Ireland has the world’s best luxury hotel

Take a look at Adare Manor – named the world’s best hotel in the Virtuoso ‘Best of the Best’ awards at Las Vegas in 2018.

The five-star hotel in Limerick underwent a 21-month refurbishment and extension. The revamp included adding 42 new luxury rooms, a ballroom and a golf course designed by the renowned architect Tom Fazio.

Virtuoso was very complimentary about the refurb in its report. It said: “Maintaining the estate’s neo-Gothic architectural heritage and stonework was but a small portion of the fantastic overhaul.”

Virtuoso is one of the leading companies in travel reviews and luxury hotels. Its annual awards ceremony is a prestigious event in the calendar for all who work in the hospitality industry.

The awards shortlists are nominated by its readers, and then they vote to decide a winner.

The title of World’s Best Luxury Hotel is clearly a fantastic accolade for Adare Manor.

Colm Hannon, CEO of Adare Manor, said: “We are delighted to receive this worldwide recognition, as it is testament to the wonderful resort we have here today and its special surroundings, which were meticulously restored and enhanced with newly designed features, following significant investment from its owners.”

The hotel is owned by JP McManus, who bought it in 2015 for a reported €30m.

If you fancy a stay in Adare Manor, then prices start from €500 per night, and go up to €2,250 for a stay in one of the hotels luxury suites.

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Written by Andrew Moore