Adare Manor in Co. Limerick has been voted the best resort in the world by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller.
The renowned publication has announced the winners of its Readers' Choice Awards 2022, which are now in its 35th year.
Adare Manor beat out renowned resorts around the world to secure its top spot in the list of Best Resorts in the World, including the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, which came in at no. 2, and Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa in Trancoso, Brazil, which nabbed the no. 3 spot.
This year, over 240,000 Condé Nast Traveller readers cast their votes and shared their recent travel knowledge of the world's top hotels, resorts, cities, countries, islands, spas, trains, airlines, airports, cruises, and more.
The publication singles Adare Manor out as "a thoroughly modern reinvention of a country escape", praising its plush furnishings and many activities on offer.
Its recent Michelin Sommelier award was highlighted, as was the world-class food served in the Michelin-starred Oak Room restaurant.
"This is a welcoming place without pretension", it adds, noting the new addition of an indoor pool, paddle tennis courts, yoga studio and sauna.
Speaking about the award, Adare Manor's General Manager Brendan O'Connor said: "It is an absolute honour to be recognised as the number one Resort in the World by such a prestigious international media brand. The readers of Condé Nast Traveller are inspiring guests of ours who share a passion for excellence and authentic hospitality experiences, and we are humbled that they have chosen Adare Manor as their absolute favourite destination in the world.
"We're very lucky to have such an incredibly historic and beautiful estate that provides a magical backdrop for every guest to create lasting memories, but furthermore, this award is a testament to all our team across every department that make the Adare Manor experience truly special."
Read the full list of The Best Resorts in the World here.
Dublin’s The Westbury has also been voted as the best hotel in Ireland, according to Condé Nast Traveller.
The publication has published its list of the top 10 hotels in Ireland, with the top three spots rounded out by the Marker Hotel in Dublin and Ballyfin Demesne in Co. Laois.
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Read the full list of top 10 hotels below:
- The Westbury, Dublin
- The Marker, Dublin
- Ballyfin Demesne, Co. Laois,
- Lough Eske Castle, Co. Donegal
- Conrad, Dublin
- Generator, Dublin
- Kilkea Castle, Co. Kildare
- Park Hotel Kenmare, Co. Kerry
- Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Co. Galway
- The Killarney Park Hotel, Co. Kerry
Speaking about the announcement, Vincent O’Gorman, General Manager of The Westbury said: "We are delighted and immensely proud to have been voted the number one hotel in Ireland by the Condé Nast Traveller 2022 Readers' Choice Awards for a fourth time.
"On behalf of the entire team at The Westbury, I would like to offer a heartfelt thanks to all of our guests for their continued support. We recognise this achievement by assuring our commitment to create a meaningful and memorable experience for each individual who passes through our doors."
Elsewhere in the awards, Galway was listed among the top 10 Best Cities in the World, clocking in at no. 7.
Writing about the thriving city, the editor's noted that Galway "blends the historic – you'll see remnants of medieval stone walls weaving through downtown – with the contemporary, and its thriving art and music communities earned the city the title of European Capital of Culture in 2020".
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"Its vibrant food scene spans from pubs to Michelin-starred restaurants, with plenty of fresh seafood thanks to the city’s location between the River Corrib and Galway Bay, and its wide range of lodging options includes cozy B&Bs and the avant-garde g Hotel and Spa."
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico was voted the no. 1 best city in the world, while Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and San Sebastián, Spain rounded out the top three spots, respectively.
Read the full list of The 25 Best Cities in the World here.
If that wasn't enough, the Emerald Isle itself was included in the list of Best Countries in the World, coming in at no. 13 with a score of 88.53. Topping the list were Portugal, Japan and Thailand.
