"The hotel was beautiful and the staff was extremely friendly. Rooms were spacious and clean. The food was great; they served traditional and delicious Irish breakfasts," comments one Tripadvisor user, following a stay at The Killarney Park Hotel.
The luxurious hotel, located in the town centre of Killarney, replaces Harvey's Point in Co. Donegal as the best hotel in the country, according to Tripadvisor's 2021 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.
The annual awards honour travellers' favourite destinations worldwide based on reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants, and things to do in destinations worldwide over a 12-month period from Tripadvisor travellers.
The Killarney Park Hotel was quickly followed by The Morrison, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, in Co. Dublin. Visitors credited the hotel's central location, attentive staff, and high quality food for its popularity.
In third place, users chose the Manor West Hotel in Tralee, Co. Kerry. A 4-star luxury hotel with an award-winning restaurant and bistro, decorated with original works from acclaimed modern Irish artists.
The magnificent Ashford Castle in Co. Mayo, takes forth place thanks to its grandeur and history. The remarkable 800-year-old castle has a wealth of estate activities as well as a state-of-the-art spa.
In fifth place, viewer's chose the The Merrion Hotel in Co. Dublin. Created from four Georgian townhouses, and located in the city centre, the impressive hotel is home to Patrick Guilbaud, a 2-star Michelin restaurant.
The top 10 hotels in Ireland is as follows:
- The Killarney Park, Killarney, Co. Kerry
- The Morrison, Dublin City
- Manor West Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry
- Ashford Castle, Cong, Co. Mayo
- The Merrion Hotel, Dublin City
- Old Weir Lodge, Killarney, Co. Kerry
- The River Lee Hotel, Cork City
- Dunmore House Hotel, Clonakilty, Co. Cork
- Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry
- The Alex, Dublin City
