The results are in: Travel + Leisure revealed the winners of its 2024 “World's Best Awards” last week, highlighting the best travel destinations and hotels across the globe in categories that range from “Top 10 World’s Best Cities” to “World’s Best Destination Spa.” Irish hotels and resorts were some of the biggest winners
In the “Five Favorite Resorts in the UK and Ireland” category, four of the top five spots were captured by long-standing favorites among travelers to Ireland. The spectacular Regency mansion Ballyfin (Ballyfin, Co. Laois) took the #1 spot, followed by Ashford Castle (Cong, Co. Mayo), Adare Manor (Adare, Co. Limerick), and The Lodge at Ashford Castle. Gleneagles (Auchterarder, Scotland) ranked #5. In the “Favorite Resorts” category, hotels are rated based on rooms/facilities, location, service, food, and value. More than 700,000 votes were cast across more than 8,700 properties this year.
Cashel Palace (Cashel, Co. Tipperary) logged in at #12 in the “30 Favorite Hotels in Europe” category. This year's awards highlighted the top city hotels and resorts across Europe, showcasing the continent's finest accommodations. Despite the attention on Paris for the upcoming Olympics, and on London for grabbing 8 of the top city spots, Cashel Palace managed to capture the spotlight for Ireland in this category, joining prestigious hotels like Raffles London, Hotel de la Ville in Rome, and Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Cashel Palace's inclusion in this elite list underscores its commitment to providing guests with an authentic luxury experience.
"We are incredibly honored to be recognized by Travel + Leisure readers as one of their favorite hotels in Europe," said Adriaan Bartels, General Manager, “and this recognition is a testament to the team's hard work and commitment to delivering outstanding service and creating memorable experiences for our guests."
Not to be outdone, The Merrion Hotel took top honors in the “Favorite 3 Hotels in Dublin” category, followed by The Westbury and The Shelbourne Autograph Collection.
In its 29th year, the “2024 World's Best “survey results showcase the dynamic nature of the global travel landscape, highlighting emerging trends and destinations that are resonating with today's travelers. Jacqui Gifford, Editor in Chief of Travel + Leisure, said, "The 2024 results highlight a blend of time-honored favorites and emerging destinations, reflecting the diverse interests of today's travelers. We're delighted to honor these exceptional places and experiences that inspire our audience to explore the world."
