven”.
Closing out the top five was Dromoland Castle in County Clare, claiming a score of 93.7. Reviewers praised the hotel’s friendly hospitality, writing, “we were treated like beloved family.”
Joining the four Irish hotels to claim a World’s Best Award is the Gleneagles in Auchterarder, Scotland, with a score of 95.09.
