Luxury Mayo destination takes top spot as Condé Nast names top ten hotel in Ireland


AN ANNUAL checklist of one of the best accommodations in Ireland has been revealed for 2025.

Condé Nast Traveler has formally revealed the outcomes of its annual US Readers’ Choice Awards.

Described as a “world celebration of journey excellence, the Awards are primarily based on Conde Nast Traveler readers’ views and experiences over the previous yr.

More than750,000 readers took half in the 2025 awards, by sharing their insights and score their favorite journey experiences and accommodations from around the globe.

For this yr, Co. Mayo favorite Ashford Castle has taken the top spot on the checklist.

The luxurious Ashford Castle in Co. Mayo has topped the annual checklist

To be extra exact The Lodge at Ashford Castle has proved the readers’ fabourite, described as a “country home feel with Lough Corrib views”.

“Sitting within the magnificent 350 acres estate of Ashford Castle, The Lodge at Ashford Castle overlooks magical Lough (lake) Corrib,” the journal states.

“Originally constructed in 1865, The Lodge has the each ingredient of a chic nation home however manages by no means to really feel stuffy or unapproachable.

“Have dinner at Wildes at the Lodge, named for William Wilde, a renowned surgeon who owned a home in the area—and who happened to be the father of a writer named Oscar.”

Other accommodations that made the checklist embrace Ballyfin Demesne in Co. Laois, Hayfield Manor in Co. Cork and Lough Eske Castle in Co. Donegal.

Lough Eske Castle has additionally made the checklist

“We are honoured to be named among the top ten hotels in Ireland by the US readers of Condé Nast Traveler for the eighth consecutive year,” Dónal Cox, General Manager of Lough Eske Castle, mentioned this week.

“This recognition is a testomony to the dedication of our crew, who persistently go above and past to create distinctive experiences for every visitor,`’ he added.

Being voted for by those that have stayed with us makes the award much more significant.

“ We are grateful for the continued support of our guests and partners and look forward to welcoming both familiar faces and new visitors to experience the warmth of Donegal hospitality at Lough Eske Castle.”

The full checklist of 2025 winners are available here and will likely be featured in the November challenge of Condé Nast Traveler.

Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – top 12 Irish Hotels

  1.  The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Mayo
  2.  Ballyfin Demesne, Laois
  3.  Hayfield Manor, Cork
  4.  The Killarney Park, Kerry
  5.  The Merrion, Dublin
  6.  Anantara The Marker Dublin
  7.  Lough Eske Castle, Donegal
  8.  Kilkea Castle, Kildare
  9.  The Westbury, Dublin
  10. Ice House Ballina, Mayo
  11. The Shelbourne, Dublin
  12. Killarney Royal Hotel, Kerry





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