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S Hotel review: This eco-chic hotel is the perfect city retreat for solo travellers

Dublin’s first carbon-neutral hotel serves up sustainability with verve and style

Thu, 15 May, 2025

The Hotel Examiner: Read our reviews of some of Ireland’s top-rated hotels

Tripadvisor recently shared its top-ranked Irish hotels, with Adare Manor coming out on top. Here, we share Hotel Examiner reviews of some of those on the list – including one that didn’t quite impress

Wed, 14 May, 2025

S Hotel review: This is every rugby fan's dream location and great for families too

Just streets away from the Aviva, this family-run four-star delivers for both rugby fans and families

Thu, 08 May, 2025

S Hotel review: Is this handsome Blue Book spot the best-kept secret in the country?

Georgian property feels like a well-kept secret that makes for a great break

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025

Despite a sharp early 2025 visitor decline, Ireland’s tourism sector remains upbeat with strong summer bookings forecasted

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

S Hotel review: This converted farmhouse is perfect for West Cork gallivanting

A converted old farmhouse, this West Cork guesthouse majors in chic Irish design, impressive eco-credentials, and character in a cool village setting

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

S Hotel review: A touch of Ashford Castle luxury from its sister hotel in London

Sister hotel to Ashford Castle, the essence of old-world London lives on in this regal retreat overlooking Buckingham Palace

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

S Hotel review: Who is Aloft Dublin for?

A stand-out meal and friendly service endear us, but who is Aloft Dublin for?

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

S Hotel review: This four-star retreat is a slice of coastal paradise in West Cork

Rooms with a view and great staff make this seaside spa resort a West Cork favourite

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

S Hotel review: Could this be Ireland’s most perfect hotel?

Blissful, beautiful, and indulgent, everything is done seamlessly and with real charm

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Back view of female friends wearing white bathrobes and towels on heads standing on balcony

Girls' trip: 12 weekend breaks across Ireland for you and your best friends

For lazy days or late nights, Gemma Tipton selects 12 weekend breaks that are best for you and your besties

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

S Hotel review: This four-star offers a touch of luxury and old world charm

A former stately home, this smart four-star hotel impresses with its contemporary spa

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

S Hotel review: This East Cork classic has charm but there's also scope to improve

"Even as an East Cork local, no matter how many times I crest the scenic road to the beachside property — with Ballycotton and its emerald lighthouse island shimmering in the distance — that view never gets old."

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

S Hotel review: The Merrion offers superior service and a joyful escape from reality

Fashioned from four adjoining Georgian townhouses, built in the 1760s as the homes of nobility and notable merchants, the handsome heritage property looks across to Government Buildings and is a saunter to St Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Hoteliers grow more pessimistic amid rising costs and falling occupancy

New IHF survey shows that almost every region in the country experienced a drop of 1% to 3% in occupancy rates during 2024 compared to 2023

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

S Hotel review: This fairytale five-star castle majors in happy-ever-afters

There’s an otherworldly serenity to the setting here

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

S Hotel review: Setting, food and service make up for shortcomings at Kerry five-star

Nestled in the scenic townland of the same name, Aghadoe Heights enjoys one of Killarney's most spectacular hotel settings, with views plunging up valley and down dale to Lough Leane and Carrauntoohil beyond.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

S Hotel review: Old-school energy and delightful views make this Kerry classic a real find

A setting that literally laps it up, The Lake Hotel sits on nothing less than the spectacular shores of Lough Leane in Killarney, nestled just outside the town itself and within direct strolling distance of the national park and Muckross House.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

S Hotel review: We don’t get off on the best foot at this Dublin five-star

This five-star property offers elevated dining, glamourous cocktails and friendly staff but its rooms fail to impress

Thu, 30 Jan, 2025

S Hotel review: What it's like to stay at the Park Hotel in Kenmare

Elegant, stylish and exceptional, Kenmare is still home to one of our finest hotels

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025

FBD hotel group acquires the Grand Hotel in Dublin's Malahide

The Grand Hotel, which employs more than 200 people, dates back to 1835 and has been in the ownership of the seller, the Ryan family, since 1974

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Smiling receptionist behind the hotel counter attending to a female guest. The concierge gives the documents to hotel guest.

S Seven things we've learned from a year of hotel reviews — and wish all hotels knew

If hotels are making new year’s resolutions, we’ve a few suggestions, writes Jillian Bolger

Sun, 05 Jan, 2025

S Hotel Review: This destination five-star in East Cork offers lots to love

"Castlemartyr Resort has been continuing to ramp up its luxury identity in recent years, from a reception overhaul to a two-star Michelin star restaurant, and just this month the hotel was accepted into the luxury global travel agent group, Virtuoso. Ambitions for the future are high…"

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

S Hotel review: Stylish and comfortable, this riverside Cork hotel is constantly innovating to impress

...and it's on the banks of our own lovely Lee.

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

S Hotel review: This global hotel chain brings homely apartment living to the heart of Cork

One of two big hotel brands this chain is operating out of a former courthouse and community arts centre in Cork city

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Hotel review: This secluded Co Wicklow five-star boasts spectacular views and great service

Hotel review: This Killarney five-star woos with superb hospitality and dreamy rooms

Hotel review: A prime location in Kinsale with some very fine views

Hotel review: This West Cork escape offers a wellness break with a difference

Start your adventure at the Clonakilty Park Hotel - Where family fun begins

Hotel review: Is this hideaway one of Killarney's best-kept secrets?