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From sea views in the west to city breaks in Dublin, we help you find beautiful places to slow down and feel at home.

Every pick is chosen for comfort, character, and location, so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying the trip.

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Luxury Hotel Openings • 25 / 08 / 2026

The Pillo becomes a DoubleTree: what Hilton's Irish push costs the independents

DoubleTree Ashbourne, the conversion of Pillo Hotel Ashbourne in Meath near the M2 and Dublin Airport, shows how Hilton’s Ireland expansion is reshaping the balance between global...

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Countryside Escapes

Late August on the lakeshore: the week Ireland's lakeside hotels belong to you

Discover why the final week of August is the insider moment for lakeside hotels in Ireland, with sof...

17 / 08 / 2026

Sustainability Practices

The hotels planting wildflower meadows where putting greens used to be

Irish hotels are turning putting greens into wildflower meadows. Explore how rewilded castle estates...

13 / 08 / 2026

Countryside Escapes

Canter, gallop, check in: Ireland's hotels where the stables rival the suites

Planning a riding escape close to home ? Explore Ireland’s true equestrian hotels where stables, cro...

20 / 08 / 2026

City Hotels

The €95m airport deal reshaping who owns Ireland's hotel rooms

MHL’s €95m purchase of two Dublin Airport hotels reshapes Dublin airport hotels 2026, raising standa...

03 / 08 / 2026

The journal

Spotlight

September on the Irish coast: why the quieter weeks deliver the better stay

Coastal Retreats

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30/07/2026

September on the Irish coast: why the quieter weeks deliver the better stay

Why Irish travellers should book coastal hotels in September: lower prices, softer Atlantic light, warm seas and quieter luxury stays across Ireland’s shoreline.

The overnight tasting menu: Irish hotels where dinner is the reason you booked

Exclusive Dining

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10/08/2026

The overnight tasting menu: Irish hotels where dinner is the reason you booked

Planning a romantic Irish getaway where dinner leads the way ? Explore the best tasting menu hotels in Ireland, from Adare Manor to Cashel Palace.

Eight adults, four children, one hotel: the practical guide to multigenerational stays

Family-Friendly Services

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27/07/2026

Eight adults, four children, one hotel: the practical guide to multigenerational stays

Planning a multigenerational family reunion in Ireland? Discover how to organise group hotel bookings for twelve people, from room layouts and budgets to dining, activities and practical checklists.

The stonemasons, plasterers, and carpenters rebuilding Ireland's hotel heritage

Cultural Heritage

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23/07/2026

The stonemasons, plasterers, and carpenters rebuilding Ireland's hotel heritage

Discover how hotel restoration in Ireland is turning castles, estates, and Georgian townhouses into luxury hotels, preserving Irish heritage while offering memorable stays.

While the Mediterranean melts: why Ireland's cool summer is now a luxury selling point

Coastal Retreats

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16/07/2026

While the Mediterranean melts: why Ireland's cool summer is now a luxury selling point

Discover why Ireland’s cool summers, luxury country houses, and easy domestic travel now make the island a climate‑smart alternative to hotter European destinations for Irish travellers.

Ómós opens in Laois: why Cúán Greene's guesthouse changes the conversation

Luxury Hotel Openings

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06/07/2026

Ómós opens in Laois: why Cúán Greene's guesthouse changes the conversation

Discover Ómós Abbeyleix restaurant guesthouse in County Laois, a chef-led rural stay at Millbrook House that combines a 40-seat restaurant, 16-room guesthouse and seasonal Irish tasting menus in one integrated countryside escape.

The island hotels: when the ferry crossing becomes the first chapter of the stay

Island Resorts

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30/06/2026

The island hotels: when the ferry crossing becomes the first chapter of the stay

Discover how Irish island hotels turn a simple ferry crossing into a memorable summer stay, with practical details on Aran, Cape Clear and Valentia, ferry timings, prices and how to choose the right accommodation.

Under the open sky: Irish hotels with outdoor hot tubs and thermal bathing

Countryside Escapes

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13/07/2026

Under the open sky: Irish hotels with outdoor hot tubs and thermal bathing

Discover the best outdoor hot tub hotels in Ireland, from Nordic-style thermal villages to quiet lakeside spas. Learn what to look for in year-round outdoor soaking, privacy, value and wellness-focused Irish getaways.

The seaweed bath revival: why Ireland's oldest spa ritual deserves a luxury setting

Spa & Wellness

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23/06/2026

The seaweed bath revival: why Ireland's oldest spa ritual deserves a luxury setting

Planning a seaweed bath break in Ireland? Discover Strandhill, Enniscrone and Kilcullen, VOYA seaweed baths, hotel spa packages and practical tips for couples seeking an authentic Atlantic wellness escape.

Peak summer in Ireland: the hotels worth securing before July fills up

Coastal Retreats

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16/06/2026

Peak summer in Ireland: the hotels worth securing before July fills up

An insider guide to peak summer in Ireland, showing which luxury and coastal hotels to book before July, with midweek strategies, new openings and value tips.

Stay where the fish lands: Ireland's harbour hotels and the kitchens they supply

Coastal Retreats

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29/06/2026

Stay where the fish lands: Ireland's harbour hotels and the kitchens they supply

Discover how to choose seafood harbour hotels in Ireland like a local, from Kinsale to Dingle and Donegal, with tips on provenance, family‑friendly stays and tide‑linked menus.

Train, bus, bicycle: the car-free hotel guide to Ireland

Countryside Escapes

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26/06/2026

Train, bus, bicycle: the car-free hotel guide to Ireland

Plan car-free hotel stays in Ireland using trains, buses and greenways. Discover rail routes, greenways, free travel schemes and practical itineraries for relaxed, public-transport-based escapes.

Field, fork, and bed: the Irish hotels where foraging is on the itinerary

Exclusive Dining

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16/06/2026

Field, fork, and bed: the Irish hotels where foraging is on the itinerary

An insider guide to Irish hotels where foraging, farming and refined dining meet, from the Burren to Connemara, for couples seeking field-to-fork stays.

Why Ireland's country houses were made for three-generation holidays

Countryside Escapes

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12/06/2026

Why Ireland's country houses were made for three-generation holidays

Planning a three-generation staycation in Ireland Discover why country houses suit multigenerational holidays, with room tips, dining strategies and insider hotel picks.

The rise of the Irish hotel restaurant: what the 2026 awards season tells us

Culinary Innovations

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02/06/2026

The rise of the Irish hotel restaurant: what the 2026 awards season tells us

Discover how award-winning hotel restaurants in Ireland, from Rare at Blue Haven to Ballyfin Demesne and Adare Manor, are reshaping how Irish couples choose luxury hotel stays.

The slow checkout: Irish hotels built for forgetting what day it is

Sustainability Practices

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05/06/2026

The slow checkout: Irish hotels built for forgetting what day it is

Discover how slow hotels in Ireland offer late checkout, digital detox breaks and landscape-led stays for domestic travellers seeking unhurried, wellness-focused escapes.

How Ireland’s new luxury booking pipeline reshapes your next hotel stay

Guest Stories

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14/08/2026

How Ireland’s new luxury booking pipeline reshapes your next hotel stay

Discover how the evolving V4 pipeline in Ireland is transforming luxury and premium hotel booking for Irish travelers, from real-time availability and pricing to privacy, personalisation, and value strategies.

Killurin Lodge in Wexford Ireland for refined countryside escapes

Discover Killurin Lodge, a quiet country house style B&B in County Wexford with free parking, WiFi and home grown breakfasts, 10 km from Wexford town and within easy reach of Johnstown Castle, the Irish National Heritage Park and Rosslare Europort.

by Charlotte Fitzpatrick-Smith

Ireland's golf hotels: where the 19th hole outshines the first eighteen

Countryside Escapes

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12/06/2026

Ireland's golf hotels: where the 19th hole outshines the first eighteen

Planning a luxury golf break in Ireland ? Explore Ireland’s best golf hotels, from Adare Manor to coastal links retreats, with insider tips on booking, spa options and stay-and-play packages.

Staying at the Norseman hotel Dublin: a characterful city escape in Temple Bar

City Hotels

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10/08/2026

Staying at the Norseman hotel Dublin: a characterful city escape in Temple Bar

Honest look at the Norseman hotel Dublin in Temple Bar: compact en suite rooms above a lively historic pub, daily live music, central location, and practical tips for Irish city travellers.

by Aisling O'Riordan

Trends

Carbon-Neutral Check-in: Which Irish Hotels Actually Back Up Their Green Claims

Sustainability Practices

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25/05/2026

Carbon-Neutral Check-in: Which Irish Hotels Actually Back Up Their Green Claims

Learn how to assess sustainable hotels in Ireland, understand carbon-neutral certification, and verify eco-friendly claims with data, examples and practical booking questions.

Hotel Doolin and the quiet revolution in Irish eco-hospitality

Sustainability Practices

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20/05/2026

Hotel Doolin and the quiet revolution in Irish eco-hospitality

Discover how to spot genuinely eco-friendly hotels in Ireland, from Hotel Doolin and Delphi Resort to city properties investing in renewable energy, transparent data, and meaningful community impact.

Inspiration

The architects are checking in: how design is redefining Irish hotels

Unique Architecture

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31/05/2026

The architects are checking in: how design is redefining Irish hotels

Irish hotels are embracing design-led architecture, sustainable interiors and local art. Discover how Dublin hotels, castles and country houses across Ireland now use bold design, heritage and hospitality to shape the solo traveler’s stay.

Places

10 Aug 2026

Staying at the Norseman hotel Dublin: a characterful Temple Bar address for Irish travellers

07 Aug 2026

Where to stay in Ireland for a truly luxurious countryside escape

04 Aug 2026

Lyrath House estate in Kilkenny: a five star retreat for Irish travellers

01 Aug 2026

Elegant Dublin bed and breakfast stays for Irish travellers seeking city comfort

Experience

A Weekend in Killarney with Two Under-Tens: What We'd Book Differently

Family-Friendly Services

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30/05/2026

A Weekend in Killarney with Two Under-Tens: What We'd Book Differently

Plan a relaxed Killarney family hotel weekend with young children: how to pick the right location, room layout, dining options and activities near Killarney National Park for an easy, car-light stay.

Luxury hotels in Ireland that genuinely welcome families - not just tolerate them

Family-Friendly Services

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29/05/2026

Luxury hotels in Ireland that genuinely welcome families - not just tolerate them

Discover how to choose family friendly luxury hotels in Ireland, from castle estates to Dublin city stays, with practical tips on room layouts, multi‑gen travel, budgets and booking strategies.

People

How Great National Hotels finances growth without external fundraising

Hotelier Profiles

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31/07/2026

How Great National Hotels finances growth without external fundraising

Independent look at how much money greatnationalhotels com has raised, what CRO filings reveal about its self-funded growth, and why that matters for Irish travellers booking hotels and resorts in Ireland and the UK.

The Case for Booking the Worst Room in Ireland's Best Hotels

Why Irish couples should often book the smallest room in five-star hotels and spend the savings on spa, dining and extra nights for true luxury value.

Ireland's Emerald Elegance

MyIrelandStay brings you the finest hotel stays across Ireland

The Pillo becomes a DoubleTree: what Hilton's Irish push costs the independents

Late August on the lakeshore: the week Ireland's lakeside hotels belong to you

The hotels planting wildflower meadows where putting greens used to be

Canter, gallop, check in: Ireland's hotels where the stables rival the suites

The €95m airport deal reshaping who owns Ireland's hotel rooms

September on the Irish coast: why the quieter weeks deliver the better stay

The overnight tasting menu: Irish hotels where dinner is the reason you booked

Eight adults, four children, one hotel: the practical guide to multigenerational stays

The stonemasons, plasterers, and carpenters rebuilding Ireland's hotel heritage

While the Mediterranean melts: why Ireland's cool summer is now a luxury selling point

Ómós opens in Laois: why Cúán Greene's guesthouse changes the conversation

The island hotels: when the ferry crossing becomes the first chapter of the stay

Under the open sky: Irish hotels with outdoor hot tubs and thermal bathing

The seaweed bath revival: why Ireland's oldest spa ritual deserves a luxury setting

Peak summer in Ireland: the hotels worth securing before July fills up

Stay where the fish lands: Ireland's harbour hotels and the kitchens they supply

Train, bus, bicycle: the car-free hotel guide to Ireland

Field, fork, and bed: the Irish hotels where foraging is on the itinerary

Why Ireland's country houses were made for three-generation holidays

The rise of the Irish hotel restaurant: what the 2026 awards season tells us

The slow checkout: Irish hotels built for forgetting what day it is

How Ireland’s new luxury booking pipeline reshapes your next hotel stay

Killurin Lodge in Wexford Ireland for refined countryside escapes

Ireland's golf hotels: where the 19th hole outshines the first eighteen

Staying at the Norseman hotel Dublin: a characterful city escape in Temple Bar

The quiet hotels: where to disappear in Ireland without leaving the island

Three new five-stars in Ireland's Blue Book: what they share and where they differ

Beyond the postcard counties: Irish hotels worth the detour

From Ruin to Suite: The Irish Hotels Built Inside Something That Used to Be Something Else

The Hawthorn: Galway finally gets the five-star hotel it deserves

Elegant dublin hotels with room service vegan options for Irish travellers

Checking in as Gaeilge: the hotels where Irish is spoken at breakfast

The country house hotels where Ireland does hospitality differently

The walled gardens you can sleep beside: Ireland's estate hotels in high summer

Behind the fanlight: Ireland's Georgian townhouse hotels and the era they preserve

The Clifftop Hotels Where You Fall Asleep to the Atlantic

Radisson Blu Belfast reimagined: an elegant stay at The Gasworks Hotel

The Fleadh Effect: Where to Stay When Belfast Becomes Ireland's Music Capital

Literary hotels in Ireland: where to sleep surrounded by the stories

The Cold Water Swimming Hotels: Where the Pool Is the Sea

Galway's tourist tax and what it reveals about Ireland's relationship with its visitors

Carbon-Neutral Check-in: Which Irish Hotels Actually Back Up Their Green Claims

Hotel Doolin and the quiet revolution in Irish eco-hospitality

The architects are checking in: how design is redefining Irish hotels

Staying at the Norseman hotel Dublin: a characterful Temple Bar address for Irish travellers

Where to stay in Ireland for a truly luxurious countryside escape

Lyrath House estate in Kilkenny: a five star retreat for Irish travellers

Elegant Dublin bed and breakfast stays for Irish travellers seeking city comfort

A Weekend in Killarney with Two Under-Tens: What We'd Book Differently

Luxury hotels in Ireland that genuinely welcome families - not just tolerate them

How Great National Hotels finances growth without external fundraising

The Case for Booking the Worst Room in Ireland's Best Hotels