Hotel search website trivago.ie have announced the best hotels in Ireland, according to more than 175 million customer reviews.
This year the top 10 hotels have been awarded across eight different categories: 3-star, 4-star, 5-star, B&Bs, Value for Money, Breakfast, Guest Service and Guest Rooms.
By analysing reviews aggregated from different sources across the web, trivago aims to award hotels on a basis which they claim is “accurate, comprehensive and impartial”.
Johannes Thomas, Managing Director at trivago, said: “This gives us strong insights into what hotels are particularly good at. Our trivago awards recognise those hoteliers who deliver an exceptional experience to their guests, and we are proud and delighted to award those achievements.”
After being rated the best hotel in Ireland last year, Harvey’s Point in Donegal is awarded the best 4-star hotel and the best hotel for guest rooms in Ireland, with rating scores of 94.85 and 94.84, respectively.
Roger Kundig, Sales & Marketing Manager, says their goal is to make every guest feel welcome: “We do this by providing luxury accommodation, gourmet food, many ‘little extras’ and most of all, by personally engaging with everyone who visits us.”
Killeen House in Killarney is recognised as both the best 3-star hotel and the best hotel for service this year.
Owners Michael and Geraldine Rosney attribute the success to their guests: “It is them and them alone who have decided that we are worthy of this wonderful recognition and for that we are truly thankful.”
Luxury hotel The Merrion in Dublin is awarded the best in the 5-star category, with a rating of 94.80.
General Manager Peter MacCann praises the hotel’s style and service: “The Merrion’s worldwide reputation is rooted in a happy marriage of effortless style and unparalleled service, making it one if the finest 5 Star Hotels Ireland has to offer.”
The best B&B in Ireland is The Tides Guesthouse in Ballybunion, which also featured in trivago’s top ten last year.
Owner David Walsh emphasises their dedication to customer service: “we strive to make our guests feel at home and enjoy every aspect of their stay.”
Avlon House in Carlow, which was also in the top ten last year, has been awarded the best value accommodation this year.
Owner Tom Donagher promises a relaxing stay at the B&B: “It is important to us in a busy world that guest’s quality leisure time is respected at all times, offering advice on request and privacy, tranquillity and peace as standard.”
Finally, Ariel House in Dublin has been awarded the best accommodation for breakfast in Ireland.
The guesthouse believes ingredients are key to award-winning breakfasts: “In the Ariel House kitchen, we pride ourselves in using only the freshest local produce.”
Details of the top 10 in each category can be found here.
