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08 Oct 2025

Popular Tipperary hotel named Ireland's second-best luxury stay after scoring 99/100

The Cashel Palace Hotel narrowly missed out on top spot to The Westbury, Dublin

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The Cashel Palace Hotel is a palladian mansion now operating as a 61 bedroom hotel and restaurant

"Tipp Tipp Hooray," the Cashel Palace Hotel's latest post on social media reads, after the 4-star Tipperary hotel was named Ireland's second-best luxury stay according to Condé Nast Traveller's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.

This is the 28th edition of the annual awards which recognises the best in luxury accommodation and top-class hotel breaks across the world.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of Condé Nast Traveler readers cast their votes for the experiences that have truly inspired them.

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When it comes to Ireland, the Cashel Palace Hotel has been deemed the readers' second favourite overnight stay on the island, with a score of 99, narrowly beaten by The Westbury, Dublin with a score of 99.67.

Here is the Top 10 hotels in Ireland according to the 2025 Reader's Choice Awards:

Ireland

10. Ballyfin Demesne, Co Laois. Score 96.29

9. Kilkea Castle, Co Kildare. Score 96.57

8. The Montenotte, Cork. Score 96.80

7. Park Hotel Kenmare, Co Kerry. Score 97.00

6. The Merrion, Dublin. Score 97.36

5. Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, Co Galway. Score 98.22

4. Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel. Score 98.38

3. Ard na Sidhe Country House, Co Kerry. Score 98.67

2. Cashel Palace Hotel, Co Tipperary. Score 99.00

1. The Westbury, Dublin. Score 99.67

Naturally, the staff and owners at the popular Cashel hotel were elated with the news, saying "to be recognised once again amongst Ireland’s top hotels is an incredible honour and we are truly grateful for the continued support of our guests and friends near and far".

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