Curated luxury hotels in Ireland

With a beautiful setting on the River Suir, the luxurious Waterford Castle Hotel and Golf Resort is on a private island completely detached from the mainland.

The castle boasts elegant rooms and suites with stunning views. These individually designed rooms offer also offer free WiFi, goose-down quilts. Contemporary lodges are also available and include three and four-bedroom semi detached properties with a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area and adjoining living room.

Access to the island is by a private car ferry which operates throughout the day. "Complimentary ferry crossing takes 3 minutes and does not need to be reserved in advance, it departs every 15 minutes. Drive up the beech-lined drive to reach the castle and its 800 years of history.

Local activities include golfing on an 18-hole course, clay-target shooting, a driving range, tennis and croquet. There are also several nature trails and walking paths to explore.

With a stay at Aspect Hotel Dublin Park West in Dublin, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Guinness Storehouse and St. Stephen's Green. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Trinity College and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Grafton Street.

Located in Newry, Killeavy Castle Estate is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Cooley Mountains and Ring of Gullion. This spa hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Slieve Gullion and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Ballymacdermot Cairn.

With a stay at The House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Galway, steps from Galway Bay and Quay Street. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Spanish Arch and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shop Street.

With a stay at Hotel Castlepollard in Castlepollard, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Castlepollard Museum and within a 5-minute drive of Tullynally Castle. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Tullynally Castle and Gardens and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Multyfarnham Franciscan Friary.

Located in Waterford, Waterford Castle is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of House of Waterford Crystal and Medieval Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Reginald's Tower and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Mount Congreve Gardens.

When you stay at voco The Club – Dublin Gateway by IHG in Johnstown, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Johnstown Garden Centre and PGA National Ireland. This hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Wicklow Mountains National Park and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Liffey Valley Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Charleville Park Hotel & Leisure Club in Charleville, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Beara Way and Bruree. This family-friendly hotel is 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from University of Limerick and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Friars Gate Theatre.

Located in Dublin (Dun Laoghaire), Haddington House Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Forty Foot and E Pier. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from James Joyce Tower and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre.

A stay at The Address Connolly places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 15-minute walk of Trinity College and O'Connell Street. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Convention Centre Dublin and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Dublin Port.

A stay at The Clarence places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 10-minute walk of O'Connell Street and Trinity College. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grafton Street and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from St. Stephen's Green.

With a stay at The Fleet, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from Trinity College and within a 10-minute walk of Dublin Castle. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from St. Patrick's Cathedral and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Guinness Storehouse.

Overlooking Lough MacNean, Customs House Country Inn is in the heart of the Irish Lake District. The hotel features an award-winning restaurant, stylish wine bar, and boutique bedrooms with free Wi-Fi.

The bedrooms at Customs House each have a luxury bathroom, featuring handmade tiles and Italian marble. All rooms have a TV and tea/coffee facilities, and some have cosy seating areas or scenic views.

Fiddlesticks Restaurant offers fine dining by candlelight, and features impressive lough views. The elegant wine bar offers international wines and gourmet snacks, and generous breakfasts are available daily.

With a picturesque location in Belcoo, Customs House Country Inn is a 15-minute drive from Marble Arch Caves. There is free on-site parking, and Enniskillen is a 20-minute drive away, next to the Lower Loch Erne.

With a stay at The Lombard Pub & Townhouse, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from Trinity College and 10 minutes by foot from O'Connell Street. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Grafton Street and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from St. Stephen's Green.

With a stay at The Mont, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square and within a 5-minute walk of Trinity College. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from O'Connell Street and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.

With a stay at The Davenport, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square and within a 5-minute walk of Trinity College. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from O'Connell Street and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.

With a stay at Hilton Dublin Kilmainham, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Irish Museum of Modern Art. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Phoenix Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery.

When you stay at The Lodge at Ashford Castle in Cong, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Ashford Castle and Ashford Castle Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cong Abbey and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Quiet Man Museum.

With a stay at The Dean Dublin Docklands- Formerly The Mayson in Dublin (City Centre Dublin), you'll be a 4-minute walk from 3Arena and 5 minutes by foot from The Convention Centre Dublin. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Trinity College.

Located in Sligo, The Glasshouse is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Sligo Abbey and 6 minutes from Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Voya Seaweed Baths and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Strandhill Golf Club.