The Most Luxurious Hotels In Ireland

The key to the success of Ballyfin Demesne, the Irish five-star hotel currently ranked number one in the world by Condé Nast Traveller readers, lies in the name. This painstakingly restored Regency mansion in idyllic surroundings – nestled beneath the Slieve Bloom Mountains, within 600 acres of lush parkland that include its own private lake – still feels like an 1820s country estate, from the elegant grounds to the beautifully appointed bedrooms to the artwork adorning the walls. Ballyfin offers something more than just opulence. A night spent here can seem to transport guests to a different time, far away from the trials of modern life – and that’s a luxury worth the price.