Dublin's The Westbury and The Merrion ranked 12th and 14th, respectively, among Europe’s best city hotels. Sheen Falls Lodge placed 14th on the best resorts list. Travel + Leisure, influential in the travel industry, conducted a survey involving nearly 180,000 readers. The awards do not include Irish rankings but recognized Dublin's top hotels. Gleneagles in Scotland topped the UK & Ireland resort category for 2025, showcasing a trend towards resorts blending heritage with modern luxury in tranquil rural areas. Other international hotel awards are also noted.
"This is a home away from home," one reader said of The Westbury. Readers were also impressed by the five-star's "elegant interiors and museum-quality artwork legends such as Sir John Lavery and Louis le Brocquy", as well as "small" details such as "beds that you melt into," and "stunning cocktails".
"The Westbury team are very proud to create meaningful and memorable experiences for each guest, and this is a wonderful recognition of that dedication," said Vincent O'Gorman, the Doyle Collection hotel's general manager.
"This year, readers showed an appreciation for spots that married storied heritage and modern indulgence, especially in rural settings far from the bustle of city life," Travel + Leisure said.
Gleneagles in Scotland was named the UK & Ireland's top resort for 2025, followed by Sheen Falls lodge, Dromoland Castle in Co Clare and Adare Manor in Co Limerick.
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