Harcourt’s 5-star Donegal hotel has been named the second best hotel in Ireland in the Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Choice Awards.
The Condé Nast Traveler, Readers’ Choice Awards, which were announced after the votes of more than 700,000 people around the world took part in the magazine’s annual survey were counted, ranked Lough Eske Castle in County Donegal in the North West of Ireland as the second best hotel in Ireland.
The general manager at Lough Eske Castle, Donal Cox, expressed delight at the news. “On what has been a turbulent year for the Irish hospitality sector, today's news has lifted our spirits immensely. The staff at Lough Eske Castle, which has been open 13 years now, always do their very best to make guests feel welcome and enjoy a five-star experience with the warmth of Donegal hospitality, and an award like this is a much needed cause for a celebration.”
The Top 10 list in full:
Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2020: Best hotels in Ireland
1. The Westbury, Dublin
2. Lough Eske Castle, Co Donegal
3. Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, Co Galway
4. The Lodge at Ashford Castle, Co Mayo
5. Kilkea Castle, Co Kildare
6. Park Hotel Kenmare, Co Kerry
7. Ballyfin, Co Laois
8. The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection, Dublin
9. The Merrion, Dublin
10. The Croke Park, Dublin
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