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The stories and secret weapons behind five of Ireland's best B&Bs
The stories and secret weapons behind five of Ireland's best B&Bs
Ireland’s old fashioned bed and breakfasts have had something of a rebirth. From fine food to retaining that personal touch, Ali Dunworth checks into five boutique B&Bs for a modern take on a very Irish tradition

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: Is this West Cork guesthouse the best value luxury escape you’ve never heard of?
S Hotel review: Is this West Cork guesthouse the best value luxury escape you’ve never heard of?
This secluded sanctuary is a hidden treasure set within a national treasure

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: This secluded Co Wicklow five-star boasts spectacular views and great service
S Hotel review: This secluded Co Wicklow five-star boasts spectacular views and great service
Beautifully secluded, with great food, service, and a top spa, this five-star resort delivers value and joy

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: This Killarney five-star woos with superb hospitality and dreamy rooms
S Hotel review: This Killarney five-star woos with superb hospitality and dreamy rooms
The distant clip-clop from jaunting carts or the beat of live music reminds you that you’re within mere metres to all of town centre attractions

Sun, 15 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: A prime location in Kinsale with some very fine views
S Hotel review: A prime location in Kinsale with some very fine views
Just a little shy of excellent, this classic townhouse hotel makes for a fine and potentially great value Kinsale stay

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Hotel review: This West Cork escape offers a wellness break with a difference
S Hotel review: This West Cork escape offers a wellness break with a difference
A collection of self-catering lodges and spa facilities on a dramatic site blotted with blooms of furze

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

Start your adventure at the Clonakilty Park Hotel - Where family fun begins
Start your adventure at the Clonakilty Park Hotel - Where family fun begins
Nestled in the heart of West Cork, they are renowned for taking their little guests as serious as the big ones

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Hotel review: Is this hideaway one of Killarney's best-kept secrets?
S Hotel review: Is this hideaway one of Killarney's best-kept secrets?
This serene and polished hideaway remains one of Killarney’s secret treasures

Thu, 22 May, 2025

The Wren Hotel
S Hotel review: This eco-chic hotel is the perfect city retreat for solo travellers 
Dublin’s first carbon-neutral hotel serves up sustainability with verve and style

Thu, 15 May, 2025

The Hotel Examiner: Read our reviews of some of Ireland’s top-rated hotels
The Hotel Examiner: Read our reviews of some of Ireland’s top-rated hotels
Tripadvisor recently shared its top-ranked Irish hotels, with Adare Manor coming out on top. Here, we share Hotel Examiner reviews of some of those on the list – including one that didn’t quite impress

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Hotel review: This is every rugby fan's dream location and great for families too
S Hotel review: This is every rugby fan's dream location and great for families too
Just streets away from the Aviva, this family-run four-star delivers for both rugby fans and families

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Hotel review: Is this handsome Blue Book spot the best-kept secret in the country?
S Hotel review: Is this handsome Blue Book spot the best-kept secret in the country?
Georgian property feels like a well-kept secret that makes for a great break

Sun, 04 May, 2025

Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025
Visit Ireland: Irish tourist hotspots size up their prospects for the summer of 2025
Despite a sharp early 2025 visitor decline, Ireland’s tourism sector remains upbeat with strong summer bookings forecasted

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

NATIVE
S Hotel review: This converted farmhouse is perfect for West Cork gallivanting
A converted old farmhouse, this West Cork guesthouse majors in chic Irish design, impressive eco-credentials, and character in a cool village setting

Thu, 17 Apr, 2025

Hotel review: A touch of Ashford Castle luxury from its sister hotel in London
S Hotel review: A touch of Ashford Castle luxury from its sister hotel in London
Sister hotel to Ashford Castle, the essence of old-world London lives on in this regal retreat overlooking Buckingham Palace

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Hotel review: Who is Aloft Dublin for?
S Hotel review: Who is Aloft Dublin for?
A stand-out meal and friendly service endear us, but who is Aloft Dublin for?

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

Hotel review: This four-star retreat is a slice of coastal paradise in West Cork
S Hotel review: This four-star retreat is a slice of coastal paradise in West Cork
Rooms with a view and great staff make this seaside spa resort a West Cork favourite

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

Hotel review: Could this be Ireland’s most perfect hotel?
S Hotel review: Could this be Ireland’s most perfect hotel?
Blissful, beautiful, and indulgent, everything is done seamlessly and with real charm

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Back view of female friends wearing white bathrobes and towels on heads standing on balcony
Girls' trip: 12 weekend breaks across Ireland for you and your best friends
For lazy days or late nights, Gemma Tipton selects 12 weekend breaks that are best for you and your besties

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

Hotel review: This four-star offers a touch of luxury and old world charm
S Hotel review: This four-star offers a touch of luxury and old world charm
A former stately home, this smart four-star hotel impresses with its contemporary spa

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Hotel review: This East Cork classic has charm but there's also scope to improve
S Hotel review: This East Cork classic has charm but there's also scope to improve
"Even as an East Cork local, no matter how many times I crest the scenic road to the beachside property — with Ballycotton and its emerald lighthouse island shimmering in the distance — that view never gets old."

Sun, 09 Mar, 2025

Hotel review: The Merrion offers superior service and a joyful escape from reality 
S Hotel review: The Merrion offers superior service and a joyful escape from reality 
Fashioned from four adjoining Georgian townhouses, built in the 1760s as the homes of nobility and notable merchants, the handsome heritage property looks across to Government Buildings and is a saunter to St Stephen’s Green and Grafton Street.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Hoteliers grow more pessimistic amid rising costs and falling occupancy
Hoteliers grow more pessimistic amid rising costs and falling occupancy
New IHF survey shows that almost every region in the country experienced a drop of 1% to 3% in occupancy rates during 2024 compared to 2023

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Hotel review: This fairytale five-star castle majors in happy-ever-afters 
S Hotel review: This fairytale five-star castle majors in happy-ever-afters 
There’s an otherworldly serenity to the setting here

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

Hotel review: Setting, food and service make up for shortcomings at Kerry five-star
S Hotel review: Setting, food and service make up for shortcomings at Kerry five-star
Nestled in the scenic townland of the same name, Aghadoe Heights enjoys one of Killarney's most spectacular hotel settings, with views plunging up valley and down dale to Lough Leane and Carrauntoohil beyond.

Sun, 16 Feb, 2025

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