The 39 best luxury hotels in Ireland
From Carton House A Fairmont Hotel to Conrad: 39 hand-picked luxury hotels across 6 destinations in Ireland. Every booking through suitespot includes free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability and further benefits — at the regular hotel rate.
Luxury hotels in Ireland by destination
Pick your destination: every city and region in Ireland has its own overview with all properties, rates and benefits.
Dublin12 luxury hotels
Cork4 luxury hotels
Kenmare3 luxury hotels
Killarney3 luxury hotels
Maynooth3 luxury hotels
More destinations in Ireland
Beyond the big names, we also feature hand-picked properties here:
The most popular luxury hotels in Ireland
These properties lead our ranking in Ireland — across all destinations, ordered exactly as in our search.
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The strongest destinations in Ireland compared
How many properties are where, what do they cost and which address leads the local ranking? All prices are from-rates per night; booked via suitespot the benefits come on top at no extra cost.
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Ireland
Carton House A Fairmont Hotel · MaynoothFor this guide we have gathered the best hotels in Ireland: 40 5-star hotels, from 89 euros a night.40 luxury hotels between Dublin, castles and the Atlantic coast – and how to choose
Luxury hotels in Ireland cost between 89 € and 775 € a night; the median entry rate is 266 €.
Conrad DublinAll 40 include an upgrade, 38 a breakfast for two; at 31 the suitespot benefits apply from the first night.
Our travel advisors’ insider tip
In Ireland you can stay in a castle: five hotels carry Castle in their name.
Kilkea Castle Castledermot starts at 264 €, Gregans Castle Hotel in the Burren at 278 €, Ballynahinch Castle Connemara in Connemara at 300 €. Dromoland Castle follows from 410 €, Ashford Castle from 474 €.
Our advice: combine two nights in Dublin with a tour taking in two castles on the west coast.
Where to stay: in Dublin, in the south-west or on the west coast
The best hotels in Ireland are spread across Dublin, the south-west, the west and the east.
Dublin
13 hotels from 155 €, including The Shelbourne Dublin on St Stephen’s Green, The Merrion Dublin and The Westbury Dublin. Our recommendation for Georgian squares, pubs and Trinity College.
Kenmare
In the south-west there are twelve hotels from 105 €: three in Kenmare, including Sheen Falls Lodge and Park Hotel Kenmare, three in Killarney and four in Cork, plus Ballymaloe House Hotel Shanagarry. Our recommendation for the Ring of Kerry and Cork’s food.
Galway
In the west follow nine hotels from 122 €, including Glenlo Abbey Hotel in Galway, Ashford Castle in Cong and Adare Manor in Adare. Our recommendation for the Wild Atlantic Way and the Cliffs of Moher.
In the east there are six hotels from 89 €, including Marlfield House, Carton House A Fairmont Hotel in Maynooth, the Powerscourt Hotel and Mount Juliet Estate. How best to travel between the places, our travel advisors will clarify before you book.
565 categories: the best hotels in Ireland from the inside
Together the best hotels in Ireland list 565 categories, 204 of them suites.
Hyatt Centric The Liberties DublinThe largest unit is at Sheen Falls Lodge: the Bay Villa of 390 m². At The Merrion Dublin the Penthouse measures 260 m², at The Europe Hotel Killarney the Hans Liebherr Suite with terrace 232 m².
Tell us the size you do not want to go below – our travel advisors have it confirmed before you book.
What a night at a luxury hotel in Ireland costs
A night at a 5-star hotel in Ireland costs between 89 € and 775 €. For The Croke Park Dublin your travel advisor will give you the current price.
| Destination | Hotels | From |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 13 | 155 € |
| South-west | 12 | 105 € |
| West | 9 | 122 € |
| East and Kildare | 6 | 89 € |
How long to stay: eight to ten nights – two in Dublin, three in the south-west and three on the west coast.
The Wilder Townhouse · DublinAt 31 hotels the suitespot benefits apply from the first night, at the other nine from two nights.
When it is at its best: from May to September, when the days are long and the gardens in bloom. Our recommendation for coastal road trips.
In March Dublin celebrates St Patrick’s Day, and in autumn and winter the fires burn in the castles. Our recommendation for city breaks and castle weekends.
And whatever the date: you get the suitespot benefits in the quietest week of the year just as in the busiest.
Breakfast, upgrade and exclusive services at a 5-star hotel
All 40 hotels include an upgrade upon availability, 38 a breakfast for two and 37 an early check-in or late check-out.Personal luxury travel adviceOur travel advisors personally accompany your booking – 365 days a year, from the first offer to late check-out. Reach the suitespot VIP service via email or WhatsApp.Phone: +49 30 81452346 · hotel@suitespot.comIn addition, for example:
• at The Shelbourne Dublin a lunch for two in the Saddle Room, at The Merrion Dublin for selected categories a lunch or dinner in the Garden Room
• at Adare Manor and Park Hotel Kenmare an afternoon tea for two
• at Sheen Falls Lodge a private wine cellar tour
• a hotel credit at 26 hotels, a welcome gift at 16
You collect points at 19 hotels – for example with I Prefer, Marriott Bonvoy, Radisson Rewards and Hilton Honors.
Suites & family options in Ireland
For anniversaries, wedding nights or simply more space: these properties in Ireland offer their own suite categories. Our travel advisors know them in detail and will put together the right category for your occasion.
| Hotel | Destination | Suite categories (selection) | Largest suite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carton House A Fairmont Hotel | Maynooth | Fairmont Presidential Suite, Fairmont Rose Garden Suite, Fairmont Signature Garden Suite | – |
| Conrad Dublin | Dublin | Presidential Suite, Boru Suite, Deluxe Suite | Presidential Suite · 156 m² |
| Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin | Dublin | Cathedral Suite, Classic Suite, Liberties Suite | – |
| The Wilder Townhouse | Dublin | Jane Jane Suite, Townhouse Suite | Jane Jane Suite · 50 m² |
| The Westbury Dublin | Dublin | Luxury Suite, Signature Suite, Studio Suite | – |
| Ballynahinch Castle Connemara | Recess | Riverside Suite | Riverside Suite · 60 m² |
| The Merrion Dublin | Dublin | Suite | Suite · 82 m² |
| Hayfield Manor | Cork | Presidential Suite, Ford Suite, The Merchant Suite | Presidential Suite · 111 m² |
Earn points & use your status in Ireland
suitespot rates are full direct rates: you earn regular points and elite nights in the hotel program and keep your status benefits — the suitespot benefits come on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| I Prefer | 8 hotels | Hayfield Manor, The Europe Hotel Killarney, Castlemartyr Resort … |
| Leaders Club | 5 hotels | The Westbury Dublin, The Merrion Dublin, Adare Manor … |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 4 hotels | The Shelbourne Dublin, Mount Juliet Estate, The College Green Hotel Dublin … |
| Radisson Rewards | 2 hotels | Radisson Red Galway, Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin |
| ALL (Accor) | 1 hotel | Carton House A Fairmont Hotel |
| GHA Discovery | 1 hotel | The River Lee Cork |
| Hilton Honors | 1 hotel | Conrad Dublin |
| IHG One Rewards | 1 hotel | InterContinental Dublin |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin |
More luxury destinations nearby
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Ireland
How many luxury hotels in Ireland does suitespot offer?
40: 13 in Dublin, twelve in the south-west, nine in the west and six in the east.
What does a night at a 5-star hotel in Ireland cost?
Between 89 € at Marlfield House and 775 € at Adare Manor.
Can I stay in a castle in Ireland?
Yes, at five hotels with Castle in their name, from 264 € at Kilkea Castle Castledermot to Ashford Castle from 474 €.
Which luxury hotels are on the Ring of Kerry?
In Kenmare, Sheen Falls Lodge, Park Hotel Kenmare and The Lansdowne Kenmare, plus three hotels in Killarney.
Is there a minimum stay in Ireland?
At 31 hotels the benefits apply from the first night, at nine from two nights.
Which hotel has the largest suite?
Sheen Falls Lodge: the Bay Villa of 390 m².
Can I earn hotel points in Ireland?
At 19 hotels, for example with I Prefer, Marriott Bonvoy, Radisson Rewards and Hilton Honors.
When is the best time to visit Ireland?
From May to September for the coast and gardens, in March for St Patrick’s Day, in winter for castles by the fire.
Which is the most expensive hotel in Ireland?
The most expensive hotel in Ireland is Adare Manor, with rates from 775 € a night. Marlfield House has the lowest entry price at 89 €.
