On 1st October 2024, The MICHELIN Guide revealed the brand new One, Two and Three Key distinctions for the most outstanding hotels in Ireland. 14 remarkable hotels have received prestigious Key distinctions: 2 Three Key, 3 Two Key, and 9 One Key, each offering a unique experience that exemplifies the best of Irish hospitality.
Michelin judges each establishment based on five key categories: architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and a significant contribution to the guest experience. This meticulous evaluation ensures that every stay is not just comfortable but truly unforgettable.
Two properties earned the highest hotel honour in the Republic of Ireland, the
exclusive Three Key distinction. Both are 19th-century country estates : Adare Manor and Ballyfin Demesne
Adare Manor, courtesy of Tourism Ireland
Three very different properties earned the Two Key distinction:
Cashel Palace, A Palladian manor, in the heart of Ireland Sheen Falls Lodge, A 17th century fishing lodge transformed into a five-star haven in the heart of Co. Kerry
The Merrion, a restored Georgian townhouse in Ireland's capital city
Cashel Palace, courtesy of Fáilte Ireland
The One Key distinction was awarded to nine wonderful properties located throughout the island of Ireland
Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare: Gregans Castle Hotel
Ardmore, Co Waterford: Cliff House Hotel
Castlemartyr, Co. Cork: Castlemartyr Resort
Dublin: Dylan
Dublin: Wilder Townhouse Dublin Killarney, Co. Kerry: The Killarney Park Killarney, Co. Kerry: The Victoria
Limerick: No. 1 Pery Square Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare: Dromoland Castle