{"id":493573,"date":"2026-06-11T03:14:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T03:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/493573\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T03:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T03:14:27","slug":"irish-hotel-named-12th-best-one-of-a-kind-stay-in-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/493573\/","title":{"rendered":"Irish hotel named 12th best \u2018one of a kind stay\u2019 in world"},"content":{"rendered":"

A huge achievement<\/p>\n

18:15, 09 Jun 2026Updated 18:16, 09 Jun 2026<\/p>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

A huge honour for the hotel<\/p>\n

Ashford Castle in Co Mayo has been named the 12th-best one-of-a-kind stay in the world by TripAdvisor.<\/p>\n

The award is part of Tripadvisor Travellers\u2019 Choice Best of the Best Awards 2026.<\/p>\n

It also landed the number two spot on the Irish lists for Best Hotels and Luxury Hotels.<\/p>\n

The Lodge at Ashford Castle was also recognised with a Tripadvisor Travellers\u2019 Choice Award 2026, placing it among the top 10% of hospitality listings worldwide based on traveller reviews and ratings collected over a 12-month period.<\/p>\n

Tripadvisor\u2019s Travellers\u2019 Choice Best of the Best awards represent the platform\u2019s highest honour, awarded to fewer than 1% of more than eight million listings worldwide.<\/p>\n

Niall Rochford, Managing Director of the Ashford estate, said: \u201cWe are incredibly proud to receive this recognition from Tripadvisor, particularly because it is based on genuine guest feedback and experiences.<\/p>\n

“To be recognised by travellers globally is a wonderful reflection of the passion, care and commitment shown every day by our entire team across Ashford Castle and The Lodge at Ashford Castle.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deeply grateful to all of our guests who have taken the time to share their experiences, and to our exceptional team who continue to create memorable stays for visitors both from Ireland and around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur team is at the heart of the Ashford experience, and it is especially rewarding to see their warmth, professionalism and attention to detail so consistently recognised by guests.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guest reviews on Tripadvisor for Ashford Castle included: \u201cThis is a magical place\u201d; \u201cIt’s not just a stay, it’s an experience\u201d; \u201cService is impeccable\u201d; and \u201cBreakfast was unparalleled and be sure to taste their signature roast ham.\u201d<\/p>\n

Plaudits for The Lodge at Ashford Castle included: \u201cOur stay at the Lodge was outstanding – beyond our expectations\u201d; \u201cThe ambiance and d\u00e9cor are both elegant and cozy\u201d; \u201cIt was so obvious how much the staff genuinely enjoy working at The Lodge\u201d; and \u201cTheir attention to detail is magnificent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tripadvisor describes its Travellers\u2019 Choice Best of the Best award as its \u201chighest honour\u201d, recognising the top-rated hotels, destinations and experiences across specific categories and geographic regions. Winners are determined based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings posted over a 12-month period.<\/p>\n

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